Bawarchi Chidlom

Indian cuisine is served in style at Bawarchi’s flagship branch

THE flagship branch of the popular Bawarchi Indian restaurant chain is well known for its gourmet renditions of traditional Mughlai cuisine – that is, flavour-packed meats and seafood cooked to succulent perfection in a red hot tandoor oven, and rich, aromatic curries loaded with herbs and spices imported from Bawarchi’s very own spice factory in Delhi.

Unlike Bawarchi’s other branches in town, which are designed for quick and tasty meals in bustling surrounds, the brand’s flagship branch is all about fine dining – think well-dressed tables; efficient, courteous service by knowledgeable staff decked in crisp black shirts; an extensive wine list (starts at B1,200 per bottle; B350 per glass), and an increased selection of dishes made with premium ingredients (yet still at great value for money) coming from an open kitchen run by a team of seasoned Indian chefs.
    
The extensive menu is packed with dishes to please all tastes, and starts with meaty grilled highlights such as the deliciously tender Salmon tikka (B1,600), which delights with every spice-infused bite, Seekh kebab (B475), rolls of minced lamb mixed with ginger and green chillies, and spiced with cumin and royal saffron; and Murgh malai kebab (B380), featuring large chunks of skewered chicken marinated with Indian herbs and cheese – creamy, rich, and utterly irresistible. Don’t eat meat? Try the Bharwaan aloo (B375), potatoes stuffed with nuts and cheese. Delicious.

Curries run the full gamut from spicy to buttery with vegetarian, lamb, chicken and seafood options all on offer. Our favourites include the Lamb Rogan Josh (B550), Jhinga masala (B750), Dal makhani (B245), and the restaurant’s signature Chicken tikka masala (B475).  Teamed with Garlic nan (B180), Lacha paratha (a multi-layered whole wheat flatbread. B145), or a portion of Kesri chawal (saffron flavoured basmati rice. B300), the results are delectable.
    
Also recommended is Bawarchi’s signature Hyderabadi biryani (B595), a spicy, fragrant and colourful rice dish that features a generous serving of tender mutton. But make sure you leave room for dessert – including popular choices such as Gulab jamun (B210), deep fried milk dumplings soaked in cardamom spiced sugar syrup, Kulfi (B210), Indian-style ice-cream, and Rasmalaii (B210), juicy cottage cheese dumplings soaked in clotted cream.

Bawarchi Chidlom, Intercontinental Hotel (President Tower Arcade) B-level, 973 Ploenchit Road
Tel: 02 656 0102-3 www.bawarchiindian.com