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Taste of Varanasi: Traditional Foods Worth Savoring

Varanasi’s cuisine is world famous. There are tons of exotic food to try in Varanasi which you will not find anywhere. You can find the authentic and traditional Banarasi taste cuisine at every part of the city. Apart from that, you can also find food from different parts of India and the world as well. You can find continental food, South Indian food, and much more. You can indulge yourself through the various street food stalls, cafes, and restaurants.

Varanasi street food Pani Puri served with tamarind water

Pani Puri

Taste this spicy dishof Varanasi which you can find easily at different food stalls.

Spicy kachori snack with green chutney

Kachori

One of the most popular morning snack in Varanasi. It tastes more amazing with Jalebi.

Banarasi Kalakand served on a decorative silver plate

Banarasi Kalakand

A delicious sweet dish and you must definitely try while you are in Varanasi.

Traditional Banarasi Paan with rich fillings and silver foil

Banarasi Paan

The paan is like the delicacy of Varanasi. The Banarasi Paan is famous all around the globe and you definitely don’t want to miss this .

Traditional Indian street food, Banarasi Tamatar Chaat, in a clay bowl

Tamatar Chaat

Another popular snack of Varanasi which local people love to eat. You can try it out at the local stalls.

Traditional Banarasi Lassi served in a clay cup topped with cream and dry fruits

Lassi

Banaras’s Lassi is also very popular. There are various places where you can try out this authentic Banarasi Lassi.

A traditional Banarasi Thandai drink served with dry fruits

Thandai

Another popular milk based drink, but in Banarasi style with some Bhang added in it.

Traditional Banarasi Baati Chokha served with chutney and ghee

Bati Chokha

Originally a Bihari dish, but it has become a popular Banarasi dish as well. You can taste this at local stalls and it is also available in restaurants.

Banarasi Dum Aloo curry garnished with coriander, served with naan on a wooden table

Dum Aloo

You can try our Dum Aloo which is also a very amazing dish. Dum Aloo is available in several different places.

Traditional Banarasi Malaiyyo dessert served in a clay pot, topped with saffron and pistachios

Malaiyyo

This is another popular desert of Varanasi which is only available in winter season. Make sure you try it out while you can.