Bengal Garden Restaurant in Birmingham

Does anybody know if this, one time ‘flagship’ restaurant will open again? All new Bangladeshi restaurants were judged against the Bengal.

used it for years ,two brothers sold it to a family who virtually butchered it,, is due to open again soon, please god hope its not the family who killed the place..

I used this Indian Restaurant for 30 years, it was the best Curry Restaurants in Brum when the Two Brothers ran it, the food was fantastic with friendly staff and ambience, then all of a sudden the two brothers sold out and every thing went to pot, rubbish music and rubbish meals, why change a good thing with a fantastic reputation. Now they have knocked the Restaurant down, WHY, I wont go there again.

It's a shell, closed down year's ago, it was the best Indian Restaurant in Boldmere no more so don't think about going there

Under renovation. Looks like it'll be a while before any tasty curries will be available! No menu, no staff... Could do with a door...or walls!

The food was nice, it has a good old time feel to the place, was a bit disappointed by how lifeless it was though. 7pm on a friday night and we were the only table, a due atmosphere, however came in for a take away on a saturday and it was rammed. Overall good food and service, very friendly.

Have been a regular since it was called the "Coral Cafe" in the early 70's. The Bengal Garden has been the "go to" bangladeshi restaurant most of my life so I feel qualified to comment here. Food is standard fayre, you know exactly what is going to be served, that was one of the positive attractions. Recent visits have mainly been for takeaways. The service is still ok but lacking in enthusiasm, the music is off-putting (this is NOT a steakhouse) and the food is average compared to the alternatives in Sutton & Boldmere. Another reviewer called the food "bland" I cannot disagree. I am aware that alterations are in progress & the place will be closed for a while. I am looking forward to a new beginning and shall certainly be near the front of the queue when it re-opens.

I've been a customer at The Bengal Garden for probably about thirty years on and off !! Visited Sunday (06/05/18) at very short notice with a table of ten for a work leaving do !! We were quite late in but there were other guests still there .... For a fairly rowdy and disorganised mob , the service was special .... Incredibly polite and friendly with drinks delivered swiftly !! Great menu with obvious classic dishes and good vegetarian options .. (I'm not a vegetarian but I seem to order veggie dishes when I go out !!) Food was also delivered promptly and it looked good ... Nicely presented and piping hot ... I understand the place is under new management now but the key thing for me was the service ... Friendly , polite and perhaps tailored to suit our crowd !! There's a lot of choice when you're eating out in Boldmere ... Pubs , other Indian restaurants , Mexican etc but , for me , maybe it's nostalgia but nothing tops The Bengal Garden .... It's been there forever and long may it stay there !! If you've never found the place , shame on you !! I'll definitely be trying to make it a more regular treat again ... Excellent food and drinks choice and service with a smile which left us all smiling !! Quite simply , Boldmere's finest !! Always has been and still is today ... A really nice , comfortable experience .... Highly recommended !! :)

Bengal Gardens was our favourite restaurant for over 40 years. Then it changed . We gave it a go but didn’t like it at all, left it a while and tried it again this weekend. It was a little surreal . Never been to a curry house with soul music playing , loudly. Bistro typed pictures on the walls of the old run down restaurant that we loved. It was very noisy , we were sat by the bar . The kitchen doors constantly banging as people were going in and out. A phone with a loud shrill ring going off . And the loud soul music. Uncomfortable to say the least. The main food took ages to arrive and it was plain and bland with little meat in it. The staff were friendly enough but not like it used to be. A completely different atmosphere . Don’t think we will be returning, such a shame.

