This is the best Indian restaurant in IL. They have the most delicious food! I have tried at least half of their large menu of options and have not been disappointed even once. My absolute favorite dishes that are a MUST TRY are Chef Sumit Rawat's Tandoori items including Afgani Kebabs, Aachari Tangri Kebabs, Paneer Tikka Dry Kebabs, Tandoori Lamb Chops, Tandoori Shrimp, and Tandoori Salmon. That is only a portion of the Tandoori menu, all of the Tandoori items are mouth watering dishes with incredible flavor and succulence. Some of my other favorite dishes from the restaurant are the Kara Kolambu Eggplant, Methi Chicken, and Butter Chicken Masala. They also have a large bar with great specialty drinks. They have something for everyone for sure! Their naans are delicious especially the garlic and gongura naan. The appetizers are all tasty and my favorites are all of the Gobi appetizers, Chilli Parotta, any of the chicken/shrimp 65s, any of the Manchurians, and the Ginger Chicken. Must try desserts are the rasmalai, and the rabdi ka jamun. The atmosphere, ambiance, food and drinks make it one of the top places to meet with friends and loved ones, whether it's just two of you or a larger party of people (they also do VIP groups if you want to celebrate a special occasion there)! Sometimes they even have club nights where they play music of a theme for a night such as (R&B/Rap/Pop, South Indian & Bollywood, Latina Nights). They have special lighting and sound systems for these events. Keep an eye out for these invents for a great time (they usually advertise them on social media)! All in all, you must try the full experience that is Bloom Bawarchi! You will be addicted and make it a weekly staple for sure. read more

Came again today. My favorite Indian restaurant in Bloomington. Love those lollipops. read more

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Very friendly as you walk through the door. Placed a to-go order. You can place an order ahead of time which I would recommend because while not appearing super busy it would be about 30 min for food to be done. They seems to have a busy to-go busYou can choose how spicy you want your dishes and they range in American / Desi on how hot you want your selection to be. I got the: Bawarchi Gombi 65 - I got medium but could have gone spicer. Delicious Chicken Lollipop - so much better than I thought. Amazing crunch and good level of spice Parotta- flaky and crisp. Like a smashed croissant Cheese Kulcha- very good. Mild and great to go with something spicy to calm it down. Now only bad thing it's 90 miles from home but when going this way will stop again read more

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my only complaint, and it's a big one, is the strobing party lights. as a person that can get a migraine, triggered by flashing lights, this place is painful. it is even like this at noon on a Wednesday. They always want a rave atmosphere in this joint!! How about starting "relaxing Wednesdays" where the strobing party lights are turned off? I go here for the food only, and carefully pick my seat and do linger when i'm done. i often feel compelled to get it to go... unfortunately. read more

My partner and I are on a road trip and had our fill of fast food, so it was a welcome change to enjoy some real food. I'm a big fan of Indian cuisine, especially street food. The restaurant is tucked at the end of a strip mall that also houses an Indian grocery store. As we walked in, we were greeted by lively music and two women managing the front as cashier and hostess. They were busy taking phone orders. We waited at least 10 minutes before placing an order. We got a goat biryani to go and received it within 15 minutes, despite it being quite busy around 7:30 pm on a Thursday night. The main dining room was very dark with loud TV music. I definitely do not want to dine in there as it was just too loud. I can't imagine having a conversation in that environment. The goat was flavorful, though mostly bone, about 85% to 90% bone with very little meat, which is disappointing for the $19 price. I asked for American mild, but it was still pretty spicy. I can usually handle wasabi and Thai peppers, but Indian spices really hit differently. Thankfully, the raita helped cool things down a bit, our lips were definitely tingling after the meal! Good place for spice lovers. read more

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First impressions-- extremely trendy! The staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I were asked if it was our first time there and it was. Although I traveled from NE Texas for a wedding, I might end up telling people it was for Bloom Bawarchi instead! I opted for a goat curry (I wish I could remember the name!!) And my wife got the lamb chops. We had garlic Naan to share and of course that disappeared almost immediately after it got to the table. I wish my stomach was just a little bigger but I had a decent-sized snack to take home after it all. With drinks the bill came out to about what I had expected; coming from Texas I'm used to things being a little on the cheaper side but I wasn't disappointed with the price point-- especially considering how delicious everything tasted. If I'm ever in the area again I will *definitely* be coming back. read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Lamb chops - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I ordered a Butter Goat Curry to go. The packing was very safe to avoid leaking. It was so delicious! I haven't had Indian food for a while, and this really impressed me. The serving people were very polite and friendly, and I got my order ahead of the scheduled time as I arrived earlier. Recommend this place! read more

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There is no shortage of restaurants in Bloomington that sell Indian food. We haven't been to all of them yet, but this is by far my favorite. We have been twice and both times have been very good. The breads are fresh. I had the butter chicken. Daughter had the Paneer Marsala. I will say I was slightly underwhelmed with the amount of chicken in the dish, but the quality and flavor was excellent. If I had to choose, I would rather have quality than quantity and quality in general. This is one of those places that's worth going to, and then worth going back to. read more

