Tandoori fish tikka was spot on, juicy and smoky. Chicken lollipop good too. Service fine, prices decent for what you get. Been twice, both times solid.

Stopped by for a quiet breakfast and it did the job. Americano was solid, staff were polite. My sparrow breakfast came out a little cold though, and the fruit was mostly hard bananas. Not a big deal, just something to know. Place is easy to find, right off the main road. Fine if you want a simple, no-fuss meal.

Loved the crispy baby corn here &mdash; proper starter material. Place is clean and nicely done up. Prices are a bit steep but the food makes up for it.

Great spot for a quick bite near the ghats. Grabbed a thali and it came out fast, no fuss. Prices are a bit steep for the portion size though. Solid if you&#39;re in a hurry.

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.

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 😊

Stopped by for a quick breakfast&mdash;idli and sambar tasted properly authentic. Small and crowded, but fresh and easy on the wallet. Just carry cash, they don&rsquo;t take cards.

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.

Came for the riverside view, that part&#39;s solid. Veg medley pizza was decent, crust baked well. Oreo shake though, just okay. Prices a bit high for what you get. Fine for a quick bite if you&#39;re already in the area.

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.

The kadhai paneer here was properly spiced, not too oily. Sizzling brownie with ice cream hit the spot after. Clean place, decent for a quiet dinner.

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 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.

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.

Been coming here for months, the sweet golgappas never disappoint. Spicy ones a bit small but still good.

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.

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