I go here all the time to pick up takeout or eat in. got dinner here last night. everything was great and tasted amazing. except for my rice pudding. i got take out and took a bite of the rice pudding, it had a weird aftertaste that i never noticed before since i've gotten it here a ton of times. I took 2 more little bites to see if it was just some weird piece or something. but no, it had gone bad. thankfully i did not eat a lot and only had a total of 3 bites. i know these things happen but people need to be extra careful when it comes to food. i'm very thankful i noticed it had gone bad before eating the entire thing. read more

We've had a number of favorite Indian places over the years (Bhoj in Elmwood Park comes to mind), but the upscale Benares in Wyckoff is head and shoulders above anything we've enjoyed locally. In fact, it's not simply a great Indian restaurant, it's a great restaurant - period. Ranbir Bhatia and his staff provide welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable service - and the food is absolutely next level. Every one of the starters we've ordered has been excellent, but the Crab Chettinadu is our go-to. All the "regular" favorites are here, of course - any of the Saags are amazing - but there are dishes, and flavors, here that I've never before seen or tasted. For example, the Biryani, steamed in its pot with a bread "lid" that bakes during cooking, is unique and wonderful. At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, I think Benares is Michelin-star quality - and I promise that this is not a paid endorsement. I just think you'll be very happy you visited. read more

This was the first time I ate Indian food and let me tell you I am hooked! I've never tasted food with such flavor! So many options to choose from even if you do not like spicy food. The customer service is outstanding! Highly recommend Benares in Wyckoff NJ! read more

Benares - Delicious indian food! - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

they charge you 21 dollars plus tax on a baby sized bowl of masala and they say having 4 small bites of chicken is enough is insane. When i called thinking it was a mistake they told me because i got a piece of naan it was rightly sized to the cost and the meal. This did not deserve our business when real restaurants that are struggling and doing things right there are businesses scalping customers because they gave you a piece of flat bread lol. Be real. Will not visit again. read more

SORRY TO SAY...AWFUL I thought I would give a local restaurant some business plus I never dined there. I'm sorry to say the food was awful. I ordered the "prix fixe" of choosing an appetizer plus entree. This also came with nan. I chose aloo tikki and the standard chicken tikka masala. The flavors of the appetizer were promising that's when it went down hill. The nan was basically pita bread. The 4 small pieces of chicken could easily have passed for mystery meat. The masala sauce had a soup consistency and not very flavorful. They did give the typical Indian condiments but they too were lacking everything and could not revive the main dish! So I'm sorry to say the food was awful. I ended up throwing out half of it and my tummy remains longing for some good Indian food. That's just not going to happen at Benares. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was so disappointed. My husband and I love Indian food, but this was just not good. The Tandori Chicken was all bones. The rice and goat meat was just OK but also had a lot of bones . There were a few other dishes that were so soupy you couldn't eat them with a fork. The mango dessert was overly sweet. Added to the above, we were given exactly 2 pieces of nan. An Indian party of three got a whole basket-about 3 pieces each. Sorry, because I love supporting locals, but I couldn't even give it 1 star. read more

taste was good. Would like them to add a buffet to taste various items. Good ambience inside. Service was great. Clean setting. We had vegetarian food. I think buffet allows for full tasting of menu. read more

Order tiki masala and spicy cauliflower from here. Not sure why they changed names (formerly know as Saffron) the tiki masala was so buttery and delicious...the portion of chicken inside the masala and rice was small but there was enough sauce left over for me to make my own tiki masala the following day! read more

All the good reviews are true: staff is great, food is superb. Told the waiter what we liked and asked for suggestions. We ordered Achari Chicken Tikka appetizer, so good may get 2 orders next time and just have it as my meal. Main courses were Rogan Josh a spicy lamb dish with a nice kick, and Baingan Mirch Ka Salan, a delicious eggplant dish. The waiter did right by us. On a whim tried the Beet Root Halwa for dessert, minced sweetened beets with coconut which was different and very interesting. Highly recommend you try Benares. read more

We had Mandap Muhurt, Wedding and reception catering from Benaras. Food was good but shreekhand and poori were not enough at the event. On 24 June 2021. for the wedding, we had two items served with tea out of two items one item (Dhokla) were so hard and cold. The staff was good. On 25th June. HERE iS THE REAL DISAPPOINTMENT: we had the boat reception, according our contract food should have arrived three hours before boarding and all should be set to go. That too I had to call Ranbir Bhatia. But food only arrived an hour before the departure of the boat. So, due to the less time for the set up it was not done correctly. THE MANAGER WAS RUDE and DEMANDING TIPS to be VENMO while she is rude and nothing was going right according our contract. The items we paid were not even passed at the cocktail hours as butler pass. Food for dinner was cold as was not enough time to be warmed. Lassi was not passed. Cheese and crackers were done before reaching half the guest. the meat and vegeterian food should have set up different, they put it all in one line. There should be two buffet setup but it was only one setup. The owner Ranbir Bhatia agreed that it was all their fault when I called. Initial conversation he asked me what can he do for me. I said you tell me what will you be able to do. But never called back. I received email requesting to remove my review saying I put the review on Ny. Location but why would I remove since this is same place. read more

Worst place ever to host an event. Food is good but the manager is a very rude guy. Would never recommend to anyone ever!!!!

