Star of Bengal Menu
Welcome to Star of Bengal, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Whitstable at 36 Harbour St. Renowned for its exceptional Indian cuisine, this restaurant is celebrated by locals and visitors alike. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes, from sumptuous onion bhajis to tantalizing curries, ensuring there's something for everyone.
- Banquets: Don't miss their popular banquet deals on Wednesdays and Sundays, providing an excellent value for those who want to savor a variety of flavors.
- Service: Guests rave about the outstanding service, with friendly, accommodating staff that enhance the dining experience.
- Aromatic Flavors: Each dish is meticulously prepared, bursting with fresh ingredients and spices, promising to leave your taste buds craving more.
Star of Bengal isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a community hub where food, joy, and lifelong memories are made. Come discover why it's quickly becoming a favorite in Whitstable!
Drinks
Pina Colada
The classic indulgent tropical, creamy cocktail is on excellent mixed drink that's perfect for parties and impressing guests.
Cosmopolitan
There are some - a very few - cocktails that define a decade. And The Cosmopolitan, a hot pick, pleasantly sharp cocktail served in The iconic martini glass, was the essence of the 1990s.
Blue Lagoon
A Brilliant. Turquoise 1970s classic. The Blue Lagoon may look and Sound tropical, but it's a deliciously tangy. Citrus harmony of vodka. Blue curacao and lemonade.
Long Island Iced Tea
An unusual blend of vodka, gin, tequila, rum and orange liqueur With cola, the Long Island Iced Tea flavours of vanilla and lightly Tannic wood make it taste a little like tea, but in fact they come from A mix of quality aged spirits.
Archers Peach Schnapps Sex On The Beach
A modern classic, Sex on the Beach has a name you wont forget. But one that shouldn't hide the qualities of subtly sweet fruit plus a Backbone of clean, smooth Smirnoff No.21 Vodka.
Grand Margarita
Nothing says Mexico like the Margarita, on elegant blend pf tequila, Fresh lime and orange. served in a salt-rimmed glass- and the last of the great classic cocktails.
Smirnoff And Cranberry Juice
New Yorker. Officially called a Cape Codder, this simple mixture is effortless to make but tastes great. with a tangy. fruity edge to the smoothness of Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, that's ideal for parties.
Moet And Chandon Burt Imperial Bottle
Champagne, France A consistent style with good quality fruit and pronounced yeasty Characters, Strait Forward and easy to drink
Cava Brut Reserva, Castillo Perelada Bottle
Catalunya, Spain Fine aromas on the nose with fruity hints. dry. well balanced, Elegant and has unmistakable richness.
Prosecco Bottle
Glera grapes,formarly known also as prosecco, but other grape Varieties such as Bianchetta Trevigiana may be included.
Mateus Rose Bottle
Portugal.br/Medium sweet. Easy drinking popular rose from Portugal. Drink with Or without food
175ml Pinot Grigio
Casa Vinicola Botter, Veneto, Italybr/An elegant bouquet with an intense notes with strawberries and Raspberries. Simple and easy to drink. Dry. Crisp, soft texture, moderate Strawberry and raspberry fruit followed by a clean refreshing finish.
Pinot Grigio Bottle
Casa Vinicola Botter, Veneto, Italybr/An elegant bouquet with an intense notes with strawberries and Raspberries. Simple and easy to drink. Dry. Crisp, soft texture, moderate Strawberry and raspberry fruit followed by a clean refreshing finish.
175ml House White
Vineyard Collection, Grassy and refreshing. It is a fabulous match with food as its Intense flavours and wonderfully blanched acidity make it essential With chicken, fish and grilled foods
House White Bottle
Vineyard Collection, Grassy and refreshing. It is a fabulous match with food as its Intense flavours and wonderfully blanched acidity make it essential With chicken, fish and grilled foods
Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Central Valley. Chile On the nose of wine displays intense tropical fruit including notes of Fresh mango, guava and passion fruit as well as pronounced Herbaceous characters typical of Sauvignon Blanc. On the plate the Wine is dry. Crisp and fruit-forward with a persistent refreshing finish.
