The Sonar Bangla

The Sonar Bangla Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Sonar Bangla, a delightful culinary gem located at 37 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich. This restaurant offers an enticing menu that showcases the rich flavors of authentic Asian cuisine. Diners can indulge in a variety of starters such as the flavorful Chicken Tikka and crispy Aloo Chop, or dive straight into house specials like the succulent Massala, which captivates with its creamy texture and spiced richness.

The highlight of the menu lies in the Tandoori Clay Oven selections, featuring large, juicy prawns and marinated lamb, each accompanied by a refreshing mint sauce. Every dish here bursts with freshness, attested by loyal customers who rave about the lamb dhansak and the warming ambiance. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy dine-in experience or opting for takeaway, The Sonar Bangla ensures memorable meals, perfect for a night out or a quick bite before a show at the nearby Regent Theatre.

Chicken Tikka

Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in chef's Tikka sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£7.25

Prawn

Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£7.25

Lamb Tikka

Tender pieces of lamb marinated in chef's Tikka sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£7.50

Chicken Shashlik

A wholesome dish, chicken, half green pepper, onion & tomato marinated in chef's tandoori sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£8.75

Lamb Shashlik

A wholesome dish, lamb, half green pepper, onion & tomato marinated in chef's tandoori sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£8.75

Tandoori Chicken

Half a chicken marinated in chef's Tandoori sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£7.75

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Tikka, Chicken Tikka & Sheek Kebab. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£10.50

Tandoori King Prawn

Large succulent prawns marinated in chef's Tandoori sauce. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£10.50

Garlic Chicken Tikka

Hearty fillets of marinated chicken stuffed with finely chopped garlic & coriander. Served with mint sauce & fresh green salad

$£7.75

TANDOORI CLAY OVEN

HOUSE SPECIALS

Massala

Mild, rich, creamy, flavoured with chef's special Massala sauce

Karahi

Generously spiced, with garlic & coriander, lightly charred green chillies

Chilli Massala

Hot, spicy with garlic, onions, fresh green chillies, coriander

Passanda

Mild, rich, creamy, flavoured with almond and mango slices

Kabuli

Lightly spiced with garlic, ginger, tomato, chick peas & coriander

Saali

Concentrated flavour-packed sauce, topped with shredded potato for a crispy edge

Mishtee

A refreshing dish with light spices and succulent Butternut Squash.

Jalfrezi

Generously spiced, sautéed with onions, green peppers and fresh green chillies.

Tamarind

Medium spiced with garlic, ginger, mango and tamarind sauce to give a sweet and tangy flavour.

Saag

Traditional light spices, with garlic, spinach and coriander.

Naga

Hot, spicy, distinctly flavoured with garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper and coriander.

Jaflong

A Bangladeshi favourite with the native citrus fruit 'shatkora', giving a spicy, flavourful, and distinctive dish.

Chicken Tikka

$£7.25

Prawn

$£7.25

Lamb Tikka

$£7.50

King Prawn Tikka

$£9.75

Garlic Chicken Tikka

$£7.50

Vegetable

$£6.75

BENGAL INSPIRED

BIRIYANI

Chicken

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£7.75

Prawn

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£7.75

Lamb

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£8.25

King Prawn

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£8.75

Chicken Tikka

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£8.50

King Prawn Tikka

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£9.75

Lamb Tikka

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£8.75

Vegetable

Stir fried with basmati rice, herbs, spices & served with Vegetable curry

$£7.25

CHEF'S SPECIALS

Gharana Balti

Fillets of marinated Chicken or Lamb Tikka sautéed with garlic, tempered cinnamon, cardamoms, bay leaves, finished in chef's Balti sauce. (Served with Naan bread) (Lamb 10.25)

$£9.75

Tandoori Murgi Massala

Medium spiced, cooked with carved Tandoori Chicken, Minced Lamb, tomatoes, cloves and coriander.

$£9.50

Chicken Zaytuny

Fillets of marinated Chicken, grilled in clay oven, tossed in the pan with olive oil, Garlic, Onions, medium spices, Olives & coriander.

$£9.25

Mishali

Marinated chicken & lamb carved and tossed in the pan with garlic & ginger, flavoured with orange zest & select spices.

$£9.25

Seafood Mishali

Marinated King Prawns and Fish tossed in the pan with garlic & ginger, flavoured with lemon zest & curry leaves.

$£10.25

Korma

Mild, rich, creamy, sweetened with carrot & coconut

Curry

Medium, lightly spiced, saucy, suitable for everyone's taste

Rogon

Generously spiced, infused in Chef's fresh tomato Purée

Dansak

Medium spiced, Sweet and Sour, thickened with lentils

Madras

Hot & spicy, very saucy with a touch of lemon

Kashmiri

Mild, rich, creamy with banana

Bhuna

Traditional, generously spiced, complemented with coriander

Dopiaza

Traditional, flavoured with sautéed onions & coriander

Pathia

Sweet, Sour & slightly hot, balanced with coconut

Vindaloo

Very hot, spicy, with 'melt in your mouth' potatoes

Garlic Chicken Tikka

$£6.75

Prawn

$£8.25

Chicken

$£6.25

Lamb

$£6.25

Chicken Tikka

$£6.75

King Prawn

$£8.25

Lamb Tikka

$£7.25

Vegetable

$£5.50

CLASSICS

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