Didar

Two friends and I ate at Lakshana's on Ste. Catherine. The food was some of the best South Indian…read morefare I have eaten. The tiffin was wonderful and the thalis my friends ordered were superb. The spices were perfectly blended and the heat just right. We will come back here whenever we return to Montreal.

Expected chettinadu cuisine. We ordered Mysore masala dosa and biryani. We were served somewhat…read moreburnt dosa and pulav. Excellent spice mix in pulav but it was not biryani though. Ambience is just okay. Not your Tajmahal or tirumalnayakar mahal !! Reminds me Ratna cafe from Triplicane area in Chennai back in early 2000s !! Asked for extra chutney - he said extra money. This is uncommon in the Indian food restaurants in New Jersey area though !! Posting a burnt dosa pic we were served here. Coconut Chutney here is good and authentic ... it was more watery than we expected . Other chutneys were just 2 stars. Biryani tasted more like pulav !!

May be a Mysore Masala Dosa ...burnt !!

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Thanjai

4.0(153 reviews)

0.1 km•Côte-des-Neiges

It has been a long time since I last visited Thanjai. Still fantastic Southern Indian cuisine. I…read morestarted with a fantastic Thanjai coffee followed by rasam soup (love the tartness of this soup from the tamarind), medu vada, and chettinad masala dosa. All excellent! I finished my meal with an outstanding chai!

They are warm and friendly and the food is good. I am happy with my lunch! Good vegetarian options.read more

6.7 km•Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie

Outstanding Chai!

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Veranda

4.5(17 reviews)

My wife and I were craving some Indian food while visiting Montreal and we saw Veranda had really…read moregood reviews so we wanted to try it! It's towards the top of Old Montreal so we had a nice walk to and from the restaurant. We were greeted by the host and sat down immediately. The restaurant inside was very pretty and had low lighting to make it look very intimate. I'd definitely consider Veranda a fine-dining Indian restaurant. We ordered the samosa tarts and malai chicken tikka from the appetizers and both were absolutely delicious! We also ordered mango lassi, butter chicken, and garlic naan (all automatic orders for us when we go to Indian restaurants) and none of them disappointed. However, we were a little disappointed that they didn't have a few menu items that we see back home or at other Indian restaurants like onion bhaji, pakora, biryani and tandoori chicken. The only complaint we had was the service wasn't that great. Our order was taken a few minutes after viewing the menu and the staff was very friendly but after we finished our appetizers, we felt neglected as other tables were served their food and we were waiting 25-30 minutes to get served our main dish. We had to let the server know that we were done our appetizers and ready for the main dish. I'm not sure if this is normal in Montreal or at Indian restaurants in Montreal? Other restaurants we were served our courses immediately one after the other, with maybe 5-10 minutes in between. It wasn't busy either for a Wednesday night where they only had 3-4 tables. Regardless, we would recommend Veranda to anyone craving Indian food who wants to eat in Old Montreal! The food is delicious!

OMG! I've eaten Indian cuisine in many states- and even in Dublin, Ireland. This is the best I've…read moreever had! Combine the right mixture of spices with the right ingredients- and you get a perfect flavor explosion. Wow- I can't imagine a better dining experience. And the staff were all extremely courteous and polite. I'd give them six stars if I could!

Beautiful inside

Butter chicken and garlic naan

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Butter chicken with basmati rice and butter naan

Les Délices du Punjab

4.4(30 reviews)

7.3 km•LaSalle

Honestly, I wasn't a huge fan of this place when I first went there. But my friends loved it and…read moreone of my favourites was closed in Verdun on Wellington so I gave this place go and I really enjoyed it. I'm a simple Indian eater. I always get Kashmere chicken, extra naan and a mango lassi if I'm lucky.

The food here is really yummy, super well priced and the portions are great. The are more than…read morepolite and kind and happy to help. It's a takeout only restaurant so it's a little small when you go in but that's a non issue. I ordered the thali (multiple times and it's always v good) and the Channa samosa which was delicious. A perfect vegetarian spot

Art indien

Soupe aux légumes

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Pushap

4.1(180 reviews)

1.4 km•Mont-Royal

Actually obsessed with this place, we order from here constantly now. Everything we try is 10/10…read moreand the prices are so reasonable. Taking one star off just because I wish they were open a bit later on weekends, but honestly, the food and the value are unmatched. Definitely a staple in our rotation! ‍

Since my first review, we have ordered here so, so many more times, trying out different things on…read morethe menu, and we love everything. Always so satisfied and the prices are fantastic, even for delivery!

5.2 km•Quartier Latin, Plateau-Mont-Royal

Good Indian food , only cash but they except USD

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Curry Mahal

4.4(71 reviews)

Stumbled upon this restaurant during the street mural fest (there was a food stand just outside…read moretheir restaurant) and I had only decided to order from here due to the convenience of the fact that there was no line. I didn't expect much of it at all and had only wanted to fill my belly. Little did I know, but I had the BEST butter chicken ever!!!! I'm usually quite picky when it comes to butter chicken as I usually find most plates quite spicy/too sour/not creamy enough/or is seasoned with too much spice. The butter chicken here is simply amazing! It fits all my criteria- it offers a hint of spiciness to kick off my taste buds, it's creamy and it's rich in flavour. Most of all, it's affordable (for only $8!) and comes in a perfect ratio of rice, butter chicken and naan. It was so simple and so delicious. Definitely will return for the butter chicken and will try everything else on the menu!

