"Bawarchi," derived from the Hindi word for chef, is perhaps the ideal name for a spot that dabbles in a little bit of everything under the name of Indian cooking. First popularized for its authentic dum biryani cooked in a traditional Indian clay pot, the franchise has since expanded its menu to include Indian soups, chaats, curries, sizzlers, beverages and even Indo-Chinese fusion food. The four Dallas-area locations are each independently owned, but they share a common thread of expansive menus and robust flavors.