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Varanasi Food for Tourists: What to Eat on Your Visit

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Food & Dining 12 min read Updated: 2026

Varanasi Food for Tourists: What to Eat on Your Visit

The Essential Varanasi Food Guide for Visitors

Must-eat dishes and tips for tourists

Visiting Varanasi without trying its iconic food would be a missed opportunity. This guide covers every essential dish tourists should try, from kachori-sabzi to Malaiyo, along with practical tips for navigating the food scene.

Key Takeaways

  • Must-Eat Dishes

Must-Eat Dishes

Every tourist must try: Kachori-Sabzi (Rs 40-60), Litti Chokha (Rs 60-80), Rabri Jalebi (Rs 60-80), Malaiyo (Rs 40-60, winter only), Banarasi Paan (Rs 20-40), and Thandai (Rs 30-50). Start with a food walk from Godowlia to Dashashwamedh.

Kachori-Sabzi

Rs 40-60/plate

Litti Chokha

Rs 60-80/plate

Banarasi Paan

Rs 20-40/piece

Quick Tips

Must eat: Kachori (Rs 40-60), Litti Chokha (Rs 60-80), Paan (Rs 20-40). Start food walk from Godowlia.

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