Benares
Indian Restaurant$$$$
Tribeca, New York
"Really enjoyed the garlic naan, saag paneer, and seekh kebab."(3 Tips)
"Great lunch specials, both vegetarian & meat options"(7 Tips)
"Superb! Chicken vindaloo is phenomenal."(3 Tips)
"Chicken tikka masala is on point."(3 Tips)
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42 Tips and reviewsFilter:
- lunch specials
- spicy food
- good for dates
- prix fixe menu
- samosas
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- Signs VisualAugust 4, 2015Amazing! Start with delicious samosas, which are triangular turnovers filled with potato and green peas. An entree of tender lamb chops, and chocolate lava with rose petal ice cream for dessert! Read more
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Lisa GennaMarch 21, 2013I never leave tips, but the service and food was so good here that I have to. Get the lunch special and order the samosas. Just awesome.Upvote8Downvote
Great sit down, amazing food and presentation. Make sure you reserve a table, wait times are heavy.
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Jonathan BrandonJanuary 5, 2016Chicken Tikka Marsala was very good. Had the spinach soup as part of my lunch special too. Good service and nice atmosphere. Get there before noon for a lunch tableUpvote1Downvote
- Avneesh KohliMarch 18, 2017The lunch special is a fantastic deal. Really enjoyed the garlic naan, saag paneer, and seekh kebab. Nice ambience also.UpvoteDownvote
tapan mishraFebruary 15, 2014One of the best Indian eat outs i have been in New York. The guys over there are gems and understand their customers so well. Its a pleasure to be there.UpvoteDownvote
Jeff LeemanAugust 10, 2015Wonderful decor and lots of great vegetarian options. They also have a full bar, which is unusual for a lot of Indian restaurants.UpvoteDownvote
Avin NarasimhanAugust 8, 2014Solid Indian spot south of chambers. Basics like tikka masala, but also a few novel dishes. Gulab jamun is a must for dessert.UpvoteDownvote
Teresa LeeOctober 7, 2013Great atmosphere & decor, loved the cute booths in the middle! Service was excellent, food was delicious! Highly recommended!! Great place!!!!UpvoteDownvote
Setareh SaidiApril 10, 2018Great chicken tikka masala. Make sure to tell your waiter how much spice you can handle since everything is spiceyUpvoteDownvote
Best Indian in the area. Rogan josh and jalfrezi are both outstanding, and the dinner prix fixe is a steal.UpvoteDownvote
Great place for lunch specials. Good variety of choices. Definitely come here for lunch if your in the neighborhood!UpvoteDownvote
AnupAugust 10, 2014The malai kofta is delicious here. If you are in the area for lunch the prix fixe menu is a good deal!UpvoteDownvote
Cristiano KokApril 23, 2016Lunch special was a great value for money. Very good indian food. Chicken curry was top.UpvoteDownvote
Serious EatsDecember 3, 2013Casual yet refined Indian that's an interesting spin from the usual north Indian menu, but with hits and misses.Upvote2Downvote
Nivriti JaieAugust 15, 2014Interesting, Lunch menu is good value for money, but i hate the idea of adding fusion to food. Loved their dessert- kheer custard though.UpvoteDownvote
Maha SureshAugust 22, 2017Ordered Kolhapuri Misal, Paneer Burji and Mango Lassi. All three were delicious!UpvoteDownvote
Clarence MiFebruary 27, 2013The Kadhai Goat is less spicy than the Lamb Vindaloo. It has bones and could use just a pinch of salt.Upvote1Downvote
Andrew GeorgeNovember 21, 2014Chicken Vindaloo is really good. Medium heat was just right for me.UpvoteDownvote
Lapo BKOctober 5, 2015I ordered the paratha, navratan korma, chai and a mango lassi. I was disappointed by everything. The korma was bland and too sweet and it seemed like the fruit and veggies came from cans.UpvoteDownvote- Great lunch specials, both vegetarian & meat optionsUpvoteDownvote
Robin GillJanuary 8, 2014Make sure to sit in the back of the room on a cold day to avoid feeling the door opening.UpvoteDownvote
Chetan ChaturvediOctober 24, 2013Awesome food!!.. For vegetarians..Try their Achari Bhindi and Malai kofta!!UpvoteDownvote
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellJanuary 23, 2022This place was awful. We literally had no server- after 30 minutes, we asked if we could get drinks/order food. Service was quite terrible and the food was good but not outstanding. Don’t recommend.UpvoteDownvote
Try the kolhapuri misal if you like spicy.UpvoteDownvote
Muthu BNovember 13, 2018Tried their limited lunch menu, the food was terrible. It had no spice or flavor. The paneer was like rubber and food was cold. The rice was hard and tasted old. Avoid the placeUpvoteDownvote
Kosha ShahDecember 23, 2014Cute place!! Food is decent and portions are good. Try the malai kofta and garlic naan!Upvote1Downvote1
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Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 766-4900
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