Amazing food, fabulous tasting Indian dishes. Friendly service with staff who are willing to tell you about each dish

Best Indian flavors around the Bergen county area. Perfect spice level, per your request. Very accommodating! Meat has always been so tender- never dry. The menu is full of delicious traditional & unique Indian specialties. A must! read more

Had a late dinner on a weekend evening. Busy place but not loud, bustling staff and happy diners mingle with ambient music. Really good food, waiter tried to warn us about the spices, which was appreciated but unnecessary. Glad they survived the pandemic and continue to thrive. Haven't had anything I wouldn't recommend again and again. Stop in when you can. read more

Have eaten here many times and the food is always excellent. All the items are very high quality and the owner always makes great suggestions. The desserts are great, this time we had the atom bomb and that warm chocolate lava cake with the rose petal ice cream was amazing. The eggplant chat appetizer is a staple when we eat here too. Can't go wrong. read more

Benares - Atom Bomb - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

I tried Benares for the first time this week and was impressed with the quality of the food. All of our dishes were well spiced, well executed and very flavorful. The aloo gobi was especially good. At many Indian restaurants, the potatoes are dry and there's not enough cauliflower. Their aloo gobi was perfect, with tender potatoes and the perfect balance between the potatoes and cauliflower. The Peshawara chole was also excellent. read more

Worst place I have been to Bergen county! 04/16 dinner the waiter openly saying, his exact words are "American customers having troubles" with a brown special needs child laughing out in excitement, so keep it down.. This is 2022 and the nerve they had to do say these things out publicly is appalling. Sensitivity training is far fetched and basic human decency would help! read more

One of my favorite restaurants. Eggplant Chaat and Butter Chicken are delicious. Everything we have tried has been excellent! Highly recommend. read more

Friendly, attentive staff and excellent food. The menu is expansive and BYOB is a nice benefit.

Delicious lunch specials. I normally don't like restaurant rice puddings but it was lovely here. Paneer was also super soft as was the malai kofta. Very friendly staff and an ideal location. read more

This is by far the best Indian food I've had in a very long time. I've been to many places in the area and this little strip mall place out does them by a mile. We started with Eggplant Chat, which is just spectacular, Samosa, which were fresh and delicious. Garlic Naan a must, hot and flavorful. We ordered for our entree, tandoori lamb chops. Oh my gosh they were sooooo delicious, and so tender, melt in your mouth. We also enjoyed Chicken Korma which puts others to shame. This was one of the best meals I've enjoyed in so long. I'd go back tomorrow if I could! The service was attentive and very friendly. Well worth giving a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

We have been enjoying Benares for years and always have an outstanding experience. Love to listen to the owner's recommendations and some of the traditions that make up the dishes. Highly recommend the Eggplant Chaat, as they cut it paper thin. They listen to your spice tolerance, but even though a dish may be mild in heat, it is popping in flavor--one of those great treasures buried in a strip mall. read more

Great to have a fine quality Indian Cuisine restaurant in Northern NJ that has a history of being in existence in NYC. Do give this place a try!! read more

This place is awesome!! The food is so tasty and fresh. The staff is incredibly warm and friendly. I have eaten at hundreds of Indian restaurants and this falls in the top five. I am 100% coming back and would recommend to anyone who wants quality Indian food in the area. Save room for a mango lassi! read more

Good food, even better service!! Highly recommend!! You know what they say- you know an Indian restaurant is good if you see other Indians dining there! read more

Benares - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

We are frequenters of this amazing authentic Indian restaurant in Wyckoff (Boulder Run shopping mall). It is a lovely establishment with outstanding food as well as a superior staff. We typically let them order for us and we are never disappointed. MUST-TRYs: The beet cake appetizer, the fried eggplant medallion appetizer and the Rosemary Naan bread. Also outstanding - the Cornish hen and the lambchops (which can be cooked to your specification). There are many other delicious dishes so no matter what, you can't go wrong. LOVE,LOVE this restaurant. And don't forget to bring a bottle! read more

Although the entree prices seem a little high, the lunch buffet seems to be in the sweet spot for this category. All the food I tried was delicious and fresh and the staff were friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Strip mall Indian restaurant with great service and terrific food. Started out with the samosa 3 large size pastries. Then ordered chicken sagg and chicken tiki masala and then yellow lentils and potato naan. The food was very flavorful and can't wait to go back!!! read more

