Banaras - Bellevue (WA)

5 /5 Linda Nguyen: Super friendly wait staff who checked in on us. You can tell theyre very proud of their food. The flavors were phenomenal. We had one carnivore in our group who was very pleasantly surprised by the soy appetizer as well as rhe byriani (which honestly had the perfect soft pull apart pork texture). The Dallas wonderful depth. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone vegsn/vegetarian or meat eater.

5 /5 Vijay Thakkar: I recently had the pleasure of dining at Benaras Cuisine in Seattle, and I have to say, it’s some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Everything was just too good to stop eating! The jalebi and chaat were absolutely top notch, perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor. We also ordered chai, a variety of paneer dishes, and several appetizers, all of which were equally delicious and cooked to perfection. The presentation of the food was unique and impressive, making every dish feel like a special treat. On top of that, the customer service was excellent. The staff were friendly, attentive, and really made sure we had everything we needed. Benaras Cuisine definitely left a lasting impression, and I’ll be coming back for more soon!

5 /5 Natasha Lunin: Benares in Bellevue is excellent. We had the smokey soya chop, authentic chai, and litti chokha — everything was flavorful, spicy, and tasted genuinely authentic. This is real regional Indian food done right. A heads-up: you absolutely need reservations. It books up fast, basically all the time, and for good reason. Great food, memorable flavors — definitely worth planning ahead for.

5 /5 Bhavana R: Our first time here. The food is absolutely amazing! We had litti chokha and spinach leaves chaat. Kiddos enjoyed the zero spice aloo parantha with raita. And jalebi with rabdi for dessert. All the dishes were super delicious and good portions too. Will be back to try more authentic Benaras cuisine.

5 /5 ThroughMyLens: Dining at Banaras felt like a warm trip back home! Even though we aren’t actually from Banaras, the flavors were so nostalgic and reminded us of tastes we havent experienced in years. We definitely let our eyes get bigger than our stomachs and ordered the Dahi Gola, Paneer Patta Chat, Kathal Biryani, and the famous Litti Chokha. We’d heard such great things about all of them that we just couldnt choose! Everything had a fun, unique twist while keeping that authentic taste we were craving. If you go, the Litti Chokha was our absolute personal favorite. We wrapped up the meal with the Rabdi Jalebi, which was a pleasant surprise. It was perfectly balanced, sweet, but not overwhelming like some places which definitely helped reduce the guilt! A quick tip: The tables are a little cozy for two adults and a kid, but I’m sure the staff would help accommodate if you need more room. We arrived around 7 PM and had plenty of space, but it filled up fast by the time we left. The place was also a bit too loud but nothing you would not expect from an Indian restaurant.