What a local gem in Wyckoff! From saag paneer to the fish amritzari, Benares food melts into your mouth. Everything was fresh and spiced just the right amount. The staff is so warm and welcoming; I will be returning soon. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area craving Indian food. read more

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Great Indian food. We just moved to Wyckoff from the city (the land of great Indian food) and this was better!!! Lamb biryoni (so) was fantastic. Go! read more

Great service, lovely, place and great food. I'm never disappointed! A nice addition to Wyckoff and Boulder run shopping center It's beautifully decorated, and the food is always consistent and the service is delightful. read more

Order delivery for the most part. Food is typically very good. A bit pricey and a $5 delivery charge, which knocked my fourth star down to three. Very nice people and good service when eating in restaurant. My favorites are the garlic naan, laal maans, tandoori, chicken, and chicken tikka masala. Give this place a shot. read more

Decent Indian food - goat curry was pretty spicy and have to be careful of small bones. Chicken tikka masala was delicious but also spicier than my usual Indian place. I liked that you could buy extra tikka masala sauce on the side. The garlic naan was perfect. Ordered via seamless. read more

Benares - Goat curry - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

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Absolutely superb. Everything about this restaurant is so satisfying - the service, the perfectly cooked dishes and the lovely interior. We didn't realize this location is one of 3, with the two others on 42nd st and the other on Duane St. We ordered the butter chicken, malai kofta, chicken curry, chicken tikka and aloo chat. Cannot tell you which was better, as they all hit the spot. We will be back! read more

Top top top notch quality Indian Food. We had two different prawn entrees. Each very different and full of taste. We had other traditional dishes, also, delicious. The desserts were different and worth a try. Orange Kulfi was frozen ice cream in an orange and sliced. Unique and delicious. The food was a 5, but the revIew was a 4 as they need more wait staff. The owners who waited on us were extremely professional, friendly and helpful. However, although we were not rushing their timing needs work. No reason to give examples other than saying they need to be more attentive and probably need a few more servers to assist the 2 owners. A definite return visit!!!!! read more

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This place was our go to for years. Unfortunately, so much has changed. The chicken in the biryani was so dry and hard. The dal besides not being tasty had so much red food dye The fried fish also was loaded with food dye that along with the thick outer crust the fish inside was also bright red. The shrimp curry lacked in flavor the coconut milk overpowering the other spices. Service was good as usual but too bad they must've changed the kitchen staff. Ambiance and staff was lovely. read more

Nice ambience and friendly staff and host. It's good to see an Indian restaurant open in Wyckoff. Unfortunately, I found the food just ok. The potato chaat dish was cold, which was unexpected. It was pretty good but I wouldn't order that again. The chicken tikka masala was good but I found the dish on the salty side, but my friend didn't think so. Everyone's salt tolerance is different. The saltiness became off putting for meafter awhile. The naan was okay but just I've had better It didn't taste and feel like freshly made right before it was served. I've had better Indian food elsewhere; however, an Indian restaurant is a welcome addition to Wyckoff and I'd go back to try other dishes. read more

Benares - Naan - doesn't seem like it was pulled freshly from tandoor - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

This is the best in the area. So wonderful--every single dish we tried. And the service was attentive too. It is a comfortable, not overly formal place but it still felt like a special "date night" meal. read more

Creative, exciting, genuinely delicious food. Shockingly fast service. Staff is friendly, attentive, and accommodating. We've been twice now and the experience has remained consistent. We will absolutely be back. read more

Delicious. Excellent pricing, terrific flavors, scrumptious dishes, great service. Highly recommended.

Food is always delicious. Flavorful and aromatic. We tend to order for pick up or delivery because the restaurant closes up early. Says 9, but they start wrapping up the evening earlier. Wish the offerings for the takeout online ordering was as varied as the actual menu. read more

Incredible! Not a big fan of indian food, but my daughter loves it and she wanted to go there.. Everything was fantastic and I loved it! BYOB! read more

I stumbled across this place and I found another hidden gem. Excellent food! They have a lunch buffet that includes all my favorites: goat biryani, chicken tikka masala, mix tandoori chicken, aloo vindaloo. I also loved the mint chutney and of course the Raita... I'd highly recommend you take the time to try this place out... read more

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We were long time customers of this restaurant and will never patronize this business again. I was very offended by them trying to sneak additions on the bill thinking we wouldn't notice. When we spoke to the waiter, he had an attitude with US! Meanwhile, this is blatant stealing. I'll never be back. They try to rip off customers by padding the bill. That's a literal crime. read more

Food delicious, cozy and convenient location and excellent staff! This will be my new takeout spot as well.

