Contemporary Indian find for spicy vegetarian dishes, tandoori meats & fixed-price lunch specials.
Authentic Fine Dining Indian Restaurant with full service bar. Great tasting food, with great service. Wide variety of vegetarian dishes, tandoori meats, vegan options & fixed-price lunch specials. Located 5 minutes walking distance from World Trade Center in Downtown NYC. 12 + years in business now, please come give us a try!
4.2 – 1 reviews $$ • Indian restaurant
Menu
| Vegetarian Appetizers | |
| Samosa Triangular turnovers filled with potatoes and green peas |
$10.00 |
| Khasta Gobi Lightly battered crisp cauliflower with garlic and crushed pepper in a tangy sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Aloo Tikki Potato patties seasoned with ginger and spices. |
$10.00 |
| Kashmiri Tikki Ground up beet root seasoned with ginger, fennel and spices. |
$11.00 |
| Aloo Papri Chaat Wheat crisps topped with chick peas, potatoes, yogurt, roasted cumin, mint and tamarind chutneys. |
$10.00 |
| Benarsi Kachori Crispy flour puffs served with tomato salsa, potatoes and chutneys. |
$10.00 |
| Kolhapuri Misal Sprouted beans in chili, coconut, herbs and spiced crisps served with toasted pav bread. |
$12.00 |
| Bhel Puri Puffed rice crisps topped with chopped onions, potatoes, avocado, corn kernels, and tossed with chutneys. |
$10.00 |
| Mixed Pakoras An assortment of eggplant, yam, spinach, and chili fritters fried in Indian spices. |
$10.00 |
| Dahi Kebab Yogurt kebab blended with green cardamom and chef’s special spices. |
$10.00 |
| Paneer Tikka Cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, garlic and turmeric. |
$12.00 |
| Samosa Chaat | $12.00 |
| Non-Vegetarian Appetizers | |
| Chicken 65 Stir-fried chicken salted with chilies, onion, ginger and garlic. |
$17.00 |
| Chicken Samosa | $16.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices. |
$16.00 |
| Malai Kebab Chicken marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, coriander and carrom seeds. |
$16.00 |
| Aachari Chicken Tikka Pickle flavored boneless chicken cooked in tandoor. |
$17.00 |
| Koli Erachi Chicken breast marinated in ginger, garlic, and peppery sauce served on a reshmi paratha. |
$16.00 |
| Fish Amritsari Fish marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, and yogurt fried to perfection. |
$17.00 |
| Haryali Chicken Tandoor grilled chicken marinated in cilantro, mint, ginger and garlic. |
$16.00 |
| Konkani Shrimp Shrimps tossed in a spicy tomato sauce, flavored with cumin, cinnamon and black pepper. |
$17.00 |
| Tawa Scallops Pan cooked scallops with cilantro, ginger, mango, and tomato relish. |
$24.00 |
| Crab Chettinadu Lump crab meat seasoned with garlic, ginger, roasted coconut, and spices. |
$24.00 |
| Lamb Seekh Kebab | $17.00 |
| Galouti Kebab Famous mutton kebab from Lucknow marinated with coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, cumin and red chili powder served on a reshmi paratha. |
$17.00 |
| Vegetarian Entrees | |
| Diwani Handi Assorted vegetables, cheese and eggplant in spinach curry. |
$19.00 |
| Paneer Makhani Fresh cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Baingan Mirch Ka Salan Eggplant simmered in coconut, peanuts and curry leaves topped with a mirch pakora. |
$19.00 |
| Saag Paneer Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese, tempered with cumin, ginger and garlic. |
$19.00 |
| Vegetable Vindaloo (Spicy) Mixed vegetables cooked with with vinegar, hot chilies and spices. |
$19.00 |
| Malai Kofta Vegetable and cheese dumplings cooked in a cashew and tomato gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Benarsi Dum Aloo Whole potatoes simmered in flavorful gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala Cottage cheese cooked in cream and tomato gravy with combination of onion, peppers and tomatoes. |
$19.00 |
| Mutter Paneer Cottage cheese and peas in gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Shahi Paneer Cottage cheese cooked in creamy gravy prepared with tomato, onions and cashew nuts. |
