We were invited to celebrate their brand new event space with a multi-course, chef-curated feast -- and every bite delivered. This stunning venue can host up to 80 guests, making it the perfect spot for your next celebration. If you're looking for some of the best Indian cuisine in North Jersey, this is it. Trust us... your guests will be talking about it long after the last bite. Check out our full experience here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVKKmDZDQ0t/?igsh=Y244YWtyYmNva3Q= read more

Benares - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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The food here is authentic and flavorful! I've been here multiple times and had the pleasure of trying out so many different dishes! There's a huge assortment of appetizers and they tend to make me full before I dive into the entrees! My favorite appetizers are the Pani Puri shots - crunchy and a pop of saucey flavor! I also loved the Fish Amritsari- it was fried with a nice crust but still so juicy and flakey inside! I love the various dishes, sauces and curries for entrees and it's hard for me to choose my favorite - if I had to, I would choose the Vegetable Biryani because of the nice bread crust on the top and the hot flavorful rice inside! I will definitely recommend that you try the Atom Bomb - chocolate cake with strong rose flavored ice cream - such a great combo! Shout out to the staff - they're all so attentive and the food comes out fast as well! And they just newly renovated with a huge bright room - perfect for hosting parties! read more

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Great experience, amazing dishes. Wonderful lunch options suited for any taste and preferences. Highly recommend read more

If you're craving authentic Indian flavors with a modern twist, you have to check out Benares in Wyckoff, NJ. From aromatic curries to sizzling tandoor specialties, every dish bursts with flavor and heart. The restaurant blends traditional Indian recipes with a contemporary touch, making it perfect for a cozy dinner or a celebratory night out. Whether you're a fan of spicy, bold flavors or mild, comforting classics, Benares has something for everyone. Don't forget to try their signature cocktails and decadent desserts--they're the perfect way to round out the experience. read more

Decided to try some dishes I've never ordered from Benares before. Onion Kulcha (a "bread"): delicious; very full of red onions; oily, as are many Indian breads. Texture was odd (soggy) because I ordered it for delivery; texture might be much better in the store. But I liked it enough to have 2 large slices. Mathura Se /Aloo Tikki: the potato pancakes are always delicious, but I wish the chickpea/sauce weren't so spicy Lasooni lotus root--spice level very mild: Very delicious; a delicious sweet/tangy sauce. I enjoyed the texture of the lotus root, something I never ate before. Beet root halwa dessert: YES, because I love beets. Not as sweet as I feared (most Indian desserts are too sweet for me). Don't order this unless you like beets. Malai Kofta--vegetarian balls which I didn't enjoy in a yellow sauce that I didn't enjoy. I should say "ball" because I didn't enjoy it enough to have the second one; I put it back from my plate into the container. Maybe my husband will like it, but I doubt it. Navratan Korma--definitely NOT what I was expecting. I'm wondering if they substituted a different dish, because I was expecting dried fruits, nuts and vegetables, and I received tofu and vegetables in a yellow sauce that I disliked. I dislike tofu and there was a lot of it in the dish I received. I don't remember tofu being in the description. Note: some of their dishes are available mild, very mild or baby mild, in addition to spicier choices. I chose very mild today and should choose that again. read more

Did take out from here and it was delicious! Popped into the restaurant to place our order and it was ready within 15 minutes! Had the chicken tikka masala with naan and rice and it was so flavorful and fresh! Inside dining looked really nice too, so we will be back to dine in the restaurant. We live locally and love when we have great restaurants nearby! read more

We had a great experience are Benares. We had a hard time finding the restaurant in the shopping center but we're able to find parking easily and didn't have to wait to be seated. The restaurant has a beautiful ambiance and very friendly staff. The meal was delicious, plastic free and vegan. Those may have been the best buffalo cauliflower that I've ever had. We are looking forward to going back again for more. read more

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Benares landed in my radar screen after I enjoyed a fantastic dinner as part of a Yelp Elite Event. I decided to come back with my peeps for dinner hoping it was everything and more on a typical dinner night. Well it absolutely was!!! We started with pani puri shots which excited me because my peeps - who are big fans of Indian food - had never had them. They loved them, as did I. For dinner we had to try a wide selection of things. We had the Chicken saag (spinach sauce) , Andhra Chicken Curry, chicken tikka masala (Grlled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato sauce), Kekda Kari (Traditional Nadan Kerala style jumbo lump crab curry, simmered in mustard and curry leaves), vegetable biryani (rice and seasoned vegetables in a tandoor pot with a dough cover, cucumber raita, and a bread basket of various flavors of naan. Every single thing was AMAZING. The chicken and crab curries were new to us all and so delicious. All of us had a cup of masala chai. I wanted lassi but I was so full by then I couldn't! This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants around. And it's worth noting that while often I find that the Indian restaurants are skimpy with the amount of protein they put in their dishes,Benares was not at all skimpy. The portions are very generous. This will be our go to for Indian from now on. read more

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Delicious dishes. Best in the area. Good service & atmosphere. Great menu selections.

