Varanasi is fast becoming one of our favorite dinner spots. There are two choices for Indian food…read morein the city center of Linköping, and Varanasi--the new kid in town--definitely beats the competition. My husband and I crave spicy food, especially here in Sweden where it's harder to come by at restaurants, and the vindaloo at Varanasi satisfies. It was the first thing I've eaten at a restaurant here where I needed to cool my palate a bit with some rice! Hooray! We've also really enjoyed the "Balti" dishes, which come to the table sizzling in a tiny cast iron pan. The rice is perfect, and the paratha and naans (though we haven't tried all the varieties yet--more reasons to go back!) are terrific--they have a subtle pretzel-type flavor to them that is addictive. My man's mango lassi was enormous (and yummy), and the few appetizers we tried were also perfectly sized and came with interesting sauces. The only underwhelming dish for us was a korma, which we found excessively sweet for our tastes--but would probably be ideal for those who don't like spiciness. The menu is extensive and you'll find something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans. And the kid's menu also offers a nice selection! Varanasi sits in the old Shin Nori location, on the second floor of an unassuming storefront on Ågatan--look for the small red carpet they've placed at the street entrance. From there you walk up two flights and you enter a magical world filled with stained glass lanterns and, in summer, a shaded, private patio. There is an elevator in the courtyard for those who need it. :) This is not a budget restaurant, but it is a fantastic value because of the very high quality of the food and the portion size. All of the ingredients taste super fresh. We will definitely be going back, and we hope it thrives here in Linköping because it is the best Indian food we've had in Sweden so far!

A dinner and lunch restaurant with Indian Cuisine on the menu. Its a minor a la carte offering…read moreduring lunch, since you wait to get seated, order by the table, and get it served before you know it. You will have a server who greets and get your order right away, and then you help yourself with the salad, bread and beverage. They have a couple of different options during lunch and one of them is pretty spicey. Food is served quick and its amazing how they can keep the line and crowd down during peak hours. After you finished your food, you can grab a coffee downstairs after paying your dues. This place is worth a visit and have a different lunch concept than others. Their key to success is the flow which open up new tables quickly, when they transfer customers to a second base for the mandatory slower caffein intake.

This restaurant is quite nice. I like the atmosphere and the interior of the restaurant. I've…read morevisited the place many time and sadly to say the quality of the food have varied alot. Once the food was great, another time average and once really bad. But I still think it's one of the best restaurants downtown Linköping. I recommend it and would return myself.