All-star pairing of Tamarind chef Peter Beck and restaurateur Inder Singh leads to a medley of Indian dishes, with focus on cuisine of the Western state of Utter Pradesh, where the restaurants namesake city - Benares - is located. The city is known for its vegetarian offerings, and the restaurant offers a wide array of such dishes. Short wine list of 25 carefully selected handcrafted wines that pair well with lush spices of Indian cuisine.