Chota Banaras, Sector 17
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Chandigarh15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Chota Banaras in Sector 17 receives repeated recommendations for South Indian-style food. One diner praises the podi idli; another recommends masala dosa and ras malai. One commenter loves the food but does not consider it authentically South Indian, and another describes a broader selection with good dosa among it. A dissenting diner finds both the food and drinks below expectations, so the enthusiasm is not unanimous.
Address
Chhota Banaras, 17/18/19, near Tdi Mall, Sector 17A, 17D, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Masala dosa, Podi idli, Ras malai
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Other places on this map closest to Chota Banaras, Sector 17, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Consistent_Canary_62 in r/Chandigarh · Jul 2024
Suggests Chota Banaras when asked for a dinner place for a vegetarian
- Recommendsu/Kooky_Cow_8823 in r/Chandigarh · Oct 2025
Recommends it as a place to try.
- Mixedu/Horror-Ad5700 in r/Chandigarh · Jan 2026variety
Notes it is not fully South Indian but says you can get a good dosa and select South Indian dishes there.
- Recommendsu/Boring_Amoeba06 in r/Chandigarh · Oct 2025
Adds a plus one for Chota Banaras.
- Recommendsu/MK_2008 in r/Chandigarh · Jan 2026
Named in a direct answer to the recommendation request
- Recommendsu/Background_Meal7783 in r/Chandigarh · Oct 2025taste
Tried the masala dosa and ras malai there and praises the South Indian items, especially dosa.
- Recommendsu/radioactivemandarin in r/Chandigarh · Oct 2025
Endorses Chota Banaras.
- Recommendsu/Coldyyywdyyy in r/Chandigarh · Mar 2025
Also recommends Chota Banaras.
Show all 15 cited comments
- Recommendsu/pink_hearted_bitch in r/Chandigarh · Mar 2025taste
Enthusiastically recommends the food, particularly podi idli.
- Recommendsu/abhay414 in r/Chandigarh · Apr 2026
Suggests the Chota Benaras outlet in Sector 17 as an option.
- Recommendsu/mutant_medico in r/Chandigarh · Mar 2026
Names Chota Banaras as a recommendation
- Caveatu/Ok_Cranberry_3552 in r/Chandigarh · Sep 2024taste
Calls the food and beverages sub-par there too.
- Recommendsu/muffin_donut in r/Chandigarh · Feb 2024taste
Loves the food, finds it delicious and light; mostly dosas with other South Indian options, slightly pricier than Indian Coffee House.
- Recommendsu/rishbish101 in r/Chandigarh · May 2026
Considers this one of the best vegetarian options.
- Recommendsu/No_Professor_8678 in r/Chandigarh · May 2026taste
Names Chota Banaras among the preferred South Indian vegetarian restaurants.
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Details last checked 25 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.