Walk through the door of Bawarchi Indian Restaurant on Concord Pike and you’re greeted by a wave of roasted cumin, blooming saffron, and the unmistakable sizzle of tandoor-kissed kebabs. Part of the well-loved national chain yet proudly local in vibe, this spot has become the unofficial clubhouse for curry lovers across Wilmington. Bright wall murals of Hyderabad meet Delaware casual-chic seating, and Bollywood rhythms mingle with after-work chatter from DuPont chemists, UD students, and families fresh off I-95. Open seven days (11 AM–9:30 PM, till 10 PM Fri–Sat).
Services
• Dine-in booths, banquettes & family tables 🍽️
• Call-ahead take-out—boxed in ≈15 min 🚗
• DoorDash, Grubhub & Uber Eats delivery with live tracking 📲
• Weekend lunch buffet (11:30 AM–3 PM) featuring 18+ rotating dishes 🥘
• Halal meats plus vegan & gluten-free swaps on request 🌱
• Party trays and “Biryani Buckets” feeding 4–8—perfect for game night 🎉
• BYOB; corkage waived on weeknights 🍷
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance, restrooms & plenty of parking ♿
Menu
• HYDERABADI CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI – saffron-laced basmati layered with juicy drumsticks, served with raita & salan
• VIJAYAWADA BONELESS BIRYANI – extra-fiery chicken, green-chili tempering, aromatic rice 🔥
• GOAT KEEMA BIRYANI – minced goat slow-baked under dough seal, deeply spiced 🐐
• PANEER 65 – battered cheese cubes in garlic-chili sauce, vegetarian crowd-pleaser 🧀
• GOBI MANCHURIAN – crispy cauliflower tossed in tangy Indo-Chinese glaze 🥦
• BUTTER CHICKEN – clay-oven chicken in creamy tomato-kasuri sauce, perfect with garlic naan 🍗
• LAMB ROGAN JOSH – Kashmiri classic, fall-apart tender, warm cardamom notes 🍖
• ANDHRA FISH FRY – tilapia fillets marinated in turmeric & chile, pan-seared crisp 🌊
• MYSORE MASALA DOSA (weekends) – giant rice-lentil crêpe stuffed with spiced potato 🥞
• GULAB JAMUN SUNDAE – warm milk-dough balls over pistachio ice cream 🍨
Pros
👍 True charcoal tandoor gives kebabs a smoky edge you can smell from the lot
👍 Portions enormous—one entrée plus naan easily feeds two hungry adults 💸
👍 HALAL certification & robust vegan options keep mixed groups happy 🌍
👍 Lunch buffet lets newcomers sample fear-free while watching the budget
👍 Easy I-95 access and a big parking lot slash weekday pickup stress 🚙
Reviews
- “The Chicken Dum Biryani tasted like Hyderabad—layered spices, tender meat, leftovers for days! Staff even split it for us in two bowls.”
- “Vegan-friendly and delicious: the Gobi Manchurian stayed crispy on take-out and ‘medium’ spice had a nice kick.”
- “Lunch buffet is a steal—fresh naan keeps coming, and the trays never sit empty. Best BUTTER CHICKEN in Delaware, no contest.”
- “Ordered delivery on a rainy night; the Andhra Fish Fry arrived piping hot and still crunchy. Portion could feed two light eaters.”
- “Dining room fills fast on Fridays, but servers remain upbeat and refilled our mango lassi without us asking. Only wish the dessert list were longer.”
From crackling Paneer 65 starters to saffron-perfumed Hyderabadi Biryani finales, Bawarchi pairs centuries-old South-Indian technique with Wilmington welcome—serving flavors so vivid, portions so generous, and prices so friendly that first-time visitors quickly turn into weekly regulars. 🌶️🥳