Benares

About

Indian cuisine just got hotter - thanks to Michelin-star awarded chef Atul Kochhar. Benares combines designer surroundings with culinary chic. The interior has been exclusively developed to reflect contemporary style with a relaxed atmosphere. The real lure, of course, is the food. Kochhar has ransacked his extensive knowledge of India to reflect a glorious array of exotic cuisine. This includes vegetarian South-India, so non-meat eaters will find a welcome variety of dishes. The range of appetisers showcase the subtle perfumes of Indian cuisine, with crisp lentil dumplings, aubergine steaks, and a range of other beautifully presented delicacies. Mains include a signature dish of Marathi Nalli Gosht - superbly tender lamb shanks with coriander and red chillies or try the Hari Machi pan fried John Dory marinated in mint and coriander marinade. Guests are spoiled for choice with the accompanying selection of breads, rich dishes, and vegetables, all prepared in Kochnar's expert blends of fragrant spices. Desserts provide a light and refreshing close, with home-made spiced ice-creams accompanying pastries, pancakes and tropical fruits.

Book the private dining room in August and there will be no room hire!

Although the food is authentically Indian, Benares breaks free from the non-alcoholic tradition in style. A stand-alone bar area takes full advantage of the restaurant's stylish interior, affording Bond Street another drinking hot-spot. For business purposes, the bar provides an ideal setting for a few ice-breaker cocktails, before the serious eating begins. The choice of set-menus for corporate events is typically generous. Chef Atul Kochhar provides no less than seven set-menus - three of which are vegetarian. The dishes on each have been expertly weighted to ensure a skilfully composed selection of the restaurant's staple cuisine. The table is then stacked with vegetable dishes, pulao rice, and speciality breads, and finished with Indian desserts. Rooms are available to hire, and guest's entertainment needs may be discussed with the management.

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Accomodation	Holiday Inn London Mayfair (0.05 miles) Brown's Hotel (0.11 miles) Westbury Hotel (0.16 miles) Chesterfield Mayfair (0.19 miles) The May Fair Hotel (0.19 miles)
Attractions	Peter Gwyther Gallery (0.06 miles) The Bruton Street Gallery (0.06 miles) The Medici Galleries (0.06 miles) Berkeley Square Gallery (0.07 miles) Blains (Contemporary) Gallery (0.07 miles)
Pubs	Zeta Bar (0.36 miles) Intrepid Fox (0.61 miles) Imperial The (0.72 miles) Ivy House The (1.41 miles) Zetland Arms The (2.01 miles)
Train Stations	London Victoria (1.01 miles) London Charing Cross (1.10 miles) London Marylebone (1.34 miles) London Euston (1.38 miles) London St Pancras Domestic (1.75 miles)