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Bentara

76 Orange St. (Center St.) New Haven, CT 06510
Phone:
203-562-2511
Reserve Online
Fax:
562-0892
Website:
www.bentara.com
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Neighborhood:
New Haven

Bentara Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • Apr. 1995

Good For:

  • Business Dining
  • Expense Accounters
  • Teens

Special Features:

  • Private Room Available
  • Takeout Available
  • Winning Wine List

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Tues: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Wed: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Fri: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Sat: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
  • Sun: 11:30AM - 10:00PM

ZAGAT Ratings & Review

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63 Member Reviews for:
Bentara

  • 1-5 of 63

Reviewed by GavinR1486036 on 11/17/2009.
Member since October 2003, Total Reviews: 34 (Male, 40s, Guilford, CT)

dependable, good with the kids for early dinner, fine with my friends later. noisy and comfortable......

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Reviewed by mrsdelicious on 01/01/2009.
Member since September 2008, Total Reviews: 47 (Guilford, CT)

Something terrible has happened at this once-great Malaysian pioneer in New Haven. The attention to detail in the food preparation has dropped off completely; flavors are muddy and service is snappish. Unfortunately, Bentara has joined the growing ranks of expensive-yet-mediocre restaurants downtown.

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Reviewed by treegarden on 12/31/2008.
Member since November 1999, Total Reviews: 18 (Male, Riverside, CT)

More like a great neighborhood place than a dining destination. Food is excellent, decor and service only so-so.

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Reviewed by JohnB1160905 on 12/29/2008.
Member since January 2002, Total Reviews: 27 (Hamden, CT)

Best malaysian food around.

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Reviewed by Robert E.K52511 on 12/28/2008.
Member since July 2002, Total Reviews: 103 (Darien, CT)

The best Asian [Malaysian] food in New England. Chef and Proprietor "Jeff" Ghazali prepares the tastiest, most authentic Asian cuisine this side of Penang. And one can adjust the spiciness from mild through medium to "regular" [native] and on to hot and "chef hot". The latter is only recommended for those with the strongest tongues and gullets!

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