The Bengal

The Bengal is one of the established Indian takeaways on Fore Street in Heavitree, the residential high street east of the city centre. The menu covers the standard range — tandoori dishes, baltis, biryanis and traditional curries — with naga chicken and tikka masala cited as crowd favourites, alongside a chef's specials board. The kitchen draws a large customer base: over six thousand reviews aggregated across platforms put its average score above four stars. Reviewers consistently mention freshly cooked food arriving hot and orders being reliably accurate. A food hygiene inspection in August 2024 returned a three (generally satisfactory). A solid local choice for Indian food in the Heavitree neighbourhood.