My go-to Indian restaurant in Bham! The food is always consistent, and they are very generous with their portion sizes. Even the kid's meal was big. I always get the boneless chicken biryani and their garlic naan is amazing highlyyyyy recommended read more

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Bawarchi is my go-to Indian restaurant in Hoover. They offer a great selection of traditional Indian dishes, and on weekends they sometimes feature special, authentic items that aren't always available. My favorite appetizers are the Chicken 65 and the Vegetarian Samosas. The Chicken 65 consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken breast that are fried and then tossed in a spicy sauce. It's served with chopped red onion and a cilantro garnish, making it perfect for sharing at the table. The Vegetarian Samosas are deep-fried pastries filled with green peas, potatoes, and Indian spices, with a noticeable curry flavor. They're served with a brown, tamarind-based dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with the filling. One entrée we love sharing is the dosa. A dosa is a lightly fried crepe, and there are about a dozen variations, each with different fillings and spice combinations. The dosas are served with several sides for dipping or eating with pieces of the crepe. The Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab is another favorite. The chicken is marinated, baked in a clay oven, and brought out steaming hot on a sizzling platter. In addition to the dishes mentioned, Bawarchi offers many other classic Indian favorites. One word of warning: if you order spicy, they mean it--the heat level can definitely light you up! read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Veg Samosa (2pcs) - excellent! - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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We revisited one of our favorite Indian restaurants and it didn't disappoint! The veggie samosas were delicious and the accompanying tamarind sauce was just the right amount of sweetness. The Tandoori chicken was tender and well flavored. Be aware that the onions are spicy bc it has lots of the spices on it. The third dish was even spicier - Hyderabadi Chicken Curry where medium spice is the lowest heat level available. It was good but we had to order some yogurt to eat along with it to cut the spiciness. Of course, the garlic Naan made everything all better. Service was good and we had leftovers to take home! read more

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Updating my review because it's been awhile. The food is still consistently good, but the service has really gone downhill. It is truly terrible. If you don't order as soon as you sit down, you probably won't see a server for 20 minutes. They don't time the food to be ready at the same time, so even when I go with just my son (who always orders tandoori), I'm done eating before he even gets his food. I also often have to request silverware and by the time I get it, my food has been sitting for awhile (yes, I know Indian food is often eaten with the fingers, but there are some things you can't eat without silverware). All in all, Bawarchi is absolutely amazing at takeout. The food is top-notch and nothing is ever missing from our order. The dine-in service leaves a lot to be desired. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Tandoori Roti was bad! - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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! read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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. read more

Didn't feel welcomed upon our recent visit by the hostess/waitress. Food was still good and our meal was delivered with hospitality and delivered from the kitchen server that was very respectful and attentive. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was awkward and unwelcoming by our hostess/waitress who treated other patrons totally better than she did my wife and I. Won't be back. That's a shame because the food is so good. read more

I've been to barwachi many time. Atmosphere is clean and not super hectic like many other restaurants. The food was great. My go to when I'm looking for something vegetarian when I'm not really feeling beef or chicken. I ordered the paneer butter masala , saag paneer, and kids cheese dosa. I loved everything I ordered. Definitely feeds more people than you'd assume. I've ordered both take out and dine in. Both have been delicious. The paneer butter masala is perfectly spiced. The saag paneer is one of my favs. The kids cheese dosa was so good. I didn't expect to like it as I don't like lentils however, this was delish. I also ordered the mango lassi and definitely recommend. Especially if you're looking for a cool and refreshing drink; it's definitely the way to go. Overall I'd definitely recommend and would go back. If you go let me know what you try! read more

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...? read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken (top) Spinach Pankora (middle) Paneer Biryani (bottom) - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

SOOOO GOOD! We got the Chicken combo tonight with the butter chicken, and it was incredible. The Chicken 65 is out of this world. Crispy, savory, and the poster child for the word delicious. Everything was hot and fresh. We will be back! read more

best food in birmingham all time fav and good consistency vijay wada biryani and chicken hakka noodles all time fav read more

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. read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

food is good and they always have day specials. some biryanis are not that great while some are awesome. Overall highly recommended indian restaurant read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - A delicious "Chicu Milkshake" - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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

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

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! read more

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. read more

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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 :) read more

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. read more

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 read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. ‍ read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Butter Chicken, Chili Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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

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. read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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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 :) read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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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!! read more

Bawarchi Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama