Top new restaurant adds a bit of spice to York suburb
A new restaurant is adding a bit of spice to a York suburb.
The Bengal opened at Almsford House, Beckfield Lane, Acomb last weekend and is already attracting rave reviews online.
The new venture is owned and run by Mr Omar Sharif and Mr Kibria, who have an extensive background in the restaurant sector, including their parents also owning and running restaurants across Yorkshire.
Omar told the Press: 'We are originally from Leeds and have worked in York for the past 15 years.'
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'We opened the place to share the food we grew up with- real, regional Bangladeshi and Bengali coming made with care.'
'Our head chef brings years of experience from both Bangladesh and the UK. We are proud to be part of York's growing food scene.'
A tasty and spicy chicken starter (Image: Darren Greenwood)
Omar continued: 'We have years of experience. We have worked in Indian and Bengali restaurants across the UK, learning both kitchen and front of house operations.'
'Our head chef has trained in top kitchen in India and brings authentic, regional expertise to every dish.'
'We love Bengali and Indian food and wanted to offer something truly authentic and regional- not just the usual dishes, but flavours from across India that people don't often get to try.'
'What makes us different is our focus on homestyle cooking, high quality ingredients and a menu that changes with the seasons. It's about creating a real experience, not just a meal.'
A feast to enjoy (Image: Darren Greenwood)
'We chose this location because it's a vibrant part of York with a great mix of locals and visitors. It felt the right place to bring something new to the food scene- a spot where people could come together and enjoy honest, authentic Bangladeshi food in a warm, welcoming setting.'
'We are excited to share the food we grew up with and proud to be part of York's food scene. Our goal is to create a venue where everybody feels welcome, whether you are trying Bangladeshi food for the first time or you miss the taste of home. We just want people to leave happy, full and ready to plan their next visit.'
The Bengal features a stylish, modern interior. It only offers soft drinks but allows diners to bring their own alcohol. A Co-op supermarket is handily opposite, across the road. It is also cash only, but again, an ATM is over the road.
Mr Omar Sharif in the stylish and modern restaurant, The Bengal (Image: Darren Greenwood)
When the Press called around 5pm on Thursday, people already coming in placing orders for take-aways. Omar added business has been good since they started.
Already plaudits are being given online, with Google awarding the Bengal 4.9 stars out of five based on eight reviews.
One diner lauded a 'very delicious and well-priced meal with excellent service.'
Another said: 'Top notch Bengali cuisine. Seems a cut above your standard "Indian". Really friendly staff too. Highly recommended! '
And another added: 'Absolutely by far the best Indian I've had in a long time and I go to Bradford quite often. I'm so glad to have a 5* curry house in the area.'
And judging by what I enjoyed on my visit, all the praise is well deserved.
The Bengal can also be found online at: wwwthebengalyork.com
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