Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar, Charlotte

We visited Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar for Friday lunch. The place wasn’t crowded, probably because it was a weekday. The decor was decent and clean, giving a simple but pleasant dining vibe. We started with two appetizers: • Karivepaku Chicken (Curry Leaves Chicken) – This was a standout! Packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend. • Malai Chicken Tikka Kebab – Served on a sizzler plate, but the flavor didn’t quite hit the mark. It was a bit too bland for our taste. For the main course: • Goat Roast Pulav – This was a bit disappointing. Pulavs are usually rich and aromatic, but this one lacked depth of flavor. • Vijayawada Special Boneless Chicken Biryani – Absolutely delicious! Spicy, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. The service was excellent – the staff were polite, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable.

The most surprising part of this restaurant was actually the first page of the menu — please refer to the photo I’ve attached. I stopped by this location on my way back to Atlanta, as it’s a franchise of the Bawarchi restaurant chain. Unfortunately, this branch doesn't come close to the quality of the Sandy Springs location. I ordered biryani, which turned out to be extremely dry. The Schezwan rice came with burnt Manchurian, which was disappointing. I’ve included photos as proof to give a clear picture of the experience. The restaurant also had an unpleasant smell and there were flies around, which made the dining experience uncomfortable. It feels like the kitchen staff could benefit from some additional training. I don’t mean to be harsh — just being honest. Wishing the team the best of luck moving forward.

DOORDASH REVIEW: Upon arriving at this location I noticed that the atmosphere of the location was fairly soothing. The hostess greeted me with a warm smile. Although it is their job, it felt natural coming from her. Didn't have any music playing so the sounds of the restaurant reign supreme here. But they weren't annoying. The lighting was a bit bright and yellow so don't expect that low-light, chill vibe lighting. All-in-all, a lover of this kind of food, I would give them a try. I'd come around lunchtime instead of around dinner time due to the lack of music and the lighting. Staff was attentive as well

I’m excited about discovering this restaurant. I ordered the chicken biryani (165? I think) and it was one of the best biryanis I’ve had, best in Charlotte area! A lot of places are pretty stingy with the amount of meat they put in the biryani and then you end up eating all rice but this place is very generous with the amount of meat! I was hoping it was a little more spicy but it was really good regardless. Service was exceptional. Definitely coming back and absolutely would recommend 👍🏼

The food was decent. We tried couple of starters and mutton biryani. Ambience is really good. You can give it a try.