Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

Was very excited about Bawarchi but this place disappointed. Visited twice during our travel to other states. No salt in any of the dishes. We had to suggest them to add for us. Pepper fry chicken starter smelled and was stale(they didn't charge for it at least after telling them). Chicken biryani was Ok. The funniest part is the Masala Dosa, which comes with aloo masala on the side rather than in the Dosa 🙄 for dine-in too?? It’s disappointing when Indian restaurants don't do justice to our traditional recipes. Chilli garlic naan was fresh and tasted smooth. Positive note is they have many options and weekly offers. They have plenty of quick-grab desserts.

Had another awesome meal at Bawarchi tonight. Brought one of my besties for her 1st time to Indian food and everything was lovely. Ash was a great server and gave us complimentary dessert. Thanks Ash.

I had the best experience having their food. they start serving live chat in which we tasted panipuri, sev puri and dhahi puri which is very impressive. We had that swadh of Indian street food after a long. It is truly amazing in taste. I definitely recommend those items.

Bawarchi is our absolute favorite Indian place in the Birmingham area. Dine-in service is usually pretty quick. Not all that much seating (though booths are spacious), but we've never had a wait. Pickup orders can take 30-40 minutes to be ready. This time around, we ordered kadai chicken, egg tikka masala, plain naan, and a mango lassi. Curries come with rice, and are enough for two meals if eating sensibly (which we often struggle to do here). The kadai is a huge favorite, as is their tikka masala (the egg variant was slightly overcooked, but the chicken is always excellent). Naan are fluffy, and mango lassis are some of the best we had and taste like fresh mangos are used. From other times, we know their biryanis, particularly hyderabadi chicken, are delicious. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

First time here but long time Indian Food lover. The menu is extensive but not overwhelming at all. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great and the staff is very attentive and super friendly. I decided on the Chicken Tikka Biryani and it couldn't have been better. The Chicken was so tender and juicy and very well marinated. The flavor was amazing and the portion was huge. However, what stole the show was the yogurt sauce that came on the side. The biryani is amazing on it's own, but add the yogurt sauce, and it just hits something different and delicious. It also helps with the spice level too if you are as wimpy as myself. :D I was able to take the rest with me and have an amazing lunch the next day. I also got the Garlic Naan and honestly, it was hands down the best naan I've had. Having the naan with the biryani was a phenomenal combination. Now, my bestie that was with me ended up having the Boneless Chicken Biryani and it was just as juicy and delicious. Lastly, I couldn't pass up a chance to try their bread pudding known as Double Ka Meetha and I wish they sold it in larger sizes because it is just way too good. It was a perfect ending to an amazing meal. I am already planning another trip to try more things and I can't wait.

Awesome atmosphere, staff was very accommodating. We enjoyed the fried spinach and Dahi Puri as a starter and the Shai Karma Chicken with Buttered Naan bread for an entree. Everything was delicious! I will definitely be back.

This has been our regular Indian takeout spot for years but obviously something has changed. The food was really spicy tonight despite ordering it mild but that was the very least of the problems. The people working up front asked me for my ID to pickup food my husband already paid for and took pictures of my license front and back before allowing me to leave. I would understand if something (literally anything) had been said to me. I can only assume that theft is a big problem based off this interaction but something needs to be said to the customer prior to grilling them about what was ordered, asking for email proof of the order and photographing someone's ID. I don't expect to have to submit legal documents to be photographed to pickup takeout. This wasn't a door dash, Uber eats, or a 3rd party order nor was it a large order. We had 3 items total as is our norm. Myself or my husband always picks up our own order there. To top it off, these 6 pieces of chicken were my dinner portion of butter chicken. The rest was just sauce. The last couple of times we got takeout, it was more sauce than anything else but we kept going back bc it was good, quick, close to home. Sad to see this go downhill but we won't ever be returning after being treated like hardened criminals on a butter chicken run. ETA: In response to the comment, the issue was never asking to see my ID. I can completely see why you'd need to do this as a business. Verification is important. I have no problem with that whatsoever. The issue is taking a picture of my ID without asking any kind of consent or explaining why along with the miniscule amount of food. The girl asked for my ID and I showed her it in my wallet where my full name could clearly be seen. She had me take it out and proceeded to take pictures of it without saying anything to me. That is wildly inappropriate and I stand by my original remark that we will not return. The spice level was truly the very least of the problems.

