| Just like its rich culture and lifestyle,
Varanasi is equally famous for its rich variety
of foods and cuisines. The sumptuous and delicious
but tangy and spicy North Indian food and snacks
are the best options to try at Varanasi. However,
one can get good Chinese, Italian, Continental and
South-Indian food too. There are good number of
Byzantine eateries and restaurants in the cities
where one can explore for the food that suits one's
tastes. The wide variety of mouth-watering sweets
and 'chatpate' snacks are just not to be missed.
There is 'paapri-chaat', which plays with your
taste buds with its tangy and spicy flavor of
ginger and tamarind chutney and the cooling and
soothing yoghurt. While talking about the specialties
of Benarasi flavors, who can ever forget the sour
and sweet 'Langda aam', a variety of mango available
in summers and the fragrant 'Benarasi paan' that
is often added with aromatic essences such as
that of rose and 'supari' (areca-nut) along with
other goodies. Chewing this 'paan' seems to be
a part of the cultural identity of the people
of Varanasi. One can find some good Indian, Chinese,
Japanese, Continental, Mexican, Greek and vegetarian
South-Indian cuisine and snacks and sweets offers
to eat to your fill in the old city or Godaulia,
Cantonment area and near Railway Station or Lahurabir
area.
Baba
Restaurant
Location:Is on the Dashashwamedh(or the main)Ghat
next to Ganges.To be precise, its address is:D22/23,Hathi
Pathak.All kinds of dishes are available i.e.Indian,Chinese,
Japanese,French,Italian,English and Isreali! Its
name has been so popular that this small restaurant
warns you of being copied by saying:"We don't
have any other branch"
YE CAFE
........ Location: Lanka,on the left of the Main
Road from Lanka to BHU. Excellent cooling effect
for summers and a nice, warm place for winters.
This restaurant serves primarily South Indian
Dishes like Masala Dosa, Idly. Chilly Paneer with
Plain rice is a favourite among many here. Chinese
is also one of its specialities. If you are staying
at Nagwa, Assi Ghat or studying at BHU, this restaurant
should on your must visit list. See them directly
at their website at: http://yecafe.web-page.net
Address: Lalita Cinema Compound,Bhelupura.They
serve pizzas,american breakfast and typical Indian
Punjabi dishes.Plus since it is next to movie
hall,if you choose to see a Hindi movie you can
take a burger from this place!
Novelty Restaurant
Address : Cantt Area.This is best for taking Burgers
(Veg, Cheese), Pizzas(Onion, Cheese), and Chinese.
Besides, specialities include Pav- Bhaji(Bun with
potato curry), Stuffed Paratha. Being a fast food
corner, you don't have to wait much for any item.
........ Location: Is most strategic. It's right
on Godowlia Crossing. And could be stated as one
of the most popular among tourists. Get in for
North and South Indian Meals. Serves Pure Vegetarian
Food. Chinese Food is also available.
The Keshari
Restaurant
Khana Khazana
Address :on the main road that goes from Vijaya
Cinema.It is right next to the movie hall.The
proprietor takes special care to mantain hygine.Aqua
Guard can be seen for water purification.Specialities
include Soups, Chinese, Tandoori Chicken, Burgers.Open
for Lunch and Dinner only. Most Known for its
South Indian Food and Pow Bhaji( Dish made from
potato, tomato and served with buns). Pizza is
also introduced. Address: It is on the Belupura
Crossing.
Cakes & Bakes
Location:Jagatganj.This is one of the best Bakery
places in the town. Specialities include Pastries,
Biscuits, Cheese Straw, Bread (Brown also available),
Buns and all kinds of Bakery items. Restaurant
is expected to open in the near future. Also birthday/anniversary
cakes can be bought here.
Garden Restaurant
Location:Is on the Goudalia crossing. The beauty
of the restaurant has three basic reasons: Open
Air, Much above the ground level, and a proper
match of tiny lamps lit in the background. Has
all varities of Indian and Chinese food.
........ Location:Jagatganj, its in Hotel Pradeep.
See the restaurant at: http://www.angelfire.com/in/hotelpradeep/restdep.html
That shows the air conditioned restaurant!
Poonam
Restaurant
La- Be- La Chinese Restaurant
Location:Lanka, Outside Benares Hindu University.
Since 1968, this is a 100% Chinese Restaurant.
Fully air-conditioned. Run by Mr. Liu, its acclaimed
the best chinese cuisine in Northern India. Attatched
is the best beauty parlour in the town- Pearl
Beauty Parlour.
Sindhi Restaurant Location:Lalita
Cinema,Bhelupura.Pure Vegetarian Restaurant w |