Fantastic meal 👍 great for takeaway as well, great friendly service would definitely recommend a visit

Hadn’t been here in a while but heard a few good reviews so we thought we’d give it another go. Must say we weren’t disappointed,food was excellent,service too. Baz and his team have certainly turned the place around Looking forward to our next visit(probably Friday) Hope they keep up to the high standards they’ve set,then it will be our new regular David

Again another wonderful curry ; I chose from specials board ; hubby had keema bhoona balti frommain menu ; amazing flavours ! Service very attentive Baz even remembers names and last things we ordered on previous visits!

the bengal garden is the best curry house in boldmere. The food is amazing always hot the spices are perfect my favourite is the patha it is a must try. The staff are always friendly and polite .The service is quick also its great they have a bar. I have my sons birthday meal here the owners done a lovely table in the back room to make it special with free bottle of prosecco. Lasst night me and my boyfriend went to bengal for a meal for his birthday it was graet food once again and a lovely suprise with a birthday cake and to top the night of a irish coffee is a definate. so thank you to the bengal as usual great night and excellant food.

I have to hold my hands up, I have avoided the Bengal Gardens since my last visit over 12 months ago. The food then had gone right down hill in my opinion and the waiters that I had know and seen for many years disappeared. After reading other reviews at the time it had appeared they had a change of ownership. Now however they are back! I recently visited with a group of friends and wasn’t expecting much after my last visit but boy did they impress. The food was amazing. Right from the off the staff were warm and welcoming. Even had a chat with one about the problems they had before and how they have come out the other side with a new owner. I can’t wait to visit again!

I have been a loyal customer here for over 30 years. As Sutton’s third opened Indian restaurant in 1973 the Bengal is today not without competition. Today the food and the service is as good and in many ways better than it has ever been. Nothing is ever too much trouble. The food is consistently great and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Mike Baldwin of the Shaban with no license and cheap rotten food I wouldn’t feed my dog there ! Good luck to the guys at the Bengal Garden you deserve success.

visiting this restaurant we were being seated but the ghastly smell of sewage was overwhelming. We didn't ask to find out as you can clearly smell it coming from the toilets. We should had left but coming from the high street you can see the restaurants filled up. However The food was adequate to say the least

Had pre-booked a 7.30pm table for birthday, when we arrived the table was free but not ready so stood around others eating meals. When shown to the table they clearly did not have enough menus available and had 2 menus to share between 5 of us. They were busy and clearly disorganised and unable to cope with so many people. We finally ordered drinks and poppodoms still with no cutlery or napkins on the table which had to ask for. We ordered main courses and after waiting over an hour for food I asked a waiter to check on our order, he never came back to us with an answer. We waited another half hour (its nearly 9pm now) and I asked the main guy what had happened to our food. By this point another table of dinners had informed us they had waiting for nearly an hour for a menu and another group said the service was so slow they would not be returning. The manager was apologetic and said he was short staffed as one member of staff had not come into work and gave us a free bottle of wine - which didn't really make up for the evenings disappointment. We said we would pay for our drinks and poppodoms and leave but he assured us our food would be out in 5 minutes, which it was. The food itself is tasty but our evening had been spoilt so we will unfortunately not be returning. An evening meal out at Bengal Gardens should be about the service, food and atmosphere - they can't cope and will lose a lot of customers if they don't get it right. You can forgive the Bengal Gardens for the 70's/80's dated decor and rather smelly toilets but this was a very poor birthday night out.

Fantastic! Have been coming here for over 20 years but after a bad experience a couple of years ago we found pastures new. After visiting again tonight we will be returning. Excellent food. Excellent hospitality. A great night. Bengal garden is back!! To all those oldies give them a second chance, you won't be disappointed

Excellent service. Atmosphere a little quiet but it was a Monday evening! Food excellent... a nice little place to relax...

Mid week visit so easy to get a table. The friendly manager ensures a warm welcome and offers help in...

Reviewed the bengal in sept 2016 were i wast impressed with the change of ownership the sevice food and pricing...

Just been back for the 2nd sit in with my wife and 2 friends. The boys like it hot, Chicken...

I’ve used the Bengal for over 30 years but fell out of love when the new owner Changed too many things and I’ve been on here and given my views.

A lovely little place, with friendly and attentive staff. Tasty food and good portion size. Fantastic!

