Benares - Modern Indian Restaurant & Caterers Menu
Introducing the Menu at Benares - Modern Indian Restaurant & Caterers
Welcome to Benares, where contemporary Indian cuisine meets heartfelt hospitality. Located in Wyckoff, NJ, this restaurant is a culinary gem offering a vibrant array of flavors. The menu showcases an enticing selection of dishes, including the sumptuous Lamb Biryani, featuring tender lamb pieces in fragrant basmati rice, and a delightful Kasmiri Pulao, beautifully spiced and garnished with dried fruits.
Vegetarians can savor the exquisite Vegetable Biryani, while those seeking refreshing beverages can choose from Mango Lassi to the invigorating Ambi Panna. Additionally, the authentic Masala Chai is a must-try for tea lovers.
With consistently positive reviews highlighting its exquisite flavors and welcoming ambiance, Benares promises a dining experience that lingers long after the last bite.
Menu - Prefix Combo*
Prefix Special
Prefix Special - Other Beverages Appetizer options: Mix of grilled meats, fried fish, and various vegetarian selections like aloo papri chaat and veg. samosa. Main dish choices include a variety of chicken, lamb, salmon curries, and vegetarian delights like dal makhani and paneer bhurji.
Ambi Panna
A refreshing drink crafted from raw green mangoes, typically blended with a selection of Indian spices and herbs.
Club Soda
Effervescent Club Soda: Crisp, Refreshing, Perfectly Carbonated
Fresh Lemonade
Refreshing house-made lemonade.
Fresh Lime Soda
Fresh lime soda combines freshly squeezed lime juice, soda water, and a hint of sweetness, often garnished with a pinch of salt for balance.
Ice Tea
Refreshing chilled tea, perfectly brewed for a revitalizing experience.
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian drink with mango and yogurt.
Rose Lassi
Refreshing rose flavored yogurt smoothie.
Salted Mint Lassi
Yogurt blended with fresh mint and a hint of salt, creating a savory and refreshing beverage.
Soda
Refreshing carbonated beverage, perfect for quenching your thirst.
Bottled Water 750ml
A 750ml bottle of water, offering simple hydration in a convenient package.
Sweet Lassi
Refreshing Yogurt-Based Indian Drink, Sweetened to Perfection
Menu - Beverages*
Menu - Soups*
Kashmiri Soup
Roasted turnip, beetroot, pigeon peas flavored with fennel, cumin, ginger, and garlic.
Kozhi Razam
Traditional South Indian soup prepared with chicken, often simmered with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs native to the region.
Mulligatawny Soup
Traditional lentil soup.
Tomato Soup
Homestyle tomato soup
Chicken Tikka Salad
Tandoori chicken tikka served atop a blend of crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, lightly dressed with a tangy vinaigrette.
Hara Bhara Salad
Garden-fresh greens, vegetables, and herbs typically include a tangy lemon dressing, aligning with the vibrant and green essence of 'hara bhara.'
Lamb Tikka Salad
Tender pieces of lamb tikka, marinated and cooked in a tandoor, served atop a bed of mixed greens, typically accompanied by a light dressing.
Menu - Salads*
Menu - Non-Vegetarian Appetizer*
Crab Chettinadu
Lump crab meat seasoned with garlic, ginger, roasted coconut, and spices.
Fish Amritsari
Fish marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, and yogurt fried to perfection.
Fish Malai Tikka
Fish fillet marinated in yogurt and cheese flavor of cardamom and spices and cooked to perfection in the tandoor.
Tawa Scallops
Pan cooked scallops with cilantro, green chili, ginger, mango and tomato relish.
Achari Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken pieces grilled with pickling spices, garnished with microgreens and served with a lemon wedge.
Chicken Tikka
Tandoor grilled tender pieces of chicken, marinated in yogurt and spices.
Chicken Tikka Smokey
Chicken boneless marinated with yogurt and indian spices with perfect smoke of clove and served with mint sauce.
Kandhari Murgh (Malai Kabab)
Tender chicken breast marinated in a rich blend of cream cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, and spices, then grilled to perfection in a tandoor oven.
Koli Erachi
Chicken breast marinated in ginger, garlic, and peppery sauce served on a reshmi paratha.
Barrah Kabab
Lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, typically includes ginger and garlic, grilled to tenderness.
Galouti Kabab
Minced lamb blended with a mix of ground spices and herbs, traditionally cooked to achieve a soft texture.
Kakori Lamb Seekh Kabab
Minced lamb kebabs blended with traditional Indian herbs and spices, cooked on skewers in a clay oven.
Makai Ka Soweta
A dish showcasing tender lamb pieces simmered with sweet corn kernels and a blend of traditional Indian spices.
