Bengal Cafe

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2263 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140

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(617) 492-1944
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Bengal Cafe - Cambridge, MA
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Ground Chicken with spices,eggs,cilantro chilies and onions in a special dough,fried on a pan served with cilantro chutney

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I ate there twice and I think the food is alright. The buffet was not that fresh...I ate on a weekday and the food is not as spicy as Indian food. Some of the dishes e.g. the ve...

so tasty 1/20/2011

just came back & our food was delicious! we ordered the chicken curry, saag bahji (amazing spinach dish), aloo paratha bread (stuffed with onions), and mango lassis (best i've had). the whole meal was delicious & it came with plenty of rice. the service was friendly, prompt, and very accommodating. our waiter was a really kind guy! he also told us that they use no food coloring (lots of mango lassis have food coloring in them) or artificial flavoring--all real fresh ingredients & spices. i'd recommend this place to anyone. more
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World's worst food 6/14/2010

Now this place is a total nightmare. Apart from the horrible taste of food, this place is dirty, unhygenic, I am not sure how Food dept is allowing such resturant. They served me a rotten fish.. it was smelling like hell.. I am not sure if they ever washed the spoons/plates/napkins... In short go here if you still don't believe me and then you experience the hell by yourself...? Pros: r u kidding me? Cons: all more
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Mughlai Paratha 8/10/2009

Ground Chicken with spices,eggs,cilantro chilies and onions in a special dough,fried on a pan served with cilantro chutney more
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Happily accomadates dietary requests 11/6/2008

Balanced spices, light sauces and crisp vegetables. Delightfully warm and colorful atmosphere, friendly service. The response was most pleasant when I requested a substitute for wheat flour and to use oil rather than butter. He was able to make the Piajoo with chick pea flour and a cornmeal Poori. The Rui Macher Tel Piazzi was delicious! Pros: Accomadated dietary requests more
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Tastefully delicious Bengali food 3/3/2008

A true delightful experience: friendly, cheerful and down-to-earth reception. Tasty, exotic flavours served hot even when delivered and at very reasonable prices. Whenever I come to Boston/Cambridge, I absolutely must dine at Bengal Cafe. more
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bangladeshi food 4/6/2007

After reading all the wonderful reviews, my two friends and I couldn't wait to try it out. The restaurant is very small, only six tables, and it is apparent that it is family run. Our appetizer seemed as if it was sitting out for a while, but was tasty non-the-less. I ordered to vegetable biryani which was good, but nothing too unique compared to other Indian restaurants I have been to. The service was quick and wait-staff very friendly. Our bill, with appetizers, entrees, and dessert, came out to only $21 (be sure to print out the home page of their website to get 20% off)! Pros: cheap, friendly, quick Cons: ambience more
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Incredible Bangladeshi Food, Great Customer Service 3/16/2007

I came to the Bengal cafe with a couple of friends and it was delicious. The service was great and so was the food. I had the chicken curry and a friend had the chicken byriani and both were excellent. The prices are very reasonable and students get a discount, which was nice for us. This restaurant is very vegetarian friendly and the firmi (rice pudding) dessert is to die for! Pros: Ambience, Service, Prices, Deliciousness Cons: Parking more
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Great Neighborhood Bengali 8/2/2006

We brought two tired kids to Bengal Cafe on the hottest day of the year (our car's thermometer read 102F), and had a great time. The staff are very friendly and great with kids. Pros: Friendly, great food. Cons: It's small, but a group of 8-10 would fit fine. more
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Definitely Home-Style 5/18/2006

The staff here was very friendly, helpful, and professional. The food and atmosphere was very homey. Unfortunately, my husband and I found our food to be quite average. Pros: Friendly Service more
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Great home style bengali food !! 12/31/2005

We tried borhani, tehari and halim. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent, and staff friendly. We absolutely liked it. Highly recommended for savoring the cuisines of Bangladesh/Bengal region of India, which is quite different from the rest of India. Pros: great food, friendly service, inexpensive more
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THE RIGHT WORD : DELICIOUS! 12/19/2005

My husband and I were heading to little Tokyo and they were closed @ 9.00pm,so we decided to find a different place to eat and What a find! bengal cafe serves Fantastic food!Great mixes of herbs,healthy dishes and the taste ,really out of this world! Its the kind of cooking that I call true cuisine.The service is great ,the restaurant is clean. Try the Haleem for appetizer and the tehari for main dish. I would certainly go back very soon! thanks Pros: inexpensive, good parking, clean more
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User review by lil75 9/7/2005

This food is great! I was expecting Indian food, but Bengali food is very different. It's hearty but not-overspiced or oily, as some Indian food can taste. Each dish I tried was delicately balanced and pleasing. I've been back several times to fuel my addiction...it's my new comfort food. more
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A piece of Bengal in Cambridge 8/9/2005

I am from Bengal and the food here was delicious , it was like eating home cooked food. Being from Hotels myself I am over critical but this deserves two thumbs up- Where are you Phantom Gourmet ? The service was excellent, the decor was great , very clean and felt like home- love it!! Will return Pros: Inexpensive, great parking, very clean more
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great ambience quality food 7/17/2005

It was a great value in a very tastefully decorated place. The food was excellent and teh service was great. The bill was very reasonable. more
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small but huge on taste and service 5/12/2005

I felt like I was in a small, beautiful, peaceful place with mouth-watering food delicately spiced. The staff was courteous and friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant dinner. The check was prompt and surprisingly light. I will go back again and again, the lunch buffet is fantastic. Pros: Delicious food, Great ambiance, Excellent service more
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amazing brunch! Great price! 5/12/2005

What a find!!! This place has a huge brunch at a great price--far cheaper than mst Indian restaurants. And the hospitality is just like home. The place gets packed but they never run out of food. For those afriad of too many spices, don't worry, it's bengali food so it's mild. Pros: food, service, price Cons: too far from my house more
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Homestyle Bangaldeshi food 5/6/2005

They have really yummy homestyle Bangaldeshi food. Their Goat Curry, Chicken Biryani and Kebab Roll is best. Pros: friendly, good food Cons: new, service more
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  • In Short
    For those unfamiliar with the cuisine of Bangladesh, it is quite similar to Indian. Bengal Cafe serves home-style Bangladeshi food, made using fresh ingredients. Authentic dishes...

  • 10/16/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sunday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Monday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Tuesday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Wednesday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Thursday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Friday 12:00PM - 10:00PM ,Saturday 12:00PM - 10:00PM
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: North Cambridge
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