The Bengal in Suffolk Coastal

From the moment we walked into the restaurant we were welcomed. The restaurant is quirky in its style. The menu selection is superb and the flavours and quality fantastic. The madras is superb. Have an Elephant nann, huge but very good. I have to say that this is the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. Highly recommended.

Our Anniversary so decided to come to our favourite restaurant. Love this place so much food is delicious all the staff are always helpful and friendly. Sam the manager always makes you feel special. Thanks to you all

Enjoyed a very pleasant and delicious meal. Atmosphere was great and the food very tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. I would definitely visit again.

We visited The Bengal in Wickham Market while passing through from out of town, and were so impressed by the experience. The staff were incredibly attentive and went out of their way to accommodate us, even setting up a table so we could dine with our dog. Their friendliness really made us feel welcome, and the food was absolutely delicious – full of flavor and cooked to perfection. To top it all off, they surprised us with complimentary drinks at the end of our meal. A truly wonderful dining experience! Thank you to the team at The Bengal – we’ll definitely be back if ever we are in the area!

I was greatly impressed by this establishment, mainly by the food but also by the efficiency of the staff and the beauty of the building itself. The restaurant is situated in a building in the main street which clearly has a history to it. The low door leading from the entrance room into the main restaurant area gives away its age. It’s great that the history of the building is being extended by its current use. I only had a take-away, but it was produced swiftly and with great friendliness by the staff. It was also delicious!

I believe one of the signs of a very good restaurant, particularly Indian, is how they can serve up a dish to your own personal taste and give helpful suggestions. Which is just what this restaurant does to perfection. The Chef produced a very special bespoke Chicken Tandoori Masala Bhuna, and my Tilapia Maas Bhuna so full of perfectly balanced flavours. Back this up with exemplary service, efficient and friendly, is the perfect evening. Our thanks to Sab, Yousha and the Chef Abel. Back again as soon as possible whenever we are staying in the area

I love the food I get which is the butter chicken with egg fried rice and the service is great every time I eat it fills me up so I am grateful for it to be here

We visited the restaurant for the first time in June and would certainly visit often but alas we are from Lincolnshire, but will hopefully return next year. All the dishes were excellent including the goat curry, buttered chicken, a lamb curry and a prawn curry with various rice dishes, a paneer dish and elephant naan. The staff were delightful and service excellent. The Stonehams.

This place has fabulous food and an extensive menu, the service was impeccable and its in a lovely location. The restaurant is in a very old building so you have to duck through doorways and down stairs. If there are more than two of you, try the elephant naan!

This restaurant has quickly become our favourite Indian Restaurant in England. The Menu is extensive, the service first class, and the food excellent. The staff manage the balance of table service and at the same time friendliness operation, being made so welcome at all times. The food as I say is excellent, I had a starter of Chicken Chat which was not only a very generous portion but delicious, whilst my wife the pickle tray/poppadoms. For mains I had the Goat Curry (lovely pieces of tender goat) and my wife the Lamb Rezalla and shared a vegetable rice. Portions again very generous.Both so very delicious. We were so pleasantly filled up so closed the evening with one of the best Irish Coffees we have tasted. Will return as soon as we are back in the area. Thank you all the staff

I cook a lot of Indian food myself so normally we are disappointed when we eat out or get takeaway, hence we rarely go out for Indian BIR food but thought we’d treat ourselves at The Bengal and we were not disappointed . Really excellent tasty and fresh food . Expertly balanced flavours , evenly spiced, not at all oily and perfectly seasoned . Good sized portions too . Also friendly attentive staff . And they’ll package up your leftovers and offer you a free post-meal drink . Left The Bengal full up and satisfied . Couldn’t fault it at all , and judging by the packed restaurant I guess everyone feels the same .

Today I went to the bengal, I really enjoyed I had the best time, service was amazing and food delicious! If your ever looking for a lovely dinner night GO TO THE BENGAL like the workers are so kind they are very interactive and kind! I don't know about you but you need to go asap.

Amazing resteraunt food was absolutely tasty👌 and the staff was amazing they are really kind and caring and I would definitely recommend you to go to this resteraunt this should be the the best restaurant I've been to in my entire life!

Best tandoori chicken I've ever had. Freshly baked perfect peshwari, delicious curries, beautifully spiced good wine and sweet, quick thinking staff. I really wish this was local to me, I would eat here every Friday.

Never had a bad meal at the Bengal. Always top service, fantastic food, great atmosphere and hope to be back soon..

Delicious Indian food and attentive staff. My husband was complimentary about the draft beer. We'll be going back.

