Bawarchi Indian Cuisine – Albuquerque, New Mexico (REBRANDED)
NOTE: Although Bawarchi quickly earned praise and acclaim from the public and the media alike, corporate support was lacking. Bawarchi, a burgeoning chain with locations in 23 states, seemed more interested in expanding across the fruited plain than it did in supporting its local affiliate. Within three years, the Khan family had rebranded its name to “Royal Hyderabad.” It’s not only the name that changed. New recipes were developed, some items were dropped from the menu and other items were added. In November, 2025, Royal Hyderabad launched its second location, this time on Albuquerque’s ever-expanding west side. The new restaurant is a 4,000-square-foot space that can accommodate 110 people. Please visit my review of Royal Hyderabad for more information. When the…