My go-to Indian restaurant in Bham! The food is always consistent, and they are very generous with…read moretheir portion sizes. Even the kid's meal was big. I always get the boneless chicken biryani and their garlic naan is amazing highlyyyyy recommended

Bawarchi is my go-to Indian restaurant in Hoover. They offer a great selection of traditional…read moreIndian dishes, and on weekends they sometimes feature special, authentic items that aren't always available. My favorite appetizers are the Chicken 65 and the Vegetarian Samosas. The Chicken 65 consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken breast that are fried and then tossed in a spicy sauce. It's served with chopped red onion and a cilantro garnish, making it perfect for sharing at the table. The Vegetarian Samosas are deep-fried pastries filled with green peas, potatoes, and Indian spices, with a noticeable curry flavor. They're served with a brown, tamarind-based dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with the filling. One entrée we love sharing is the dosa. A dosa is a lightly fried crepe, and there are about a dozen variations, each with different fillings and spice combinations. The dosas are served with several sides for dipping or eating with pieces of the crepe. The Tandoori Chicken Tikka Kebab is another favorite. The chicken is marinated, baked in a clay oven, and brought out steaming hot on a sizzling platter. In addition to the dishes mentioned, Bawarchi offers many other classic Indian favorites. One word of warning: if you order spicy, they mean it--the heat level can definitely light you up!

The decor is one of the prettiest restaurants I have seen, the booths are so cute! The food was…read moredelicious, it took a minute to come out but was so worth it!!! I will be back that's for sure

Desi Tadka remains one of my favorite Indian spots in Birmingham, and the food is still doing most…read moreof the heavy lifting. The chicken tikka masala? Still tasty. The sauce was luscious and velvety, even if it showed up tonight with a mild personality. I kept waiting for the heat to clock in for its shift, but apparently it had PTO approved. Still delicious though. The vegetable samosas were crispy on the outside with that delicate, comforting filling inside. No notes. Just solid. And the garlic naan? Dangerous. I told myself "just one more bite" at least seven times. It's garlicky, soft, and basically a carb trap I willingly fall into every visit. Now... the service. Let's just say if attentiveness were a spice, it was left in the kitchen. Our waitress vanished for extended periods like she was filming a documentary about the back of the restaurant. No check-in, no "how is everything," no interest in whether we were thrilled or quietly combusting. It felt less like dining and more like self-guided Indian cuisine. Food: still outstanding. Service: spiritually elsewhere. Four stars because the kitchen deserves it. The front of house might need a little masala of its own.

I've heard so many of my coworkers talk about this place so i had to give it a try. Let me just say…read moreit did not disappoint!!! Starting off with that shrimp curry taco, CHEF KISS. It was scrumptious, i wasn't sure if i would like it so i only got one to taste and im upset I didn't get 2. The wings were pretty good as well, they were fried just right but also juicy! I did not get a picture of my butter chicken and rice but just know it was devoured! The inside was so nice and clean also bright! The service was great as well. My favorite thing about tikka shack is that they have a self serve kiosk where you can take your time looking through the order and ring yourself up without holding up or talking to anyone if you are on the shy side!

Place is clean. Two of the employees were sitting at the table, I honestly thought they were…read morecustomers but they were up once orders started coming in. No one greeted us upon arrival and even though there's a checkout counter, the self service machines seemed the only option. Later in the visit, I did see folks being serviced at the counter. The music was current but didn't quite match the vibe of the restaurant-it wasn't loud or annoying though. Everything was pretty much self service, however when I asked the employee about a beverage, he was kind and informative. They were even cleaning the kiosks which was so refreshing to see! BUT, after tasting my food-I didn't care! We ordered samosas, masala fries, aloo saag with naan-hot, chai, the traitor drink and garlic naan. The prices were reasonable and the portions were hearty. The samosa had the perfect crunch and inside the texture was fluffy. Everything had perfect levels of spice. The masala fries-omg-perfect balance of textures. Bottle up that sauce and send it to my house! As a vegetarian, it was so nice to have masala without the chicken. The saag definitely had a kick. I literally was eating it by the spoonful not even with the naan. The naan had the right amount of crisp. Splurge and get the garlic one too. It paired so nicely with the spice in the saag. I felt every bit of spice in my chai, it wasn't overpowered by water or milk like others I've had. The mandarin cardamom was "great". We stopped in for a quick date night and have literally found a new fav! I don't give five stars lightly, but...it's well earned.