Pinot Grigio Ca'lunghetta Bottle
Casa Vinicola Botter Veneto. Italy This classic wine displays an elegant fruity bouquet. The palate is Dry. Gentle. Of medium weight with a pleasant intensity of citrus fruit And pear drops combined with a supple and refreshing finish.
Muscadet De Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie Bottle
Domaine de. La Chauviniere, Loire France Aromas of fresh pear and citrus along with mineral notes. On the Palate it is bone dry. Light with complex notes of citrus fruit combined With yeasty notes.
Chardonnay Bottle
The most versatile white wine grape in the world. It travels well. At its most pure and intense in the village of Chablis. With more luxurious wines coming from Burgundy's southern vineyards like Meursault.
Chablis Domaine Daniel Dumpt Bottle
Chablis, France Gentle. Floral and apple bouquet. Very clean and direct. Dry. Elegant and precise with the classic mineral edge to the flowery chardonny. Good depth and body.
175ml House Red Merlot
Positive plum bouquet, ripe and clean. Bold and full with a ripe fruit centre.
House Red Merlot Bottle
Positive plum bouquet, ripe and clean. Bold and full with a ripe fruit centre.
Malbec Bottle
Argentina. Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The Grapes tend to have an inky dark colour and robust tannins. And are known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red wine.
Shiraz Bottle
The bouquet displays aromas of blackberries and blueberries with a subtle hint of dark chocolate and spice. The palate is soft. Round with intense ripe fruit. This is a full bodied wine that combines powerful fruit flavours whilst retaining a sense of elegance.
Chianti, Castello Bottle
Tuscany. Italybr/Intense black cherries and tar on the nose. Film tannins and noticeable acidity makes this a food friendly wine. Well suited to rich dishes.
Rioja Vega Crianza Bottle
Rioja. Spainbr/Ripe aromas of blackcurrants and cherries with well integrated toasted notes of cinnamon, caramelised toffee and butter. Soft and Easy drinking wine with notes of blackberries and spicy vanilla with A harmonious and round finish.
Bordeaux Bottle
France.br/When you taste the wines. They burst with mineral and fruits notes that lead into prickly. Savoury. Mouth-drying tannins. Fruit flavours range from more tart fruit to sweeter ripe fruit.
Cotes Du Rhone Bottle
France.br/The Rhone Valley in a tale of two halves. In the north, Syrah dominates. Inky dark. Packed with deep blackberry flavours. In the south. It's warmer, wilder - and so are the wines!
Beaujolais Villages
Whisky - Scotch, Irish Jameson 40%
Jack Daniels 40%
Gin-Gordons 37.5%
Vodka-Smirnoff 37.5%
Light Rum-Bacardi 37.5%
Dark Rum-Spiced Rum 40%
Brandy-Courvoisier 40%
Cognac
Martini Dry 14.7%
Martini Sweet 14.7%
Amaretto Di Saronno 28%
Archers 23%
Baileys 17%
Cointreau 40%
Drambuie 40%
Malibu 21%
Sambuca 38%
Tequila 38%
Southern Comfort 38%
Tia Maria 20%
Grand Mariner 23%
Port 20%
Bleu Curacao 20%
Sherry 20%
Spirit And Mixer
Large Cobra 4.8%
Small Cobra 4.8%
Large Kingfisher 4.8%
Cider Strongbow 4.8%
Non Alcoholic Beer
Bangla
Large Bottle Of Still Water
Large Bottle Of Sparkling Water
Diet Coke Can
Large Bottle Of Coke
Large Bottle Of Diet Coke
Large Bottle Of Lemonade
Pepsi Max Can
Coke Can
Coke Zero 330ml
Filter Tea
Filter Coffee
Massala Tea
Expresso Coffee
Floater Coffee
Latte Coffee
Cappuccino Coffee
Liqueur Coffee
Any
Americano Coffee
Mango Fruit Juice
Apple Fruit Juice
Pineapple Fruit Juice
Orange Fruit Juice
Cranberry Fruit Juice
Mango Lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salt Lassi
Cadbury's Flake
Ferrero Rocher
Mango Kulfi
Coconut Supreme
Fantastica
Eggman
Pinky
Strawberry Cheescake
Plain Popadom
Everyones favourite crunchy snacks, dont forget your chutneys.