Konkani Shrimp
Shrimps tossed in a spicy tomato sauce, flavored with cumin, cinnamon and black pepper.
Hariyali Kabab
Boneless chicken marinated with mint, cilantro, and green chilies, then grilled in a tandoor.
Reshami Kabab
Minced chicken marinated with a blend of cream, cheese, and mild spices, then grilled to perfection in a tandoor oven.
Adraki Samosa
Triangular turnovers filled with potatoes and green peas, hint of mango powder, flavored with ginger and cumin. served with mint and tamarind chutney.
Aloo Papri Chaat
Wheat crisps topped with chick peas, potatoes, yogurt, roasted cumin, mint and tamarind chutneys.
Banarsi Kachori
Crispy flour puffs served with tomato salsa, potatoes, and chutneys.
Bhelpuri
Savory Indian street snack bursting with flavorful ingredients like puffed rice, tangy chutneys, and mixed vegetables.
Chili Paneer
Indo-chinese inspired cottage cheese fried to perfection and tossed with bell peppers, onions, chiles, garlic and ginger.
Eggplant Chaat
Crispy eggplant paired with tangy tamarind chutney, cooling yogurt, and fresh red onions, typically enjoyed as a savory starter.
Kashmiri Tikki
Beet, veggie cakes seasoned with ginger, fennel, spices, grilled and served with mint relish and crispy lotus.
Khasta Gobhi
Lightly battered crisp cauliflower with garlic and crushed pepper in a tangy sauce.
Kolhapuri Missal
A traditional Maharashtrian dish comprising sprouted lentils in a spicy gravy, typically garnished with onion, lemon, and coriander.
Mathura Se/Aloo Tikki
Crispy potato patties topped with chickpeas, yogurt, onions, cilantro, and sev.
Mix Vegetable Pakoras
Assorted vegetables coated in a chickpea flour batter, seasoned with Indian spices, and deep-fried.
Paneer Tikka
Cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, turmeric, pomegranate, skewered and cooked in clay oven.
Pani Puri Shots
A twist on a classic indian street food.
Samosa Chaat
Crispy pastry filled with spiced vegetables, drizzled with yogurt and chutney on a chickpea base.
Lasooni Lotus Root
Lotus root slices are battered and fried, then tossed in a garlicky sauce, drawing inspiration from traditional Indian flavors.
Menu - Vegetable Appetizer*
Menu - Tandoori Main*
Aamiya Tulsi Jhinga
Jumbo prawns marinated in basil, chili, rice vinegar, ginger, molasses, cooked in tandoor.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon fish cubes, marinated in tandoori masala, cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and lemon juice, cooked in tandoor.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A medley of chicken, lamb, and shrimp marinated in traditional Indian spices and herbs, then cooked in a tandoor oven.
Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops from ribs, marinated to perfection, cooked in clay oven.
Andhra Chicken Curry
Chicken pieces slow-cooked in coconut, ginger and garlic sauce.
Butter Chicken
Tandoori grilled chicken tikka cooked with smooth tomato gravy, rich in cashew and finish with butter.
Chicken Jalfrezie
Chicken and fresh assorted vegetables in a special sauce.
Chicken Saag
Chicken sauteed with fresh spinach enhanced with spices.
Chicken Shahi Korma.
Chicken grilled in rich cashew nut and almond cream sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato sauce.
Chicken Vindaloo
Famous chicken preparation from god cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
Chili Chicken
Indo-chinese inspired chicken tried to perfection and tossed with bell peppers, oniona, chilies, garlic and ginger.
Kadai Chicken
Spicy chicken curry cooked with yogurt and aromatic spices
Methi Chicken
Chicken curry cooked with fresh fenugreek and spices
Murgh Khubani
Grilled chicken tikka (white meat) served on top of spiced apricot sauce.
Chicken Kali Mirch
Chicken kali mirch features boneless chicken cooked with black pepper, onions, and a blend of traditional spices, finished in a creamy gravy.
Menu - Chicken Entrees*
Menu - Lamb & Goat Entrees*
Barrah Masaledar
Lamb chops grilled and infused in a sauce of onion and tomato with garam masala.
Kadai Goat
Goat cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, often accompanied by a blend of traditional Indian spices in a thick gravy.
Keema Mattar Lamb
Minced lamb and green peas cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices.
Laal Maans
Cubes of lamb cooked in the slow fire with yogurt, chili, turmeric, onion, ginger garlic and cardamom.
Lamb Korma
Tender pieces of lamb cooked in rich cashew nut and almond cream gravy.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom aniseed and paprika flavored gravy.
Lamb Saag
Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with fresh spinach and enhanced with spices.
