Bengaluru has a sizeable Bengali population, so it is natural that there are many restaurants serving the State’s cuisine. Concentrated in a few pockets, these restaurants dish out authentic flavours of home. We spoke to Bengalis in the city, and food lovers to curate the list of the best Bengali restaurants in Bengaluru.Bhojohori Manna, KoramangalaNamed after the beloved song made famous by playback singer, Manna Dey, Bhojohori Manna has been serving Bengali comfort food since 2009. The restaurant’s homely and cosy interiors mirror how its menu is designed. The kosha mangsho remains one of its most sought-out dishes, with slow-cooked mutton simmering with richly caramelised spices. This is typically best paired with luchi or sweet Bengali pulao. The banana leaf wrapped bhetki paturi is also a crowd-pleaser. Simpler fare such as aloo posto are also sought after at this place.₹800 for two. Koramangala Club Rd, 6th BlockKoshe Kosha, Indiranagar and BrookefieldKoshe Kosha has carved a niche for itself with its focus on Bengali cuisine. If there is one dish synonymous with Bengalis across the world, it is kosha mangsho — the slow-cooked mutton curry that remains a staple for every Bengali occasion. While Kolkata’s iconic Golbari version remains legendary among Calcuttans, Koshe Kosha brings a version of that nostalgia to diners in Bengaluru. The menu also features familiar favourites such as bhetki fry, fish kabiraji and chingrir cutlet, alongside mains drawn from both Epar Bangla (West Bengal) and Opar Bangla (Bangladesh).Lesser-known dishes such as Dhakai mangsho and Chittagonger chicken reflect culinary traditions from the erstwhile East Bengal. There is also the Koshe Kosha special malai chingri biriyani, and the quintessential kosha mangsho, paired well with white rice or bashonti pulao.