Spicy Popadom
Everyones favourite crunchy snacks, dont forget your chutneys.
Onion Raitha
Natural yoghurt with added spices and vegetables
Cucumber Raitha
Natural yoghurt with added spices and vegetables
Mango Chutney
A lovely sweet and tangy mango chutney, the perfect partner for your papadoms.
Mixed Pickle
Mixed pickle, spicy and delicious.
Mint Sauce
A special mint sauce indigenous to the Indian restaurants. Made with natural yoghurt, milk, sugar, mint and other spices.
Onion Salad
Finely diced onions mixed with small pieces of cucumber, tomatoes and a special dressing lovely with your papadoms.
Mixed (Green) Salad
Chips
Deep fried potato chips
Mixed Raitha
Red Sauce
Bengal Special Chips (New)
Appetizers
Starters
Chicken Samosa
Triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy minced chicken, then deep fried.
Meat Samosa
Triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy minced meat, then deep fried.
Vegetable Samosa
Triangular shaped pastry filled with spicy Vegetables, then deep fried.
Aloo Chat
Tossed in a deliciously tangy and spicy chat massala sauce made from a mix of herbs with a touch of tamarind.
Prawn Puree
Cooked in a medium spiced sauce and served with fried Indian bread.
King Prawn Puree
Cooked in a medium spiced sauce and served with fried Indian bread.
Onion Bhaji
Cooked in a medium spiced sauce and served with fried Indian bread.
Cheese Ball
Fried Prawn
Chicken Tikka St
Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs before being grilled over charcoal in the clay oven.
Lamb Tikka St
Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs before being grilled over charcoal in the clay oven.
Lamb Chop Tikka St
Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs before being grilled over charcoal in the clay oven.
Duck Tikka St
Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs before being grilled over charcoal in the clay oven.
Paneer Kastoori
Home made grilled paneer on skewer marinated in medium exotic masala sauce
Mix Starter
Chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab
Hariali Kebab St
Chicken tikka with pepper, mint and onions
Starter Basket For 2
Tandoori Chicken St
One piece of spring chicken still on the bone, marinated and grilled in the tandoori oven.
King Prawn Butterfly
Sheesh Kebab St
Shami Kebab St
Minced lamb patties, spiced and flavoured with a mix of special herbs and spices and shallow fried on a skillet.
Reshmi Kebab Starter
Minced lamb patties, shallow fried and wrapped in an omelette
Prawn Cocktail
Tandoori King Prawn St
Garlic Mushrooms
Garlic King Prawn
Salmon Tikka St (New)
Chicken Chat
Chicken Pakora
Duck Tikka Main
Marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven.
Chicken Shaslik
Lamb Shaslik
Ponir Shaslik
King Prawn Shaslik
Bengal Special Shaslik
Chicken and Lamb
Chicken Tikka Main
Marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven.
Lamb Tikka Main
Marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven.
Half Tandoori Chicken
Half of spring chicken marinated in a special tandoori sauce and left to absorb overnight, grilled over flaming charcoal.
Garlic Special Checken Tikka
Garlic Special Lemb Tikka
Tandoor King Prawn Main
Jumbo sized prawns marinated in a delicate blend of yoghurt and spices and grilled to absolute perfection over flaming charcoal.
Bengal Tandoori Mixed Grill
Served With Nann
Fish Tikka Main
Marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven.
Bengal Lamb Chop
Marinated in a delicate blend of spices and yoghurt, then grilled in the tandoori clay oven.
