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.
This is our regular place when we want to eat biryani…. all staffs are great & very humble & good quality service & food. Our favourite is Apollo fish (Apetizer) yummmmmm😋, bawarchi special ckn biryani😋
Very good & prompt service. The food was delicious, flavourful yet mild spice, like we had asked, as well.
The staff was friendly & kept a polite smile at all times.
Highly recommended going to this place!
Only concern was the high noise levels, because of the space being compact & it being right on the Main Street.
Jun 3, 2025
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Ordered Palak Paneer Lamb Biryani & Butter chicken
Lovely location & sweet staff
Must try place .. got Indian vibes
The biryani was good yet needed some gravy & spices
Palak Panner stole the show with fresh butter Nans
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.
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Lovely food! Best biryani in Montreal! Tisha & Krishna provided us with great service & we were fully satisfied with the food! Would highly recommend coming here for good traditional Hyderabadi biryani.
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.
I had a great experience at Bawarchi! The food was absolutely delicious-every dish was full of flavor & served fresh. Special thanks to our server, Tisha, who was incredibly attentive & friendly. Their service made the meal even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back soon!