$19.00 |
| Chilli Paneer Indo-Chinese tossed with bell peppers, onions, chilies, garlic and ginger. |
$19.00 |
| Chana Saag Puree of spinach cooked with chickpeas. |
$19.00 |
| Baingan Bharta Eggplant roasted on fire cooked with onion and peas. |
$19.00 |
| Paneer Bhurji Shredded paneer cooked with tomatoes, onion and pepper. |
$19.00 |
| Achari Bhindi Fresh okra cooked with spices and pickle flavor. |
$19.00 |
| Dal Makhani Black lentils cooked in slow fire overnight, finished with butter and tomato gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Benarsi Dal Mixed lentils tempered with onion, ginger, and tomatoes. |
$19.00 |
| Gobi Japuri Potato and cauliflower simmered slowly in cumin, coriander and chili flakes. |
$19.00 |
| Nawabi Subji Fresh vegetables simmered in cardamom gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Navrattan Korma Assorted vegetables in a special sauce with nuts and fruits. |
$19.00 |
| Yellow Daal | $19.00 |
| Soy Tikka Masala | $19.00 |
| Vegan Entrees | |
| Yellow Dal Yellow lentils cooked to perfection in a slow fire finished with tempered herbs and spices. |
$19.00 |
| Maa Ki Dal Black lentils cooked to perfection in a slow fire finished with a tomato gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Peshwari Chole Chickpeas cooked in roasted herbs, spices and a tomato onion gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Saag Spinach cooked with spices. |
$19.00 |
| Mixed Vegtables Fresh vegetables cooked in onion and tomato gravy. |
$19.00 |
| Bhindi Fresh okra cooked with spices. |
$19.00 |
| Aloo Gobi Potato and cauliflower cooked in cumin and spices. |
$19.00 |
| Aloo Baingan Eggplant curry with potatoes. |
$19.00 |
| Jeera Aloo Potatoes spiced with cumin. |
$19.00 |
| Chicken Entrees | |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Grilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato gravy. |
$22.00 |
| Butter Chicken Tandoori grilled chicken cooked in tomato gravy, cashew and finished with butter. |
$22.00 |
| Andhra Chicken Curry Chicken slow cooked in coconut, ginger and garlic sauce. |
$22.00 |
| Chicken Shahi Korma Chicken grilled in rich cashew nut and almond cream sauce. |
$23.00 |
| Murge Kubani Grilled chicken tikka (white meat) served on top of spiced apricot sauce. |
$24.00 |
| Chicken Vindaloo Famous chicken preparations from Goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices. |
$22.00 |
| Murgh Seyal Marinated grilled chicken breast over spinach, broccoli rabe, dill and spices. |
$27.00 |
| Chicken Saag Chicken sautéed with fresh spinach and spices. |
$22.00 |
| Chicken Jalfrezie Chicken and fresh assorted vegetables in a special sauce. |
$22.00 |
| Chilli Chicken Indo-Chinese chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, chilies, garlic and ginger. |
$22.00 |
| Goat & Lamb Entrees | |
| Lamb Rogan Josh Succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom aniseed and paprika flavored gravy. |
$23.00 |
| Lamb Vindaloo Lamb preparation from Goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices. |
$23.00 |
| Lamb Korma Tender pieces of lamb cooked in rich cashew nut and almond cream gravy. |
$23.00 |
| Lamb Saag Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with fresh spinach enhanced with spices. |
$23.00 |
| Keema Mutter (Minced Lamb) Minced lamb and green peas cooked with fresh ground spices. |
$23.00 |
| Punjabi Goat Curry North Indian goat delicacy with onion and tomato gravy. |
$24.00 |
| Kadhai Goat Goat cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic. |
$24.00 |
| Raan E Akbari Leg of lamb immersed in rum flavored sauce. |
$27.00 |
| Laal Maas Lamb cooked in slow fire with yogurt, chili, turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic and cardamom. |
$24.00 |
| Barrah Masaladar Lamb chops grilled in a tandoor and sautéed in a tomato onion gravy. |
$29.00 |
| Seafood Entrees | |
| Kekada Kari Traditional nadan kerala style jumbo lump crab curry, simmered in mustard, curry leaves and kokum. |
