Modern Indian Fusion in the middle of Oslo

Welcome to Benares. The restaurant that redefines the Indian dining experience. Here, the recipes are tailored to Norwegian palates, without forgetting the Indian flavors. Centrally located in Oslo, you can experience a tasty journey through India, without leaving the table.

The short version

Benares is an Indian restaurant in Oslo that redefines the Indian dining experience with dishes tailored for Norwegian palates.
The restaurant, located in modern, recently renovated premises, offers a unique and inclusive atmosphere.
The vision is to serve "Indian fusion", and Benares stands out by being the only restaurant in Oslo that offers "Indian tapas".
In addition to modern dishes, they also offer Indian classics such as Butter Chicken and Mixed Grill, cooked in an authentic charcoal-fired tandoori oven.
Benares not only serves as a food destination, but the total experience is important – from the open kitchen where guests can see the chefs, to the warm and personal service, as well as the modern and tasteful interior.
Customers express great satisfaction with the unique food, warm atmosphere, and excellent service.

In modern, newly renovated premises, Benares offers a unique and inclusive atmosphere.

We call it Indian fusion. With us you get personal service in modern, yet distinctly Indian surroundings. We are very proud of our food and look forward to welcoming new and old customers back to our newly renovated premises, says General Manager Deepak Mahat.

Benares CEO Deepak Mahat and co-owner Krishna Nepal. The two also own and operate Telegrafen Multi Cuisine in Drøbak, New Ambassadør Restaurant in Strømmen and Indian Curry and Tandoori Restaurant in Gjerdrum.

Satisfied customer

Tina Tandberg Huseby from Manglerud is one of many who often visits Benares.

"When you come to Benares, you are welcomed with warmth and love by the wonderful staff. The food is absolutely unique, and I can taste that it is made with pride. This place is a must-visit," she says.

Indian tapas

The menu is an exciting mix of modern Indian dishes and innovative fusion recipes. Benares is proud to be the only restaurant in Oslo that offers "Indian tapas". This way you can meet a wide range of tastes at budget-friendly prices.

Of course, Benares Restaurant also offers Indian classics like Butter Chicken and Mixed Grill.

We have an authentic charcoal-fired tandoori oven, which not many other restaurants in the city have. This gives the food an extra smoky flavor,” says Deepak.

The best Butter Chicken in town

He also highlights lamb chops, chicken tikka and the mixed grill platter as some of the highlights on the menu.

We also pride ourselves on having what we believe is the best Butter Chicken in town. I would say we have the perfect balance between the creamy sauce and the spice. People come back again and again to eat our Butter Chicken,” says Deepak.

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Indian + Norwegian = True

At Benares, the dishes are adapted to Norwegian taste preferences, without losing the essence of authentic Indian cuisine. In the kitchen, the chefs have extensive experience from many food cultures and know curry and tandoori like the back of their hands. At the same time, they dare to try something new.

Love Benares

I love Benares. Here I get Indian food at its very best. It is simply a culinary experience. Very good service and beautiful premises in the middle of Oslo. I have had many nice evenings here with friends and family and will definitely return, says Karin Potts from Sørkedalen.