Standard Bengal

Walk into Standard Bengal and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot—the kind of place where regulars know the owner and the menu reflects actual culinary thinking rather than just ticking boxes. The kitchen here takes its curries seriously, which means you're getting genuine Bengali influences alongside the classics, and they're not afraid to let their ingredients speak for themselves. It's the sort of restaurant that makes you understand why people have strong opinions about their local curry house; come here and you'll see why this one's earned its reputation on Bargates.