King Prawn Tandoori Piri Piri
Salmon Tikka Main (New)
Tandoori Dishes
Massala Dishes
Chicken Tikka Massala
Lamb Tikka Massala
Prawn Massala
Duck Tikka Massala
Garlic Chicken Tikka Massala
Garlic Lamb Tikka Massala
Garlic Prawn Massala
Garlic Chilli Chicken Tikka Massala
Garlic Chilli Lamb Tikka Massala
Garlic Chilli Prawn Massala
Tandoori King Prawn Massala
Vegetable Massala
Ponir Tikka Massala
Chilli Chicken Tikka Massla
Chilli Lamb Tikka Massala
Garlic Tandoori King Prawn Massala
Garlic Vegetable Massala
Chicken Tikka Balti
Lamb Tikka Balti
Prawn Balti
King Prawn Balti
Vegetable Balti
Mixed Balti
Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka and kebab
Balti Cuisine
Fish Dishes
Fish Korma
Sweet and Creamy with coconut
Fish Jalfrezi
Hot and spicy with Green Chilli
Fish Bhuna
Medium with onions and tomatoes
Fish Massala
Mild, creamy and Spicy
Fish Dansak
Fish Korai
Chicken Nepali
Small pieces of chicken tikka cooked with pepper and fresh mint.
Modhu Murgh
Cooked with honey.
Kadari Chicken
Minced lamb and chicken tikka cooked in a medium sauce.
Bengal King Prawn Spice
Whole king prawn cooked with special aromatic spices.
Murghi Masssala
Chargrilled tandoori chicken cooked with minced lamb and egg.
Tava Gosht Lahori
Small pieces of lamb with fresh ginger, balti sauce and mixed pepper.
Chicken Darjiling
Chicken Ala Kata
(New)Chicken tikka cooked with naga and tamarind- our special recipe.
Kebab E Cocktail Bahar
Lamb tikka, chicken tikka, sheek kebab and tandoori chicken cooked in a special rich sauce.
Katmandu Jeera Chicken
(New) Pieces of chicken tikka and cumin seeds cooked with fine herbs, with onion, ginger, capsicum and selected spices.
Sea Bass
(New) Grilled seabass fillet marinated with garlic, green herbs and spices
Murugh Kusana
(New) A chef speciality, Brest of chicken cooked with garlic pickle, spring onion and dried chilli.
Murugh Jhool
(New) Brest of chicken cooked with garlic calves,olive oil, red chillies, red onion garnished with coriander.
Anar Kali Chicken
Anar Kali Lamb
Chicken Tikka Roshni
Lamb Tikka Roshni
Butter Chicken
Butter Lamb
Chicken Achari
Cooked in a special sauce.
Lamb Achari
Cooked in a special sauce.
Chicken Passanda
Lamb Passanda
King Prawn Passanda
Prawn Passanda.
Chicken Shatkora
Lamb Shatkora
Bengal Naga Chicken
Bengal Naga Lamb
Bengal Naga Prawn
Bengal Naga King Prawn
Chicken Makhoni
Lamb Makhoni
Prawn Makhoni
Chicken Badami
Lamb Badami
Prawn Badami
King Prawn Badami
Chicken Almashriqui
Lamn Almashriqui
Chicken Tikka Marango
Lamb Tikka Marango
King Prawn Marango
Duck Tikka Marango
Prawn Marango
Chicken Tikka Patila
Lamb Tikka Patila
Prawn Patila
King Prawn Patila
Veg Patila
Chicken Rezela
Jaal Khata Tikka Chicken
Jaal Khata Tikka Lemb
Jaal Khata Prawn
Jaal Khata Veg
Jaal Khata Tikka King Prawn
North Indian Special Chicken
North Indian Special Lemb
North Indiana Special Prawn
North Indian Special Veg
North Indian Special King Prawn
Chefs Recommendation
Signature Dishes
Chingri Jhul
(New) King Prawn cooked with garlic calves,olive oil, red chillies, red onion garnished with coriander
Laziz Chicken
(New) chefs special sauce garnished with baby spinach and cheese
Shahi Biryani
(New) Mixed with king prawn, prawn, chicken tikka, mushroom and egg omelette with saag aloo