Outstanding service and quality food! Very fresh tasting and the flavours were spot on! Highly recommend

Whilst staying in an air b&b we found this little gem within walking distance and we wasn’t disappointed. The food was amazing everything cooked to perfection. The staff all very attentive and partner changed some items in her dish and the waiter was very helpful. Restaurant is small so might be an idea to book but even on a warm evening was nice and cool. And when the bill arrived I was actually shocked at how reasonable it was will definitely be returning when in the area again. Meal finished with a complimentary drink from the bar which was a nice touch. Keep up the good work!!!!

The only regret with our visit to The Bengal in Wickham Market is that we only visited it on the last night of our stay in Suffolk and not the first! Had we gone there at the start then we would have eaten there more than once, without doubt. The restaurant is fairly small and I would say that booking is recommended to guarantee a table. We arrived early on a wet Tuesday night in July, without booking, and were lucky enough to be allocated a table. The place filled up pretty quickly after our arrival. The quality of the ingredients used at The Bengal really shines through. Papadoms were crisp and the chutney tray plentiful. We both had Reshmi Kebabs to start and we both agreed that they were excellent. To follow, my partner had the Tandoori Chicken and Chips and I went for the Goat Curry with Peas Rice. Again, both meals were delightful. In addition they also brought me a pot of their "Inferno" Sauce to try as I had expressed an interest in trying this dish ... It is quite hot! All in all, we had a very enjoyable evening at The Bengal and have no reservations about recommending this restaurant to anyone if you are ever in the area. We have no doubt that you will not be disappointed. Finally, a big shout out to Raj and Sam for taking the time to talk to us, although they were busy, about the restaurant and about Bangladeshi food in general. We look forward to visiting you guys on our next visit to Suffolk and trying more items from your varied and extensive menu. Keep up the Good work!

Cosy and clean Restaurant. Extensive menu, very reasonably priced large portions of dishes.Very cold Cobra on draught. Staff were attentive and on the ball, Very good experience all round and will come back another time.

We came to this wonderful restaurant a couple of weeks ago for a family meal with my dad who is a regular here . It’s the first time myself and my husband had been here and we were throughly impressed . The food was tasty with good portion sizes but the customer service is what set this restaurant apart from others. The waiters were very attentive , polite and made our experience excellent , Thankyou 😊

Usually go for a takeaway, but ate in tonight and it was great. Food was a good as ever and the service was friendly. Got to be one of the best Indians in this area

Great food, good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and reasonable pricing. All in all a good experience.

Genuinely feel this is the Best Indian Restaurant in Britain! Amazing food, hospitality and service. The staff cannot do enough for you, and the food is excellent. Tonight my better half tried the Malaya for the first time and myself the Tandoori Massala Bhuna. Served up with vegetable rice and a Chicken Chat. The portions were generous and delicious. Rounded off with a new addition to the menu a caramel ice cream to share. These guys make the evening not just meal, but an occasion

Absolutely amazing food. The staff there are fantastic very attentative. Food was fabulous. Can't complain.. Great night! Thank you!!

Great food, always great service. Elephant naan was excellent. I would definitely recommend. Great atmosphere.

We cannot praise this venue too highly; our dining experiences have been exceptional since the new manager took over a few months ago. Not only is the food excellent, the portions are generous and the service is second to none. Give it a try, you...

This is a regular eating place for us the staff are always really welcoming and the food delicious. Sam is especially helpful making sure we are looked after. Would definitely recommend this place. Need to book as it gets very busy. Also free parking after...

Excellent choice of delicious curries (we shared three) very good customer service from the guys there. Nice surroundings. Would definitely recommend.

Eat in and takeaway now available from the Bengal, high quality food, well cooked and served by friendly helpful staff. Particular favourites being their Goat curry, Jalfrezi balti and all the usual favourites which can be cooked how you like them.

An excellent meal, staff very attentive, and I can highly recommend the restaurant. I have visited other curry restaurants in the area and this surpasses all.

Was very quiet when we visited on a Sunday night but lots of people waiting to order takeaway. Food was very good - my garlic chicken tikka Bhuna was very tasty and the naan and rice were really nice. Drinks very reasonably priced - the...

Amazing food and backed up with service. For the first time in an Indian Restaurant I tried a fish main course, Maas Jalfrezi. Bursting with flavour and a Special Rice it was excellent. My wife chose the Lamb Biryani and the lamb was so tender...

Having seen the glowing reviews I emailed to book a table, they responded straight away. I also told them about my chilli allergy. When we arrived they prepared a special sauce for my prawn pasanda, which was delicious. My husband had the goat curry which...