The Chili shrimp is very good and tasteful. I love the Chicken Vindaloo with rice you can literally taste every ingredient, very delicious. Great customer service!

AMAZING food, I was very hungry so that helped a lot!! This was my first time trying an Indian restaurant, and to say I was satisfied is an understatement! I went with a group of people who go quite a lot, and I finally went with them, and so glad I did! Walking into the restaurant, it is very simple. You can definitely dress casually, and go for a casual dinner night to sit down or pick up. The service was good. My friend got the mango lassi, and I tried it, and I needed it immediately. It was a perfect drink that paired well with the spice of my boneless lamb biryani. She didn't ask me what flavor I wanted, but it was pretty spicy!! Good thing I had my mango lassi. It was amazing and dreaming about the next time I can go!

If you want good, authentic indian food, then definitely check out Bawarchi. The service is great and the restaurant is always clean and tidy. At my visit, I ordered the chicken 55 and although it is very delicious and not dry tasting, I do wish it came with a side l of dipping sauce, but nonetheless it's good with a slight kick of spiciness. I also ordered the shrimp biryani and it's basically steamed basmati rice with herbs, a boiled egg, shrimp, and lime. It is a very tasty, flavorful, and spicy dish. Matter of fact, this is my go to each time! . To finish everything off, I always order the buttery naan, which never disappoints!

Well this place was a pleasant surprise!! My first experience with Indian food wasn't the greatest but I've heard good things about this place and let's just say.... I will now be eating Indian food weekly! The location was clean and everyone was friendly. They also had weekend specials. I had the garlic naan ($4.49) and Lamb Tiki Marsala ($15.49) Great flavors!! Medium was just enough spice!! Lamb was tender and delish! If you like Indian food... go here! If you are a newbie like me... go here!!

Nope! This place has no idea what they are doing with the food or even customer service. I wonder how each Bawarchi branch has different tasting food. The saag paneer was average, the tandoori roti was a disappointment. We were seated on a wobbly table that was being held together with a couple of paper wads. The whole place was empty and all tables were available and yet we were seated on the broken table. Restaurants need to start prioritizing customer experience if they need to stay in business for a long time.

Very good Indian food for Alabama! They have a good amount of seating, and fairly quick service. My main complaint is that they serve water in bottles, which seems wasteful-- I'm unsure if you are charged extra for the bottled water. I recommend trying the chili garlic naan if you're into spicy foods! I also ordered the chicken tikka masala. I wish it was more flavorful and spicy, so will opt for a higher spice level next time. You get a decent portion size as well!

They seriously need to improve the timing of food service. One main dish arrived first--nothing else. Much later, another dish came out, followed by cold bread. The first dish was already cold, and even the bread lacked warmth. Overall, it was a poor experience in terms of how the food was delivered to the table, which made the food and experience not so good.

I've been dining at Bawarchi a few years now, and each time I'm incredibly pleased! They have a huge menu with plenty of options. The past few visits we've ordered the spinach pankora, which is just battered and fried spinach leaves- it's amazing. I usually order saag paneer but I tried the paneer biryani this time- it's served with a yogurt sauce to help mitigate the spice. Along with this, the garlic naan is a must!!! The portions are always pretty sizable, especially for the biryani dishes. The inside is super clean and the servers are attentive to the table. Only odd mention is that you are served bottles of water, not water by the cup/glass. I'm not sure why water is served this way, but it's been like this every time I've eaten here. I'd love to see them switch to regular cups to reduce some plastic waste, but maybe they have a good reason for opting for bottled water...?