$28.00 |
| Goan Salmon Curry Fresh salmon cooked in coconut and cream sauce. |
$26.00 |
| Salmon Curry Onion and tomato sauce medium. |
$25.00 |
| Cheema Thenga (Jumbo Shrimp) Marinated jumbo prawns grilled and simmered in coconut milk curry. |
$29.00 |
| Beguni Maach Sea bass marinated in ginger, garlic, jalapenos, sun dried tomatoes and garam masala oven baked. |
$26.00 |
| Shrimp Curry Onion and tomato sauce medium. |
$25.00 |
| Goan Shrimp Curry Shrimps cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spices and fresh coconut milk. |
$26.00 |
| Shrimp Vindaloo Shrimp cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices. |
$26.00 |
| Tandoori Grill Entrees | |
| Tandoori Chicken Chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and lemon juice. |
$24.00 |
| Lamb Chops Juicy lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, cilantro, and lemon. |
$32.00 |
| Aamiya Jhinga (Jumbo Prawns) Jumbo prawns marinated in mango, rice vinegar, ginger, and molasses. |
$29.00 |
| Salmon Tikka Salmon marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt, and turmeric. |
$26.00 |
| Mixed Grill Assorted tandoori grill special with a variety of chicken, lamb, and seafood. |
$32.00 |
| Prix Fixe Special | |
| Vegetarian Prix Fixe Special | $24.95 |
| Chicken Prix Fixe Special | $26.95 |
| Lamb Prix Fixe Special | $27.95 |
| Seafood Prix Fixe Special | $28.95 |
| Biryani | |
| Vegetable Biryani | $19.00 |
| Chicken Biryani | $21.00 |
| Lamb Biryani | $24.00 |
| Goat Biryani | $24.00 |
| Shrimp Biryani | $25.00 |
| Kathal Biryani (Jackfruit) | $24.00 |
| Rice | |
| Plain Basmati Rice | $4.00 |
| Peas Pulao Basmati rice with peas |
$5.00 |
| Kashmiri Pulao Saffron basmati rice with fruits and nuts |
$8.00 |
| Jeera Rice Basmati rice tempered with cumin |
$7.00 |
| Benarsi Rice Lemon flavored rice with a hint of peanuts & curry leaves |
$8.00 |
| Breads | |
| Naan | $4.00 |
| Butter Naan | $4.00 |
| Roti Whole wheat roti bread (Vegan) |
$4.00 |
| Butter Roti | $4.00 |
| Poori | $6.00 |
| Paratha | $4.00 |
| Laacha Paratha | $4.00 |
| Garlic Naan | $5.00 |
| Bullet Naan Naan topped with garlic, green chili, & cilantro |
$6.00 |
| Mint Paratha | $4.00 |
| Aloo Paratha | $5.00 |
| Rosemary Naan | $5.00 |
| Peshawari Naan Naan filled with crushed cherries, coconut, almonds, & raisins. |
$6.00 |
| Filled Kulcha | $6.00 |
| Bread Basket | $14.00 |
| Chicken & Cheese Kulcha | $7.00 |
| Malaysian Parantha | $4.00 |
| Soup & Salad | |
| Kashmiri Soup Roasted turnip and beetroot with cumin |
$8.00 |
| Lentil Soup Lentils with onion, garlic, and turmeric |
$8.00 |
| Harabara Salad Lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrots, tomatoes, onions, with chef’s dressing |
$9.00 |
| Sides | |
| Papadum | $3.00 |
| Tomato Chutney | $5.00 |
| Eggplant & Garlic Chutney | $5.00 |
| Mango Pickle | $5.00 |
| Mango Chutney | $5.00 |
| Masala Fries | $6.00 |
| Yogurt Raita | $5.00 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Sauce | $7.00 |
| Chicken Vindaloo Sauce | $7.00 |
| Dessert | |
| Rose Icecream Meltdown | $10.00 |
| Gulab Jamun | $9.00 |
| Rasmali | $9.00 |
| Kheer | $9.00 |
| Kulfi | $9.00 |
| Moong Dal Halwa | $10.00 |
| Gajar Halwa | $10.00 |
| Beverages | |
| Soda | $3.00 |
| Lassi | $6.00 |
| Mineral Water | $7.00 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling (Large) | $8.00 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling (Small) | $5.00 |
| Lemonade | $4.00 |
| Masala Chai | $4.00 |
| Fresh Lime Soda | $6.00 |
| Iced Tea | $3.00 |
| Mango Juice | $4.00 |
| Lychee Juice | $4.00 |
| Cranberry Juice | $4.00 |
| Orange Juice | $4.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: benaresnyc.comresy.com
Contact Benares
Address: 45 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212) 766-4900
Website: http://www.benaresnyc.com/
Hours
| Tuesday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–10:30PM |
| Monday | 11AM–10:30PM |
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