Went for a takeaway curry last night and, while the food is consistently excellent, last nights was the best I've had anywhere, even Indian. Even my wife commented on how good it was. They guys that run the place are super friendly and very accommodating...

After a few hesitant years of covid we went to the Bengal for a sit-down again and we really regretted not going sooner. The food was superb in terms of flavour, quantity and quality and the service was most excellent. We had a table away...

Do not miss out on the opportunity to try this restaurant. Great food and attentive waiters who happy to advice on the menu, with personal conversation to make uou feel welcome. Never had such a good Indian. Only wish we were not visting the area...

What a gem!! We were made to feel very welcome and the waiters made the whole experience very personal, they tailored the meals to what we liked, nothing was to much trouble. The food was outstanding, the service was superb, the whole evening was excellent!!!

I can't rate this restaurant high enough Always so welcoming make you feel really special. Food delicious and staff can't do enough for you. Highly recommend this restaurant feel blessed to have them in Wickham Marketx Pink Lady (Sue) ❤️😍😊

First visit. Table booked for 6.30 , arrived 6.25. Only order main courses , restaurant not that busy. After 1 hour and 10 minutes of not receiving our food we left. People arriving after us got their food before us and they seem to have...

Brilliant service amazing friendly helpful staff, fanstatic customer service, best indian food around here, chefs are amazingly talented. Will recommend to everyone. I always look forward to a meal from the bengal in wickham market.

Went here on Saturday night with two other couples the food and the staff were great the main man who showed us to our table and then explained everything about the different things on the menu was fantastic I would highly recommend this restaurant

Met friends for a midweek evening meal and was not disappointed. Massive selection of food, cooked extremely well, and excellent attentive staff. we will definitely be back.

This review is based on a take away experience! Ordered on phone, was told just over the hour. Despatched pick up car. They had to wait an additional 40 mins. How hard is it to know your order schedule and satisfy customer timings. It was...

Wonderful staff and excellent food make this restaurant a ‘must go to’ place to eat whenever we are staying in the area. This was our first chance to eat inside since Covid-19 and on entry the newly decorated interior made an impression straight away. Then...

We stayed in Wickham Market for a few days to celebrate our wedding anniversary and booked The Bengal based on recommendations, and wow we were not disappointed! Fabulous food, excellent service and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We were really well looked after by the team...

We spent a weekend in Pettistree recently and ordered a takeaway from The Bengal on the Friday night. It was excellent, especially the chicken badami, and we’re planning another trip to the area now just so that we can order another one…

So great to eat in the restaurant after so long! Amazing service and food as always! 100% the best Bangladeshi locally and nationwide!

So long without our favourite restaurant. The food tonight was amazing, the customer service excellent. Can’t wait to book to come back again!

So fantastic to be back! Absolutely amazing food, as well as outstanding service! Can’t wait to book to come again.

Due to Covid restrictions and plans of an internal refurbished in place we ordered takeaways for four people. On arrival in the bar reception area to lea ing with our food the staff were so friendly and professional. The perfect hosts. Then when it came...

Don't often leave reviews but the food and staff were so lovely we just wanted to give them a huge thumbs up! Definitely recommend!

We had a brilliant curry at the Bengal. I would 100% recommend. I ordered the Dansak but asked for it to be a medium heat - just a slight kick - it came perfectly. Mac was very helpful with getting our order just right for...

Picked up an excellent jalfrezi with a pilau rice,garlic naan ,poppadoms onion bargee Ate the lot mmm

How fortunate we are to have this wonderful restaurant in our village. Last night, we had a celebration meal for our daughter's birthday. I had a wonderful chat with the owner who is always so friendly and welcoming, we talked about some dishes in particular...

First time I have been and their food is amazing, staff are friendly and service is good ,would definitely recommend!

The restaurant was open for takeaway on the bank holiday 31st August ,all the covid practicing was in place. What a result for a take home meal Have been dining in Indian restaurants since the early 1970s throughout the eastend and west end of London This is up there with the authentic tastes of Indian foodsMy favourite jalfrezi is spot on at the Bengal And a must have for me as a starters is the Bengal rollAn all round delicious meal 5stars in my book

This is the second time we have been to this place for a take away. At this point, due to the virus, the restaurant is only doing take aways.But there is no deterioration in quality - simply an amazing curry (and I come from Bradford, so know what a good curry is!!).The staff are very accommodating, eager to help in selecting the best dish, but not overly attentive, you know what I mean!!The best recommendation I can give is to go, enjoy a drink, review the extensive menu, speak to the staff (who will help you to order the right dish for you!!), have a chat with the other customers and then go home and relax into the flavours of a supreme meal.Thank you - we will return on future holidays.