A First visit in this restaurant for at least 20 years

cannot fault this place food was very well spiced and authentic. Service from new management was excellant. We'll be back.

Don’t be fooled by the outside, this is a great restaurant to eat at. Chef happy to flex the menu to suit. We ordered 3 dishes and cleared it all. Food was delicious and the service first class. I recommended the place to others and they loved it.

Went there for a date night with my hubby, the food was sooo yummy! The service was on point, the ambience was perfect, music was subtle, helped us relax, honestly i cant fault anything. Definitely will be recommending it to my friends & family!!! Thumbs up!

As always , friendly supptive staff. No rush even though there were younger children. The decor may not be fashionable but the food is good & service better than any other.

This is the oldest Indian restaurant in Boldmere and as such, mainly ignored by people like me - I last visited it some 40 years ago and had a steak as, indian food was a bit too exotic for my uneducated taste. Well, all that's behind me now. So, as part of my tour of all the restaurants in Boldmere (there are many) and armed with a 10% discount voucher handed out at the Boldmere Street Festival I somewhat reluctantly headed on down.Tucked away in a side street, somewhat sleepy but clean, tidy and my memories of velvet flocked wallpaper vanquished, we were greeted and seated as you'd expect. The Maitre D' was excellent, guiding us through the menu, advising things that we might like to try having asked us what we would normally eat. The attention was not invasive but he was always there if we had queries or comments. The service and meals we had were absolutely superb and the general ambiance not spoiled by overly loud music. Such a great time and great food, hence we chose not to use the discount voucher - highly recommended

This is a favourite of ours but we've not been for a while - as good as ever and great value for money. Food excellent - I had the meat dall. Staff very friendly and attentive - nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Very much stuck in the 80s traditional curry house in need of refurb and a clean carpet but having said that very popular and food good. Red wall paper and oddly divided restaurant in a semi-detached house on gate lane. Menu is a very standard no surprises curry balti menu with choice of chicken, prawn or "meat" curries. Certainly not up-market and one of many curry places in Boldmere this place appears to survive by a long established regular cliental and good prices. An average meal, pleasant friendly staff and what appears a very efficient take away service. Suggest book at weekends.

Have been coming here for quite a while. Friendly staff, authentic atmosphere and cracking food. You get 20 percent off collection over 10 pounds as well which is an unbelievable deal if you're local like myself. Love this place.

Visited here tonight friendly welcome food very tasty best curry I have tasted in a long time nice and clean restaurant will be back!!

There are a tumultuous number of curry houses in Boldmere but I challenge you to find a more traditional and better curry house! Martin and his team are second to none in terms of service. Tonight we have had 2 fabulous lamb dishes. When we go elsewhere in Boldmere I am always nervous about ordering lamb. At the Bengal it never fails to please. Thank you again for a fabulous meal and a fabulous evening!

Nice food, good service. Was able to accommodate a group of 8 without notice - when we were let down by La Caverna, (located down the road). Nice Indian food and service :)

Food was very bland & tasteless. Both Balti's full of ghee. Nann bread was soggy & under cooked. Husband was very sick during the night a few hours after eating king prawns in his curry. Both my son & I had upset stomachs the following morning! No starters just 3 main meals, 1 rice, 1 chapati, 1 Nann, 1 cobra, 1 lemonade & a glass of water = £50??

I'm always a little bit nervous about going somewhere different for a curry because it has often been a let down. This was not, in fact it was a fantastic curry & the naan was crackin too. Cannot fault the food or service.

Average at best, has a uncanny ability to make every curry taste the same. Service is okay friendly enough but the food lacks

Went for a meal with a couple of friends and family. Chicken tikka starter was ok, with the chicken being fairly moist. Ordered a lamb saag balti for main. Dish arrived and it was a very thick and heavy balti sauce. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, however there was loads of it and it really wasn't very tasty. It also made looking for the limited amount of meat in the dish very difficult. Staff were nice enough, however there are a lot better curry houses in Boldmere in my opinion. Don't want to be overly negative, however the curry just wasn't for me.

