Standard Bengal
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About Standard Bengal
Standard Bengal is an Indian restaurant at 105 Bargates in Christchurch, where reservations are required. The menu leans heavily on chicken dishes, with generous portions throughout. The dining room has been recently refreshed, with a new bar, a plush red carpet and painted walls dressed with greenery, and street parking is available on the main street outside. A corking fee applies to guests who supply their own drinks, and the service runs briskly across the floor. Many of the tables are filled by visitors who have been coming back for years.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
142 dishes · mains £1–65- Bengal Special Tandoori Dinner For 2£34.95
- Agra£10.45
- Dal Soup£3.25
- Bengal Set Meal For 2£34.95
- Bengal Meal For 3£46.95
- Bengal Set Meal For 4£64.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry, generous portions, new decor and attentive service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry, generous portions, new decor and attentive service.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers cite the curry as the standout, with several calling it the best Indian in Christchurch and praising generous, hot portions full of flavour. Service runs friendly and attentive across long-time regulars and first-timers, and the recently refreshed interior draws a mention. One diner notes a past issue the owner resolved quickly, while another highlights the varied menu and good prices. Several reviewers say they return repeatedly over many years.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers cite the curry as the standout, with several calling it the best Indian in Christchurch and praising generous, hot portions full of flavour. Service runs friendly and attentive across long-time regulars and first-timers, and the recently refreshed interior draws a mention. One diner notes a past issue the owner resolved quickly, while another highlights the varied menu and good prices. Several reviewers say they return repeatedly over many years.
Featured reviews
- Mark Sutton
“I had a very enjoyable meal at Standard Bengal on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant was clean, tidy and well presented, although I was the only customer there during my visit. The service from Wahib and Ali was friendly and welcoming throughout. My food arrived quickly, the portion size was generous, and there were plenty of nice pieces of chicken. Everything was served hot and was full of flavour. Overall, it was a very good experience, and I’ll definitely be visiting again. Highly recommended.”
- Dylan O'Sullivan
“I’m big on cooking so barely order food, the only food I still see as worth the money and always enjoy is Standard Bengal. £25 for two and you’re both more than stuffed with amazing and varied curry. Can’t recommend enough.”
- Edward Moffat
“Great food and service..big menu. Atmosphere lovely. Love the new decor!”
- Roger Shergill
“I've been going here for the last 17 years -excellent food and prices. I only ever had one issue over that time and the owner sorted it straight away.”
- Tim Dyer
“Best curry around. We’ve tried other places locally and nothing compares. Always fresh, full of flavour and consistent every time. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Indian restaurants near Standard Bengal
- Starlight4.01300.1 mi£20–30
onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant
- Mela4.32570.2 mi£20–30
veg handi, king prawn madras, mushroom rice
- Masala Bay4.34170.5 mi£20–30
authentic indian cuisine, garden room, curries cooked perfectly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Bengal | 4.4150 | — | £10–20 | curry, generous portions, new decor |
| Starlight | 4.0130 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | onion bhajis, bhuna, indian restaurant |
| Mela | 4.3257 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | veg handi, king prawn madras, mushroom rice |
| Masala Bay | 4.3417 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | authentic indian cuisine, garden room, curries cooked perfectly |
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