We had a reservation for 10 people at 8:30 on a Saturday night. They called us at 8:10 asking if we could come early assuming they wanted to get out of there as soon as they could. When we arrived, we felt rushed the entire time, especially when placing our order. The appetizers were good, we enjoyed them a lot but the dinner was just ok. Since we were celebrating a wedding anniversary, we wanted to order dessert. When we asked for a dessert menu, they informed us the kitchen had already closed... from already feeling rushed to not even informing us that the kitchen was closing prior to us asking for a dessert menu, we were honestly really disappointed. It's not even wanting the actual dessert itself, it's the principle of at least informing us. We won't be returning. read more

We went for lunch on a Saturday and decided to go for the buffet after we saw what was available. The buffet was priced at $15 pp which isn't too bad. They had a variety of food which included some South Indian dishes of medu vada, idli and dosas, which i enjoyed. You have to grab the attention of a waiter so someone can make dosas for you. (A tip make sure you tell them to make them crispy cause some people in my party didn't get a crispy dosa like I did). Appetizers included some potli samosas which were really good. I enjoyed the dal makhani and coriander chicken. They were honestly my favorites. Other entrees include paneer masala, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and shrimp curry. For desserts, it was small Rasmalai and gajar ka halwa (which is a carrot dessert). Everyone in my party really enjoyed the gajar ka halwa. They are getting 3 stars cause when we first got there the food was kind of cold and only started warming up towards the end of meal. Also, we had to keep asking for naans instead of them just giving them to us. If I were to come back I would just get the dal makhani and coriander chicken. read more

Benares is incredible. The menu is deep, and the food is spicy. The eggplant chaat is great, and I personally love the vindaloo. Can't wait for the buffet to open back up. read more

By far the best Indian restaurant I've ever been to, even coming from NYC. Chicken Tikka Masala, garlic naan, and papri chaat were all amazing! Staff was very nice and accommodating. I will definitely come back again! read more

We had takeout last night.. Quality was excellent,, We had: 1. Tandoori Chicken (portion was small but was excellent) 2. Butter Chicken Mild- (Quality was excellent chicken was moist) 3. Goan shrimp Spicy (not much shrimp but sauce was excellent) 4. Dawani Handi Spicy (Excellent no sauce but enjoyed) 5. Kamiri Pulao (Saffron Rice.. Oily but was very good) 6. Bread basket (was average should have been better) 6. Curry sauce Spicy (Will try tonight).. For special occasions excellent choice, pricey but they do offer 10% discount when you order online. Cost for all these items $98.84.. If you like spicy the levels are light.. Spicy is more of a medium level. You should order a level higher.. They also offer a large selection of vegetarian items (I'm not a vegetarian but enjoy the different options they offer). read more

This place does not care about take out at all. They focus strictly on the guests in the restaurant and once every table eats they work on the to go foods. Very unprofessional when asked for the reasoning why they work this way. All customers matter not just the ones in the restaurant. Don't go there plenty other restaurants with the same product, that actually care about ALL the customers. read more

Benares is my go to spot in Bergen County when I'm looking to satisfy a craving for delicious Indian food. The butter chicken and briyanis are some of the best I've had and are always consistent. I like that I can customize the spice levels for my family so there is something for everyone to enjoy-I highly recommend! read more

What an adventure for the eyes and tastebuds. Got an assortment of dishes here on a Thursday night and loved them all. Prices were decent and quality was top notch. Apparently they have lunch buffet everyday - looking forward to that. read more

Yum. Fresh. Near perfect. Lucky in Wyckoff. Kind service, willing to please. Buffer price is perfect with a large selection. I wish their cheese naan was a bit cheesier but that is me being petty. Fact is, it really doesn't get much better for traditional Indian. Prepared with great care! read more

Certainly a Very good place to have indian food in northern NJ. This place is big and the service is fast. All appetizers are awesome :) read more

Benares - Pani Puri Shots - Indian Near Me - Wyckoff, New Jersey

We went there for dinner on Father's Day; as a party of 7. We got the bhel puri, khasta gobhi, and pani puri shots for appetizers, which were all delicious. For dinner we got chicken, lamb, and vegan/vegetarian dishes. Again, all were delicious. Our server was friendly and helpful. My only complaint is about the portion sizes. The main dishes were adequate, no doubt. But there was just enough of the appetizers for each of us to have one piece or spoonful. Our order of naan was cut into 4 pieces, so we ordered another serving after receiving it. I thought the appetizers could have been a bit larger so if someone enjoyed a particular plate, they could have a bit more. Additionally, I thought a great restaurant would have brought enough naan for the table. After all, it's only bread. At the very least, it would have been nice to know that the appetizer and naan portions were not enough for 7 people, because then we could have adjusted our orders accordingly. Overall, the food and service were excellent. read more

The food is fantastic, a hidden WYCKOFF Gem! The service is top notch and they really cater to the customer. The quality and balance of spices is perfect. This is becoming one of my favorite places! read more

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