I've been here twice and each experience was great! I love Indian food but am not familiar with all…read morethe types. My friend swore she didn't like Indian food, but I convinced her to give it a shot. Let's just say she didn't resist when I suggested it for lunch again a few weeks later. We entered the bldg and the decor was cute...instagram-ish. We looked over the menu, which can be intimidating if you're not familiar with the cuisine. The waitress explained the menu and flavors for the items we inquired about so don't be intimidated or afraid to ask. The first visit, I got the chicken lollipops, which were really good. My friend ordered the Chicken Vijayawada (VJW) Biriyani. This was so good. I ordered the Tikka Masala and it was delicious as well! You can request mild, medium, and hot. I opted for the hot, which had some heat, but good nonetheless! The garlic naan was soooo good, too. Be sure to add an order to whatever you get; it pairs perfectly with whatever you order. For the second visit, the chicken VJW was on the line up again, the Monagadi Biriyani, chili chicken lollipops, and garlic naan of course. We liked the regular chicken lollipops better, but the chili ones were still good. Both Biriyanis were flavorful and the portions are massive. Definitely big enough for two people to eat off of for a meal. They have plenty of other traditional and some other unique offerings with a large variety of meat and veggie options. I highly recommend giving this place a try, especially if you love Indian food and if you want a good first experience with it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

1 STAR -- GREAT FOOD, TERRIBLE SERVICE…read more No customer service from the moment I walked in. This was my first time here, and honestly, I came because TikTok had this place ALL over my timeline. I was excited to finally try it, and I even told the hostess that it was my first visit. That excitement disappeared pretty quickly. The hostess had an AirPod in her ear, was fixing her hair and talking on the phone, and gave me the impression that I was bothering her by simply being there. I was sitting right in front of her, yet getting her attention felt like a chore. She eventually came over and asked if I was ready to order. I told her no because it was my first time and there were a LOT of things on the menu. Instead of giving me a minute, she literally turned around and walked away. When I was finally able to get her attention again, I ordered a mango lassi. It came out in a bottle--I'm assuming they were out of glasses. ‍ At that point, I decided to just order something I had seen on TikTok. And here's the frustrating part: THE FOOD WAS ACTUALLY GOOD! The food definitely deserves credit. Unfortunately, the service was so bad that it completely ruined the experience. I still left a tip, but honestly, after the level of service I received, it should have been ZERO. I paid it because that's what I normally do, but I definitely didn't feel like the service earned it. I should have trusted my first instinct and left when I realized how unwelcome I felt. Good food can bring customers in, but customer service is what makes them come back. For me, this was my first and last visit. I won't be back.

Finally went to Taj India after my friends recommended it!! Taj India's food is super good. I ended…read moreup getting the butter chicken because you can't go wrong with that dish! The butter chicken was so good and it paired perfectly with rice given. The service there was great. The staff were super nice and very attentive with their tables making sure that we had everything we needed. The food came out quicker than I expected, which is a plus. The ambience of the place is also very pleasant. The light is dimmed, which makes a place easy on the eye, and the tables are set up nicely. Overall, I think Taj India is a great place to go out and eat. Their prices are not too bad I spent around $18 on my meal. I would recommend Taj India to a friend!!

As a foodie, I am always chasing great flavor. This place delivered. Every bite tasted authentic,…read moreand made with care. Easily one of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time. Tons of options on the buffet. Service was great and the decor was very warm and welcoming. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

Best Indian food I have had.. the goat korma slaps. Paneer tikka masala slaps. Veggie samosas slap…read more Tandoori chicken slaps. Will be back to try more.

Food first, thoughts after... This cute restaurant just…read morecelebrated their 1st anniversary! Rose on the house! I love how the restaurant is set up and I love that they play kpop. The momos were delicious and I enjoyed my experience here. I got mild for spice level and I definitely should have requested medium to spicy. I will definitely come back!

My husband I agree- the best Indian food we ever had. Rich flavors, perfect spices. I had the…read morevegetable Korma and my husband had Butter Chicken. We love supporting small businesses and this family owned and operated establishment is welcoming, accommodating and provides a great service, value and quality!!

Indian 5 Star (no extra S) is dining experience that will take some work on your part. Consider it…read morean edible education worth the effort. Open in East Rome since fall 2024, we ordered from the take-home paper menu because it describes each course in detail. We had: Butter chicken. We started here based on local social media recommendations. This isn't something Paula Deen would whip up with her traditional "stick of butter." States the menu: "Chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a butter sauce." It looks something you'd put on spaghetti rather than the generous bowl of rice. Our take: It will be our go-to at this spot; good and filling. Chicken kurma (chicken, spices, coconut and herbs) was our friend's main course. Again, with a mound of rice. He shared it and all items that evening. Our take: Also good with more zip than the butter chicken. Mix vegetable korma (a floured gravy made with parboiled vegetables). This was our side if you will (no fries). A tangy broth that was very tasty, especially when dipping the naan we ordered. The meal is served at your table but a note that indoor seating is tight. The utensils and napkins are self-serve and you're asked to clear your place when done. There's covered outdoor seating with wind guards. And we were surprised by the steady flow of carry-out customers. Entrees mostly are from $10 to $20 with many in the $13 range. Appetizers and desserts vary. Cards accepted.