I'm not a big fan Indian food but I hadn't had it since college and wanted to try again to see if my tastes had changed. I got Boneless Chicken Biryani and Chicken Tikka Masala with some buttered naan. The tikka masala was ok but I'm not really big on curry. I'm sure if you like curry you'd like this. The star of the show for me was the chicken Biryani! I loved the basmati rice, spicy chicken, and spices in this dish. Very nice portion for the price too so this will be my go to dish next time. I was able to get two meals out of it.

Great food and lots of it. Fast and friendly service. The Naan garlic bread was so good. No photo because I ate it all. I will be back to this restaurant to try some other items.

Love the butter chicken! Ordered delivery once and was so pleased, I decided to return a couple days later.. this time I drove to the location. Was able to get double the food for the same price as when it was delivered. The employees were friendly, the taste was consistent. I will definitely return :)

I took my teenage son here for dinner while the wife and daughter were out of town. My wife is not used to Indian cuisine yet and this was my opportunity to eat some food from one of my favorite countries! This location in Hoover, AL is wonderful. I found the staff to be very polite and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and has a peaceful and calm atmosphere. The device was fast and efficient. The food came out warm and fresh. Oh the Nan-bread. You can't go wrong with any of the over 5 choices. The butter and garlic of course are an excellent choice. We had the butter chicken and chicken tiki masala. Both were absolutely delicious and even better than expected. To finish off the meal we had a "chicu" milkshake. I know that is very likely not how it is spelled. It is delicious. I am sipping on it now as I type this review. It is a light tan color and has a smooth, gently sweet flavor with little crispy grains in it that adds an extra dimension to the experience of it. Overall I have had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for delicious and tasty food in a pleasant environment.

The food was amazing! As soon as you walk in you can smell the quality of spices. Wish they had a few more non alcoholic drink options. Chicken 65 was so good. Can't wait to go back

My Indian friend took me to this restaurant, when you go into the restaurant, you can smell the food they are making and it already smells amazing, the servers are so nice, and the restaurant is very neat. I ordered biriyani rice with goat meat, and I requested for mine to be medium spicy, not too spicy, and it was perfect, the flavor in the food was amazing, and I definitely will be going there again, the only downside Is that there is not a lot of non-alcoholic options to drink, and also you will have to wait for a while, the waiting time is a bit long.

Great service. Very clean. I have not had Indian food very often. Food was great. Only one dish was a little spicy for me! Highly recommend.

This place has really upped their game when it comes to food and portions My friends and I left very happy and full Don't be afraid to experiment and order something other than butter chicken Try the gobi Manchurian, spinach pakoras and chicken 65 Garlic naan is a must and yes the butter chicken was good They still struggle when it comes to service. Our servers are always very nice but aloof and not attentive They will bring you whatever you want but won't check in at you at all after bringing out the food But overall this is still my favorite Indian place in town. Great job!

SO and I went to tonight for our night out. Had their chicken korma (amazing!!), chicken tikka masalaz, garlic nanna, amd mango lassi. Everything was good but my personal favorite was definitely the chicken korma. I do think they have one of the best Indian food in town, if not the best, so definitely try them out if you like Indian food! The service is very good overall and the food comes out super fresh and hot. Dependent on the server you get, there may be some communication issues. Just go with the menu labels in regards to any allergies rather than ask!! We actually tried Bawarchi shortly after they first opened long ago and liked it even then, but I guess I never got around to reviewing them. However, we recently did have an incident there that I thought they handled very well afterwards when I reached out to the manager and I want to give them their props for that. They were responsive to customer feedback and I genuinely felt like they cared about our experience and the issue we had. I really appreciated that and we will certainly continue to return in the future as well as recommend it to others!

