Bengal Lounge Menu
Welcome to Bengal Lounge, a culinary gem nestled in Newton Aycliffe, where the vibrant flavors of Bengal come alive. With a well-curated menu, Bengal Lounge offers an inviting array of dishes that delight the senses. Guests rave about their banquet nights—held on Wednesdays and Sundays—featuring poppadoms with exquisite dips and a selection of starters and mains, all for just £14.95.
Highlights include the Bhuna prawn puree and the unique vegetable jalfrezi, celebrated for their bold flavors. While the potato shamin dumplings may not shine as brightly, the layered tastes of their vegetable and mushroom pilau rice elevate the dining experience. The ambiance is relaxed and friendly, making it a perfect spot for family celebrations or a casual dinner. Remember, cash is king here, so come prepared! Whether you're a local or just passing through, Bengal Lounge promises a memorable feast that beckons you to return.
Appetisers
Onion Bhaji
Potato Shami
Sweet chilli flavour potato dumplings
Paneer Spring Roll
Chicken Tikka Starter
Lamb Tikka Starter
Chicken Chat Starter
Gently simmered in a spicy chaat sauce with puree
Lamb Chat Starter
Gently simmered in a spicy chaat sauce with puree
Mixed Kebab
Chicken / lamb tikka, sheek kebab and lamb chop
Lamb Chops Starter
Lightly spiced and cooked in clay oven.
Sheek Kebab
Spiced minced lamb cooked on skewers over charcoal.
Chicken Pakora
Golden Fried Chicken
Lightly spiced, coated and deep fried.
Bhuna Prawn Puree
Spiced, cooked with onions and tomatoes, served with a puree.
King Prawn On Puree
Lightly spiced, cooked with onions and tomatoes, served with a puree.
Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried.
Meat Samosa
Vegetable Samosa
Tandoori King Prawns
Marinated king prawns.
Mixed Vegetables
Onion bhaji, samosa and stuffed mushrooms
Tandoori Chicken (Half)
Chicken Tikka
Lamb Tikka
Tandoori Lamb Chops
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Chicken and lamb tikka, lamb chop, sheek kebab and tandoori chicken.
Tandoori King Prawns
Chicken Shaslick
Marinated with onions, green peppers & tomatoes
Chicken Tikka Special
Chopped onions, green peppers, fresh coriander and garlic
Lamb Tikka Special
Chopped onions, green peppers, fresh coriander and garlic
Tandoori Dishes
Traditional Curries
Korma
Bhuna
Korai
Saag
Dansak
Dupiaza
Curry
Rogan Josh
Pathia
Madras
Jalfrezi
Vindaloo
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Bengal Special Biryani
A special biryani with a mixture of chicken, lamb & prawns, served with omelette
Biryani Dishes
Sides
Daal Tarka
Garlic Mushrooms
Bindi Bhaji
Okra
Sag Bhaji
Sag Paneer
Sag Aloo
Bombay Aloo
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Keema Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshwari Naan
Special Naan
Stuffed with chicken tikka, cheese & chillies
Cheese & Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Chips
Spicy Chips
Pepper and onion mixed spice and Naga
Bread
Chef Speciality Dish
Chicken Tikka Jubally
Chicken tikka, fresh ginger, garlic, green chilli and coriander.
Soft Lamb Jubally
Lamb tikka, fresh ginger, garlic, green chilli and coriander.
Chicken Tikka Pubally
Fresh chicken, fresh mushrooms, meths, butter, coriander, peppers and fresh cream.
Soft Lamb Pubally
Fresh lamb, fresh mushrooms, meths, butter, coriander, peppers and fresh cream.
Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka
Cooked with fresh garlic and green chillies.
Chicken Tikka Sally
Thick sauce with medium spiced and herbs, served with crisp potatoes on top.
Soft Lamb Sally
Thick sauce with medium spiced and herbs, served with crisp potatoes on top.
Chicken Tikka Archari
Cooked with green chilli pickle, ginger, garlic and coriander.
Soft Lamb Archari
Cooked with green chilli pickle, ginger, garlic and coriander.
Chicken Hariali
Lean chicken breast, marinated and cooked again with fresh crushed garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander, pinch of sugar, cream and spinach.