Been using this curry house for the past year with my boyfriend and we love it every time, never had any problems with any of our meals and they have always been delicious. Very reasonably priced also. The staff are very friendly and always very welcoming.

This is a usual haunt for us because it's so good and always has been. No change on this occasion as I couldn't decide what I wanted so they suggested something and it was good. It's reasonably priced too.

Been using Bengal garden for years, ordered and collected take out last night and everything we ordered did not taste like it usually does. The butter chicken sauce was watery and had lack of chicken. The balti we ordered was bland and tasteless it was also red in colour and had hardly any onions in it. The onion salad was horrible I'm sure a whole bush of coriander was thrown in it!. Will definitely not be ordering or visiting there again in the future.

I've been going here for around 25 years and at the beginning of 2016 I visited and was very disappointed to find the ownership had changed, I didn't find the new owners very endearing, in fact I found them a little over bearing I didn't think I would visit gain, which I haven't! It's now September and my daughter had been away for a while and wanted her favourite meal as her first one back home, she choose a takeaway from the Bengal Garden, I ordered and collected, we sat and enjoyed the food, but we all said almost at the same time, "I think they have new chefs". Although the food was nice, it seemed the dish had changed and wasn't as well expected or remembered. I'm again not sure if I will return as too many things have changed and it's not the place I've enjoyed for the last 25 years.

Have been using Bengal Gardens for a good many years now. Although the ownership has changed during the year, the food is still really nice, the staff friendly and had a really enjoyable evening with friends there.

I have been using this restaraunt for about 12yrs now. It changed hands earlier in the year. Since it has changed hands the visits have been of varying quality. Tonights was not good. The waiter got my meal mixed up with another family member and i had to fish his food out of my rice. My daughter in law complained that her food had cold spots in it as if it had been nuked in a mico wave. She later found a grey hair in her meal. The manager said it was off an onion but she is a hairdresser. The bill was written in a very confusing way and we couldn't work out what the prices related to. All in all a very disappointing night.

Weds night curry for a change been using this place since 1978 what has happened is a disgrace you couid go here every single night of the week and it was buzzing with covers take aways not no more the atmosphere is dead no Ahmed or his brother having a chat lovlely guys traditional Indian restaurant been lost food was bland at best being changed for pickles also why remove the 3 trees from the front of building added character to place will I go again simple no

Been using this for 30 years and they have changed too much sorry. Can't even use Amex anymore. Food OK but lost the love. Too many good ones one Boldmere Rd

Popped in here for something to eat we arrived quite late in the evening got seated straight away drinks was served and the meal came shortly afterwards. The meal was awesome absolutely lovely couldn't fault it at all will be going back soon.

After being loyal customers for years, my boyfriend and I were saddened at the sudden change of owners. The first few takeaways after ownership change were a disappointment but we stuck with it and hey presto it's all back to how it used to be. Can't let a week pass without a visit to the Bengal!

Where do I begin customer for over 25 years taken friends and family who have loved it until now new owners what a disapointment no atmosphere terrible food changing dishes that have been a success for years charging for items like mint sauce which never happened before saying they are still the same family and chef I don't think so why spoil something butter chicken now comes with cheese in it (what) meat dry and tough starters like bullets naan bread like rubber and could go on gave it a number of chances since the original staff all left but sad to say I will never go back again such adissapointment as so many happy memories

I have been a loyal customer here for 34 years but and man and now with my children regular, and despite assurances the chef is the same and the it is still owned by the same people behind the scenes. That's al lies. the food is very average if not quite poor and not as it was once was which was superb. I never in 34 years had a poor meal until now. Charged for sauces and chutneys I did not ask for and served expensive luke warm drinks that should be cold. I wondered why it was quiet in there as I had never seen that before. Now I know. People must have stopped coming.

Excellent Indian Curry House.I've been coming here for the last 20 years.Excellent staff and the food is always piping hot and fresh.In my view the best in the Boldmere Road.Well done Bengal Garden.