Usually great. But don't order the chicken tikka biryani. The chicken was so extremely dry it was not edible. Stick to the boneless or bone in biryani. I'm not interested in trying any of the other ones besides the basic one now. $20 to eat the rice and cook my own chicken for it. ‍

This is by far some of the best Indian food I've had in Bham. The samosa chat was absolutely incredible. I also tried the garlic naan, tikka missal and butter chicken. The staff was nice and the service was fast. I can't believe I'm just trying this place. I look forward to trying more items on their menu.

Best Indian we've had since we moved south from St. Louis. They have an extensive menu that looked amazing. I ordered the lamb biryani which comes medium spice and was fabulous! The lamb was so tender! Chicken saag, spicy hot, was flavorful and creamy. We also got the chicken tikka masala, my least favorite because it had a sweetness to it and I prefer a creamier version. After reading another review, I asked for no onions and was glad I did! Prices were more than fair for the portion size. I would say the biriyani feeds 3. Ambiance is bright and fairly modern. I would have liked a more intimate setting, the booths felt very open. There were a number of Indians eating there which is always a good sign to me! Overall, I would drive the 2 hours from home to get here for dinner. 100% worth it! Can't wait to eat our leftovers!

The food is great. Ghobi Manchurian is absolutely delicious. Their variety of chicken is pretty good too.

Great food and lots of dishes with goat, which is a treat. The service was good, price is reasonable, and the food came out quickly. I was a bit disappointed with the Biryani, but I also had high expectations... need more fried onions!!

Food was hot and delicious, very flavorful and reasonably priced. Staff was nice and attentive as well. I had butter chicken w/ rice and the chili garlic naan. Both were great!

Changed a bit since the last owner , but food is good. Staff is friendly. Quiet and welcoming atmosphere.

Amazing food the staff was perfect coming by every so often and checking on you the goat and butter chicken is a must

First time in Hoover, AL and wanted to have Indian food. This place had good ratings. It was raining when I arrived on a Saturday evening, but the restaurant was nearly full, even a few Indian families in attendance. The Food: I ordered Chili Paneer, Butter Chicken and Onion Naan. Everything was very good. The Butter Chicken was mild (as should be) but still had enough spice to tantalize. When I ordered the Chili Paneer, I asked if it was hot and the waitress's eyes got big as she shook her head yes. I usually don't go for super spicy stuff, but I like paneer so I have it a try. Y'all, it was maybe medium spicy (I'm from Louisiana), but did heat up the mouth. However, the flavor was awesome, definitely a good choice. The Onion Naan was really nice too. The Restaurant: the dining and register areas were very clean, nicely lit and well decorated. It's seemed new. But, the Men's bathroom was pretty gross. Urine on the floor around the toilet, old clump of hand soap on the floor under the dispenser, paper towels all over the floor. Definitely needed attention. I can conceed that some of the issue was from that day, but some of it was old and neglected. See uploaded photo. Im giving this restaurant 4 stars . Clean up the restroom and it is definitely a 5 star establishment.

First time trying this place and I enjoyed it. I had the lamb roast and I believe it is the shrimp curry. Both were good dishes.

Good choice for South Indian cuisine In Birmingham with many choices on the menu. I order at least 3 times a month from here and my South Indian/Malayalee parents absolutely loved it on their visit-- and we ordered twice. Also note- the level of heat WILL increase to the max, if you want it, based on whether you say Indian spicy or Extra Indian spicy... so be very careful. The only complaint I have from time to time is the amount of meat included in the non-veg curries-- needs to be increase for the price paid. Overall a good choice for authentic Indian food cravings.