The service here is terrible. They simply don't care about customer service. We usually order take out and the food is very good but this time we decided to dine in. They were not attentive and we felt very ignored. It started off with trying to flag someone down to take our order. The servers don't seem to speak English and the one person that did just didn't pay attention. Trying to ask for water or anything was difficult. We had to ask 3 different times what happened to one of our orders and when it came it was at the end of our meal. I think they forget and had to make it after we asked. No update or apology. We just wanted to enjoy a nice family meal but couldn't because the whole experience was so frustrating. read more

Recently visited them . Benares Indian restaurant has completed its 5th anniversary at Wyckoff New Jersey. Thank you for having us Enjoy the authentic taste and variance of Indian cuisine at Benares NJ. Named after a city in northern India, the restaurant centers on the lush spices and abundant diversity of Indian cuisine. The menu is inspired by the Northern Indian state of UP (Uttar Pradesh), home to the beautiful city of Benares. The city is widely known for its' incredible vegetarian cuisine. Do try their Eggplant chaat ( best seller)which is very unique and absolutely sumptuous.. Their menu reflects the diversity of India and from around the World, steeped in the classics while offering deft touches of modernity. What we tried Appetizers Pani Puri Shots Eggplant Chaat ( Best Seller) Haryali Kebab Fish Amritsari Chicken Tikka Kandhari Murg( Malai Kebab) Lamb Chops Aamiya Tulsi Jhinga Aloo Papri Chaat Banarasi Kachori Khasta Gobi Main course Banarsi Dal Chicken Kali Mirch Diwani Handi Garlic naan Chicken Biryani Desserts Atom Bomb They are into corporate,wedding catering and other social event. Based in Wyckoff New Jersey. They are well known for their extensive and well-executed catering program, making it a great takeaway option for special events elsewhere. With amazing modern interiors and such authentic food, Benares Nj successfully carries the mantle of North Indian cuisine in the only way it can. With pride and traditions intact. Stop over some time for some robust flavours. The result is a vibrant and trendsetting place, full of energy and sophistication. Benares is a place of gathering, a place of celebration, a place for business and a place for pleasure. No matter the occasion, company, or dietary restrictions, there is something at Benares for everyone to enjoy. Special Mention to Mr. Ranbir and Willy , and entire staff of Benares NJ... read more

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Absolutely amazing! Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was already very busy so I'm glad we got there just in time. We brought a bottle of wine and my friend and I settled night for a girls night of delicious food! I was so happy to see so many vegan and vegetarian choices! I didn't know where to look first. We started with samosa and it was amazing light and flaky not greasy at all. I had a veggie korma dish that was delectable. The naan bread was not greasy whatsoever ! My friend got a chicken dish and she said it was delicious. I already told my boyfriend he and I need to go ! If you love Indian food you must try this gem! read more

Benares - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Food, ambiance, great service. Nice atmosphere. Came for the lunch special and wasn't disappointed. read more

Benares - Eating area - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

The food is delicious and the lunch menu in particular is a amazing deal. Very complete. Worth a visit!

11/21/23 An old article from Boozy Burb about the opening of Benares came up in my hubby's inbox. Since we love Indian food we had to try it. We had a delicious meal! Service was spot on, they answered our questions and helped with selection. Fresh Lime Soda - refreshing drink Mango Lassi - a bit too thick for me but hubby loved it Tawa Scallops - delicious! my only comment, the scallops were frozen not fresh, but the spices were amazing Garlic Naan - not as garlicky as i like but still good, especially dipped in the sauces Goan Curry Shrimp - so good! the creamy sauce was different from what i usually order Laal Maans - hubby love lamb and goat, but hate the bones. This dish is boneless lamb. He loved it! I'm not a lamb fan, but the sauce was delicious. Will definitely come back when in the area. read more