Bengal Lamb Shank
(New) Slow cooked lamb shank with aromatic herbs, spices and saffron
Akbori Platter
King prawn, Chicken tikka, Lamb tikka, sheek kebab, Tandoori chicken and garlic nan
Bengal Surprise
Chefs own recipe
Salmon Bahar (New)
Chicken Bhuna
Lamb Bhuna
Prawn Bhuna
Chicken Tikka Bhuna
Lamb Tikka Bhuna
King Prawn Bhuna
Vegetable Bhuna
Chicken Rogon Dish
Lamb Rogon Dish
Prawn Rogon Dish
Chicken Tikka Rogon Dish
Lamb Tikka Rogon Dish
King Prawn Rogon Dish
Vegetable Rogon Dish
Chicken Dupiaza
Lamb Dupiaza
Prawn Dupiaza
Chicken Tikka Dupiaza
Lamb Tikka Dupiaza
King Prawn Dupiaza
Vegetable Dupiaza
Chicken Madras
Lamb Madras
Prawn Madras
Chicken Tikka Madras
Lamb Tikka Madras
King Prawn Madras
Vegetable Madras
Mushroom Madras
Chicken Vindaloo
Lamb Vindaloo
Prawn Vindaloo
Chicken Tikka Vindaloo
Lamb Tikka Vindaloo
King Prawn Vindaloo
Vegetable Vindaloo
Mushroom Vindaloo
Chicken Curry
Lamb Curry
Prawn Curry
Chicken Tikka Curry
Lamb Tikka Curry
King Prawn Curry
Vegetable Curry
Mushroom Curry
Prawn Korai
Chicken Tikka Korai
Lamb Tikka Korai
King Prawn Korai
Duck Tikka Korai
Vegetable Korai
Prawn Jalfrezi
Chefs Special Jalfrezi
Chicken and Lamb
Chicken Tikka Jalfrezi
Lamb Tikka Jalfrezi
King Prawn Jalfrezi
Duck Tikka Jalfrezi
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Chicken Ceylon
Lamb Ceylon
Prawn Ceylon
Chicken Tikka Ceylon
Lamb Tikka Ceylon
King Prawn Ceylon
Duck Tikka Ceylon
Vegetable Ceylon
Chicken Peshwari
Lamb Peshwari
Prawn Peshwari
Chicken Tikka Peshwari
Lamb Tikka Peshwari
King Prawn Peshwari
Vegetable Peshwari
Chicken Saag
Lamb Saag
Prawn Saag
Chicken Tikka Saag
Lamb Tikka Saag
King Prawn Saag
Duck Tikka Saag
Chicken Methi
Lamb Methi
Prawn Methi
Chicken Tikka Sag
Lamb Tikka Methi
King Prawn Methi
Duck Tikka Methi
Chicken Kurma
Lamb Kurma
Prawn Kurma
Chicken Tikka Kurma
Lamb Tikka Kurma
King Prawn Kurma
Vegetable Kurma
Chicken Malayan
Lamb Malayan
Prawn Malayan
Chicken Tikka Malayan
Lamb Tikka Malayan
King Prawn Malayan
Vegetable Malayan
Chicken Phaal
Lamb Phaal ( Super Hot )
Traditional Dishes
Persian Dishes
Medium Chicken Dansak
Medium Chicken Tikka Dansak
Medium Lamb Dansak
Medium Lamb Tikka Dansak
Medium Prawn Dansak
Medium King Prawn Dansak
Medium Duck Tikka Dansak
Medium Vegetable Dansak
Hot Chicken Dansak
Hot Chicken Tikka Dansak
Hot Lamb Dansak
Hot Lamb Tikka Dansak
Hot Prawn Dansak
Hot King Prawn Dansak
Hot Duck Tikka Dansak
Hot Vegetable Dansak
Medium Chicken Pathia
Medium Chicken Tikka Pathia
Medium Lamb Pathia
Medium Lamb Tikka Pathia
Medium Prawn Pathia
Medium King Prawn Pathia
Medium Duck Tikka Pathia
Medium Vegetable Pathia
Hot Chicken Pathia
Hot Chicken Tikka Pathia
Hot Lamb Pathia
Hot Lamb Tikka Pathia
Hot Prawn Pathia
Hot King Prawn Pathia
Hot Duck Tikka Pathia
Hot Vegetable Pathia
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
Prawn Biryani
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Lamb Tikka Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Vegetable Biryani
Sepcial Bengal Biryani
Prepared with chicken, lamb, prawns and mushrooms. Served with vegetable curry
Biryani Dishes
Vegetable Side Dishes
Bombay Potato
The world famous dish of spiced potatoes in a medium sauce
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes in a mix of spices and herbs and a dry sauce.