We stopped here on the way to Tennessee, after reading so many great reviews…read more The location is confusing but the inside interior is really nice and cozy. The customer service was very slow. The restaurant was completely empty when we arrived but the person at the front desk completely ignored us for about 5 minutes slowly walking back and forth to the kitchen and then placing mango lassi in the fridge. Finally she came to greet us (she seemed a bit bothered and wasn't the friendliest person), bring waters and take our order. We ordered papadam (we thought it will be brought out first as an appetizer as usually) few dishes to share and drinks. We had to wait long time (at least 15-20 minutes), then I asked if it's possible to get our drinks before the food comes, as it seemed like they forgot about them (it's just a glass of wine!) Finally the food came almost at the same time with drinks, and then we got papadam later. Papadam comes plain - no sauces on the side, as in most other Indian restaurants. Just a note, to take that in mind. Maybe have to order separate. But... Food was very flavourful! We did not like the chicken kebab - it was just looking odd and tasted weird. We were also told it's all white meat but it was definitely a mix. We asked about it, but the employee just shrugged her shoulders and said should be white meat and left. She was very much in "uninterested, I don't care" mood. We thought she went to kitchen to ask and will come back but she didn't. Chana Masala was WAY too salty but flavourful. Butter Chicken was the only dish I really liked. It was very flavourful and I liked the cinnamon touch in it (also Chana Masala had that nice cinnamon touch, if it wasn't for that salt!). So Butter Chicken was amazing, I would highly recommend it. Also, beware there is no air conditioning in this restaurant. It was 93F outside so we definitely wished for some air conditioner.

6 months later update: might be the best indian food in the united states lowkey highkey iykyk…read more This might be the only place ill travel the world for. This places is really good man. I really like melrose ramen in los angeles tho too. Older: Not salty. Rich. Price portion good. Takeout container cheap plastic. Cloth for napkin? Great location. Homeless in the woods on the side / panhandler. phone ordering ok. Dine in presentation / tableware copper n silver awesome. Made to order very fresh & hot bout 15 min wait well worth it take all my money & time u need! Interior cool.

Ordered a variety of meals. It was delicious! Very authentic Indian food, with rich flavors…read more Casual ambiance with excellent service! It was fun walking around the grocery store while waiting for our food. Texted our phone when our order was ready. Menu was a touchscreen with mouth-watering pictures of each menu item. Also great place to get takeout.

Amazing food! What a surprise hidden gem to discover. I kept missing the hatchett Rd since it was a…read morenarrow almost dirt road. I wasn't sure if my gps was navigating to the right location. I was about to give up before I went down the road. This place was tucked in at the end of the road. There is ample parking there. I was worried about going back down the same narrow road to get back, but there is a better way out once we get to this place. Chai samosa is inside an Indian grocery store. The place has ample seating and well maintained. The guy at the counter was friendly and helpful. They had a lot of biryanis on their menu, so I could not help but order 2 of them. A goat biryani and vijayawada style biryani. I was blown away how authentic they both tasted. Goat biryani had curry leaves and it was the legit deal. So aromatic and flavorful. Meat was beautifully cooked and juicy. Vijayawada biryani didn't disappoint, I was glad that it was not super spicy. I ordered both of them in medium spicy and they were perfect. Next time, I would level up my spice levels now that I am comfortable. I also had dahi chaat and it was delicious! I ordered the food and went to the grocery section for shopping. But my food was all ready and packed in no time. I saw quite a few delivery orders being fulfilled while I was enjoying my dahi chaat. Cannot wait to try the rest of their menu. I am so grateful for this place. I really hope that they keep up with their standards and stay consistent. It would be the most successful indian restaurant in the area for sure.

Am I dreaming or is there really great Indian food in West Georgia?…read moreI stopped in recently to give this place a try and will definitely be going back. I had the chicken curry meal and some samosas. Did you truly get Indian food if you didn't eat some samosas? The two guys working behind the counter were extremely friendly and very accommodating. I have a lactose intolerance and they helped guide me to some options on the menu. The chicken curry was delicious. The chicken was very tender, the sauce was extremely flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The naan was good. It was a little bit chewy for my liking, but it was still really good. I enjoyed the samosas. They had that nice bit of spice and kick. Overall, the restaurant is minimal on the inside. They serving to go containers which I think is very smart. They have a few drink options in the soda machine. A drink came with my meal and they told me just to pick a canned drink out of the cooler. However, they just opened and none of this affected the quality of the food and how enjoyable it was. There was enough for leftovers that we're just as good warmed up the next day. I still can't believe I got quality Indian food here in Bremen Georgia.

Authentic Indian food…read more The staff was very focused on providing great food as we ordered takeout. Took about 30-minutes to get the food. However, food was amazing. We've been looking for a great Indian spot and this is an instant favorite. Will definitely be going back.