Bengal Brasserie - Goodramgate
In the heart of York, situated on one of the many cobbled streets, is the Bengal Brasserie, a traditional Indian restaurant that serves a large variety of ‘award-winning’ dishes. The interior is simply decorated, creating a pleasant ambience in which to enjoy a meal.
However, I was unfortunately seated next to a rather imposing fishtank that contained many large, somewhat disconcerting fish, all of whom proceeded to defecate throughout the duration of the meal. Off-putting to say the least.
Despite this, the food itself was scrumptious. After devouring too many poppadoms, I tucked into a chicken tandoori - chicken that had been marinated, skewered and cooked in a clay oven - and a naan bread, all of which was delicious. The food was also reasonably priced with the majority of the main courses costing as little as £8 (a price that most student loans can stretch to afford).
My only slight reservation, apart from the fishtank and its defecating fish, was that I went on a Saturday evening and due to the high demand for tables, the waiters continuously tried to hurry the meal along. Overall, however, this is an ideal place to come if you find yourself in need of a hearty curry as the wintry nights set in.
