I always believed lassi to be very Punjabi, but it is on every foodie’s trail in Varanasi as well. The locals swear by it and tourists can’t resist it: lassi shops outnumber any other shop in the spiritual city. The hole-in-the-wall joints stand strong in every lane and bylane. Some carry strange names and others are just known as lassi ki dukan (lassi shop), identified by the locality they are in. Day or night, an overwhelming number of people crowd these street side shops, where you get not just the plain simple lassi but rather a macho sounding. Customers started calling it pehelwan lassi, and the tiny eight-foot-by-12-foot shop at Malviya Chauraha on Lanka Road got its name. Over the years, the pehelwan lassi transformed into a brand and the six sons of Panna Sardar expanded their business. They now have two more shops, one at Ravidas Chauraha on Lanka Road and another near Assi Ghat. Pehelwan Lassi is a benchmark, says Dr Indraneel Basu, who has been a regular at the shop since 1983. He says the lassi is a natural and nutrient-dense drink, with no added flavour or preservative but loaded with probiotics, protein, fat and calcium. “The taste remains deliciously same and is better than any ice cream,” adds the general practioner, “You can indulge yourself and burn it also easily!”

Famous Lassi and quick bites shop in Varanasi. Family business. Rabdi and Lassi is must to have. They also serve hot jalebi and kachodi in the morning hours. In the nights Kesar Doodh (Saffron Milk) is another must. Quality well maintained. Nearer to Tulasi Manas Temple. Very polite staff.

Almost every afternoon we stopped at Phaltan to enjoy their lassi and in the night to taste their hot kesar milk. Their samosas and Gulab Jamoons were also excellent. It’s a small shop and it gets crowded. The locals pack their sweets including malai, Rabadis etc. Anotger must place in Varanasi.

One of the most famous shops in the city. They offer Lassi, Malaiyo, Gulab Jamun, Launglatta, Rabdi, Paneer and much more. There are around 3 shops with the same names (Family business of their ancestors*)(Located Near Ravidas Gate, Lanka). Products are really good and worth trying atleast once.

Visited on 28th Feb 2023. Heard a lot about this place in Varanasi. -The lassi was served in kulhad -Reasonable rates -BUT, I personally didn't find it THAT jaw-dropping -The kulhad contained lassi along with some rabdi and malai on top of it. Not that bad. Not that great either.

Not sure why but I didn't like the taste of lassi much, it's just a normal one nothing special. Though I wanted to eat the puri/kachodi sabzi but my tummy was full. Heavily crowded place. Situated at Lanka road, near BHU, post this you can go and have a visit to sankat Mochan temple too, it's nearby.

I heard Shop name many times it is famous among the people but when I tried lassi and maliyo i think people just make hype the taste was ok ok not very good there are many shops which provides you lassi with better taste And most important how people treated you here staff or we call owners of the shop was not so welcoming overall for me first and last try for lassi from this shop

-The price is genuine and the quality is mind blowing. -Place is usually crowded but service is fast so there's hardly any wait time. -Thick and yummy and amazingly served in the earthern pot.

The shop on the leftmost corner is the original one. Loved the Lassi and Malaiyyo. Try both of these without even thinking. Jalebi was also delicious but it was cold by the time we got it so can't judge it more.

We visited there on our penultimate night at Varanasi for Rabri Lassi and Chhas or salted Lassi. We really liked the Lassi but more was expected from this shop as the curd was a little bit watery for my taste and as it was almost closing time, the ambience also got a bit clumsy with multiple overflowing dustbins and muddy storefront with millions of flies. Overall the experience could have been better.

Beat the Heat with Lassi … Yes Pehlwan brothers famous for hi lassi and it actually good. I have taken two with rabri and curd malai. You should try this and enjoy your good time on shop. - No parking facility. - Shop is small you need to ask location. - car parking super difficult. Next to shop there are other Pehlwan and all are from same family . You can try any of them.

Not as strong as it's name. The taste of lassi was good though there's always a room for improvement. What I really like was there Kulhad in which they serve Lassi. However i felt the price was bit higher as compared to its price. ₹65 for a small kulhad seemed a bit overpriced.