Aloo Motor
Aloo Methi
Mushroom Bhaji
Freshly sliced mushrooms pan fried in onions and light spices
Cauliflower Bhaji
Fresh cauliflower florets pan fried in onions and light spices
Bindi Bhaji
Freshly diced okra (ladies fingers) pan fried with onions, garlic and a mix of herbs and spices
Tarka Daal
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, spices and fried garlic
Chana Masala
Boiled chick peas in a medium sauce with onions and herbs
Saag Bhaji
Fresh spinach tossed with garlic, onions and spices
Aloo Gobi
Aloo Chana
Brinjal Bhaji
Diced aubergines tossed with onions and spices in a dry sauce
Saag Paneer
Diced cubes of home made Indian cheese cooked in a mild to medium sauce with fresh green spinach
Motor Paneer
Fresh garden peas cooked in a mild to medium sauce with diced home made cheese
Sag Cream
Sag Chana Aloo
Vegetable Samba
Mixed vegetables cooked with lentils and spices
Massalla Sauce
Kurma Sauce
Madras Sauce
Vindaloo Sauce
Plain Rice
Steamed long grained basmati rice
Pilau Rice
Basmati rice fragranced with saffron
Special Rice
With Green Peas and egg
Garlic Rice
Thinly sliced garlic cloves stir fried with basmati rice
Zeera Rice
Vegetable Rice
Basmati rice with mixed vegetables
Mushroom Rice
Stir fried with sliced mushrooms, onions and herbs
Lemon Rice
With a refreshing fragrance of lemon
Peas Rice
Basmati rice stir fried with light spices and garden peas
Onion Rice
Keema Rice
Stir fried with savoury minced lamb
Tropical Rice
Coconut Rice
Egg Rice
Bengal Mixed Rice
Rice
Breads
Plain Naan
The king of Indian breads, light and fluffy and baked in the tandoori oven
Cheese Naan
Stuffed with crumbled cheese
Keema Naan
Stuffed with a layer of savoury spiced minced lamb
Peshwari Naan
Naan bread stuffed with a paste of sugar, ground nuts, sultanas and cream, and then baked in the clay oven, delicious
Garlic Nan
Naan bread topped with finely chopped garlic cloves.
Kashmiri Naan
Topped with honey and almonds
Spicy Naan
Paratha
Special unleavened, layered bread prepared with wholemeal flour with lashings of butter, shallow fried on a skillet
Stuffed Paratha
Stuffed with a spiced vegetable filling
Tandoori Roti
Healthy bread prepared with wholemeal flour and baked in the tandoori oven.
Chapati
Thin rolled bread made from wholemeal flour. Baked on a dry skillet and then further cooked on a naked flame.
Puri
Small and thin wholemeal bread, deep fried.
Tikka Nan (New) (Smoll Prices Of Chicken Tikka)
Fried Chicken And Chips
Chicken Omelette And Chips
Mushroom Omelette And Chips
Cheese Omelette And Chips
Chicken Nuggets And Chips
English Dishes
Set Meals
Set Meal For 2 People
2 Starters ( Onion bhaji, chicken tikka, 3 Poppadom), chicken tikka masala, chicken dansakbr/Mushrooms bhaji, saag bhaji, 2 pilau rice and 1 naan