Reviews present Bawarchi as a lively spot where biryani is the star and portions are generous, with many dishes described as flavorful, authentic and well cooked, especially various biryani varieties and curries like butter chicken, lamb korma and shrimp. Praise for service and friendly staff is common, though some comments note slower service during peak hours and occasional mis-timed orders or missing items. Spice level is a recurring theme, with some dishes described as genuinely spicy and others noted as milder or adjustable, and overall food quality and value are repeatedly highlighted as strong. Several reviews compare the restaurant favorably to other Montreal Indian spots, calling it a top biryani destination and a reliable go-to for authentic flavors, while a few caveats include crowded seating, noise and room for better organization during rushes.
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.
I ordered Paneer tikka masala, Garlic naan & Malbar parota. The food was really delicious. Perfect amount of spicy & sweet. One of the best curry I have had in Montreal.
Food was to spicy not fit for the taste buds for everybody. Incomplete delivery, because restaurant was near to the end of the day closing so in hurry missed the half food items, we slept hungry for the night as all other Indian restaurants were closed & no Indian veg options were available by the end of the day. Paid for the full food amount but only got half of the order . It was the worst food experience
Ordered takeout tonight, I got the Chana Masala combo & an extra garlic naan. It's 10/10. I loved it. I would say it's quite spicy & that's exactly how I like it.
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
The food at Bawarchi was some of the best Indian food we've had on the east coast. We got the paneer tikka masala combo, chicken shahi paneer, & the samosa chat. It was all flavorful although a bit on the spicy side. We'll be back to try the biryani! We waited about 20 mins to be seated but that just proves how good this place is! Staff was very friendly.
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).
Oct 11, 2025
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Food is really tasty. It's a must visit if you want to taste Indian Spicy food. Both veg & non-veg food is equally good.
I was attended by Payal. She was very polite , & a very good host.
Visited many times & i love it! Im not a big fan of spicy food but it's worth the pain😆 loved it & the prices are great! 20$ for a combo, drink included
One of the best indian restaurants in the city. It feels like a mix of authentic & Canadian vibes. They have too many varieties of Biryanis & too many other options. Just be-careful, the food is realy spicy.
Really love the food here. I have ordered a butter chicken as I cannot take any spicy food. Bayal has a great service helping my family recommending & picking food on the menu. It would be great if they have a colder air conditioning lol.
Aug 10, 2025
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Butter chicken was great, tikka masala a bit spicy but we were warned haha! Great service from Payel, would recommend this place. Especially the samosas were perfect. The small portion of rice is more than enough :)
Great food. The curry leaf chicken starter was very good. Spicy & fresh. We also ordered the goat biryani & were satisfied.
The hygiene of the place was not very good. They had kept the high chairs of kids just outside the washroom which was disappointing.
The store is popular for their Biriyani...
If you love spicy then go with their Ghee Roast Chicken/Egg biriyani. If you like non-spicy, then you will love their Nawabi or Mughlai Biryani.
Absolutely delicious! The biryani was flavorful, perfectly cooked, & loaded with tender meat. The starter was crispy, spicy, & topped with cashews-so addictive! Great portions, cozy vibe, & friendly service. Definitely coming back!
