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.
I had Nawabi veg biryani & gobi manchurian. manchurian was tossed in ketchup & extremely tangy & not good at all. The biryani had no veggies.. I am not exaggerating, I found one capsicum slice & one floret of gobi. I was so disappointed, I only had plane rice with Salan. I would probably come back to try their dum biryani one time.. but don't have much hopes from here.
We loved our dinner experience here, great food & curries recommended by staff. Sakshi & Payal were very sweet. Malai kofta & paneer butter masala really good. : )
Honestly phenomenal - dare I say this might be the best Indian food in downtown Montreal? The 555 gobi appetizer is crispy yet saucy, the Nawabi chicken is creamy & flavourful & the lamb in the Chettinadu curry is soo tender. & of course, do not skip the garlic naan & the mango lassi to scoop up all the sauce & clear the palate!
Edit: I forgot to mention that the service is amazing, despite the place being busy. The server - a lovely lady - will give great recommendations & help with combos ;)
Really good flavourful biryanis. They have a good variety too. Service is excellent they catered to all our requests with patience. Special mention of Payal who was sweet
Lovely place to have dinner with my beloved & friends! Food was SOOO delicious & the portions were very generous. Our server, Payal, was super nice & awesome & explaining the differences in the dishes. So excited to come back ❤?
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.
This place is SO worth it! An extra filling meal (with naan, rice & a soft drink!) for around 20$ is a great deal if you ask me. Very nice surprise, good ambiance. A gem in MTL. Super nice employees, hygienic place & you can tell it's made with love 🖤. 10/10 reccomend.