I brought a friend for dinner . We ordered samosa chat and Bawarchi Shrimp. The food was great. But my friend did not like the water severed on a pitcher without ice and the glass made of plastic. It create a cheap impression about the restaurant. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious. The ambiance and service is also outstanding. Our server Pinky was the best we've ever had. She is so knowledgeable and patient. She recommended the dosa which was so good and we cannot wait to go back! read more

Very disappointed with Bloom Bavarchi. The service has become extremely poor, with rude and arrogant staff who show no concern for customers. The plates are unclean, hygiene is lacking, and the food quality has dropped badly--especially the vegetarian dishes. The staff even try to misguide customers into giving extra tips. Earlier the taste and experience were good, but now the overall quality has completely deteriorated. read more

Incredible experience at bloom Bawarchi! The food was absolutely delicious and came out super quick. The ambiance inside the restaurant is very cute and suitable for a cute date night or a family gathering. Servers were super attentive and friendly and the restaurant was spotless. I will definitely be stopping in again! read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Paneer Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

We went to the grocery store & it's fantastic! The staff were incredibly helpful & welcoming

The food, service and atmosphere are sensational! Bloom Bawarchi's outstanding online menu offers the option to easily arrange a table's order ahead of time. This is my go-to for celebrations large and small! The restaurant staff are knowledgeable and accommodating. The food looks, smells and tastes amazing! Always a wonderful experience. read more

Food is excellent and a cool vibe. We usually get the veggie Thali -- always great. the portions are always good and reasonable price point.

Stopped on our way to Chicago for a quick meal. We ordered kadhai paneer and fried rice and both were tasty hot and arrived quickly. Service was polite and attentive . We arrived at 3 pm so couldn't try the Thai or the South Indian food which has fixed hours . The ambience was great. Place was very clean. Would eat here again :) read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Mural - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Authentic and menu driven Indian restaurant with a neon and blacked out ceiling bar centric atmosphere main dining room, very cool corner table, and friendly staff. Us four got to try a good amount being overwhelmed with the two hundred and seventeen options! The chicken, goat, and raw onion rings as funny halos for the dishes took us by surprise, no other cuisine has such an earthy aroma and rich blend of spices. We loved the heat options on the tablet menu for ordering. I did dasi for mine which was perfectly hot, warm, giving my face that glow. It was awkward trying to eat with the metal plates not letting the food cool off from the kitchen. Everything kept its boiling temperature well past normal but that forced us to take our time too. The Tikka Marsala was fantastic. Same for butter and my dish I cannot remember the names, chicken nugget appetizer, bone-in chicken wings, and alas we couldn't find room for desserts or unique selection of India beers. Will have to try again! read more

Amazing service. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We started with samosas and gobi Manchurian. The cauliflower was so crispy and the sauce sticky and delicious, everyone was delighted. Better than a sesame chicken or general Tso's at a Chinese restaurant. The samosas were fried to perfection; not the best I've had (I'm a big fan of whole cumin seeds in them!) but certainly tasty with the mint and tamarind chutneys. I got the vegetable thali and was delighted by the spread: two soups, a vegetable dish, a cooked carrot dish, papadum, naan, buttermilk, three kinds of rice, and a dessert. Everything was flavorful and the staff came over twice to explain all the dishes. Would absolutely return for it, and the spread changes daily so it would never be the same! My family got the saag paneer, the butter goat, and kadai chicken. Every dish was unique and flavorful. Two wished they'd gone for a little less spicy but still ate every bit. Their garlic naan was also phenomenal, with little crispy bits and nice garlic flavor. Will absolutely recommend eating here and will certainly return when in town! My only criticism was we were sat close to the bar which had a lot of flashing lights; this was a little irritating to the eyes of some of the guests. Definitely a recommended spot to try! Get the thalis if you're here for lunch! read more

I heard good things about this place and went for lunch. But I was a bit disappointed. I got the lunch Thali - None of the items stood out. Every item was at best was barely ok. The chicken seems to have a lot of red color (which again did not have any flavor), same goes with Sambar and other items. The only thing that was good were the Pungulu. They do not have any breakfast and chat items for lunch. The service was good and quick. read more

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Super delicious Indian food, just west of Pineapple Hotel. Shared amazing curry, salmon bowl and cauliflower with the fam and Nephew loved the lassi! Great savory paneer app (mmm spice cheese)! read more

Still the kings of desi food and drink in Illinois!!! And in the whole US, to be honest, especially considering drinks--it is extremely uncommon to find this quality and attention to detail besides at Indian Accent in NYC! read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Totally delicious Pineapple Fire! It features premium ingredients like Clase Azul tequila. - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a plate of chicken kebabs paired with a fragrant pulao, and it was an experience worth savoring. The chicken kebabs were perfectly marinated with indian spices and inhouse sauce and grilled to perfection, the meat was tender, juicy, . The pulao, on the other hand, was amazing and yummy .I think bloom bawarchi is one of the best indian restaurant with good quality and tasty food in Illinois. read more

Holy crap this place is GOOOOOOD. The reviews do not lie. Immaculate service and the food is just amazing. Server recommended the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan for me and it was the best I've ever had. Chicken was so tender and the spice level was perfect (I got a medium). Mango lassi was bomb af too. My bf got the chicken vindaloo curry and onion naan and he loved it. We ate around 8pm on a Thursday. We really enjoyed the Bollywood pop music videos and fun lighting. Music was perfect level, not too loud at all. I bet this place gets pretty bumpin on weekends. 10/10 would recommend Bloom. read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo Curry, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Tender butter chicken. Very buttery and chicken-y. Excellent palak paneer too. The service was excellent as well, very attentive but not in your face. Looks like fun for a night out too with a trendy bar. . read more

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Food needs astronomical improvement. Environment is strange for a restaurant. Feels more like a bar and there is nothing wrong with that but the way the space is configured currently, it's hard to have a good dining experience. Basic dishes are not done right, not even close. Stick with southern dishes if that's your expertise or get proper experts for northern cuisine. read more

Ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Goat Biryani, bother were great. They had excellent service, wonderful food, and 10/10 will be coming back soon!!!!! read more

Very good service and food with a lot of flavor! Lots of good suggestions given when we were unsure what to order.

The food was amazing and our server was really great. she helped us understand the menu and picked out the house favorites which were all really good. the ambiance was good too the did the birthday song for a few people which was cool to see. read more

This is hands down the best Indian food I've had. Service is on point with great hospitality shown. The server wanted to give you an experience to remember. The food spoke for itself but the service was the cherry on top. Highly recommend. read more

Literally everything on the menu is amazing and the servers really help you if you aren't used to expansive Indian cuisine options. The restaurant is a fun place to go with friends at night for dinner or for late night snacks. read more

The service and food are perfect, and I don't say that lightly. Bring cash for a discount, but also expect the best food in town. I got tandoori lamb chops, chicken vindaloo, garlic naan, and bira boom. Today was around the 10th time I've been here and it was the best food I've had in blono. read more

Met my sister here for lunch and she was blown away. The best Indian Restaurant in Central Illinois. read more

Bloom Bawarchi - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Great Indian food at this unexpected gem. Personable staff and delicious food. Wide variety of Indian food from all regions.

We were hoping for a nice peaceful lunch. This was our first time here. We were seated in the bar area with several TVs playing Bollywood videos very loudly, making it hard to speak to each other. The waiter brought a menu, but also an iPad. We had to order our meal on the iPad and give a name and phone number even though we were dining in. The food took a while to prepare. We were brought water and plates, then ignored for about 30 minutes. The food came out and were almost done before anyone came to see if everything was ok. The food was very good. The chicken tikka masala had a nice, but not overwhelming heat. It was also sweeter than other places. My husband's vindaloo was also good. He did accidentally forget to order the one without bones, and was given only a fork (no knife) which made removing bones difficult. Overall food was good but service and ambiance were not great. read more

Horrible place,lack of hospitality. Horrible food.Food is disgusting. Servers was rude.

Great Indian food, but inconsistent for takeout. The first time we ordered the butter chicken, it was delicious and we loved it; the cashews really added an interesting depth. The second time, it didn't taste as good. The spice levels are also inconsistent; we always specify Desi Medium but they vary wildly, from not spicy at all to super spicy. Super spicy isn't a bad thing, but it would be nice to have some consistency. Also, the cauliflower masala was too salty the second time around. Different chefs, maybe? Also, one order of naan is not a ton--it's essentially one big naan cut into four pieces. We have to order more naan than we normally would from other places. The plain and garlic naan are good, and the parotta is also nice and buttery. read more

Food was truly excellent. Service could have been faster/improved and prices are not cheap but still a high recommendation to visit the vibe in the place is very nice too. read more

Updating my review. Our order was late at pickup however after noting that on Yelp, they reached out to apologize. With that being said I'm upgrading my review. I still love the food and every place can have a slip up when it comes to service. read more

Food quality is extremly poor. They use some kind of colors that must have disturbed my stomach for two days. I had a special restriction on my food so that may be bad taste could be because of that but quality of food should be good. It was not cheep either. Cost Vs Quality. Ambiance was like a pub/ bar, kind of ok. Too loud. Quality of food should be judged . I am really concerned for Comoros in food and oil. You as owner responded. That is good but I posted what I felt. You should not get offended and shared what other customers felt. I write what I felt and I explained. I had special request without onion garlic food. The dish I was provided, had just simple tomato paste from tin tomato, gravy was very liquidy and my hand had orange color that required deep washing. I am not saying all your dishes are bad as I have not tried, what I got was not meeting basic std. as a customer, I write what I feel after eating. My family had other dishes without special requirements, they felt the same too. Thanks for your response. read more

Food was exceptional. The bar area had a club like ambience. Service was quick and on point. I ordered spicy, and was not disappointed. I'd definitely return next time I'm in town. read more