Atul Kochhar’s Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair, offers a unique ‘street-food’ style menu – with five dishes inspired by the favourite street snacks from a myriad of Indian culinary hotspots.

In a playful nod to Indian street food culture and heritage, each dish on the menu has been designed by a chef from the Benares kitchen, and is inspired by the street food speciality of their hometown. Just as each region of India has its own recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, Benares’ inspired street food menu pays homage to these time-honoured dishes, and stays true to original methods and preparation techniques – with a touch of Benares’ Michelin-starred flair and elegance.

Dishes have been designed to be eaten by hand, and include; Chicken Tikka Crispy Naan with Smoked Tomato Dressing (inspired by the Punjab region of North West India), Lamb Kofta Roll with Mint and Coriander Salad (typically found in Lucknow, North East India), Grilled Curry Leaf Seabass and Seasonal Salad (a classic Southern Indian dish found in Goa), Quinoa Salad, Samphire and Red Onion Bhajia (from the East Indian region of Kolkata), and Pickled Prawn with Crispy Rice Pani Puri (a speciality from Mumbai, West India).

Benares’ street food menu is priced at £30 for all 5 dishes. Individual dishes are priced at £7.50 per dish. The menu is available until Christmas.

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