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Benares 45 Murray Street

45 Murray Street, New York, NY
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Featured Items

  • Garlic Naan

    Fluffy bread cooked in our tandoor clay oven topped with garlic & cilantro.
    $6.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    Grilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato gravy.
    $24.00
  • Samosa

    Triangular turnovers filled with potatoes and green peas
    $12.00

Food

Soup & Salad

  • Lentil Soup

    Lentils with onion, garlic, and turmeric
    $9.00
  • Tomato Soup

    Fresh tomato blended with Indian spices.
    $9.00
  • Sweet Corn Soup

    $9.00
  • Harabara Salad

    Lettuce, cucumber, radish, carrots, tomatoes, onions, with chef’s dressing
    $9.00

Vegetarian Appetizers

  • Samosa

    Triangular turnovers filled with potatoes and green peas
    $12.00
  • Khasta Gobi

    Lightly battered crisp cauliflower with garlic and crushed pepper in a tangy sauce.
    $14.00
  • Aloo Tikki

    Potato patties seasoned with ginger and spices.
    $12.00
  • Paneer Tikka

    Cottage cheese marinated in yogurt, garlic and turmeric.
    $14.00
  • Benarsi Kachori

    Crispy flour puffs served with tomato salsa, potatoes and chutneys.
    $12.00
  • Mixed Pakoras

    An assortment of eggplant, yam, spinach, and chili fritters fried in Indian spices.
    $12.00
  • Aloo Papri Chaat

    Wheat crisps topped with chick peas, potatoes, yogurt, roasted cumin, mint and tamarind chutneys.
    $12.00
  • Bhel Puri

    Puffed rice crisps topped with chopped onions, potatoes, avocado, corn kernels, and tossed with chutneys.
    $13.00
  • Kolhapuri Misal

    Sprouted beans in chili, coconut, herbs and spiced crisps served with toasted pav bread.
    $15.00
  • Dahi Kebab

    Yogurt kebab blended with green cardamom and chef’s special spices.
    $13.00
  • Assorted Grilled Veggies

    Assorted cauliflower, broccoli, and peppers, marinated in yogurt, spices and lemon juice.
    $16.00
  • Honey Crispy Lotus

    Fried crispy lotus stem in sweet chilli honey sauce topped with sesame seeds.
    $15.00

Non-Vegetarian Appetizers

  • Chicken Samosa (3 pcs)

    Pastry filled with minced chicken, onions, and garlic.
    $16.00
  • Chicken 65

    Stir-fried chicken sautéd with chilies, onion, ginger and garlic.
    $18.00
  • Chicken Tikka

    Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt and spices.
    $17.00
  • Malai Kebab

    Chicken marinated in yogurt, cream cheese, coriander and carrom seeds.
    $16.00
  • Aachari Chicken Tikka

    Pickle flavored boneless chicken cooked in tandoor.
    $18.00
  • Fish Amritsari

    Fish marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, and yogurt fried to perfection.
    $20.00
  • Lamb Seekh Kebab

    Minced lamb kebab marinated with garlic, ginger, paprika, slowly cooked in our tandoor oven.
    $18.00
  • Fish Tikka

    $18.00
  • Tangri Kebab (Drumsticks)

    Chicken drumstick marinated in yogurt and spices.
    $18.00

Vegetarian Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Paneer Tikka Masala

    Cottage cheese cooked in cream and tomato gravy with combination of onion, peppers and tomatoes.
    $23.00
  • Malai Kofta

    Vegetable and cheese dumplings cooked in a cashew and tomato gravy.
    $23.00
  • Saag Paneer

    Fresh spinach cooked with cottage cheese, tempered with cumin, ginger and garlic.
    $23.00
  • Chana Masala

    Chickpeas cooked in a tomato, onion & garlic curry.
    $22.00
  • Bhindi Masala

    Fresh okra cooked with spices and pickle flavor.
    $22.00
  • Kadai Paneer

    Fresh cottage cheese cooked in onion, tomato, green pepper and red pepper.
    $23.00
  • Baingan Bharta

    Eggplant roasted on fire cooked with onion and peas.
    $22.00
  • Paneer Bhurji

    Shredded paneer cooked with tomatoes, onion and pepper.
    $23.00
  • Methi Malai Matar

    Fresh fenugreek leaves with green peas and cream in a sweet and rich creamy curry
    $23.00
  • Navrattan Korma

    Assorted vegetables in a special sauce with nuts and fruits.
    $23.00
  • Mutter Paneer

    Cottage cheese and peas in gravy.
    $23.00
  • Shahi Paneer

    Cottage cheese cooked in creamy gravy prepared with tomato, onions and cashew nuts.
    $23.00
  • Chilli Paneer

    Indo-Chinese tossed with bell peppers, onions, chilies, garlic and ginger.
    $22.00
  • Chana Saag

    Fresh spinach cooked with chickpeas, tempered with cumin, ginger and garlic.
    $22.00
  • Yellow Dal Tadka

    Yellow lentils cooked to perfection in a slow fire finished with tempered herbs and spices
    $21.00
  • Dal Makhani

    Black lentils cooked in slow fire overnight, finished with butter and tomato gravy.
    $21.00

Vegan Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Yellow Dal (Vegan)

    Yellow lentils cooked to perfection in a slow fire finished with tempered herbs and spices.
    $22.00
  • Peshwari Chole (Vegan)

    Chickpeas cooked in roasted herbs, spices and a tomato onion gravy.
    $22.00
  • Saag (Vegan)

    Spinach cooked with spices.
    $22.00
  • Mixed Vegetables (Vegan)

    Fresh vegetables cooked in onion and tomato gravy.
    $22.00
  • Bhindi (Vegan)

    Fresh okra cooked with spices.
    $22.00
  • Aloo Gobi (Vegan)

    Potato and cauliflower cooked in cumin and spices.
    $22.00
  • Aloo Baingan (Vegan)

    Eggplant curry with potatoes.
    $22.00
  • Jeera Aloo (Vegan)

    Potatoes spiced with cumin.
    $22.00

Chicken Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala

    Grilled boneless chicken simmered in fenugreek flavored plum tomato gravy.
    $24.00
  • Butter Chicken

    Tandoori grilled chicken cooked in tomato gravy, and finished with butter.
    $24.00
  • Chicken Kali Mirch

    Black pepper chicken curry made of marinated chicken cubes braised with sauce made of yogurt, milk, and exotic spices.
    $24.00
  • Methi Chicken

    Chicken curry cooked with fresh fenugreek and spices
    $24.00
  • Andhra Chicken Curry

    Chicken slow cooked in coconut, ginger and garlic sauce.
    $24.00
  • Chicken Shahi Korma

    Chicken grilled in rich cashew nut and almond cream sauce.
    $25.00
  • Chicken Vindaloo

    Famous chicken preparations from Goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
    $24.00
  • Chicken Saag

    Chicken sautéed with fresh spinach and spices.
    $24.00
  • Chicken Jalfrezie

    Chicken and fresh assorted vegetables in a special sauce.
    $24.00
  • Chilli Chicken

    Indo-Chinese chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, chilies, garlic and ginger.
    $24.00

Goat & Lamb Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh

    Succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom aniseed and paprika flavored gravy.
    $26.00
  • Lamb Vindaloo

    Lamb preparation from Goa cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
    $26.00
  • Lamb Korma

    Tender pieces of lamb cooked in rich cashew nut and almond cream gravy.
    $27.00
  • Lamb Saag

    Tender pieces of lamb sautéed with fresh spinach enhanced with spices.
    $26.00
  • Kadhai Goat

    Goat cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic.
    $27.00
  • Punjabi Goat Curry

    North Indian goat delicacy with onion and tomato gravy.
    $27.00
  • Laal Maas

    Lamb cooked in slow fire with yogurt, chili, turmeric, onion, ginger, garlic and cardamom.
    $26.00
  • Keema Mutter (Minced Lamb)

    Minced lamb and green peas cooked with fresh ground spices.
    $26.00
  • Barrah Masaladar

    Lamb chops grilled in a tandoor and sautéed in a tomato onion gravy.
    $36.00

Seafood Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Goan Salmon Curry

    Fresh salmon cooked in coconut and cream sauce.
    $28.00
  • Goan Shrimp Curry

    Shrimps cooked with sauteed onion, lime juice, spices and fresh coconut milk.
    $28.00
  • Cheema Thenga (Jumbo Shrimp)

    Marinated jumbo prawns grilled and simmered in coconut milk curry.
    $33.00
  • Shrimp Vindaloo

    Shrimp cooked with vinegar, hot chilies and spices.
    $28.00
  • Beguni Maach

    Sea bass marinated in ginger, garlic, jalapenos, sun dried tomatoes and garam masala oven baked.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $33.00

Tandoori Grill Entrees

All entrees cooked fresh in a tandoori grill to order served with a full serving of white basmati rice.
  • Tandoori Chicken

    Chicken marinated in yogurt, spices and lemon juice.
    $26.00
  • Lamb Chops

    Juicy lamb chops marinated in yogurt, ginger, cilantro, and lemon.
    $36.00
  • Jumbo Shrimp (Aamiya Jhinga)

    Jumbo prawns marinated in mango, rice vinegar, ginger, and molasses slowly grilled in our tandoor.
    $33.00
  • Salmon Tikka

    Salmon marinated in ginger, garlic, yogurt, and turmeric.
    $30.00
  • Mixed Grill

