Baati Chokha - Restaurant — Restaurant in Uttar Pradesh

An Authentic Culinary Gem: Review of Bati Chokha Restaurant, Dafi, Varanasi

Bati Chokha Restaurant in Dafi offers more than just a meal—it's an immersive experience into the heart of traditional Banarasi cuisine and culture. While it presents a few challenges in accessibility, the exceptional food, authentic ambience, and outstanding service make it a must-visit destination. The Food: Simply Divine! The Amazing Special Bati Chokha Thali is the star of the show and a true triumph of flavor. The roasted bati is perfectly crisp outside and soft inside, generously soaked in desi ghee, and pairs beautifully with the rustic, smoky chokha (spiced mashed vegetables). Every component tasted genuinely authentic, showcasing high-quality ingredients and traditional preparation. A special mention must be made of the Kadhi Pakodi, which was surprisingly excellent—tangy, perfectly spiced, and comforting, cutting through the richness of the bati. Taste-wise, the entire experience was very nice and absolutely satisfying. Ambience and Experience: Rustic Charm The restaurant scores high on atmosphere. The Amazing Ambience transports you away from the city bustle and into a traditional, village-like setting. For a truly authentic experience, dining on the ground floor involves removing your footwear and sitting on the ground, adding a lovely, earthy touch. For those preferring modern comfort, Table Sitting is available on the first floor. Service and Cleanliness: Awesome The staff is courteous, prompt, and attentive, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Cleanliness and service were awesome, demonstrating a commitment to customer comfort and hygiene. A Few Things to Note: While the experience is stellar, potential visitors should be aware of a few logistical points: Location: The restaurant is a little far away and can be difficult to reach. Navigation can be a challenge, so plan your commute accordingly. Parking: The parking facilities are very rudimentary. Be prepared for simple and possibly limited parking options. Entry Policy: A unique and important rule is the entry requirement: Need to have one female accompanying you for entry, otherwise entry will be denied. Visitors must plan for this specific requirement. Verdict: Bati Chokha Restaurant in Dafi is an absolute treat for anyone seeking the authentic "Taste of Banaras." Despite the hurdles of location and parking, the superlative taste of the food, especially the Bati Chokha Thali and Kadhi Pakodi, coupled with the immersive atmosphere and fantastic service, makes it a highly recommended culinary adventure. Come for the food; stay for...

It was late in night and me and family including member count of 14-15, with kids and old citizens too. Exhausted from a trip, someone recommended us that this place has vegetarian menu, we got there and it was a ray of sunshine for us. Filled with positive atmosphere Greetings at entrance Incredible services Authentic food I must tell you if you are travelling from anywhere tell your driver to stop there and have some food. They serve it with love. You sit on slabs covered with mattress and food is served on leaf plates with extra extra ghee. Menu has good choices but with go with their special thali. Food palate has garlic chutneys and batti (of-course) special tadka dal that feels like mummy ke hath ki dal and kheer but taste like rabri, manager was really humble and genuinely sweet and listening to our needs. A special thing about this place is that you can only go there with a women, all boys are not allowed but if you really want to taste it, have it take away, its written on the main entrance that, ( betiyon ke bina entry nhi hai) , From managing to services and cooking , all are women, they are giving services with high level of energy and if you talk about architecture, let me tell you it’s marvellous where you find recycled plant pots and true image of rajasthan that is a well(kuan). And from making there own spices from scratch to making pulses in earthen pots this place is filled with authenticity, simplicity and of all things love. Our stomach was filled with food and with love as well. It’s a true place for women empowerment. (#womenpowerwithnocomparison) P.S posting some images...

World class quality. Very tast. In house ingredients prepared. Awesome place for authentic taste Baati Choka with great ambiance just like village.Service was also fast as well as excellent. Very good restaurant. It has a good variety and taste. Ambience is full of village attributes similar to other theme restaurants. What makes it different is freshly ground wheat by people on the spot, earthen pots, and the original recipe of food. Money well spent with good value stuff. This place have a different Vibe altogether very desi very authentic. They serve desi traditional food which is vegetarian and maximum things like grains, ghee and vegetables they grow on their own. So you will get to eat organic food here. sitting is Indian style. I loved their food and presentation. First time i tried Batti chokha n it was quiet interesting. I cnt forget the tastw of their moong daal halwa guys its to die for. Only one thing that i didnt liked was portion size. I wish they serve a lil more. But Whenever you visit Varanasi please visit this restaurant for amazing experience. Nice place to hangout obviously with ur frnds and family closed ones. They come with the best village type scenes and sitting, serving, food which is very nice. One must visit...