The Keshari Restaurant

The Keshari Restaurant near Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi is conveniently located in the heart of the action, making it easy to pop in after exploring the ghats or catching the Ganga Aarti. The place has a simple, no-frills ambiance—basic seating, bustling with tourists and locals, and that classic crowded Banarasi vibe. Food-wise, I’d give it 3 stars overall; other items like paneer dishes or thalis taste okay and are decently portioned for the price (~₹700 for two). However, the parathas come plain without any yogurt, butter, or even pickles on the side—nothing is clearly mentioned or provided as accompaniments, which feels disappointing for such staples. Same issue with the kulcha; it arrives bare, lacking the usual butter, curd, or chutney that elevates it. Service can be brisk during peak hours, and while it’s affordable and handy for quick veg meals in a tourist spot, the lack of these basics drags the experience down a bit. It’s fine for a basic fill-up if you’re nearby, but don’t expect standout parathas or kulchas here.

I tried out Lassi & Papri Chat at the chaat section of this restaurant. Firstly I thought that the first floor AC area of the restaurant also serves chaats, but after entering the restaurant I understood that chaats are not served there. On the ground floor you need to buy tokens from the cash counter to receive your food. They don't provide any tables, but there is plenty of sitting space. The food prices are on the higher side and the taste was average at best. During my next visit during Dev Dipawali, I tried out Butter Paneer and Tandoori Rotis. The restaurant was jam-packed with customers but they served the order fast. Although the quantity of paneer was sufficient for 4 people, but the taste was not up to the mark. Recommended only if you must dine near Dashashwamedh Ghat area of Varanasi.💛

We took the boat ride from Assi ghat in 100 rs and got off at Dasshashmev Ghat. On arrival we were looking for good chaat itmes and saw this place. The shop was clean, spacious and had proper seating. All chaat items were superb. Tamater chaat and Raj Kachori was our favourite. Honestly the hygiene was much better than the insta famous chaat bhandars.

The sweetest people. One of the best restaurants in Varanasi. Recommended by local. Ignore the spammy fake reviews. Bad places get fake good reviews and good, veritable, authentic places get fake bad reviews. Reviews are useless in India. But hopefully this one helps YOU! 😅

Located in market area. The chaats are too good, in first floor they have a restaurant and in ground floor they have chaat items. Timing -9 am -10 pm

I just loved their Kulfi and chats. It's a clean shop and would highly recomend.

Walk around the corner from the Main Street and come downstairs. You will find the friendliest staff, so engaging, perfect English. This all vegetarian restaurant is delicious. We are heavy meat eaters and did not miss it. Huge selection. Best garlic naan we ever ate. Ask for Raju and Kopi, they’re the best.

Its a very famous and upmarket place situated at godowliya. This place has two sections, one is the chat corner and upstairs is the multi cuisine restaurant, its a very crowded place. We tried many things here. We had crispy baby corn, chowmin, paneer chilli dry, and different types of thalis here. The food was nice and tasty and freshly prepared. The thali has nice and different types of curries, pulao etc. We liked thali much. Didn't like tomato soup here was sweet in taste it was disappointing, otherwise the food was nice.