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.
Best Restaurants in the Montreal for Indian food. I came for a trip with my friends & we visited twice. Both visit were worth it & would recommend everyone if you are tired of the bad service in restaurants in Montreal.
Fair warning : It is always crowded at night so arrive early or expect 10-15 min wait.
Highly recommended : You won't regret going there.
Staff was friendly & especially had great experience with Vinishia.
I ordered for the very first time & it was such a bad experience
My whole combo was missing in the order & how can even that is possible i order the main thing which was combo & all of their items were missing.
Not recommended
Dec 31, 2025
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Un peu dubitatif au départ car il s'agit d'une chaîne bien répandue en Amérique du Nord, nous avons vite été convaincus par les saveurs des plats ! Tout était excellent !! On a commandé beaucoup trop mais on a pu profiter de ce repas en 2 fois & apprécier tout autant à la maison. Je recommande vivement, un des meilleurs restaurants pour manger indien avec des quantités généreuses & pour un prix abordable à Montréal !
Excellent food & service. Recommend trying their karvepaku dishes. Sakshi & Payal were very hospitable & cordial in their service. Strongly recommend Bawarch for all biriyani & Indian food lovers.
I had an amazing experience at this restaurant. The food was fresh & flavorful, the service was attentive, & the ambiance was perfect for a relaxing meal. Highly recommend their signature dishes! Thanks to Pagal & Sakshi
Nov 22, 2025
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Mani, our waiter, was really helpful in guiding us in our choices. Biryani portions were generous & tasted good. Lamb curry was also good. Recommend for sure.
We loved our dinner experience here, great food & curries recommended by staff. Sakshi & Payal were very sweet. Malai kofta & paneer butter masala really good. : )
I don't miss home or the spicy food from my homeland anymore because this place serves the best Indian food in town!
I absolutely love their Fish Biryani (my go-to dish every single time!), along with Karakoram Chicken & Lamb Korma - all bursting with authentic flavor & spice.
The staff is always welcoming & hospitable, even during rush hours. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone craving genuine Indian flavors
It was a great experience. Wait time wasn't much & they managed it very well in spite of the group size being 10-ish. I'd highly recommend Kaaju Roast biryani (it's spicy though).
