Benares - Modern Indian Restaurant & Caterers

Benares - Modern Indian Restaurant & Caterers brings the diverse flavors of the Indian subcontinent to Wyckoff, New Jersey, presenting authentic cuisine in an elegantly appointed contemporary setting. The restaurant's menu reflects the remarkable regional diversity of Indian cooking, with particular emphasis on the culinary traditions of Uttar Pradesh, the northern state where the sacred city of Benares (Varanasi) sits on the banks of the holy Ganges River. Diners can expect meticulously prepared dishes that showcase the complex spice profiles and cooking techniques that have defined Indian cuisine for centuries. The in-house menu features signature offerings such as the aromatic Kashmiri Soup with roasted turnip and beetroot flavored with fennel, cumin, and ginger, alongside the Kozhi Rasam, a chicken soup enriched with fennel, black pepper, and coconut. Tandoor specialties include the popular Chicken Kandhari Kebab and the luxurious Barrah Kebab featuring juicy lamb pieces marinated in yogurt and nutmeg. Benares operates daily from 12 PM to 9 PM on Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with lunch specials available from 12 PM to 3 PM featuring the Vegetarian Lunch at $15.95, Non-Vegetarian Lunch at $17.95, and Seafood Special at $20.95. The restaurant also offers comprehensive catering services for birthdays, sweet sixteen celebrations, weddings including destination weddings, corporate events, and private parties, providing Indian delicacies by the tray throughout the New Jersey area. Reservations and online ordering are available through the restaurant's website.