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Bay of Bengal
- Food served: Mon–-Sun 12.30pm–-2.30pm & 5–-11.30pm
- Pre-theatre times: Mon–Sat 5–6pm
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
- Capacity: 44
- Largest group: 50
- Average price:
£9.95 (set lunch)
£17 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £9.95
- House wine: £10.75 (1L carafe) per bottle
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Situated slap bang in tourist central on the Royal Mile, Bay of Bengal is well placed to attract passing trade. Established in 1978, it has recently given itself a modern makeover, replacing its dark reds and Indian fabrics with turquoise flock wallpaper and coloured lighting. The menu covers many familiar takes on Indian and Bangladeshi dishes from passanda to vindaloo, plus standard biriyani section and smattering of Thai dishes, while a 'green' menu caters for vegetarians. A wine list featuring the likes of Liebfraumilch and Mateus Rose suggests that it hasn’t changed since 1978, but it’s the bargain 'budget' menu, with a reasonable choice of basic dishes, that can see a queue out of the door at lunchtimes. Get the appetite going with poppadums and accompaniments or start off with pakora or kebab before tucking into straight-up chicken korma or lamb methi gosht. Round it off with a traditional Indian dessert, or cleanse the palette with some good old ice cream.
- High point: Bargain menu during the day
- Low point: Not such a bargain otherwise
Reviews of Bay of Bengal (164 High Street, Edinburgh)
- 4. B-Boy, Edinburgh – 5 April 2011, 2:35pm
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I ate here for the first time today and was very impressed. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lamb was succulent and tender. Service was both efficent and friendly and the chef even came out to make sure that I was enjoying my meal! I'll definitely come again.
- 3. Baggs, Somerset – 5 April 2010, 7:02pmBay of BengalReport
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Really poor food, had no taste at all. and were generally rude. We had a table of 18 not one of our guests said any thing nice!! They clearly milk the tourist money so please all avoid!!!
- 2. Adam Crookes, Aberdeen – 10 July 2009, 11:43amBay of BengalReport
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The quality and presentation of the food was excellent. Despite the resturant being packed, there were always staff available when we needed them.
- 1. Weller Peter, edinburgh – 12 April 2009, 12:45amBay of BengalReport
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Good food and friendly staff
I had a wonderful meal with my friends. The members of staff were friendly and helpful, the food was excellent, great taste and reasonably priced.
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