We were overcharged for an entree that we didn't order ($19) but didn't realize it until after we paid the bill. The waiter admitted his "mistake" but the manger said no refunds. We said, it's not a refund, it's theft and it's not the money. It's the principle that you'd think you could steal from us! He then offered to make us the dish to take home. I said is this a joke? Am I on Boiling Points? What is wrong with you, at this point I am getting heated. The manager says they faced adverse business cash flow due to COVID which I do empathize with but come on, you cannot rob people. I ultimately got the money back but I will never ever come here again. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU COME HERE. Read your check and credit card bill very carefully! read more

Nice ambiance and very friendly staff and management.Malai fish tikka was perfection in taste and cooking both,it literally melted int my mouth.The rest of the food we ordered was great tasting as well. read more

The food??? So good!! Problem is that I did not get what I ordered. I guess they defaulted to their butter chicken that is delicious by the way. Concerned that the order was more expensive than what was delivered. They were chaotic during phone order but we were clear on our order. I will give them a second chance because the food is amazing --but get it together folks! read more

Anytime I crave Indian food this is the place to go to! Each time I come here I am so satisfied and I have enough for a lunch the next day. I'll always recommend this place for anyone looking for a new place to try. read more

Benares - Lamb Korma, Lamb Vindaloo, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

Excellent food and wonderful hospitality. Benares is a true gem, we can't wait to return.

Beware and read your bill carefully, they put things on it that you didn't order and the prices on the bill are higher than on the menu. If you still take the risk, this spot is BYOB which is good and has outdoor seating on the "sidewalk." The food is not great and it left us feeling blah afterwards. read more

I ordered the vegan eggplant dish "mild". It arrive with loads of chili peppers.when I called was told I might have received the non vegan dish that comes with hot pepper by mistake, I was told next time no charge. When I reordered again it arrive without chili peppers but pieces of the eggplant were hard and undercooked. This place used to be good. Not anymore. read more

Top Indian cuisine on the other side of the Hudson. Their New York location is phenomenal, so we decided to give this NJ location a shot. The food, ambiance, and service were all 5/5. It's tough finding good food and service during these times; however, management has done a great job at making sure the quality of their food and client experience remains unchanged. If you're here, please - just order a ton of lamb chops. They have mastered a recipe that no other restaurant has topped. Juicy, and full of flavor - and fall right off the bone. 5/5 give this place your money. read more

Hands-down the best Indian food my family has ever had!!! The food was incredibly fresh, with the perfect amount of spice Moving on from the food, the owner and waiter were some of the kindest people. Helping us pick out a new dish, refilling the rice and naan we were enjoying with our meal, and making the overall meal so enjoyable. Will be back without hesitation! :) read more

Great food and service. Our go to place for Indian food. Love the lunch specials, very good value!

Went here for the first time and it was soooo good. We had the chicken vindaloo and tikka masala. Chicken was so tender and the sauces were just the right consistency. Vindaloo was sooo spicy and very good. Vindaloo is insanely spicy and not for most people but it's my favorite. We also got the eggplant chaat and it was pretty much fried eggplant chips and they were 10/10 so damn good. Can't remember the name of it but we ended the meal with the chocolate lava cake over rose ice cream. Great place read more

I've been hearing about this restaurant for awhile now, so I decided to do take out. Online ordering is very easy, and they're even offering 20% off your order when you create an account. (It's valid on subsequent orders). The restaurant called me when my order was ready for pickup. I ordered chicken tandoori, aloo dum, chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. Benares is located in a shopping center, and there is plenty of parking. I pulled up, and there was an employee to greet me right away and bring my order out. When I got home, the food was still warm. Everything was straight up delicious! The chicken vindaloo had a nice amount of spice and color. The aloo dum was a little too sweet for my liking, but I loved that they used whole baby potatoes, as opposed to cutting up regular sized potatoes. The garlic naan was yummy, and the chicken tandoori was flavorful and had a charred taste. A large portion of jeera rice was included. My only gripes would be the naan being a little difficult to chew, and the tandoori chicken was sitting in a pool of juices, which I hate. I prefer my tandoori chicken to be a bit on the drier side. Other than that, the flavors were phenomenal!! Prices are high, but Indian food is always expensive. This was 20000% worth every penny! I'll definitely be back to try their lunch buffet when we can dine in again! read more

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We've ordered from Benares several times now and always try new dishes. Everything has been amazing. I definitely recommend. One of our new faves for take out. read more

Excellent Staff and food quality. Always happy with the service and food choices. Great lunch menu also. read more

Best Indian food around. Whether we order out or eat in, the food is consistent and great tasting!