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Our second time here with parents! It's one of our best places when we are in the mood of eating authentic Indian food. Appetizers: -Banarasi kachori ( bite sized , crispy and perfectly crunchy) -eggplant chaat ( yummm this one is a must have!) -Smoky chicken ( unanimously everyone's fav, so tender and cooked to perfection) Mains: -paneer shaahi ( unexpectedly the best one out of all the other entrees) - daal makhni ( perfect taste, felt too thick which made it a bit dry) -rogan josh ( spices were very well marinated) Dessert: -rasmalai ( 3 small pieces in a big giant bowl, nevertheless delicious!!) -atom bomb ( chocolate cake with rose ice cream - generous quantity and perfect way to end the meal) For sure we will be back here soon and try new things. The place has a quiet and warm vibe to it and the staff is super nice. Must try!!!!! read more

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I was really amazed by the food and the service at Benares. Our server, Gary, was great at offering advice on dishes and helped us to choose an amazing meal. We started off with Mango Lassi, which was delicious and not overly sweet. We also tried an eggplant appetizer with a yogurt sauce on top. Everything was cooked well, with great flavor that didn't overpower the dish. I tried the tandoori chicken as my main entree and then tried a little bit of everyone else's. The tandoori chicken was so moist, and everyone loved it. Even the dishes that were normally a little too spicey for me, were delicious. For dessert I had their pomegranate rice pudding. I can't wait to come back. read more

So I was invited to give this restaurant a try. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. Walked in and was greeted and sat. The restaurant was very nice. My friend and I were served by a great group of servers and managers. We had a variety of food, but the shrimp and pepper chicken were the best! I enjoyed all the flavors and variety. This restaurant is byob. I truly enjoyed my time and my meal! read more

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This is the best Indian restaurant in Bergen county for sure! We come here often and try different items. This time we tried Mathura aloo tikki and omg it's so amazing!!!! Definitely transported us back to India. Beetroot soup is quite comforting too - I loved the fennel seed flavor. We ordered spicy mutter paneer and loved it. Most of their paneer sabzi are great! It very much reminded of paneer sabzi from India. The service is pretty prompt and quick. The ambience is quite warm. Usually not a lot of wait time at this place. read more

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Fantastic food with just the right amount of spices and always refined flavors. My husband and I mostly come for lunch but have also done dinner takeout. Service is always attentive. I recently picked up lunch and the packaging and presentation was stellar. You pick an app and an entree, which is accompanied with lentils, rice, nan and dessert, giving you a nice variety to sample. Our favorite Indian restaurant by far. read more

Benares - Lunch special - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Stopped in for dinner. Met with welcoming and friendly smile. We ordered butter chicken, saag chicken, simosa's. Everything was brought to our table steaming hot. The food was delicious!!!!! Highly recommend Benares! We'll be back. read more

Great bar enjoy all recommendation on Specialty drinks place to come back. Great place to celebrate special occasions.

Everything is always so delicious and flavorful! Their lunch menu is a total bargain. One of our very favorite restaurants in the area. Servers are always so friendly! read more

Go! Go while you can still get a table. Food is just wonderful. Service is solicitous and it's BYOB! The interior has clean lines different areas, so it feels private. Just go, you will see. read more

Always a winner! Food is inventive and flavorful. Service is excellent. We go often and are never disappointed.

With a tranquilized ecstasy, I come to you... the fans and potential fans of Benares, with grand news. Benares, the holiest of cities, presents itself in Boulder Run as an Indian restaurant with a customary traditionally standardized classic menu (with a few additions to stand out from the pack.) I normally come hither to this red and white app to leave unnecessarily in-depth reviews that often turn into tales of the seven seas; however, this time I shall remain concise and relevant. Who am I to decide relevance, good question but I'm trying to stay on topic here. Let the boy cook! I bring to you, the reader, insider advice. This is none other than an LB Exclusive. I open this claim of exclusivity with the knowledge that you may already know the advice I am about to provide... and furthermore all you'd have to do is check the menu to figure this out but... how bout you stop gaslighting my drip while I buss down on you salty jawns. Now, onto my recommendation. Turn your take out menu pages to page 2. You're eyes will be attracted to a French silhouette that we maintain and glorify in the States. "Prix-Fixe." Ooooo oui oui. Don't lie to me and never lie to yourself. You perched your lips, you wrapped your now arctic plunged neck in an oversized and overbearing scarf, you bought a beret... it's been in your wish.com basket for years and you just bought it you Billy boy baguette, you tossed on a horizontally striped shirt (horizontal striped shirts are the king of unflattery, flatter yourself and utilize any horizontally striped accessory in your next toilet session).... You you you... back to the point. The Prix-Fixed Menu here just gets straight to the point. Forces you to contemplate, and likely execute with it. You rarely ever get this option in takeout form. Wonderfully priced. Access to many starlets of American Indian Cuisine. Exposure of over-whelming comfort to your essence and being by the luxury buttery sauces of the spicy and flavorful peninsula of India. Say less, smile more. Have a brilliant day. LB is watching. read more