Lamb Vindaloo
Lamb preparation from goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
Punjabi Goat Curry
North indian goat delicacy with onion and tomato gravy.
Cheema Thenga
Marinated jumbo prawns grilled and simmered in coconut milk curry.
Goan Salmon Curry
Fresh salmon cooked in coconut and cream sauce.
Goan Shrimp Curry
Shrimps cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spices, and fresh coconut milk.
Kekda Curry
Crab cooked with a blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a traditional Indian curry sauce.
Salmon Curry
Onion and tomato sauce medium.
Shrimp Curry
Onion and tomato sauce medium.
Menu - Seafood*
Menu - Vegetarian Entrees*
Achari Bhindi
Fresh okra cooked with spices and pickle flavor.
Baingan Bharta
Eggplant roasted on fire cooked with onion and peas.
Baingan Mirchi Ka Salan
Baby eggplant and green chilies cooked in a sauce typically including tamarind, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Banarsi Dal
Blend of malka masoor, chana and arhar tempered with onion, ginger, tomatoes finished with desi ghee.
Banarsi Dum Aloo
Potato whole simmered in flavorful 'hing' gravy.
Chana Masala (V)
Chickpeas simmered with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional Indian spices, served in a robust gravy.
Chana Saag
Puree of spinach cooked with chickpeas.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils cooked in a slow fire overnight finished with butter and tomato gravy.
Diwani Handi
Assorted vegetables, cheese, eggplant in spinach curry sauce.
Gobhi Jaipuri
Potato and cauliflower cooked in the slow fire with cumin, coriander, and chili flakes.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and cheese dumplings cooked in a cashew and tomato gravy.
Matar Paneer
Paneer and green peas simmered in a creamy, tomato-based sauce infused with traditional Indian spices.
Navratan Korma
Assorted vegetables and nuts simmered in a creamy cashew and almond sauce, delicately spiced.
Paneer Bhurji
Shredded paneer cooked with tomatoes, onion, and pepper.
Paneer Makhani
Fresh cottage cheese cooked in creamy tomato sauce.
Paneer Shahi Korma
Cubes of homemade cheese cooked in a creamy, spiced gravy typically includes cashews and a blend of aromatic spices.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Cottage cheese cooked in cream and tomato gravy with combination of onion, peppers and tomatoes.
Saag Paneer
Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese, tempered with cumin, ginger, and garlic.
Soy Tikka Masala
Grilled soy simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato sauce.
Kadhi Pakora
Vegetable fritters submerged in a tangy yogurt and chickpea flour curry, seasoned with traditional spices.
Sarson Saag
Mustard greens and spinach pureed and cooked with traditional Indian spices, ginger, and garlic.
Aloo Baingan (Vegan)
Eggplant and potatoes simmered with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of Indian spices, creating a savory vegan dish.
Aloo Gobhi (Vegan)
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and a blend of Indian spices.
Bhindi (Vegan)
Okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices.
Jeera Aloo (Vegan)
Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds and typically includes herbs and spices.
Mah Ki Dal (Vegan)
Whole black lentils simmered with traditional spices, typically includes a blend of garlic, ginger, and fenugreek.
Mixed Vegetable (VEgan)
Seasonal vegetables cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional Indian spices, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Peshawari Chole
Chickpeas cooked in roasted herbs and spices with fresh tomato and onion sauce.
Saag Only (Vegan)
Saag, a traditional North Indian dish, features a blend of leafy greens like spinach and mustard leaves, cooked with a mix of aromatic spices.
Yellow Dal (Vegan)
Yellow lentils simmered with a blend of traditional Indian spices, tempered with cumin seeds, garlic, and onions.
Menu - Vegan*
Menu - Rice Selection*
Banarsi Rice
Lemon flavored rice.
Chicken Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, garnished with fried onions and herbs.
Goat Biryani
Tender goat pieces cooked with aromatic basmati rice, spices, and herbs, garnished with fresh cilantro and drizzled with yogurt.
Jeera Rice
Basmati rice tempered with cumin.
Kasmiri Pulao
Basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices, saffron, and garnished with a mix of dried fruits and nuts.
Lamb Biryani
Tender lamb pieces nestled in aromatic basmati rice, seasoned with traditional spices.
Peas Pulao
Saffron rice with peas.
Shrimp Biryani
Spicy blend of aromatic basmati rice and succulent shrimp cooked to perfection.
Vegetable Biryani
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, saffron, and spices, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Aloo Paratha
Fluffy, spiced potato-stuffed flatbread, griddled to golden perfection.
Bread Basket
A selection of freshly baked Indian breads, typically includes varieties such as naan, garlic naan, onion kulcha, and roti.
