Light of Bengal Liverpool

You'll find this Bengali restaurant holding court on a busy stretch of Aigburth Road, where the aroma of properly tempered spices hits you the moment you step inside. The dining room feels comfortably lived-in rather than flashy, with staff who genuinely care whether you're enjoying your meal. What sets Light of Bengal apart is their commitment to authentic Bengali flavours rather than the usual curry house formula. Their fish dishes are particularly excellent – the machher jhol arrives with tender chunks of fish in a turmeric-bright broth that tastes like someone's mum has been stirring it all afternoon. The biryanis come piled high with fragrant rice, and their dal has the kind of depth that only comes from proper slow cooking.