I find this to be a convenient and good neighborhood spot. They are byob although we chose not to bring any drinks with us. We started with the aloo papdi chaat and the pani puri shots. One of our puris ended up having a hole in it but the pani had good flavor. The papdi chaat was also well seasoned and the papdi was still crunchy when it was served. We also ordered the achchari chicken kebabs which were delicious. The chicken was very tender and well seasoned. For dinner, we ordered the palak paneer and the chicken vindaloo with garlic naan and rice. The palak paneer was spicier than anticipated which I enjoyed. Usually I order chicken tikka masala but the waiter recommended the vindaloo as it is more unique and we ended up really enjoying it. I think vindaloo curry can sometimes be a little too tart but this dish was well balanced with just enough heat and tartness for my personal taste. I appreciated that our waiter gave us helpful suggestions throughout our meal. We had tried this spot previously several months ago and had a similar experience last time so I think it is dependable. Our meal ended with the atom bomb which is a chocolate lava cake with rose ice cream. They gave us three generous scoops of the ice cream and the rose flavor went very well with the dense chocolate cake. The cake also came out warm which was nice. read more

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This restaurant is a blessing. Not only it is a neighborhood restaurant that is close to our home, but it is also a pleasant place to eat. The food is delicious, and the service excellent. We were served right away. I am sensitive to spicy foods, and the waiter made sure my dishes are only "baby spicy". They have a desert that is made at the premise (Rasmalai) and it is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for a positive experience. read more

This place is so good! Just as good as their NY location. I was confused at first when I saw their name pop up on seamless because I didn't know they had one in NJ. The quality of the food is great. If you order Shrimp Biryani expect real shrimp not the mini frozen ones other places try to get away with. Besides the flavors, I really appreciate the quality of the meats and seafood they use. If you want something spicy, add it in your notes.. I've ordered shrimp biryani, lamb vindaloo, tiki masala, butter chicken, and different naans. Masala over butter chicken imo. One time they forgot got my side of rice & the owner called when he realized this, apologized, & offered to make it up. Stark contrast from another place that sent me a wrong dish & purposely didn't add in 2 of my dishes & didn't say anything until I called them & they told me to drive and return the mistaken dish back lol I didn't even have a car. Good service makes a huge difference! read more

Fast/friendly service. Moderately priced. Mediocre food, not bad but not great either. All in all, nothing special. read more

I love this restaurant! It's a great neighborhood Indian restaurant and the food is always amazing. Definitely recommend going here!!

This is our favorite Go to Indian restaurant. I don't understand how they can make chicken taste so amazing. We love the chicken malai kebab and the chicken tikka Smokey. All the sauces and breads are amazing. Everyone who works in the restaurant is so professional, courteous, and caring. They care about the diners experience. We can always count on a nice quiet evening out there. read more

This place is a winner! Lovely ambiance and pretty delicious food as well! Each one of their vegetarian entrees has a distinct and unique flavor. We ordered a medium spicy level which was sufficient for someone who enjoys a little spice but not too overwhelming. We had the Malai Kofta, Paneer Masala, Diwani Handi, Baigan Mirchi Ka Sagan and Aloo Gobi. The Baigan Mirchi Ka Sagan and Diwani Handi were something different than my usual order. The Eggplant dish was rather sweet since it was made w/ a coconut curry but cool since this is not something you'll always see at a indian restaurant. Same with the Diwani Handi - also not as common but was an fresh mix of sauteed veggies with indian spices (no gravy). The Paneer Masala and Malai Kofta were good- both had different distinct gravy and flavor. The Rosemary Naan and Laccha parantha were also well made w/ a tandoor. They had some other great appetizer options like Kohlapur Misal and fresh kachoris which I have yet to try. From my understanding this used be Saffron, never visited before so not sure how mgmt or the chef changed but I really enjoyed my dinner here and would totally recommend it to anyone in the area! This place is BYOB and has ample parking. The service was equally excellent (really appreciated them adjusting the temp for my grandparents who feel cold easily). Looking forward to my next visit here. read more

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Went to Benares with 4 other family members. Great Food and Service. All the dishes we tried were Great. My wife does not like spicy food and was skeptical of wether there would be much to choose from, but most of the dishes were not spicy and she enjoyed everything. We would definitely go again. read more