Excellent service and staff that explained the menu for 1st time trying Indian cuisine ---- which was fantastic And the restaurant is beautiful and made dinning a pleasant experience . read more

This restaurant is my go to spot for Indian food, both dine in & take out (they offer a pre-fixe takeout special too, FYI). The menu offers plenty of options & the flavors here are delicious & complex. Some personal favorites being the Tikka Masala, Korma, Aloo Papri Chaat, Peshwari Naan & Masala Chai Tea (which is basically a hug in a cup). Don't sleep on dessert - the Atom Bomb with rose ice cream is *chef's kiss*. Prices are reasonable, portion sizes are as expected and the restaurant itself is clean, modern & spacious. The people who work here are all very nice - Ranbir is especially kind & helpful when it comes to any and all recommendations! read more

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Omg!! A COCKROACH! I order from here often! I'm so disgusted. I threw up after I pulled it out of my mouth! I cannot believe my eyes! Something made me stop & take it out of my mouth, and this is what I saw! Antennas and all! DO NOT EAT HERE!! PLEASE DO NOT! read more

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Delicious hidden Indian food, small place but with great taste food. It's a BYO but they also have Rupee beer and some other drinks. Plenty of options to pick from the menu. There is also parking. read more

This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant. I LOVE all the variety of food choices on the menu. There's definitely something for everyone. I go at least once if not twice a month. The staff is great, the decor is tasteful, it's overall an outstanding dining experience. The lunch menu is the BEST!!! We frequent lunch and dinner. I've never told so many people about this place cause I love it that much! Definitely worth the trip to Wyckoff!! read more

We ordered online pick up for the 10% off. My husband said that the restaurant is beautiful and we definitely have to go for a sit down dinner. The food is so good and well packaged for takeout/delivery. The Mathura Se is a little sweet and delicious! The chicken tikka masala has some kick to it. The naan is soft yet slightly crispy. Everything as it should be. It's a little pricey - but an app, 1 entree and a side was more than enough for my husband and I. This is our go to place from now on! read more

Benares - Mathura Se - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Returned after an elite event, and still can not stop raving about this place. The beef pancakes known as Kashmiri tikka are so flavorful with earthy tones from the beets and Indian spices that bring happiness to your mouth. Every dish is great and you can't go wrong with the different kinds of naan and bread. Enjoy. read more

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I have been here several times and the food never misses. Every dish I have had was excellent and it is always very fresh and made with care. The service there is amazing, and there are constantly many different people checking on you and cleaning up. Inside it is well lit and has nice decor. read more

Excellent!!! The menu options, food, and service were all outstanding! I especially enjoyed the dal makhani.

The food and service were amazing! We had appetizers and shared many entrees. All were delicious. They accommodated our heat requests and one Gluten free allergy carefully. They really are authentic! read more

The service here was excellent and the restaurant was so beautifully decorated. The menu had quite a fun variety of unique twists but also several classics. I loved the paneer and Malai kofta and would come back for more next time I'm in town! read more

Food Great ! To go was kinda pricey but we ordered a lot and the order came with all sorts of times / specials with discounts as if the guy doing the order was like this guy deserves to come again and not pay so much. Can't wait to eat there in person read more

I went on a somewhat pointless 32-hour trip to Mahwah, but this gave me the opportunity for some Uber Eats experimentation. The Prix Fixe $20.95 special (which appears to be for takeout only, per Benares site) is a great deal, with a startling array of choices. The appetizer was aloo papri chaat, which was decent but in retrospect maybe I should have tried something more exotic. The chutneys provided great variety. The entree, lamb vindaloo, was brilliant. It was fiery, as expected, but it offered many layers beyond the spice barrage. Was that licorice? The order was relatively fast and everything was meticulously packed. read more

Visited 08/21/2021 We've been here a few times and always enjoyed both the food and the service. I came this time with my daughter to have a little father/daughter time. My lovely wife isn't as fond of Indian cuisine as the 2 of use are. We came for lunch and everything was terrific... service and the food. I had the Tandoori platter (Lamb chops, Malai Tikka and Chicken Tikka) served with rice and lentils and naan. My daughter had the Vegetarian lunch... I'm not really sure exactly what it was she had but she enjoyed it very much. Love the garlic naan that we also ordered. Couldn't eat it all so I brought some home. The lunches also came with Gulab Jamun (condensed milk roundels, soaked in sugar syrup). Just enough to top off a delicious lunch. I see why Benares is considered one of the best, if not THE best Indian in Northern NJ. read more