I cannot praise this restaurant enough for its food, price and the excellent service.We have eaten twice from here this week with varying curries and sides, and each time each meal has been excellent.Front of house (Mac) is exemplary in friendliness and knowledge and is a ably supported by the rest of the staff. A particular mention for the Maas Bhuna, of which the Tilapia was perfect, the heat level gently raised to my liking as we discussed, without affecting the amazing flavour of the fish and spices. Goat curry, Lamb Razella, Lamb Chilli Massala, Lamb Rogan Josh and Vegetable Bhuna amongst other top quality meals.Even the cheese naan and the spiced poppadoms were the best we have tasted anywhere.The Bengal will be our first port of call for eating when we next return.

Very pleasant Atmosphere fantastic service. Came here couple weeks back the food was great and portion very fair aswell as price. Thanks for a great meal!!

I don't usually leave reviews, but the food and service were so good I feel compelled to do so. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food was excellent and the naan bread was the best I've had in a very long time. I only wish I lived close enough to go more often!

We found this online and are so pleased we have. Went there yesterday for the first time and it was brilliant. We had a variety of food between us - all wonderful, and the best peshwari naan I've ever had. Very friendly and helpful staff made us very welcome so top marks for service too, and good value for money. Can't recommend it enough!We'll be back!

First time visit, I had Goat Curry and elephant naan. It was simply first class. Lovely staff in the restaurant, friendly and helpful and simply brilliant food. I would actually come back to Wickham Market simply to dine here.

This place just keeps on giving, we go here time and time again and it still remains the best curry I have ever had. The staff are super friendly and can’t do enough for you.

Met een gezelschap van vier personen bij The Bengal gegeten, de sfeer was heel goed en het eten meer dan goed.Ze hebben een goede uitgebreide kaart en staan open voor persoonlijke aanpassingen.Uit de kwaliteit blijkt het gebruik van verse ingredienten en de porties zijn meer dan voldoende.Voor liefhebbers van een goede Indiaase maaltijd is dit restaurant een absolute aanrader.Mijn favoriet die avond, de geiten curry in een spicy variant viel heel goed in de smaak en zie je niet vaak.

Recently visited The Bengal after being recommended by a pub landlord 20 miles away and so worth the visit. We were welcomed by staff who were very attentive throughout our visit. Great selection of food on offer and knowledgeable waiters who recommended dishes to our taste which was all fantastic. Good value for money. Place has character with tables on different levels, toilets are downstairs and quite steep for less abled persons. Would certainly recommend this little Gem.

This restaurant gives a genuine warm welcome to all its customers, dining or takeaway and offers a wide range of dishes, many of which are new to me, despite many years of going out for a curry. I experiment with their curries I don't know and have never been disappointed and if you like the sound of a dish but want it hotter or milder they will tweak it to your taste. My recent takeaway was something I not heard of but has a lovely mix of citrus and spice that really worked with the Lamb.

What a find - lovely venue, pleasing decor immediately felt comfortable and we were given a great welcome.All the staff were courteous, helpful, attentive, very polite with great attitudeMenu was extensive - so much to choose from. I chose the chefs special: Tandoori masala Bhuna with Mushroom rice and a peshwari nan- it was delicious, looked tempting, smelt lovely and tasted yummy! All made in the kitchen, freshly cooked and served piping hot - what’s not to like. It was also fantastic value. A wonderful evening, we will definitely return and recommend to friends, family and others.

Just waht you want from a curry house, all of the usual dishes promptly served by friendly staff, some dishes are milder than versions "up North" But they will add extra heart if you want. Ellephant ear naan enough for four people, generaous portions for both main and side, very hard to fault, would go again but on hols

Excellent service with great food. Love the Bengal roll with some nice "chilli home made" sauce highly recommended.

Visited on last night of a great holiday in Suffolk. Got a takeaway. A curry and a portion of roast chicken and chips. The roast chicken was sliced to the center where we found a cooked fly. Reported to the local council for food hygiene. Luckily we hadn’t started it yet. It went in the bin.

As a group we've been to the Bengal twice this week and each visit was excellent. Good food and impeccable service.

Each year my wife and I stay for a week at Wickham Market. Part of our annual ritual is dinner at the Bengal, always splendid and welcoming.

We visit Suffolk regularly and have always intended on eating here but just never had.

