The dum biryani was good and the menu has plenty of options, from North Indian to dosa. Liked that they ask for feedback at the end. Seating was comfortable too.

The raj kachori at the chaat counter was solid. Tamatar chaat had a nice tang too. Place felt cleaner than most chaat spots around here.

Great coffee and the pizza was fresh out of the oven. Staff were friendly enough, though it got a bit noisy for working. Nice spot to just hang out.

Stopped by for a quick dinner with a couple of friends and honestly the food was so clean and well made. The owners are super sweet, chatted with us for a bit which was nice. Service was a little slow but we weren&rsquo;t in a rush. Good spot if you&rsquo;re hanging out with people and want something simple 😊

Went for the spicy chicken curry and honestly the flavours were bang on. Cooked properly, proper heat. But the place itself could be a bit cleaner, tables felt a bit sticky. I&#39;d still go back for the food though, just maybe takeaway next time.

The seating area felt a bit cramped but the lighting was warm and easy on the eyes. We ordered a few dishes and they came out fresh, nothing fancy but solid. I liked that it wasn&rsquo;t too loud even when it got busy. Fine for a casual meal, though I wouldn&rsquo;t say the space is super comfortable for long sittings.

The lighting is warm, almost like sitting in someone&rsquo;s kitchen. The bread came out still steaming, soft inside with that perfect crust crackle. Owner smiled but didn&rsquo;t hover, which I appreciated. Pastries looked gorgeous but honestly the bread is the reason I&rsquo;d go back. Just a simple, comfortable hour.

Decent coffee and a solid western breakfast tucked away. Prices are a bit steep but it&#39;s a fine spot to chill.

Walked in near closing time and still got a proper welcome. Staff remembered my usual order, which honestly surprised me. Portion sizes are decent for what you pay, not huge but fair. I&#39;ve been here a few times now and the consistency keeps me coming back. Just wish they&#39;d speed up the billing a bit when it gets busy.

Stumbled into this place while wandering the old city lanes. Really clean, which is rare around here. Had the Korean food - tasted fresh, not like the usual stuff. Owner was chill, didn&#39;t rush me. Good spot to sit for a bit if you need a break from the chaos outside.

The badi kachori was crispy, aloo sabzi had that proper Banarasi taste. No-frills place, you stand and eat. Jalebi worth grabbing too. Solid if you&#39;re nearby.

Tucked above Pandey Ghat, this place does proper Japanese-Korean. Had the Katsu Don&mdash;generous portion, crispy cutlet, and the miso soup on the side was a nice touch. Felt pretty authentic for Varanasi.

Good spot for a casual meal, though I wish they had more interesting wines by the glass.

Stopped by for dinner and honestly the food was solid for what we paid. Had a cocktail that paired surprisingly well with the curry &mdash; nice touch. Place has that old-meets-new vibe, not too loud. Only gripe, service dragged a bit between courses. Fine if you&#39;re not in a rush.

Tried their buffet last weekend &mdash; decent spread, and I loved that they customized the spice on the grilled stuff. Desserts were solid, especially the kulfi. Only downside: it gets pretty loud inside.

The thali here is a proper flavor bomb. Tried it on my last day and honestly regretted not walking in earlier. Paneer curry had that smoky edge, dal was tadka-heavy just the way I like. Portion size is generous for the price, no complaints there. Owner was polite but honestly I was too busy eating to care much about anything else.

The lighting here is so soft and calming, really sets a peaceful mood. Food was tasty too, though the staff&rsquo;s sweetness felt a bit rehearsed. Still, a nice spot.

Loved the food here, but what really stood out was Divakar sharing little bits of Varanasi history. Chef even stopped by for a quick chat. Nice touch.

Food was solid but we waited ages for the main course even though it wasn&#39;t busy. 😅 The free dessert made up for it a bit though.

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