Foodies, Here Are The 9 Best Places In Varanasi To Get Your Fix Of Heavenly Food!

Love chaat, fried food and all sort of sweet treats? Then Varanasi is definitely the place to go for its delectable range of dishes like kachoris, jalebis, baati chokha and so much more! Here's a list of the best places in Varanasi serving all types of food for you to relish!

1. Baati Chokha

Since the past 15 years, this is one of the most famous restaurants in Varanasi serving vegetarian food. The highlight of this place is not just its beautiful ambience but also its tasty Litti Chokha and Sattu Parathas along with their dals and a variety of pickles served in traditional brass plates and bowls.

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 450
Location | Anand Mandir Cinema, Telibagh, Dashashwamedh Road
Check Out Their Website | http://www.baatichokha.com/

2. Deena Chaat Bhandar

You cannot leave Varanasi without gorging on all kinds of chaat. The best place for it, you ask? Hands down, Deena Chaat Bhandar! Indulge in Tamatar Chaat made up of sliced tomatoes and lots of spices and Palak Chaat made up of fried spinach and other condiments besides other unique offerings! 

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 150
Location | D-47/184, Luxa Road, Dashashwamedh Road

3. Blue Lassi

So the name might confuse you, but Blue Lassi does not serve lassi that's blue in colour, it just serves 95 kinds of it! From all kinds of sweet and savoury liquid made out of curd to quench your thirst, the basic sweet lassi - ‘malai maar’ is something you just cannot afford to miss. The variety allows you to get your own perfect choice of blend & if you’re in the mood to experiment, they also have a ‘Special Lassi’, the ingredients of which are kept secret on the menu due to legal reasons, *wink* *wink*.

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 300
Location | CK 12/1, Kachauri Gali Chowk, Near Rajbandhu Sweet, Bhelupur

4. Deepak Tambul Bhandar

The popularity of Banarasi Paan is well known, so much so that we have songs about it! So you just have to get the taste of this divine food item made out of betel nut leaves and filled with various condiments. And the best ones are available at Deepak Tambul Bhandar near Dashashwamedh Ghat. If you're not fond of the strong flavours which go into making a traditional paan, go for the sweet variant of it which contains gulkand softening its taste.

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 50
Location | 6/29 Rani Bhavani Gali, Tripura Bhairvi Road, Lahori Tola

5. Brown Bread Bakery 

Varanasi is a hub for vegetarian food and Brown Bread Bakery is one of the first organic cafes in Varanasi serving fresh bread besides comfort food like sandwiches, omelettes, pizzas, cookies and so much more. Also the original Brown Bread Bakery is located on the 4th floor of a narrow building and gives a spectacular view of the city, so don’t confuse it with other places by the same name! 

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 500
Location | D5/127, Tripura Bhairavi, Near Golden Temple, Dashashwamedh Road  
Check Out Their Website | http://bakerybreadbrown.blogspot.in/

6. Vishwanath Gali

Vishwanath Gali is not only a famous shopping hub but also a great place to experience the perfect blend of the flavours of Varanasi. This lane offers a wide range of street food especially chaat and lassi and traditional Kashi breakfast items for you to choose from. Blue Lassi (scroll up) is the most sought after spot in Varanasi and is a part of the Vishwanath Gali. You can also find a fix for your sweet tooth here with various sweet shops offering jalebis, rabri and so much more.

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 300
Location | Vishwanath Gali, Lahori Tola

7. Kachori Gali

Kachori forms an important part of Uttar Pradesh’s cuisine so much that Varanasi has a whole lane dedicated to it and let us just say we are onboard for it. Kachoris are a fried stuffed snack which are served with tamarind chutney and chane or aloo ki sabzi. Visit this lane early morning to witness the liveliness of Varanasi and its food. A trip to Varanasi is definitely incomplete without a pit stop here! 

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 100
Location | Kachaudi Gali, Lahori Tola

8. Bread Of Life Bakery

Earn a good deed by eating out at Bread Of Life Bakery which is run by an American interior designer and a German flight attendant, James and Monika Hetherington as the profits from the bakery go to the local charities.This bakery is great to experience the authentic western cuisine and dishes like Moussaka, Chickpea Goulash, a variety of freshly baked bread and much more. Give it a visit for a change from the local food of Varanasi.

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 600
Location | B - 3/322, Shivala, Near Agarwal Radio, Sigra

9. Mallaiyo Wallas 

Mallaiyo is a froth or foam made out milk and is a hidden gem found only in Varanasi. It's only available during the winter months but let’s just say the gooey goodness topped with pistachios and almonds is worth the wait! Although it's available in all the markets these days, the best Mallaiyo till date is present in the old lanes of Varanasi like the Thatheri Bazaar. 

Meal For Two | Approximately Rs 70
Location | Thatheri Bazaar, Ghasi Tola

So the next time you are in Varanasi, don’t forget to hog and eat your heart out at these super famous spots for sure.