    Assorted tandoori grill special with a variety of chicken, lamb, and seafood.
    $36.00
  • Grilled Tandoori Veggies

    $26.00

Naan & Stuffed Kulcha (Bread)

  • Naan

    Fluffy bread cooked in our tandoor clay oven.
    $5.00
  • Garlic Naan

    Fluffy bread cooked in our tandoor clay oven topped with garlic & cilantro.
    $6.00
  • Bullet Green Chilli Naan (Spicy)

    Naan topped with garlic, green chili, & cilantro.
    $7.00
  • Roti

    Round, unleavened flatbread made from whole wheat flour.
    $5.00
  • Poori

    Bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour, salt, and water, deep-fried until puffed and golden brown.
    $6.00
  • Laacha Paratha

    $6.00
  • Mint Paratha

    $6.00
  • Aloo Paratha

    $7.00
  • Rosemary naan

    Fluffy bread cooked in our tandoor clay oven, topped with rosemary.
    $7.00
  • Peshawari Naan

    Naan filled with crushed cherries, coconut, almonds, & raisins.
    $7.00
  • Filled Kulcha

    Stuffed Indian flatbread cooked in clay oven.
    $7.00
  • Bread Basket

    Basket of Naan, Roti, & Paratha.
    $15.00
  • Chicken & Cheese Kulcha

    Lightly leavened, Indian flatbread, often stuffed with shredded chicken & cheese.
    $7.00
  • Malaysian Paratha

    Flaky flatbread with a crispy exterior and tender, layered interior.
    $4.00
  • Butter roti

    $5.00

Rice

  • Plain Basmati Rice

    $6.00
  • Peas Pulao

    Basmati rice with peas
    $6.00
  • Kashmiri Pulao

    Saffron basmati rice with fruits and nuts
    $8.00
  • Jeera Rice

    Basmati rice tempered with cumin
    $6.00
  • Benarsi Lemon Rice

    Lemon flavored rice with a hint of peanuts & curry leaves
    $10.00

Biryani

Layered basmati rice casserole, flavored with spices, saffron & rose water
  • Vegetable Biryani

    $21.00
  • Chicken Biryani

    $23.00
  • Lamb Biryani

    $25.00
  • Goat Biryani

    $26.00
  • Shrimp Biryani

    $27.00
  • Kathal Biryani (Jackfruit)

    $25.00

Prix Fixe Special

Meal special. Your choice of one appetizer, one entree, basmati rice, & naan
  • Vegetarian Prix Fixe Special

    $30.95
  • Chicken Prix Fixe Special

    $31.95
  • Lamb Prix Fixe Special

    $32.95
  • Seafood Prix Fixe Special

    $34.95

Sides

  • Chicken tikka masala sauce

    $10.00
  • Chicken vindaloo sauce

    $10.00
  • Cilantro Mint Green Chutney

    $5.00
  • Eggplant & Garlic Chutney

    $6.00
  • Mango Chutney

    $5.00
  • Mango Pickle Aachar

    $5.00
  • Masala Fries

    $8.00
  • Onion Tomato Raita

    $6.00
  • Onions Relishe

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Papadum

    $4.00
  • Plain yogurt

    $5.00
  • Tamarind Chutney

    $5.00
  • Yogurt Raita

    $5.00

Dessert

  • Mango Mousse (2 slices)

    $12.00
  • Cassata Ice cream with Cake

    $14.00
  • Rose Ice cream Meltdown

    $12.00
  • Gulab Jamun

    $10.00
  • Rasmalai

    $10.00
  • Kheer

    $9.00
  • Kulfi

    $10.00
  • Moong Dal Halwa

    $10.00
  • Gajar Halwa

    $10.00

Beverages

  • Sugarcane Juice with Ginger (Soma Juice)

    $6.00
  • Sugarcane Juice with Lime (Soma Juice)

    $6.00
  • Soda can

    $3.50
  • Lassi

    $6.00
  • Saratoga Mineral Water (1L)

    $8.00
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling (Large)

    $8.00
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling (Small)

    $5.00
  • Lemonade

    $5.00
  • Masala Chai

    $5.00
  • Fresh Lime Soda

    $6.00
  • Iced Tea

    $5.00
  • Mango Juice

    $5.00
  • Lychee Juice

    $5.00
  • Cranberry Juice

    $5.00
  • Orange Juice

    $5.00
  • Pineapple Juice

    $5.00

Happy Hour

  • HH Beer

    $6.00
  • HH Wine

    $7.00
  • HH Cocktail

    $9.00

Lamb Rogan Josh

$26.00

Succulent pieces of lamb in cardamom aniseed and paprika flavored gravy.

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Benares Location and Ordering Hours

(212) 766-4900
45 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007
Open now • Closes at 10:15PM
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