Okay, WOW. I haven't had Indian food in a while and this did not disappoint. The place was incredibly clean and well organized. The staff was very friendly and offered plentiful recommendations and tips for ordering. They were well staffed and our food came out extremely hot; this is especially impressive because most places fail at this, and in today's environment, many restaurants are chronically understaffed. This is a casual place with outstanding food. They offer bottled water (no up charge for it) and high quality disposable plates. We ordered an appetizer (gobi manchurian) and it was incredible. Piping hot. Very spicy. Crunchy edges. We love very spicy food but we ordered medium heat just to be cautious, and it was perfect for us. Noses running and eyes watering but we couldn't stop eating it! We basically licked the bottom of the bowl. Our server recommended Kingfisher, an Indian beer, and it was so refreshing! Light and perfect with the food. I regretted ordering a heavier beer as soon as I tasted my husband's Kingfisher because his was just better.. and I also regretted wasting any stomach real estate on beer when it could've been better spent on food. Now I know for next time. Before we finished our appetizer, our food came out. We got boneless lamb Biryani (FYI this dish alone could have filled up the two of us), garlic naan, and samosa chaat. The Boneless lamb biryani was incredible. Fluffy well seasoned rice, tender juicy spicy lamb, and a cooling yogurt sauce. The garlic naan was clearly hand made with great texture and freshly minced garlic. The samosa chaat combination of mint and tamarind chutneys was incredible, so fresh and tangy. Really a perfect pairing of flavors. We were so happy with every dish we ordered and took home lots of leftovers. The quality of food, service and portions are all outstanding. As someone who is a very experienced cook with many kinds of cuisines, it always stands out to me when a restaurant creates something really special (with ease) that I could never replicate at home. Bawarchi does just that! This will be a new staple in our monthly rotation! They have many vegetarian and probably vegan options, though I didn't ask to confirm. I could easily close my eyes and point to something on the menu that would likely dazzle. I can't wait to come back and try other items!

This place always has good tasting Indian food and there food is affordable for anyone that's on a budget. The employees are always helpful and friendly every time I come. The Butter Chicken is my favorite cuisine to order. The flavors are right on point and and I wanted to try there flavor rice which is really good by itself, but can be paired up with your favorite dish. The naan bread is good, but so addictive which I highly recommend you get one for your meal.

Coming from Huntsville .. I've gotta say this is one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in awhile. * Very quick and friendly service * Numerous menu choices * Food presentation is nearly identical to the photos in the menu. The chicken tikka here is one of my favorites, give it a try :)

Ordered onion uttapam which came with sambhar and 2 chutneys. Sambhar was super oily and did not taste good . Felt uneasy after eatting it . Went home and threw up all the sambhar .

The food is very good. The service is hit or miss. The tables have a huge circular base that makes it very awkward to sit at and try to eat with this massive base in the center. So I usually get it to go.

My husband and I love everything about this place. The karampodi corn, gobi manchurian, and paneer shahi korma are the best dishes I've had in the state of Alabama. The service is fast and friendly, the booths are spacious and comfortable, and the flips are certified bops. I could seriously come here every day. 10/10.

Great tasting food. Very authentic. It's cooked to order. Definitely a must try if you like Indian cuisine. Highly recommended

Indian beers and amazing food. Large portions, and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Quick service. We will be back.

I've been to several Indian restaurants in Birmingham and I don't think it's among the best. Very sterile in its ambience, brand new in a strip mall with very bright lights with loud music. I was disappointed in the ability of the server to describe or suggest menu items. I don't think I'll come back.

My wife and I went to Bawarchi Indian Cuisine for lunch today. This was our first experience eating Indian Cuisine. We were welcomed in and seated in a roomy booth. There was Indian music playing at a pleasant volume. It was nice and quiet and easily able to talk to one another other. We looked over their extensive menu and ordered Butter Naan, Lamb Biriyani and Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab. It was brought out in about 10 minutes and all was piping hot! The portions were beyond generous. It was all delicious! We also enjoyed their yummy Mango Lassi drinks. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back...very soon!

Had Chicken Tiki Marsala -spicy and it was Amazing, it far exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to go back. Staff was very nice & helpful.

