Bentara RestaurantA birthday celebrationWe have eaten here many times and travel a good distance to do so. The food is always imaginative and delicious. The spices are amazing and the presentation is spectacular. It was my birthday celebration and our party was treated royally. The drinks were delicious and unusually strong. If you love to try different foods Bentara is a restaurant you will not want to miss.5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGood food, atmosphere andGood food, atmosphere and service, enjoyed the experience.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMUnique, super tasty!Lots of things on the menu you've probably never seen, but everything we had was really good. Two Soy is especially notable!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthentic Malaysian cuisineAuthentic Malaysian cuisine not found anywhere else in the USA. Can't recommend this place enough. One of New Haven's best. Ambience is energetic (usually)and the place is huge with different dining settings depending upon the type of crowd you're with. Be sure to try the chicken satay!4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMGood portion size and largeGood portion size and large selection. Very varied menu. Food was very fresh and nicely presented. Very tasty and they regulated the hotness factor without sacrificing taste.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMStill great after all these years!I had been to Bentara several years ago and decided to return for Restaurant Week... the service was excellent and the food was absolutely fabulous- good to know that things have only gotten better over the years. A great place if you are looking for something different. Looking forward to returning more frequently!4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for a dressy night outGreat for a dressy night out with the girls. A wide selection of appetizers and entrees, making it suitable for different taste palates.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMYey!They did a GREAT job, delicious food, great service!!! Yey!!!3/29/2013 12:00:00 AM