Staff friendly but did have to ask twice for jug of water & we were the only table !Decor terrible red paint on top of wallpaper, looked like it had been put on with rags...Onion bargee too hard to cut, rice hard, nam bread tough. I've never had tough king prawns before but it could be their speciality. A lot of lovely curry restaurant in this area, chose one of those.

The food at this restaurant is still EXCELLENT ! ! because the same chef is still there.The manager and his staff may have changed but they are all friendly and helpful.The service is superb as well.If you have not eaten there before try it out ! Look forward to many good meals there in the future.

I have been going here for 35 years since I was a child with my parents I then took my children!!! all my friends and family used the Bengal gardens until it has been taken over!!!! I have never ever had a bad curry until recently I was so sad to see the old staff had gone a few waiters were left now none of the old staff are there and the new staff are no where near as nice and friendly just not the same at all!!!! I had an ant in my salad and still gave them the benefit of the doubt and returned for a take away which was no where near as nice as normal!!!! I am sooo sad to see this place go downhill and we are struggling to find anywhere that is as nice as the Bengal used to be. such a shame this truly was the best place around!!! Everyone i know feels the same I don't think this place will be open much longer talk about ruin a good restaurant I would love to know where the old chef works! It's so sad as I have introduced this place to so many friends and they all now will not return so many memories such a shame

I've been using this restaurant for over twenty years and have enjoyed every visit. I visited on Saturday 25th June and found the two trees out front had gone, not a bad thing I thought! Once inside I noticed the traditional red flock style wallpaper had been painted over with a roller, but not in a good way, very patchy and generally poorly done, I was then greeted by a new face, an older bloke who just talked and talked, he asked if we had been before, so I told him we had been coming for over twenty years and I didn't recognise any of the waiters and said that someone had started the redecorating and when will it be finished, I was then told that he had taken over from his casin who was ill, he said he had sold his restaurant and taken this one on, he then argued with when I said I had been her twice since the new year and had never seen him or the waiters before. I dint take to this guy at all, much too in your face and a little aggressive with his manor. Thankfully the food was as good as every. In short I won't return and feel very sad about it, it's all down the the alleged new owner who talks a lot bull. This is the end of a very long friendship for me!

Visited here on Bank Holiday Monday with my wife for our tea and very much enjoyed our starter and mains, excellent service from very polite waiters. It would appear that it has had a 'make over' since we last visited here a couple of years ago and is the better for it, would recommend this place as its unpretentious, unlike a lot Indian restaurants, just good old-fashioned nicely cooked meals we used to enjoy before everyone seemed to think they were an authority on Indian cuisine, couldn't fault any of it, will be back.

Went here on a date the place is clean and tidy staff make u feel very welcome and the food is fantastic will definitely be going again

Visited a couple of weeks ago but left almost immediately. The welcome was less than inviting or friendly. Thought it best to give the food a chance so ordered a takeaway. Monday evening, not a soul in the place, but continued. When at home found that the food was excellent ( tikka biryani + Parthia sauce). Fresh, very tasty and comforting. Not sure about eating in but definitely on my takeaway list.

Having spent 35 years going to the Bengal I'm afraid that the establishment has changed and everything from the waiters to the raita has changed. Is very average as apposed to very good in the old days. I had a Bangladesh special madras and the meat was dry and overall just average. There are 6 other options within a 100 yards so they are in some trouble I think.

Really great night here the food was excellent as usual the staff very nice and friendly , we have been going here for forty years and never had a bad meal, thank you to all the staff for making every night special

Just had a takeaway fro the Bengal it was fantastic, just like it used to be! I left a poor review back in February and I think that Martin the new manager has listened to his customers and the Chef's original recipes are back. Thirty years we have been customers and never a bad meal until our last visit, but tonight our meal was lovely. Credit where credits due!

Have been going to this place for years . It has just had new manager and a bit of money spent on it. New carpet and walls painted. Waiters in uniforms. Food same excellent menu . Always open and always great !We went on a Monday night with family but have been Saturdays and Sundays recently.