This was our first Indian food experience in Alabama since moving here. We always have our staple favorites we order when we're craving Indian. Our favorite and what will keep us coming back is Chicken Tikka Masala, but this one had an overwhelming amount of onions in it...We've never seen that before in this dish, and unfortunately that was all we could taste. It was also incredibly sweet, and unfortunately just not enjoyable. The Saag paneer was just ok, not much flavor and we ended up having to season it ourselves. Naan was fine, pretty standard. Something new we tried was the Gobi Manchurian. That was actually very tasty, but would recommend ordering it only in restaurant, because it gets soggy fast if you don't eat it fresh. Not their fault, just part of saucy fried foods when you package them. For us, this wasn't it, and we will keep looking for our go to spot. But the restaurant is cute, and the workers are sweet. Possible other dishes will be a better experience than what we had.

I absolutely love Bawarchi! Its food is always so good and the workers are so nice. I always either get the podi dosa or the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan. But with anything I get, I get the raita (a yogurt based side) with it. And when leaving, I always make sure to get a mango lassi, they are my favorite! I love Bawarchi because not only is it one of the few good Indian restaurants here, but the service is very good. They keep the restaurant so clean and the workers are always so diligent. I will definitely be going here again.

This is my third time dining with Bawarchi and it's still so AWESOME! If you like Indian food this is your place. They are definitely COVID Sage offering lots of spacing, take out options, and plenty of hand sanitizer. We ordered Chicken Saag and the Goat Meat Dosa. Both just full of flavor and some to perfection. If you don't like spicy this may not be the place for you. The food arrived quickly and hot. I have a pet peeve for food temperature. I love it piping hot and this definitely was perfect.

Best food in Birmingham maybe? Very likely. Everything we've ordered has been amazing. Even picky kids loved it. And the service was also very nice and helpful. Loved it. Highly recommend. Have gone multiple times. Tried many menu options, always happy.​

I went to Bawarachi Indian Cuisine with my brother to pick up for take-out. We ordered chicken dum biryani, butter chicken, plain naan, and garlic naan. The service was amazing. It smelt amazing in the restaurant. They seemed very organized and on top of things. They were very fast with the order and very kind. They offered us extra utensils and napkins to take with us. Since COVID-19, Bawarachi Indian Cuisine has hand sanitizer by the register available for customers and they wipe down tables after every use. Overall, the staff was very kind and the service was fast and excellent. I rate this experience a 5/5 and will be returning.

Absolutely delicious! One of our favorite Indian restaurants in the Birmingham area. We've eaten here several times and keep coming back. The bread is served hot and fresh and the food is made to order.

This place was DELICIOUS. If you are looking for good Indian food and exceptional service, you should try this place out! We had a party of 4 and ordered 5 entrees and 3 appetizers. It was all so good. The spice level is what I expected (though some dishes were spicy that weren't marked as such on the menu). We even ordered mango Lassi to help cool our mouths off. It's a lot of food, so I wouldn't recommend ordering so much unless you enjoy leftovers.

Absolutely delicious. I've been wanting to try this for the longest and I am not disappointed! Such rich flavor for both the butter chicken and garlic naan. The only reason I took off a star is because of the portion size. I wish I got a bit more for $15 but overall I enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

If you know me, you should know that I love spicy food. As my friend Kimberly would say, "real spicy food...not pretend spicy". Her definition fits me perfectly! Bawarchi meets this need for me so well! This restaurant is conveniently located off Highway 150 in the plaza with Walmart. Parking is always easy. I've been numerous times and the service and food have always been great! The menu has a plethora of choices for vegetarians, which several of my friends would enjoy. There are just many options for everyone. When I went last night, I ate the Butter Chicken. I asked for it to be spicy and they were happy to oblige. I also ordered the Butter Naan. Everything was so delicious. The food is reasonably priced and the portions are nice. If you want really good Indian that isn't too expensive, definitely check them out! I'll be back!

Loved the place. We had goat chettinad and goat dam biriyani. Both were excellent and only $14. The biriyani in my local place is now $20 and not as good. Wish it was a bit spicier but otherwise the flavor and taste was perfect and was a huge portion. I was there for lunch and I had half of it leftover for dinner.

Absolutely fantastic Indian food at a very reasonable price! The Mutton pepper appetizer was amazing and could easily be a meal. We will be back!