Bawarchi is described as a go to for authentic Indian flavors with generous portions and especially standout biryani that many call the best in Montreal, offering a wide range from Hyderabadi dum biryani to Karuvepaku and Nawabi styles and a variety of curries like butter chicken and lamb korma. The food is repeatedly praised for rich, balanced spice and high quality, with many saying the dishes feel homely and well prepared. The atmosphere is warm and inviting but can be loud and crowded, particularly at night, and service can become slow or disorganized during peak hours though staff generally remain friendly and helpful with recommendations. Several reviews highlight attentive service and helpful guidance on spice levels, while a few note instances of missing items or delays in phone or dine in orders that were later resolved. Overall the consensus is that Bawarchi delivers delicious, flavorful biryani and Indian classics at good value, making it a reliable choice for biryani lovers and Indian food enthusiasts despite occasional dining room noise and service bottlenecks.
Absolutely terrible experience. I ordered food through DoorDash & waited well past the estimated delivery time, only to see the status stuck on'preparing' &'searching for a dasher.' After waiting even longer, I called the restaurant only to be told that a dasher had already picked up the order & ran off with it.
What's worse is the complete lack of responsibility from the restaurant. Instead of contacting DoorDash or remaking the order, they bluntly told me it's my responsibility to deal with DoorDash, cancel the order, & place a new one. No apology, no effort to fix the issue, nothing.
They even admitted this happens frequently, yet they've done nothing to improve the situation or support their customers when it does. That's unacceptable. As a customer, I expect at the very least to be informed & offered a solution, not pushed off to deal with it myself.
This isn't the first time I've had a bad experience here, & it clearly shows they do not care about customer service or accountability.
DISGUSTING SERVICE. They don't take accountability for online orders. They don't even consider taking responsibility for the order. Utter disappointment to talk to them if you order online & don't receive the food.
Mar 31, 2026
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Quantity reduced drastically for party pack of half tray, serves only 3 people now instead of 6 people. Now giving smaller boxes instead of the old big ones. Disappointed.
Food was fine, tasty & decent portion size,
Definitely not authentic like the dum biryani.
Couple of things which didn't go well
We had to wait long before someone came to take our order, despite indicating to people that we are ready to order
It prioritise the online / take-out orders & made us wait quite long before we were served.
Only go if you really crave extra spicy Indian food. serious test on your spice tolerance (Even by Indian standards.) good luck in the toilet the next day. Most Biriyanis & starters are the same you wont find a lot of difference in taste. & the only feeling you will get is the spice. If the food is extra salty, its mixing with the sweat from your forehead.
We recently had the pleasure of experiencing a remarkable culinary offering, specifically the biryani. Our selections included the Nawabi Paneer Biryani, Mutton Biryani, plain naan, & Korma. Each dish was prepared to an exceptional standard, delivering a truly delightful gastronomic experience. It has been some time since I have encountered biryani of such high quality. I wholeheartedly endorse this establishment.
Mar 21, 2026
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If you visit this restaurant, you absolutely have to order the Lamb Korma. The meat was fall-apart tender, & the sauce had a rich, luxurious depth of flavor that was perfectly balanced. It's easily one of the best versions of this dish I've ever had
Mar 15, 2026
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Excellent Indian restaurant specializing in Hyderabadi cuisine. The food is quite authentic, curries have satisfying thickness. A variety of naans, I loved the cheese one. Price-to-portion ratio is about right for an Indian restaurant in 2026, about $30 per head. Service was ok.
I wanted to like Bawarchi so bad as I heard good things about it & I was excited to try it. I ordered on uber a chicken tikka masala & I was so disappointed. There was absolutely no pieces of chicken besides 2. More chili & bell pepper than anything. Sucks.
You've really outdone yourself. This is absolutely delicious.
Everything is cooked perfectly. The flavors work so well together..first time here for sure not last.. & staff is also so good
