Bengal Brasserie Ormeau Road is an established Indian and Bengali restaurant at 455 Ormeau Road in Belfast. Its evening service and broad menu make it a practical choice for a sit down meal, a family dinner or food to enjoy at home.
The kitchen draws on Indian and Bengali traditions, with dishes shaped by aromatic spices, layered sauces and tandoor cooking. Starters, grilled preparations and curries allow diners to move from lighter opening plates to richer main courses with rice and bread alongside.
The range is intended to cover familiar favourites as well as house and regional recipes, with differing levels of heat and richness. Vegetarian choices give meat free diners useful variety, while guests with allergies or other dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation methods directly with the restaurant.
Diners can reserve for an evening at the Ormeau Road restaurant or use its ordering service for collection and delivery where available. That combination of dining room hospitality and convenient takeaway service has made the brasserie a flexible local option.
Address: 455 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GQ, Northern Ireland
Bengal Brasserie Ormeau Road Menu
Starters
Bengal Tapas
A combination of chicken, lamb tikka, pakora, bhajee and fried onions.
Onion Bhajee
Onions flavoured with an array of herbs and spices bound together with lentil flour, fried until golden and crisp.
Chicken Pakora
Lightly spiced strips of chicken breast lightly battered in lentil flour and deep fried until crisp and golden.
Vegetable Pakora
Selection of fresh seasonal vegetables with spices and green herbs dipped in a light lentil flour batter and fried until golden and crisp.
Chicken Tikka
Sliced spring chicken breast marinated in Bengali spices, cooked in the traditional tandoor for an authentic chargrilled taste.
Lamb Tikka
Sliced tender lamb marinated in Bengali spices, cooked in the tandoor for an authentic chargrilled taste.
King Prawn Sukka
Lightly seasoned freshwater tiger king prawns on a crispy pastry base with a traditional sauce.
Sheek Kebab
Freshly spiced, minced lamb combined with green herbs and spices.
Chicken Chaat
Sliced marinated chicken breast cooked in a spicy sweet & sour sauce.
Meat Samosa
Meat fillings lightly spiced and wrapped in a deep fried filo parcel.
Vegetable Samosa
Mixed vegetable fillings lightly spiced and wrapped in a deep fried filo parcel.
Lamb Taka Tak
Lamb tossed with onions peppers & special blend of spice.
Tandoori King Prawn
Spiced Bengal king prawn gently cooke a over a charcoal flame.
Samok Smoked Salad
Scallops cooked with honey and tamarind sauce with mixed salad. Served in our unique way.
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of cottage cheese marinated in mixed herbs and spices with yoghurt and mustard and grilled in the tandoori oven.
Garlic King Prawn
King Prawn cooked in garlic butter and fresh herbs.
Chef Signature Dishes
Lamb Chop
Tender rack of lamb cooked with coriander and mint in our clay oven and served with a tamarind sauce With C spicy potato and rocket salad. (Served with mashed potatoes).
Desi Bahari
Lamb or chicken cooked in diced onion,peppers, garam masala, garlic, fresh coriander with a hint of ground chilliland garnished with fresh ginger.
Desi Mazadar
Lamb or chicken cooked with butternut squash, garlic, chopped onions, fresh coriander & authentic Bengal spices.
Chasni
Lamb or chicken cookedin a sweet combination of mango, tomato, honey, cream and butter garnished with cream and oranges
Jhranga Masala
Fresh water Bengali king prawn, cooked in lots of garlic, onion and tomato to form a rich smooth texture.
Sikandari Raan
Slow pot roast lamb shank spiced and seasoned with aromatic spices. A magnificent dish truly fit for kings.
Fusion Grill
Served with spicy potato
Hara Fis
Salmon cooked to chef’s special recipe.
Tamarind Grilled Monkfish
Fresh marinated monkfish in Chef s special spiced tamarind sauce.
Tandoori Dishes
All meats first marinated in homemade natural yoghurt, herbs and spices to maximize taste and tenderness. Served with medium vegetable curry sauce.
