Kashi Chat Bhandar
काशी चाट भंडार
A famous chaat shop near Godowlia Crossing, whose signature Tamatar Chaat is the most iconic street flavor of Varanasi.
Located on the stretch between Godowlia Crossing and the church, about a three-minute walk from the crossing. The signature Tamatar (tomato) Chaat is tangy, spicy, and appetizing. The shop also serves Aloo Tikki, Palak Patta Chaat, Golgappe, and Kulfi Falooda. It is perpetually crowded with long queues and limited seating, and the hygiene and order are often criticized; some suggest going to the nearby, less crowded Deena instead. It is recommended to visit between 17:00 and 20:00, as items may sell out later in the evening. Some guides state it is cash-only. Tamatar Chaat is around 100 INR, and some platforms list the average cost per person as 200–400 INR.
Opening hours
Approx. 14:30–22:30 (Zomato lists 11:00–22:00; varies by platform)
Nearby sights
- Godowlia & Vishwanath Gali
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Man Mandir Ghat & Jantar Mantar
- Darbhanga Ghat
- Nepali Temple at Lalita Ghat
- Scindia Ghat
- Manikarnika Ghat