Walk into Bawarchi Biryani Point on Bakers Bridge Ave and the first thing that hits you is the unmistakable aroma of slow-steamed Hyderabadi dum biryani—basmati rice perfumed with saffron, mint, and ghee. Copper pots line the open kitchen, servers glide past with sizzling Chicken 65, and Bollywood beats blend with friendly chatter from tech workers, Vanderbilt students, and families alike. Open every day 11 AM–9 PM (till 10 PM Fri–Sat), the space balances fast-casual ease with white-tablecloth flavors. Plenty of free parking, wheelchair-friendly entrances, and lightning-quick counter pickup make it one of the most convenient stops for INDIAN FOOD IN FRANKLIN. Portions are generous, prices stay student-friendly, and spice levels range from kid-mild to sweat-worthy. If you crave authentic Andhra heat without driving to Nashville, this is your new weekly ritual. 🍛✨
Services
• Dine-in comfort with roomy booths & communal tables 🍽️
• Call-ahead takeout—your order hits the warming shelf in 15 min 🚗
• Delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats & Grubhub with real-time tracking 📲
• Full-scale catering trays (20–100 guests) for grad parties & office lunches 🎉
• Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free swaps on request 🌱
• Family-size Biryani Buckets feed 4–6 people—great for game night 🏈
• Weekday lunch combo with entrée, naan & soda under $13 💸
• In-house loyalty app: earn a free Mango Lassi after five visits 📱
Menu
• HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI – the flagship: tender chicken, caramelized onions, fragrant rice, raita & salan on the side
• VIJAYAWADA BONELESS CHICKEN BIRYANI – extra-fiery, finished with green-chili tempering 🔥
• GOAT KEEMA BIRYANI – slow-braised goat mince, aromatic spices, served family-style
• PANEER 65 – batter-fried cheese cubes tossed in garlic-chili sauce, vegetarian favorite 🧀
• GOBI MANCHURIAN – crispy cauliflower in tangy Indo-Chinese glaze 🥦
• BUTTER CHICKEN – creamy tomato gravy, perfect for scooping with butter naan 🍗
• LAMB ROGAN JOSH – Kashmiri classic, fall-apart tender 🐑
• DOSA CORNER (weekends only) – 2-foot Mysore Masala Dosa with coconut chutney 🥞
• DESSERT – GULAB JAMUN & RAS MALAI for that sweet cardamom finish 🍨
Pros
👍 Signature BIRYANI comes in more than a dozen regional styles—no other spot in Williamson County rivals the variety
👍 Family packs & buckets offer unbeatable price-per-person value
👍 Halal-certified meats plus robust vegetarian lineup keep mixed groups happy
👍 Open kitchen means you watch the dum pots emerge right before serving—aroma is half the show 👃
👍 Plenty of parking and easy I-65 access make quick lunch runs painless
Reviews
- “The HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI tasted exactly like what I ate in Hyderabad—spices layered, chicken juicy, huge portion. Already planning my next visit!”
- “Loved the quick service and clean dining room, but wished the Mango Lassi were a bit colder. Still, that PANEER 65 was out of this world.”
- “Ordered a Goat Keema Biryani bucket for game night—fed five adults with leftovers. Spice level ‘medium’ packed a punch without burning.”
- “Butter Chicken was rich and velvety; naan arrived piping hot. Only downside: parking fills up at peak dinner, so come before 6 PM.”
- “Gobi Manchurian crispy even after delivery and the food arrived right on time. Portions generous, but the dosa menu is only on weekends—plan ahead!”
From sizzling Chicken 65 starters to shareable Biryani Buckets, Bawarchi blends home-style comfort with restaurant polish, delivering the bold, aromatic flavors South Indian food lovers crave—right here in Franklin. 🌶️🍲