Benares
Benares is an Indian restaurant in Tribeca with modern interior design and curved furnishings that create a welcoming space. The menu features dishes from various Indian regions including Kerala, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh, offering traditional options like chicken tikka masala and lamb vindaloo alongside creative dishes such as crab chettinadu and chili paneer with garlic and ginger.
The restaurant has served the Tribeca area for over 12 years as a family-owned business. Its founders brought authentic Indian cooking techniques and recipes from various Indian regions to establish this cuisine in the New York neighborhood.
The name comes from Benares, the historical name for Varanasi in India, a city with deep spiritual roots. Diners who visit often appreciate how the restaurant honors this connection by offering dishes that represent different Indian regions and their culinary traditions.
The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating on an open patio and accepts reservations by phone at 212-766-4900. It serves lunch, dinner, delivery, takeout, and provides catering services for events such as birthdays, weddings, and corporate gatherings.
The lunch menu offers affordable daily specials featuring popular dishes like Biryani and fragrant naan bread that are regularly ordered by locals. These lunch deals make it possible to experience the restaurant's cuisine at reasonable prices and remain a favorite among neighborhood regulars.
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