Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (917) 683-8464
Address: 234 WEST 56 STREET 10019
Authentic Indian cuisine and vibrant chaat, with a famously spicy Vindaloo.
Experience authentic Indian flavors at this Midtown gem, a favorite for its traditional cuisine and vibrant chaat selections. Indulge in dishes like bhel puri and samosa chaat, perfect for a solo dining experience or a pre-theater meal. Be adventurous and try the Vindaloo, but prepare for an intense level of spice.
This establishment serves traditional Indian cuisine, with a notable selection of chaat dishes like bhel puri, samosa chaat, dahi puri, and gol gappe. While most dishes are well-received, diners should be aware that the Vindaloo is exceptionally spicy. They do not serve pani puri, though it is available for dine-in only.
"The restaurant is noted for its chaat items, including bhel puri, samosa chaat, dahi puri, and gol gappe."
Customers generally find the Indian food to be great and reasonably priced, with specific mentions of delicious chaat items. However, there's a note about the Vindaloo being extremely spicy.
Important Note
The Vindaloo is extremely spicy. Pani puri is not served.
"This user states that the Vindaloo at Bengal Tigers is so spicy it makes one's hair sweat."
Positive"This user recommends "Bengal Tiger" as a good and reasonably priced Indian option for lunch, located close to MoMA."
Positive"The commenter expresses uncertainty if Bengal Tiger on W 56th has pani puri, but highly recommends their general Indian food as "great.""
Positive"Suggested Bengal Tiger in Midtown as an option. Noted they offer bhel puri, samosa chaat, dahi puri, and gol gappe (dine-in only), but do not serve pani puri."
Neutral"Lists Bengal Tiger as a favorite in the theatre district."
Positive"A commenter suggested Bengal Tiger in Midtown as an option, though Indian cuisine might be a mixed bag for a very picky eater."
Neutral"Bengal Tiger is good for traditional Indian Cuisine."
Positive"Bengal Tiger for Indian is also great"
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