Tandoori Shazlek
A sizzling platter of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and king prawns, all marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection. 🔥🍗🍖🦐
Chicken Shazlik
Chicken grilled with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, served with a touch of spice for a smoky, flavorful dish. 🔥🍗
Tandoori King Prawn
Succulent king prawns marinated in aromatic spices and yogurt, then grilled in a tandoor for a smoky, flavorful finish. 🦐🔥
Tandoori Chicken (On The Bone)
Juicy, bone-in chicken marinated in spiced yogurt and slow-cooked in a tandoor for a smoky, charred flavor. 🍗🔥
Chicken Tikka
Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, then grilled to perfection in a tandoor for a smoky, flavorful taste. 🍗🔥
Lamb Tikka
Tender lamb pieces marinated in spiced yogurt, then grilled in a tandoor for a rich, smoky flavor. 🔥🍖
Classic Dishes
Prices: Chicken £17.95, Lamb £18.95, King Prawn £19.95, Vegetable £15.95
Curry
A mild to medium curry spiced with coriander, cumin, turmeric, root ginger and garam masala.
Madras
A Madras dish is a rich, spicy curry with tomatoes, chillies, and aromatic Indian spices.
Vindaloo
A Vindaloo is a fiery, tangy curry with Onion chillies, and bold, aromatic spices.
Bhuna
A Bhuna is a medium-spiced curry with thick, rich sauce made from slow-cooked onions and tomatoes.
Dupiaza
A Dupiaza is a medium-spiced curry with a rich, thick sauce featuring plenty of onions.
Phatia
A Phatia is a sweet and tangy curry with tomatoes and a balanced blend of spices.
Dansak
A Dansak is a mildly spiced curry with lentils, tomatoes, and a sweet and sour flavour.
Korma
A Korma is a mild, creamy curry with coconut, almonds offering a rich flavour.
Palok
A Palok is a medium-spiced curry made with spinach, aromatic spices, and a rich, flavourful sauce.
Rogan Josh
Cooked in special spice combination, with tomatoes and onions.
Main Courses
Bengal Tapas (for two to share) £34.95; Main courses: Chicken/Lamb £18.95, King Prawn £19.95
Bengal Tapas (for two to share)
The chefs selection of chicken, lamb, king prawn & vegetable dishes.
Shatkani
Choice of chicken, lamb or prawn cooked over charcoal flames Cooked with onions, Bengalilimes & coriander in a medium spicy sauce.
Jalfrezie
A spicy and flavorful dish cooked with tender meat or vegetables, stir-fried with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and fresh green chilies in a thick, aromatic sauce. 🔥🍛
Garlic Chilli
Combined with garlic, cumin and chilli to create an aromatic and spicy dish.
Kofta Khazana
Authentic Bengali spiced meat balls cooked with diced onions ,peppers and root ginger cooked in a medium spiced sauce.
Mirch Masala
Chargrilled chicken cooked in a fresh homemade chilli pickle sauce.
Makhani
Spiced Chicken roasted over a charcoal flame, cooked in a mild creamy pineapple and saffron sauce.
Padina Murg
Fresh shredded chicken cooked with basil & coriander and served in a medium spicy sauce.
Kora-Hi
Diced chicken, garlic, onions & peppers in a medium spicy sauce.
Rezalla
Diced chicken gently cooked in garlic, onions & a fresh mango sauc.
Butter
Butter, cream, sugar, coconut & almonds to create a mild, sweet sauce
Jaljal
Marinated in tamarind and cooked with coriander, onions, peppers and spices to create a hot & spicy sauce.
Pasanda
Cooked in a mild sauce of fresh yoghurt, almonds and coconut.
Sallie
A famous Parsian wedding dish cooked in a medium spicy sauce, topped with fried potatoes.
Panjabi Masala
Cooked in sliced onions and peppers with a sweet, medium spiced.
Balti
Highly spiced with chopped peppers tar onion and fresh coriander
Seafood
Monkfish Jalfrizi
Monkfish cooked over a charcoal flame in a rich spicy garlic and ginger sauce with sliced onions and peppers.
Shahi Kingprawn
Jumbo prawns, green chilli, curry leaves, cherry tomatoes & spring onions.
Monkfish Rogan Josh
Monkfish cooked in a rich tomato and garlic sauce.
Monkfish Macci
Pan fried fillet of Monkfish cooked with organic lime, lemongrass and mixed spices.
Biriyani Dishes
All Biriyani dishes are cooked with specially selected, hand blended long Basmati rice, accompanied with a seasonal mixed vegetable curry sauce.
Chicken Biriyani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and herbs, served with a side of curry sauce. 🍛🔥
Lamb Biriyani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender lamb, aromatic spices, and herbs, served with a side of curry sauce. 🍛🔥
Chicken Tikka Biriyani
The flavors of Chicken Tikka are combined with fragrant basmati rice, into one beautiful dish.
