Bawarchi Indian Street Food (Vegetarian)
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About Bawarchi Indian Street Food (Vegetarian)
On Brigstock Road in Thornton Heath, Bawarchi Indian Street Food is a vegetarian Indian restaurant built around the snack-led side of the country's cooking. The kitchen works through South Indian street staples, with masala dosa, samosa chat and a daily changing tiffin forming the main draw, and portion sizes run generous. Masala tea and mixed fruit juice sit alongside the food as the regular drinks. The room keeps the format simple, and orders are placed at the counter, making it a straightforward stop for a quick, filling meal centred on the vegetarian menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £1–9- Hakka Noodles£7.50
- Manchurian Fried Rice£6.99
- Fried Momo£6.99
- Steam Momo£6.99
- Chilli Paneer£7.99
- Chilli Chips£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala tea, mixed fruit juice, masala dosa and samosa chat.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention masala tea, mixed fruit juice, masala dosa and samosa chat.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the masala tea as the standout draw, with several calling it the best in the UK, while the masala dosa, samosa chat, and mixed fruit juice earn repeated praise. Friendly service and generous, home-cooked vegetarian portions come up across nearly every visit, though one diner describes being kept waiting despite regular patronage and friendly engagement.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently single out the masala tea as the standout draw, with several calling it the best in the UK, while the masala dosa, samosa chat, and mixed fruit juice earn repeated praise. Friendly service and generous, home-cooked vegetarian portions come up across nearly every visit, though one diner describes being kept waiting despite regular patronage and friendly engagement.
Featured reviews
- Luisa Le Voguer Couyet
“We had a delicious meal here, enjoying the masala dosa, special tiffin of the day, samosa chat and drinks. It was very reasonably priced and the food was hearty and home cooked, with great, friendly service from Tina. Stop off here if you’re in the area for a lovely treat - bonus is that it’s all vegetarian :)”
- Aditya Mishra
“Had an amazing experience at Bawarchi...”
- Riffad Dhonre
“I picked up some food here with my father-in-law. The staff were friendly, and the food tasted great. Everyone was happy with the portion sizes and the flavour.”
- Flynn Bastin
“Probably the best masala tea I've had in the UK! will deffo return”
- Someone
“A good MASAL TEA!!! A lady in her mid 30s she done it very well. A pleasant place on week days. Always pop in for Masala Tea. Edit: Sometimes they made me wait. Thats kind of upsetting. Just becUse i am being friendly, doesnt mean you can ignore me.”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Indian restaurants near Bawarchi Indian Street Food (Vegetarian)
- SHASUAH4.21251.5 mi
chicken biryani, biryani, lunch special
- 2 mi£10–30
dosa with coconut chutney, fish pomfret, chilli idly
- Bombay Delight4.82,6153.9 mi
bombay butter chicken, chicken tikka kathi roll, garlic naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawarchi Indian Street Food (Vegetarian) | 4.7292 | — | £1–10 | masala tea, mixed fruit juice, masala dosa |
| SHASUAH | 4.2125 | 1.5 mi | — | chicken biryani, biryani, lunch special |
| Navaratna South Indian Restaurant, Croydon | 4.5597 | 2 mi | £10–30 | dosa with coconut chutney, fish pomfret, chilli idly |
| Bombay Delight | 4.82,615 | 3.9 mi | — | bombay butter chicken, chicken tikka kathi roll, garlic naan |
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