Butter Naan
Soft, fluffy flatbread with a golden-brown exterior, brushed with melted butter.
Cheese Naan
Soft, tandoori-baked bread, generously filled with melting cheese.
Chicken Naan
Tender chicken pieces enveloped in soft, freshly baked naan bread.
Chicken N Cheese Kulcha
Leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor, generously stuffed with minced chicken and melted cheese.
Chili Garlic Naan
Topped with fresh cilantro and minced garlic, this naan is infused with chili for a subtle kick.
Garlic Naan
Soft, leavened flatbread infused with minced garlic and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
Garlic Rosemary Naan
Leavened flatbread infused with fresh garlic and rosemary, baked in a traditional tandoor oven.
Lacha Paratha
Multi-layered whole wheat bread, traditionally prepared in a tandoor, often brushed with butter for added richness.
Lamb Naan
Leavened bread traditionally stuffed with ground lamb and herbs, baked in a clay oven.
Mint Paratha
Whole wheat bread, multi-layered and infused with fresh mint leaves, traditionally baked.
Onion Kulcha
Flavorful and fluffy Indian bread filled with caramelized onions, perfect to accompany any meal.
Paneer Kulcha
Traditional Indian bread, stuffed with rich, creamy paneer (cheese) and baked to perfection
Paneer Parantha
Whole wheat flatbread filled with a blend of spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and herbs.
Peshawar Naan
Leavened bread baked in a clay oven, typically includes a sweet filling of dried fruits, nuts, and coconut.
Plain Naan
Soft, warm, and fluffy traditional Indian flatbread. Perfect for pairing with any dish.
Poori
Large poori
Potato Kulcha
Leavened bread traditionally filled with a seasoned mixture of mashed potatoes and herbs, then baked in a clay oven.
Rosemary Naan
Infused with aromatic rosemary, this soft and slightly charred naan offers a delightful herbaceous twist on a classic Indian bread.
Tandoori Roti
Freshly baked, traditional flatbread from the tandoor oven.
Bhatura
Airy, deep-fried leavened bread, a classic Indian delight.
Makki Roti
Corn flour flatbread, traditionally cooked on a hot plate, often accompanied by rich, aromatic spices.
Menu - Bread Selection*
Menu - Sides*
Aloo Fried
Crispy potatoes seasoned with a special blend of spices and herbs, finished with a sprinkle of chat masala.
Boondi Raita.
Classic yogurt condiment with crispy flour droplets and flavorful spices, perfect for dipping or as a side.
Cucumber Raita
Creamy yogurt dip with fresh cucumber and aromatic spices.
Curry Sauce
A rich blend of traditional Indian spices, often including turmeric, cumin, and coriander, simmered with tomatoes and onions to create a versatile sauce.
Eggplant N Garlic Chutney
Roasted eggplant blended with garlic and spices to create a tangy and slightly spicy chutney.
Mango Chutney
A tangy and sweet condiment featuring chunks of mango simmered with sugar and a blend of spices.
Papadum
Crispy Indian appetizer made from lentil flour and spices, perfect for snacking
Pickle
Assorted vegetables and fruits traditionally pickled in a blend of Indian spices, offering a tangy and spicy flavor profile.
Plain Yogurt
Classic creamy yogurt served plain. A delightful treat to enjoy any time of the day.
Tikka Masala Sauce
Tomato and onion-based sauce, enriched with cream and infused with a blend of aromatic spices and fenugreek leaves.
Tomato Chutney
A savory condiment prepared from tomatoes, often seasoned with spices and herbs, creating a balance of tangy and spicy flavors.
Vindaloo Sauce
A spicy concoction made with red chilies, garlic, ginger, and malt vinegar, often found accompanying various Indian dishes.
Korma Sauce
Korma sauce typically consists of a creamy base, often incorporating yogurt, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, and enriched with nuts such as almonds and cashews.
Dahi Bhalla
Yogurt-soaked lentil balls, topped with spices and tangy tamarind chutney.
Gajar Ka Halwa
Grated carrots simmered in milk and sugar, subtly flavored with cardamom, and finished with a garnish of nuts.
Gulab Jamun
Condensed milk roundels, soaked in sugar syrup.
Kheer Anarkali
Pomegranate flavored rice pudding cooked on slow fire with milk, reduced.
Moong Dal Halwa
Lentil pudding.
Rasmalai
Cottage cheese dumpling.
Beet Root Halwa
Grated beetroot slow-cooked with milk, sugar, and ghee, flavored with cardamom, and garnished with dry fruits.
Menu - Desserts*
Menu - Tea & Coffee*
Masala Chai
Spiced Indian tea blend with aromatic flavors, perfect for chai (tea) enthusiasts.