Bengal Special Biriyani
A combination of sliced lamb, chicken breast, prawn and vegetables.
King Prawn Biriyani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with succulent king prawns, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, served with a side of curry sauce. 🦐🍛🔥
Vegetable Biriyani
Vegetable Biryani is an aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, mix veggies, herbs & biryani spices.
Vegetarian
Muttar Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese cooked with chickpeas and selected Bengali spices.
Palok Paneer
Homemade Indian cheese cooked with fresh spinach and garlic.
Vegetable Dansak
A selection of seasonally fresh vegetables with added lentils in our sweet and sour sauce.
Vegetable Pathia
A selection Of seasonally fresh vegetables cooked in hot sweet and sour sauce.
Vegetable Masala
A mixed seasonally fresh vegetable combination cooked in vegetable ghee,ground almonds, tomatoes, fresh cream and .
Sab-Ji Thalia
The traditional Indian way to eat vegetables A selection of the chef’s special vegetable dishes.
Side Dishes
All £5.95
Baigan Bhajee
(Aubergine)
Aloo Gobi
(Potato & cauliflower)
Gobi Bhajee
(Cauliflower)
Mushroom Bhajee
Palok Bhajee
(Spinach)
Sab-Ji Johl
(Mixed vegetables)
Daal Masala
Bombay Aloo
Chana Bhajee
(Chickpeas)
Sag Aloo
(Potato & Spinach)
Sundries
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Special Fried Rice
Keema Rice
Mushroom Rice
Onion Rice
Mixed Raitha
(yoghurt)
Chips
Masala Chips
Home Made Breads
Plain Nan
Peshwari Nan
Garlic Nan
Onion Nan
Keema Nan
(stuffed mince)
Maharaza Nan
Chapati
Parata
Lager & Cider
Cobra Pint
Cobra BT
Cobra Halfpint
Tiger 330ml
Peroni 330ml
WKD Blue
Smrinoff Ice
Westcoast cooler
Westcoast cooler rose
Kopparberg Mixed Fruit
Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime
Cider Magner
Vodka & Brandy
Grey Goose
Smrinoff
Crystalhead
Absolute Swedish Vodka
Ketelone
Ciroc
Hennesys vs
Hennesys xo
Remy Martin vosp
Remy Martin xo
White Wine
Las Condes Sauvignon Blanc
Chile. Crisp, dry and zingy! Notes of tropical fruit & citrus. Great with seafood & lightly spiced nibbles.
Renideo Pinot Grigio
Italy. Melon, lemon & apple on the palate with a floral finish. Perfect as an aperitif or served with vegetarian cuisine.
L’Or du Sud Chardonnay
France. Wonderfully fragrant and round with flavours of peach & apricot. Beautiful with a korma or mildly spiced curry.
Long Beach Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa. Intense & powerful – incredible when paired with fusion seafood dishes from the grill.
Red Wine
Las Condes Merlot
Chile. Soft, round and fruity. Easy to enjoy and extremely smooth. Amazing with Desi Bahari or fragrant curries.
Long Beach Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa. Silky & full-bodied with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins. Try with Tandoori Chicken.
Growers Gate Shiraz
Australia. Big, bold and full of flavour. Rich, complex and gorgeous when paired with Lamb Tikka.
Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Vernaiolo
Tuscany, Italy. A true Italian classic. Spicy, savoury and supremely elegant. Lamb Bhuna would make a superb accompaniment.
Rosé
Domaine Flying Solo Rosé
France. Pale, dry and gorgeous. Think summer strawberries & cream. Amazing as an aperitif or with mild, grilled fish dishes.
Umani Ronchi Organic Rosé
Italy. Fresh, floral, elegant & refreshing. Notes of cherry & pink grapefruit. Made in the Provence style, but better!
Sparkling Wine & Champagne
Botter Prosecco DOC Spumante Quadri NV
Italy. Delicate, fragrant and simply delightful. Notes of apple, lemon & acacia flower. A perfect aperitif.
Botter Ti Amo Prosecco Spumante NV 200ml
Perfect for 2 small glasses! Delicate & fragrant, lemon, apple & honey. Serve with fusion fish courses or as an aperitif.
JN Sparkling NV – Crémant De Loire
France. Made in the style of Champagne but easier on the wallet. Think apple, brioche & honey. Local artwork adorns the beautiful label.
Champagne Brimont Brut Premier Cru NV
France. When only the best will do! Fine, creamy and so very easy to enjoy. White peach, poached pear & brioche notes. Divine.