Bengal Tiger, The South Melbourne

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The Bengal Tiger Address

520 City Rd
South Melbourne VIC 3205
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Cuisines

Indian, Vegetarian

Chef

Arun Ligam and Salwinder Lal

Prices

Average Meal Price 13 - based on one main course only (entree could not be calculated)

Admission Fee $20.00
Minimum spend is $20 per person for adults

General Price
Entrees $8.00-$28.00
Mains $12.00-$26.00
Desserts $7.00-$8.00
Set Menu - 3 set menus available:
Option 1
$30 per person for 2-3 people
Option 2
$35 per person for 4 or more people
Option 3
$40 per person for 4 or more people
All set menus offer a 3 course meal which includes Enrees, main courses with rice and bread and dessert

Lunch
Mains $12.00-$13.00

Banquet
Banquet $35.00-$40.00
Min No of Guests 4

Prices last updated: 08/2011

Bookings

Bookings are preferred
Maximum group booking size is 98
We strongly recommend set menus for any groups over 10 people.

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 98

Main Dining Room
Seating Capacity 70

Private Dining Room
Seating Capacity 28

Hours

Lunch
Thu to Fri Noon - 2pm
Dinner
Mon to Sun 6pm - 10pm
Remarks
Operating hours are subject to change without notice.

BYO

Bottled Wine Only
Corkage per bottle $6.00

Specialties

Bengal Tiger Special
Jhinga Malabar
Chicken Kofta
Chilli Naan

Serves

Serves Lunch
Serves Dinner
Serves Takeaway
Food Delivery

Delivery

Delivery available to South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Docklands, Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda West, Queens Road, St Kilda Road and South bank. Minimum order $30 + $5 Delivery fee. Free delivery for orders over $50. Deliveries are cash only.

Classifications

Restaurants

Payment Types Accepted

Amex: Visa
Mastercard: EFTPos
Diners

Parking

Ample or Convenient Parking
Free Parking
Street Parking
Parking Suggestions
Plenty of parking is available on City Road, York Street and Montague Street.

Established in 1982

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Overview of The Bengal Tiger

The Bengal Tiger sits on the corner of City Road and Montague Street in South Melbourne as a landmark for food lovers and passers-by alike since 1982.
With 28 years in operation it is one of the oldest Indian Restaurants in Melbourne which are still operational.

The food is predominantly north Indian with a few dishes influenced by regional cuisines. Signature dishes like the Bengal Tiger Special, Jhinga Malabar and Chicken Kofta are a fusion on Indo-western cuisine. The chefs with a combined experience of over 60 years have created some mouth-watering dishes which tantalise the tastebuds.

Bengal Tiger is perfect for a quite dinner with someone close to the heart or a special event whether it be a birthday, engagement or a corporate launch. With 2 separate dining areas which cater for up to 70 and 28 diners respectively, it could be the perfect venue for your next function.

Come and enjoy your dining experience Indian Hospitality with flair.

User Reviews of The Bengal Tiger, South Melbourne

Displaying: 1 - 10 of 10 reviews

0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

3 Below Average

Food 1 Ambience 3 Service 7 Value 1

The food was terrible I thought. The naan was dry as if it was stale. I would not recommend to anyone. The service was good though.

Response from Management:
Thanks for your views Meefk. Just wanted to clarify if you dined there or got takeaway. Either way you would have been able to see the Naan being made fresh in the tandoor which is visible to the diners.

Nov 19, 2010

Meefk
1

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 8

I thought the food and service were really good, however, my partner felt ill after eating there.

May 06, 2009

danikelly
7

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

Last night (27th April), I had the pleasure of visiting the Bengal Tiger for the first time. I was met by the owner who led me to my seat and brought out the menus. She explained the menu for that evening. Basically, for $20 a head we could taste up to 14 items. These included samosas, onion bhaji to name a few.

The meals were delicious and the service was impeccable. It was so good in fact that I have booked my b'day dinner there for this month. The service was excellent, the ambience was lovely, and I would have to say that it was one of the best Indian restaurants that I have ever eaten it.

Apr 28, 2008

tondra
1

6.3 Average

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 5 Value 6

Perhaps, they were having a bad day, but service was slow (we waited over an hour for food), and the senior staff/wait staff made a mistake on the order, and insisted that we pay extra for something that we never got. Food and ambience was good as stated by some of the other people, but the mixup on the order left a sour taste in our mouths. That side of it could have been dealt with more professionally.

Apr 08, 2008

mandrake
6

7.5 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 7

The food was good and also the service. There was a mistake in the order but that was dealt with professionally and treated us respectfully. Awesome venue to be with family and loved ones.

Feb 10, 2008

manojjosel
2

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 10 Service 10 Value 10

We went for fathers day celebration and tell you what they made us feel special. Dad was given a glass of port on the house and we all were given candies. I loved the service and meals as ever but its just the little thing that make your evening special and boy they know how to make it for you. Thumbs up for Bengal Tiger.

Sep 05, 2007

mystic
1

9.8 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

We really love this place; we have become regulars there despite the fact that is over 1/2hr drive from home. It's quite a large place and dim lit so perfectly romantic. The service has always been nothing short of fantastic just like the food. Chef also make dishes according to my taste so it's just a matter of asking for who do not like spiced food. Highly recommended.

Jun 02, 2007

Sammy boy
1

8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

Lives up to its name. We ordered the banquet. Food was delish and it was very filling. Wait staff is very friendly. Will go there again.

May 31, 2007

munchy
3

5.8 Average

Food 7 Ambience 5 Service 6 Value 5

I found this place awfully cold. It's brick inside, painted deep purple. Maybe it was a cold Melbourne day or something. The food was OK but not extraordinary. It's very close to my house.. maybe I should go again and give it another go.

May 07, 2007

Umberto21
4

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 9

Best Indian in Melbourne as far as I'm concerned and the service is, if anything a little too enthusiastic but you can't knock that. Highly recommended.

Apr 12, 2007