My husband and myself recently cut down eating out at Indian restaurants, as a lot of the food now seems very samey, and not really tasty at all. We did however revert to the Bengal Garden that has never changed in style of food,nor its tradition, since the Seventies. Delicious starters, especially the pickles, and the tandoori and sauce dishes are really different, and very tasty. The Chicken tandoori is excellent, as are the Sag dishes, and traditional curries. At least I can eat all of my meal ! A lot of Indian restaurants have been modernized, but this one has never changed, and kept its character. The staff are also very courteous and friendly. We will continue to patronize this favourite of ours.

Visited here for our second time, well not as good as our first visit, food tasted bland and we was overcharged , I questioned the bill and I was told it's because it was cooked special which is unacceptable won't be going back that's for sure!!!!!

It is sad that its an end of a era.. The rumor was that the brothers were going home but after being a customer for over 30 years im a little upset that you did not tell your regulars! But whatever stuff happens and you move on. However I repeatedly asked if I would be having the same curry as I love and was told yes, but not the case and Bengal Gardens have let me and my family down! Shame on you!!

We use this restaurant regularly , have done for many years.Last night we turned up for our 7.00 booking that was for my Birthday ,to be told there was no table available and we would have to "go back later." What a disgrace we had booked to make sure there would be a table. Luckily we were accommodated at the Indian nights Streetly. Although it was very busy they went out of their way for us.

I have been visiting this restaurant for many years and often use the takeaway service as the food is very tasty. However, I decided one weekend I would take my partner in for a nice meal. We booked a table to avoid any disappointment only to be told on our arrival that we would have to wait 45 minutes and that others were waiting as well. They have a few chairs across the rear wall which were all full and people standing around the entrance door. Our meet and greet was a poor experience. If they wanted us to stay they could have offered us a drink to entice us to remain but nothing. They expected us to stand at the entrance, cramped with others for 45 minutes.They had clearly been accepting others walking in and requesting a table which then caused a huge back log. It's therefore pointless to book a table. We went elsewhere and had a very nice meal and fantastic service.

Visited last weekend with four other’s, We decided on here as none of us had been in quite some time & we knew we’d more than likely get a pretty decent meal. Now the decor itself , as you can probably tell from other reviews, hasn’t changed in a very long time. If your going to be honest, it is very tired and dated, in terms of curry house’s it s what you’d describe as old school! But nevertheless despite this, the food itself is very nice and the prices are very reasonable indeed. The service itself on the whole was nice and friendly, I however did find the manner of one of the waiters a little abrupt. All in all this little restaurant [the original curry house in Boldmere] has obviously done something right all these years and I think that’s a testament to the quality of the food. It’s a good sign when regulars come back again & again which they obviously do based on reviews on here alone. I still would like to see the place given a new look, but for a lot of people they clearly don’t see it as an issue, & to be fair as a business they still do very well and probably have no reason to think they need to make any changes.

Great atmosphere, great food, great staff, complete with 70's curry house ambience. Starters are fresh, mains plentiful and authentic.

If you'd like a proper curry house then come no further.. it's nestled away and very discreet but packs some punch in the delicacy department.The restaurant has been a local classic for decades. Friendly service and a great atmosphere. The waiters are dressed very well with bow ties and the service is smooth and quick. Tikka Bhoona Masala with pineapple amazing..Peshawari rice and garlic naan awesome..Chicken spinach balti fantastic..Simple bar.. carling,cobra,red or white plus spirits..Get in there for a very well priced meal..See you soon guys! JH

The Bengal Gardens seems to have been in Boldmere from the year Dot. which to me says they are doing something right. The staff are always very friendly and attentive and the food is simple but very tasty.Long may the Bengal Gardens remain so,

Have used the Bengal since it opened over 40 years ago. Yes, it has the same menus and Yes the same waiters wearing the same suits as they did 40 years ago. The food is typical Bengali, typically priced with no surprises or frills. BUT, it is always the same. Always dependable. Always tasty. In fact I had the best "Patia" that I can remember having, anywhere.So Bravo, and well done to the oldest Indian restaurant in Boldmere. Keep going as you always have done.

