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Best North Indian Food in Varanasi: Top Restaurants

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Food & Dining 11 min read Updated: 2026

Best North Indian Food in Varanasi: Top Restaurants

From Dal Makhani to Butter Chicken

Best restaurants for North Indian cuisine

Varanasi offers excellent North Indian cuisine beyond its traditional Banarasi food. From creamy dal makhani to spicy butter chicken, the city has restaurants that specialize in Punjabi and Mughlai dishes.

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Best North Indian Restaurants

Moti Mahal at Assi Ghat is famous for its dal makhani and tandoori dishes at Rs 200-400. Kharagpur Dhaba near Lanka serves authentic dhaba food at Rs 150-300. Pind Balluchi at Godowlia offers Punjabi cuisine at Rs 250-500.

Moti Mahal

Assi Ghat, Rs 200-400

Pind Balluchi

Godowlia, Rs 250-500

Quick Tips

Moti Mahal (Rs 200-400). Pind Balluchi (Rs 250-500). Try dal makhani and butter chicken.

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