Been to this restaurant a couple of times and with each visit as good as the last .The food is so tasty and all the staff are very attentive .No wonder it’s always busy always best to book Looking forward to our next visit ,Thank you all for a lovely meal

Six of us went to dine on a Friday evening to dine in, rather than order a take-away. One of the party had specific dietary requirements. The others in our group had a range of preferences.

Love this little restaurant. Fantastic food great atmosphere. The staff are brilliant. Such a great find in a small town. Will be visiting often. Naga curry is is delicious. Can't compliment this restaurant enough.

My husband and I visited The Bengal on a weekend trip to Wickham Market. The menu was varied with a strong set of vegetarian options. Service was attentive and very friendly (my husband thought too friendly) and prices were excellent. Our food was delicious; the onion bhajis were huge, crisp and soft and both curries and breads were flavour some and filling. The building is old and split over several levels which may be an issue for some, parking on the square is free after 6pm and the surroundings were lovely. We will be back.

Hemos estados un par de veces y verdaderamente muy buena comida y servicio correcto y eficaz .

If you're after lovely Indian food, this is the best is the best Indian (Bengali) restaurant in the area, well worth the drive. Great food and charming staff, and very reasonably priced.

This restaurant is going to be our 'regular' because the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming, the food is excellent and the service is impeccable!

excellent all round. great food and your needs are catered for. very friendly and very helpful staff. will definitely go again. that elephant naan is ridiculously big but tasty with it. keep up the great work!

Never eat here before I come from West Yorkshire and have some of the finest curry’s I ordered what is most definitely one of the easiest curry’s going a korma and it tested like water no flavour at all very disappointing I will not be going back again standards of food very low and ordered by phone then arrived 10mins after the 25mins and still had to wait 15mins on top to get watered down curry very disappointing

My favourite place to eat. Enjoyed the bengal roll their signature starter dish. Recommended good food good price.

What a great restaurant you will not be disappointed if you dine here. We went last Saturday and had the best Indian meal I have had for a very long time. The portions were large and the quality was first class. The menu was extensive with so many dishes to choose from I am sure there is something for everyone. Having had a pub/restaurant myself for 11 years I know how hard it is to get it right and these guys have. Well done guys, keep it up, we will be back.

I had a Chicken tikka jalfrezi and partner had a Chicken tikka balti, on the side mushroom rice, Saag Aloo and a cheese naan to go. The food was extremely tasty, spice was just about right and customer service phenomenal! The only thing I will say is the prices were on the higher side of which I will not slate this. I will just say it was a disappointment that for just shy of £30 no popadoms were given as a courtesy, most other restaurants I have attended would have given one complimentary. This taken into account is the only reason a 5 star review has not been given!

We’re on a short break in Suffolk and visited The Bengal after reading the high recommendations made in the comments book in the cottage in which we’re staying. The food was delicious, excellent value, and the service was perfect. One of the best curries I’ve ever had. I wish it was nearer home!

Was staying at the local campsite and decided to have a curry and so pleased we did. This is one of the best curry houses I have ever eaten in. The staff could not have been more friendly and the food much more than just a curry. Such an extensive menu and served with such polite waiters. Thank you bengal. Can't wait to return

We sampled the delights of this Indian restaurant whilst staying at Wickham Market on holiday.

We had a really super takeaway on Saturday night. Indian cuisine has never been my favourite but i could easily be converted by The Bengal.

Wow, what a huge difference these loverly young lads have made to our local Indian restaurant.

Best Indian takeaway and restaurant around so friendly and Very helpful won't be going anywhere else in the area so popular now and rightfully so

We have been to the Bengal a couple of times now and never disappoint .Food excellent and good value for money .The owners are attentive but not over bearing .Restaurant was very busy but food came out hot and very tasty .Cant wait to go back .

Our neighbours invited us, as they had visit recently, and were very impressed.

Whilst on holiday we popped to the Bengal.

We love this place! Went on a Friday evening and booked our Sunday dinner before we left!

Recently dined at this Restaurant with my partner, although the service was good the food Must've had an off night looking at other reviews..

Under new ownership the Bengal has been transformed from a dull low quality curry house to a splendid high class restaurant with skilled and attentive staff beautiful curries excellent service in a beamed period property (mind your head when you go in!) all at very reasonable prices. With drinks and side dishes it was only £20 each! Loved it!!

Mac and Gulham will make you feel at home in their restaurant whatever the occasion. Their menu is vast and they will happily change the food to suit your taste or dietary needs. The food is simply gorgeous and I would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

After reading the other reviews on here we might just have caught this place on an off night, staff were friendly, venue is a period property with loads of character..