With a grand assortment of Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine, this is a nice place for a relaxed meal in the old city. Located next to the Chinese joint Ming Garden, Chrystal Bowl has a pleasant, inviting appeal. The interiors are skillfully designed and the atmosphere exudes class. The spacious dining hall has comfortable seating and can accommodate large groups. With a tasty choice of vegetarian dishes, the menu is elaborate. The signature starter dish of the restaurant 'Crispy Chana' is a must-try. Service is friendly and warm and the staff sincerely makes an effort to make you feel at home. Give it a try if you are a fan of Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Dosa Cafe is a famous spot in the holy city to enjoy inventive South Indian preparations like chocolate dosa and Ratatouille dosa, among other exciting preparations. The skilled cooks here come up with some creative yet flavorsome spin-offs of classic South Indian picks and draw in crowds from far and wide. Apart from the chocolate dosa, this cafe is also popular for the ice-cream truffle idly and uttapams. Finish off those scrumptious portions with a choice of cold and hot beverages available here.
Deena Chat Bhandar is a no-frills roadside joint that probably serves the most scrumptious street food in the sacred city. Much frequented by Bollywood celebrities and other famous personalities, the fast food stall is always teeming with food lovers pouring in from all corners of the city. Favorites include samosa puri, aloo chaat, bhel puri and tomato chaat, among other equally appetizing and flavorsome items.
Bona Restaurant or Bona Cafe serves some of the best Chickenkas and Jabchaebab along with rice and salad. Chickenkas is served with spicy gravy chicken and potato soup whereas Jabchaebab is made up of Korean potato noodles. It is served with few veggies, sticky rice and mushrooms. This restaurant has a very different menu so if you want to try something new; this is the perfect place to come to. They cater mainly to the foreign bag packer crowd and that is why they have a variety in their menu. The decor is inspired by Korean culture and the cuisine is a mix of Korean and Indian cuisines. It is also one of the most posh cafes in the city of Varanasi.
India City Family Restaurant is a cozy spot to relish appetizing Indian fare in the heart of the city. The open-air dining area features spaciously laid out dining booths and a lot of potted plants adding to its serene ambiance. Peruse its menu to choose from those savory standards like Dal Handi and Palak Paneer, among other equally appealing preparations.
Not to be confused with the global burger chain, this Burger King restaurant is immensely popular with locals who swear by it. Families with kids, teenagers and students are spotted here at all times chomping down a variety of cheese pizzas, stuffed parathas, pav bhaji and other delicious deep-fried vegetarian snacks. Preparation time and service is rather quick too so come for a sampling of fast-food - the Indian way!