Been going to Bengal for 45 years, it started off as a take away, the staff welcome you as a friend, we love it and we have recommended this place to everyone we k ow. When our son comes home from London he insists we go to Bengal.

This is very much a traditional India style restaurant, the decor reminds me of restaurants in the 1980' but don't think it hasn't been touched since then, it is very much new decor, just done in a very traditional style and the food is the best I've eaten and I've eaten in a lot of Indian restaurants. The choice of dishes is extensive and if you want it a little different, they will gladly modify the dish to suit your taste. I always have a peshwari nan with my curry and this is just the best one I've had, it's sweet, soft and full of sultans, it's perfect. The staff are great, very polite and attentive, but so much that they bother you. This is a must to visit when in Sutton Coldfield, I just love it!

Have been coming to this restaurant for 25 years the food the service and the decor never changes you can always guarantee a great meal every time the menu is not like some restaurants but if you don't see it they can do it would recommend to anyone have been taking friends and family for years

I have been going to the Bengal since I was 16. And intend to carry on going until the day I die. I love the simple honesty of the food. Was there with 30 of family on the weekend and had a great time. Well done guys we love you..

Went there after drinks wit a number of friends. This is one of the old style Indian restaurants and the second oldest curry house in sutton coldfield area. The food is excellent quality andtheserviceisveryfriendly. One of the original balti houses of Birmingham which has maintained its original charm and quality

Excellent service and food, good environment typical old styli Indian restaurant very polite and helpful.

Everything as we had hoped - an older style curry house serving typical restaurant style currys of a high standard in generous portions. Will be paying a return visit A.S.A.P., hopefully at start of September for my 63rd birthday !

Good old fashioned comfortable curry house. Traditional food. Great friendly helpful staff. Love this place. Take the kids they will be made welcome. No aires & graces just a nice friendly place?

Certainement un des meilleurs restaurant de cuisine indienne des alentours de Birmingham ! Cuisine parfaite ... Goûteuse ... Typique ... Un service de qualité , tout en courtoisie ... Un prix très abordable ... Des spécialités de très haute qualité !!! Bravo

I love this place. Had my first curry here 22 years ago and even though my taste and age has changed the food here has always remained consistent. Very friendly staff and always attentive. Sandwiched between two pubs location great too. Top job.......keep it up

nice little restaurant hidden down a side street. Good service, good food. Been going there for years and always consistent quality and friendly service

The original and in my view,still the best!Staff are always welcoming and the food is always fresh,piping hot and very tasty.I have been visiting the Benghal after a few drinks with friends and family for as long as I can remember.Always a pleasure and your custom is very much appreciated.Well done to all the staff.44 years and still going strong.Its reputation speaks for itself.I have recommended it to friends and it did not dissapoint.Great curry house.Lovely food.

My husband and i went last night for the first time, it wont be the last. The food was tasty, chicken was tender, everything was fresh and well cooked. Service was excellent but unobtrusive. The place itself had an old fashioned charm about it which i have missed in many of the modern indian restaurants. Classy place. If you havent tried it do!

Had a lovely meal last night. Very reasonably priced, excellent service. Great experience. For the people who complain it's like being in the 80's. They are right, but I like that. its like being on the film set of only fools and horses, and that adds to the atmosphere. The manager is very friendly and set up the business 43 years ago when he emigrated here from Bangledesh. So 43 years! They must be doing something right! I will definitely eat here agin.

There isn't any thing not to like about the Bengal garden. The food is good and well priced. The service is swift and unobtrusive. We took our own wine, even though they are licensed. Delicious and always cooked to a high standard. Makes a change from the others.

this is my second visit. the manager is charming, staff are accommodating and friendly. yes the decor is old fashioned but it all adds to the charm. i had house balti with mushroom rice and my husband a vindalo with keema nam. the food was tasty and well presented. The price was very reasonable.The manager even walked outside with us to say goodbye, I don't live in sutton coalfield but will certainly return when visiting family.