Soft Lamb Hariali
Lamb, marinated and cooked again with fresh crushed garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander, pinch of sugar, cream and spinach.
Chicken Tikka Jaipur
Tender pieces of grilled chicken, cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and peppers in a rich sauce.
Soft Lamb Jaipur
Tender pieces of grilled lamb, cooked with fried mushrooms, onions and peppers in a rich sauce.
Bengal Surprise
Tender chicken or lamb tikka in a cream sauce with sliced mushrooms and coriander, with added flavour of lemon and ginger
Chicken Tikka Kandahar
Freshlly sliced chicken with onions, tomatoes, green peppers and temrin sauce.
Soft Lamb Kandahar
Freshlly sliced lamb with onions, tomatoes, green peppers and temrin sauce.
Chicken Tikka Moricha
Consists of peppers, green chilli, indian hot pickle, garlic and herbs in a thick sauce.
Soft Lamb Moricha
Consists of peppers, green chilli, indian hot pickle, garlic and herbs in a thick sauce.
Chicken Tikka Naga
This is a modern fusion recipe based on an indian classic.
Soft Lamb Naga
This is a modern fusion recipe based on an indian classic.
Chicken Tikka Rasalpur
Cooked with spring onions and capsicums with fresh corlander, green chillies, in a hot tomato and garlic sauce.
Soft Lamb Rasalpur
Cooked with spring onions and capsicums with fresh corlander, green chillies, in a hot tomato and garlic sauce.
Chicken Tikka Tikka Katmandu
Cooked in cinnamon, spring onions and lentil sauce with a touch of fresh ginger.
Soft Lamb Katmandu
Cooked in cinnamon, spring onions and lentil sauce with a touch of fresh ginger.
Chicken Tikka Exotica
Cooked with mango pulp, garlic, fresh coriander, ground almonds and coconut, finished with fresh cream.
Soft Lamb Exotica
Cooked with mango pulp, garlic, fresh coriander, ground almonds and coconut, finished with fresh cream.
Chicken Shahi Kurma
Cooked with coconut milk fresh cream ,honey, mango,almond,coconut powder and butter. (mild)
Lamb Modhu Palak
Cooked with fresh garlic,spinach, honey mixed spice and coriander(sweet and spicy)
Lamb Jaflong
Cooked with mixed peppers Naga pickle and mustard ,crisp potato on top (medium hot)
Duck Special
Cooked with fresh slice of garlic,ginger, coriander mixed spice and Green chilli. (spicy)
Zhurri Murgh
Cooked with tandoori chicken off the bone, fresh garlic, onions, minced meat , chickpeas & coriander
Bengal Special
King prawns, chicken, lamb & potato with green peppers, onions, garlic, ginger & green chillies
Balsti Butter Chicken
Indian curry has no boundaries as you will experience this mild tasting balti
Naga Shatkora
Cooked with bhuna style with shatkora indian tangy lemon very spicy
King Prawn Roshaney
Cooked with sliced of garlic medium spice, Ginger with fresh coriander,
Tandoori King Prawn Masala
Marinated King prawn cooked with almond,coconut,sugar and fresh cream.
Lamb Modhu Mint
Gently cooked with fresh mint ,honey, mixed spice,almond,coconut,onion and coriander. (sweet and spicy)
House Specials
Simply Indian
Tikka Masala
Cooked in almond, cream and homemade sauce.
Tikka Passanda
Cooked with ground almonds, nuts and sultanas.
Tikka Mint
Gently cooked with fresh mint, mixed spices, onions and fresh coriander.
Tandoori Butter Chicken Or Lamb
Cooked in a butter sauce.
Tikka Salon
Marinated chicken, simmered with coconut and gently spiced, cooked with butter and cream.
Tikka Resala
Cooked with braised onions, mixed spices, herbs, fresh cream and coriander.
Tikka Sirajee
Simmered with chickpeas and cooked with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Chicken Balti
Prawn Balti
Lamb Balti
King Prawn Balti
Chicken Shaslick Balti
Chicken tikka cooked with charcoal grilled peppers, tomatoes and onions