Bawarchi Indian Cuisine

One of the best Indian restaurants I’ve eaten at in the USA! I live in Atlanta but was here in Alabama for work for three weeks, and even though I usually like trying different places and cuisines, this was the only restaurant I kept coming back to. The food has truly authentic Indian flavors and a mind-blowing taste. Whether you’re Indian or not, if you enjoy good food or want to experience real Indian cuisine, you should definitely come here at least once. Totally worth it!

As soon as we walked in the first thing that greeted us was a warm smile and an enticing smell. We were sat with menus and water bottles. The menu is extremely diverse, and you definitely might struggle to pick something if you aren't familiar with the cuisine. Nonetheless you won't be starved of options. We were a party of 4 and my table, respectively, got the following: tandoori chicken from a clay oven, boneless lamb biryani, chicken mughlai, and fish curry. Everything was amazing and generously portioned. I highly highly recommend the mango Lassi for a little treat afterwards it washes everything down perfectly. Please come here if you can.

Me and my daughter love this restaurant and the servers are always a joy! We find the atmosphere so cozy and warm but also modern. The good is incredible with tons of flavors and spices that complement each other so well. Its odious that the staff put a lot into the atmosphere and food and are very hospitality fillled.❤️

A nice surprise. Had the vegetable pakora mix, chana saag, and hyderabadi chicken. All excellent- the basket of pakora was huge and crispy. The chana saag - garbanzos and spinach in a mild sauce was perfect with the medium spicy hyderbadi chicken with whole spices and curry leaves - first time i found it. Friendly place - lots of Indians were eating here as well as a brisk take away business.

This place used to be our go-to, but it’s really gone downhill. Stopped in today, we were literally the ONLY customers, and still had to wait over 20 minutes for food. Ordered onion uthapam and paneer biryani. When the uthapam finally came, it was undercooked — the inside batter was still raw. The server was polite and offered to replace it, but I just let it go and asked for the biryani instead since I was already hungry. That’s when the inside staff casually tells her the biryani rice isn’t even ready yet. Another wait, and when it finally showed up, it was a complete mess. The biryani was soggy, watery, and the gravy was undercooked — absolutely terrible quality. By then my hunger and mood were already gone. I forced down a few bites and just wanted to get out. To be fair, the server was respectful and even insisted on packing me an extra uthapam to go, but the kitchen completely ruined the whole experience. What’s the point of good service if the food coming out of the kitchen is such garbage?

I think this place is a hidden gem! The food is amazing and so is the service! I love that they have vegan options.

Wonderful as always! My family and I try something new whenever we come and it is always delicious with very attentive service.

You are SLEEPING ON this restaurant Hoover! I came in for lunch and it was completely empty except for a few takeout orders. That astonished me when I had my first taste of butter chicken. It was DIVINE. I can only credit it to the fact that it’s a small family owned hole in the wall in the Academy shopping center, which nobody thinks about when thinking “where should I eat?” The answer is HERE! And I brought the takeout home with me to eat for an entire second meal. I then texted my friends to tell them we would absolutely be eating there together because it’s so good. I’ll be back to try everything else on the menu.

Biryani Buckets! So good. Our favorite is the Vijaywada, but the Chicken Tika and Paneer options are good too. Mixed pakora appetizer is also amazing.

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!

The butter chicken was dry but I'll give this place another try as my friends love to go here. The chai was delicious!

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!

Food was well prepared and quickly served. They offer several beers and wines, the hostess was very friendly and offered good recommendations.

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.

It is only for Indians (or you will not understand the menu) and not for Gourman people. The menu is very big, but all the food has the same bland taste. It doesn't taste even better than cardboard. It is not a truly good Indian restaurant but a decorated foodery.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. ‍

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.

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!!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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 :)

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

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!

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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!

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! 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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Fantastic authentic Indian Food! We ordered the Paneer Tikka Masala, Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani and Garlic Naan. Aromatic, fresh and full of delicious flavor. Side note: Their freshly prepared Raita is extremely balanced and is the perfect addition to the Masala! The Indian milk balls looked and smelled delicious although we did not get a chance to try them (we were far too full from stuffing ourselves at dinner) but I will definitely be going back to give them a try. Now if they only served a traditional carrot pudding or Kaju katli --- I would never eat anywhere else!!!

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.