Bengal Tiger Indian Food

Dining options

• Dine-in: Available for lunch and dinner.
• Takeout: Available for pickup.
• Delivery: Available through online ordering partners listed on the website (such as Grubhub).
• Catering: Available via party trays (see separate catering document for details).

Typical occasions

Bengal Tiger Indian Food serves:

• Everyday casual lunches and dinners.
• Small groups and gatherings.
• Office meals and events through catering and large trays.

Customers should contact the restaurant directly for any large-party, event or catering questions not covered on the website.

Appetizer choices (sample from the website)

Guests choose one appetizer from options such as:

• Butternut Squash Soup (nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper)
• Chicken Pakora (fritters with coriander seeds, chaat masala, mint and tamarind chutneys)
• Keema Samosa (minced lamb and pea turnover)
• Pakora (onion and spinach fritters)
• Vegetable Samosa (pea and potato turnover)

Entrée choices (sample from the website)

Entrée choices include vegetarian, chicken and lamb/shrimp dishes. Examples listed on the site include:

• Vegetarian: Aloo Gobi Matar, Chana Masala, Chana Saag, Malai Kofta, Paneer Makhni, Saag Paneer, Tikka Masala (mixed vegetables).
• Chicken: Curry (homestyle), Korma, Makhni, Saag, Tikka Masala, Vindaloo (fiery sauce with sun-dried Kashmiri red chili, potato and tamarind).
• Lamb/Shrimp: Available for an additional +$2 on the prix fixe.

Dessert choices

Desserts listed for the prix fixe include:

• Gulab Jamun (honeyed dumplings with rosewater)
• Kheer (cashew nut rice pudding)
• Rasmalai (farmer's cheese discs in thickened milk, noted as +$1)

Menu items and availability may change; customers should confirm the current prix fixe selections and any dietary needs with the restaurant.

Weekday Lunch Special

• Price: $20 per person.
• Days: Monday through Friday.
• Time: 11:30am to 3:00pm as stated on the site.

The online menu shows lunch including an appetizer and entrée options such as Aloo Gobi Matar and other dishes similar to the main menu. Exact choices and availability may vary over time, so customers should check with the restaurant for today's lunch offerings.

Catering trays

Bengal Tiger Indian Food offers catering trays suitable for groups, as listed on the website.

Tray sizes

• Small tray: designed for approximately 10–12 servings.
• Large tray: designed for approximately 20–22 servings.

Sample tray pricing (from the website)

• Any Vegetarian entrée tray
• Small: $100
• Large: $160

• Any Chicken entrée tray
• Small: $140
• Large: $200

• Any Lamb entrée tray
• Small: $245
• The website text does not clearly state the large lamb tray price; customers should confirm current pricing with the restaurant.

• Vegetable Samosa tray
• Small: $110
• Large: $170

• Naan bread tray
• Small: $105
• Large: $165

All entrée trays are listed as accompanying basmati rice on the website.

Ordering and notice

• The website requests one day of notice for catering tray orders.
• Customers should call (212) 265-2703 or use the restaurant's listed catering/online ordering channels (such as ezCater) to discuss current options, prices, delivery areas and any special requirements.

Actual availability, selection and pricing may vary from what is shown online; large or custom orders should always be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

Main menu overview

Bengal Tiger Indian Food offers a range of Indian dishes, including appetizers, classic street chaat, entrées, tandoori breads, sides, desserts and drinks.

Appetizers (sample items and prices)

Examples from the website menu include:

• Butternut Squash Soup – $7
• Vegetable Samosa (pea and potato turnover) – $8
• Pakora (onion and spinach fritters) – $9
• Keema Samosa (minced lamb and pea turnover) – $8
• Lasuni Shrimp (stir-fried with garlic, sweet and sour, chaat masala) – $12
• Chicken Malai Kabab (tandoor oven grilled) – $12

Classic Street Chaat (dine-in only)

• Bombay Bhel – $9
• Samosa Chaat – $9
• Dahi Puri – $9
• Gol Gappe – $10

Entrées (served with basmati rice)

The website groups entrées by protein with the following sample prices:

• Vegetarian entrées: $21 (examples: Korma, Malai Kofta and other vegetable dishes).
• Chicken entrées: $22 (examples: Biryani, Tandoori Chicken Tikka, Green Chili preparations and other chicken curries listed on the site).
• Lamb/Shrimp entrées: $24 for dishes listed under lamb and shrimp.

Individual dish availability and exact names follow the restaurant's printed/online menu.

Tandoori bread (clay oven baked)

• Plain Naan – $4
• Garlic Naan – $5
• Cilantro Naan – $5
• Coconut Naan – $5
• Rosemary Naan – $5
• Roti (whole wheat) – $4
• Paratha (whole wheat with butter) – $5

Sides

Sample sides and prices from the website include:

• Daal (cumin-tempered yellow lentils) – $14
• Daal Makhani (black whole buttery lentils) – $15
• Basmati Rice – $5
• Mango Chutney – $4
• Pappadum (lentil wafers) – $5
• Pickle – $3
• Raita (cool whipped cucumber yogurt) – $6

Desserts

• Gulab Jamun – $5
• Kheer – $5
• Rasmalai – $6

Drinks

Non-alcoholic

• Mango Lassi – $6
• Sodas (Limca, Thums Up, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Seltzer) – $3
• Sweet bottled iced tea – $3
• Water – $3
• Apple juice – $3

Beer*

• Taj Mahal – $8
• Kingfisher – $8
• Heineken – $8

Wine*

• Chardonnay – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Sauvignon Blanc – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Pinot Grigio – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Prosecco – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Rosé – glass $8 / bottle $32
• Cabernet Sauvignon – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Pinot Noir – glass $9 / bottle $36
• Malbec – glass $8 / bottle $32
• Chianti – glass $9 / bottle $36

\*Alcoholic beverages are for guests 21+ years old with valid ID, as noted on the website.

Menu items and prices are taken from the website and may change; customers should confirm current offerings and pricing directly with the restaurant or its online ordering platforms.

Opening hours (as stated on the website)

The website lists the following hours:

• Monday: 11:30am – 3:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
• Saturday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

The site does not clearly specify the exact hours for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. For the most accurate and up-to-date hours on those days, customers should call the restaurant at (212) 265-2703 or check the restaurant's online profiles.

Reservations and ordering

• Reservations: Available via Resy and by phone at (212) 265-2703.
• Ordering online: Links on the website include Grubhub and ezCater, as well as a general "Order Online" option for pickup and delivery.
• Delivery: Free delivery is advertised on the site for qualifying online orders (details may vary by platform and location).

Customers should confirm any current specials, hours or availability when reserving or ordering.

• The restaurant is vegetarian friendly and offers many vegetarian dishes.
• Vegan options are available on the menu.
• Gluten free options are available on the menu.

Guests should speak with staff to identify which specific dishes can be prepared to meet their dietary needs.

Allergens and important notes

• The website notes that the food contains nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, etc.
• Guests are specifically asked to notify the restaurant of any allergies so the kitchen can advise on suitable options or modifications where possible.

The restaurant cannot guarantee that any dish is completely free from particular allergens due to the shared kitchen environment. For severe allergies or medical conditions, customers should discuss details directly with the restaurant and consult their own medical professional as needed.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.