Situated at crossing at Lanka road 1 km ahead of BHU gate fountain it is a restaurant with lots of sweets and dairy products and also fast food like samosa and Puri sabji it is mainly famous for its lassi.

Best best best Rabri Lassi and Malaiyyo one must have in Varanasi. It is so creamy and Milk is so good , hence lassi apparently tastes best.

Behavior of the owner of pehlwan lassi wala who is just beside the tree was pathetic... Just beside him one more lassiwala is there he is also pehlean lassi wala... Can try their... It's quite similar

Pehelwan Lassi in Varanasi is a legendary establishment, a haven for lassi enthusiasts and seekers of culinary delights alike. Nestled amidst the labyrinthine streets of this ancient city, Pehelwan Lassi beckons with its tantalizing aromas and flavors. From the moment one sets foot inside, the air is thick with anticipation, a testament to the reputation that precedes it. The lassi, crafted with expertise honed over generations, is nothing short of ambrosial-a symphony of creamy yogurt, fresh fruits, and just the right hint of sweetness. So if you're visiting Varanasi for the first time and reading my review, then go give it a shot, it's a must.

Tried “Malaiyyo” over here for the first time in life and I am amazed by the deliciousness and lightness of the milk product it was melting itself on keeping it to the tongue. Also poori, kachoori-sabzi, jalebi etc is also available to eat.

Intresting & it Must be on your To Do list if you are in Varanasi ( Banaras the town's old name which I prefer to call it ) Banaras ( Hindi बना रस....meaning where Test are made of all sorts be eat Art, be it Music Ragas & Food ) The owner & staff here is so welcoming & ready to offer you different lassis that are famous they also provide Malai which is one my favourite. I visited there with my son on our family trip he too was thrilled to test this Desi Lassi. Test : 4 & half Star Service : 5 Star Hygiene: 3 & Half Will I recommend 100% Preetam.✨

The first thing you notice is there are 3 shops of the same Name. On checking with our toto driver we got to know that it is all from the same Family. The first shop is the original and oldest one. The items are awesome to taste- the Malaio, kesar milk, Rabri and the lassi … name it.

creamy curd with "rabdi", thick malai etc will just make your day. "Malaiyo" during winter and usual days Lassi is just mouth watering. malai Products curd samosa dahi kachori delicacies

Third Class Unhygienic Tasteless Lassi !!! This shop is though old but standard is getting down…no authentic taste…ice is kept in very unhygienic and stinky way which can land you in hospital !! Think thrice before going..prefer blue lassi near mankarnika if you want to explore the real taste with hygiene…. Happy Fooding

We tried their basic lassi & I swear this is 1 of the best lassi I ever had. The thickness, consistency & taste was awesome. The thick rabdi they put on top of it is delicious. And sweetness was perfect. And the thing is they still make it by hand and don't use any machines. This is must to have if you are in Banaras.

Perfect taste of Banaras. Mallaiyo was amazing. I will also recommend malai-rabdi once.

I visit this place every time I'm in Varanasi. Earlier the quantity and quality used to be extremely good. But with time they have reduced both. It is now overpriced. They've become extremely popular because of vloggers and therefore charge whatever they want. Especially the quantity has reduced tremendously. Taste is ok!!

Naam bare aur darshan chhote. Not as powerful as its name sounds. The lassi had an acceptable flavour. A Small Kulhad costs 60 Rs. In my opinion, the cost was a little higher than the quality of the product. The rabri layer was also extremely thin.

Pehalwan Lassi is one of the oldest shop in Banaras. Their Lassi, Mallaiyu & other sweets are just amazing. We tried Ras Malai & Lassi with rabdi there & let me tell you it was the best ras malai I ever had in my life. Damn! It was so soft & delicate & delicious & tender & juicy that I could not stop thinking about it for few days. Lassi was also great, first time I had it with rabdi & it didn't disappoint me. I didn't have it but I heard Kesar Doodh (Saffron Milk) is also really good over there. So highly recommended & must try when in Varanasi/Banaras. ❤️

If you are in Varanasi and finding for best rabri, badam milk, lassi etc then you must consider visiting this place. It is very crowded but service is fast. The another shop near to this also serves best rabri. We tried badam milk here and loved it.