Haven't visited this curry house since the 1980s. When I walked in I couldn't believe it , as it was how I remembered from back then. That was ok as it is all about the food, the big problem was the food was awful one of the worst curries I have had in a long while . I certainly won't be returning for at least another 25 years god willing !

This place is not everybody's cup of tea as it is very much a 80's style curry house experience. Yes, the decor is dated and the staff wear shiney black suits.The food is good, the waiters are very curtious and genuinely happy when you say that you are pleased with the food.I have been eating there for 30yrs. I know other people that have been returning for the same amount of time. Most of the waiters have been there a very long time too and it has remained in the same hands for as long as I have known it.I love this place.

Coming here for many years and after a break of over aprox 15 years I came here and to a greeting of a long lost friend. The most amazing thing was they still remembered my meal I have ... Amazing and when the food was served it was like I had never been away and took me back in time.

The problem is where to begin, maybe our tastes have been moulded and improved by so many good Indian retaurants,our visit to Bengal Garden was like a trip back in time,(a poor one).The place itself is tired and in need of a major refit, the staff walk around in ill fitting dinner suits and the food was horrid, think of the times when what ever you ordered was covered in the same sauce or maybe one of three sat bubbling in the kitchen, well that's what we got. I would only revisit as a member of 1970s stag party. Sorry Bengal Garden you need to step up to the mark.

Never had a bad meal, service is great, standard has never slipped, staff are so friendly and welcoming :) we get a Christmas card off them every year without fail... It's a family favourite! Always end up agreeing Bengal gardens.... Yes!

Visited the Bengal for a meal with family. We used to live in the area before moving away and thought it would be nice to revisit. It hasn't changed a bit in 30 years!It's really dark and dingy inside with red flock wall paper and dim lights making it look really seedy. The tables are set too close together, making you feel squashed in and you feel as though you should talk in hushed tones because other people are so close. The service was ok. The waiter was really impatient when one of us changed their mind when ordering. The food was ok. Nothing special and a bit greasy. The waiter came to take our plates away while we were half way through our meal and we had to stop him! Drinks were poor - coke out of big plastic bottles and totally flat. All in all, it was a bit rubbish. Needs a massive overhaul, some decent lighting and to be dragged into the 21st century. Won't be going back.

Not a big fan at all, my chicken tikka balti tasted like it had been doused in ketchup and was served in a shiny silver dish, not cooked and served simmering in a proper balti dish. Staff crawled all over us like insects. This place needs to move on, not stay stuck in the 1970s!

Des amis vivant à proximité avaient fléché l'adresse comme le meilleur bengali du secteur. En particulier le veau, mais aussi le poulet. Très bon curry. J'ai demandé au patron qu'il accommode selon mes préférences, épice, cuisson, on le service est vraiment rapide et de qualité. Très copieux. J'ai passé une excellente soirée, adresse à conserver, je reviendrai.

Great welcome on arrival, very polite waiters and food was delicious! Highly recommend this one, everything and more that I would expect whilst eating out!

This has to be our favourite Indian restaurant. Whether you go out for a quiet romantic meal for two, an office or family party or simply a night out with friends you get the same excellent friendly service. Along with the consistent wonderful food you get the nice touches often only found in exclusive places, the door opened for you, your chair pulled out, recognition and names remembered from previous visits. Should you fail to find something to tempt you on their extensive menu, tell Ahmed (one of the managers) what you like and they will create something to suit. Equally if you're a new comer to Indian cuisine they will offer advise and come up with the perfect dish, and yes they will even give you a doggy bag for when you over order on all that scrumptious food. As the takeaway food is prepared in the same kitchen by the same chefs this is an excellent alternative for the perfect night in as a couch potato.