THE INSIDEBANARAS GUIDE / Food & Dining
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From hot kachoris to a well-earned kulhad of chai. Find the flavours, small shops, and familiar tables of Banaras.
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01iHeart Café
Discover iHeart Café Varanasi, a relaxed café near Lanka serving all-day breakfast, coffee, waffles, pizzas, pastas and desserts, perfect for brunch, casual meals or a laid-back coffee break.
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02Ming Garden
Looking for vegetarian Chinese food in Varanasi? Explore Ming Garden on Ravindrapuri Road, known for crispy baby corn, noodles, chilli paneer and its popular sizzling brownie.
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03The Taste Factory
The Taste Factory is a popular multi-cuisine restaurant in Varanasi with branches in Mahmoorganj and, more recently, Lanka. From North Indian and Mughlai food to Chinese dishes, kebabs, pizza and pasta, its extensive menu makes it a convenient option for families and groups across the city.
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04Aman-E-Khaas
Known for its Mughlai flavours, kebabs, biryanis and rich North Indian curries, Aman-E-Khaas is a long-standing dining option in Bhelupur. Located around New Hotel Broadway near the IP Vijaya Mall stretch, it is particularly popular with families and groups looking for a comfortable sit-down meal in Varanasi.
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05Khadak Singh Da Dhaba
Craving rich dal makhani, smoky tandoori starters, butter chicken or a filling North Indian thali? Khadak Singh Da Dhaba brings Delhi-style North Indian comfort food to Varanasi, with outlets in Bhelupur and Sigra and a menu built for hearty lunches, family dinners and group meals.
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06Kerala Cafe Since 1962
Kerala Cafe Since 1962 in Bhelupur is one of Varanasi's longstanding destinations for vegetarian South Indian food. From crispy dosas and idli-sambar to vada, lemon rice and filter coffee, here's what to try and what to know before visiting.
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07The Grove VNS
Discover The Grove VNS near JHV Mall, a nature-inspired restaurant in Varanasi Cantonment serving Indian and Continental flavours in a relaxed setting.
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Roma's Cafe Diner in Lanka is one of Varanasi's favourite cafés, offering Italian, Continental, Asian, and Indian cuisine in a stylish, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Paprika Restaurant in Lanka is a popular multi-cuisine restaurant near BHU, serving North Indian, Chinese, Italian, and fast food in a comfortable family-friendly setting. Discover its ambience, popular dishes, and why it's a favourite dining spot in Varanasi.
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