Really good food and the service was also really good. We enjoyed every bite it was very delicious.read more

4.7 km•Ville-Marie, Centre-Ville

So tasty, lovely spices and actual authentic indian

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Custom 4 vegetable thali, without rice or salad

Le Taj

3.9(336 reviews)

We just had a lovely lunch at le taj in Montreal. The food was excellent. The service was proper…read more They filled our water glasses often and checked in on our table at least 4 times in an hour. The lunch buffet had both vegetarian and non veg offerings. I took a picture of everything but the basmati rice which was good. The standout items would be the mulligatawny soup, the butter chicken curry, the tandoori chicken which was super tender and well spiced and the lamb curry which was perfectly cooked. For dessert they had three choices and I tried them all. Gulab jamon was nicely spiced and not too sweet with a firm crumb. And the rice pudding was standout delicious with large green cardamom pods visibly floating in the pudding. There was a melange of other spices too. It was very nice. I want to mention there were layered spices in all the food which is the mark of a good chef. The price was very reasonable at $30 cad. With tax it was $5 more. Perfect for a super fresh and delicious lunch. I could not eat all the offerings but what I had was all good. I did not like the samosas. Too much potato. And I would have liked more peas and spices. The fruit in the fresh fruit cocktail was fine and chilled in an ice bath.

My family and I came here one evening last minute as this is a place that my sister regularly…read moreenjoys visiting. I can definitely see why! We must have come during a time that was not so busy as it was very easy for us to be seated. The dining room is beautiful, with white table clothes at each table, and great service to match. Since my stepsister is vegetarian, we all ordered a variety of vegetarian appetizers and entrées to share, as well as a few cocktails and glass of wine. I thought the garlic tandoori naan pretty good, but I REALLY enjoyed the yellow dahl tarka I ordered, as well as the samosas, and all the chutneys and sauces. The servings sizes are generous but not too much. We also had the paneer masala which was great. No complaints and I can't wait to return!

3.5 km•Parc-Extension, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Dipping sauces

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Paneer Naan

Chand Palace

4.1(79 reviews)

By now, it's no secret that Chand Palace is one of, if not the best spot in town for an affordable…read moreIndian thali. I've been going here for at least 5 years and I'll be the first person to tell you that the quality of the food has not diminished despite its newfound popularity among those outside of Parc Ex. I live in The Sud-Ouest and never regret making the commute out to indulge with my boyfriend or wow out-of-town guests who have never experienced the magic of a good thali. Let's dig into a typical visit to Chand Palace: it doesn't matter what time of day it is, there will always be a crowd already inside. Don't let this dishearten you. I promise it is worth the wait (and the line always moves fast!). Once inside, you'll be greeted with menus and on the house papadum to snack on while you make your decision. I recommend indulging in an order of pakoras or onion bhajis along with your main meal. It's a lot of food, and you'll have leftovers to bring home, but their deliciously crispy apps are not to be missed. The thali is always worth it, for lunch or for dinner (the price increases a bit at dinner time). You never know what dishes you'll get, but it makes every visit exciting -- and it's a great way to ensure you're always trying something new even if you fall into the habit of going to Chand for every occasion (guilty). My personal favourite is the shahi paneer. I've yet to find another Indian restaurant to make it so creamy and delightful! Every time I leave Chand Palace, I'm amazed by the quality-to-price ratio. I'm not exaggerating when I say you can take a group of 5 out to a dinner for under $75. This makes for a great economical trick when you want to treat your out-of-town guests to a delicious meal on you! Oh, and don't forget: Chand Palace is BYOB so make sure to stop in at an SAQ before making your way to Parc Ex (where the Depanneur wine is insanely overpriced).

I am always happy to come here. They are surrounded by my other restaurants but they are always…read moredelicious. They are not fancy and the decor can be improved. The furniture is old and the lighting is dark. Its not very inviting from the outside. Their strength is the food. I really enjoy everything I order; Curry, naan, lamb, appetizers. Its a BYOW. There's a dep across the street. Enjoy

Lamb thali

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Sen K.

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10 years ago

The food was so good, the staff was super nice too. The flavors are so authentic and real. It's a nice little restaurant, the price is affordable and the portions are nice and generous. The lady that served us also seemed to really focus on whether we liked the food or not, she also seemed a little sad when we had to take the rest of the food to go because I had to go to work. She did say she wanted to see us enjoy the food a little longer and that it made her happy to see happy customers eat their food. The service was really great 10/10 would recommend and come back again. I will probably bring customers here whenever I can! 1. Price is affordable and not expensive for such good food. 2. Staff is friendly and polite, really oriented towards customer satisfaction. 3. Portions are generous and filling. 4. Authentic Indian food. 5. Overall, amazing service. read more

KrisKalla L.

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5 years ago

The Manchurian chicken is extremely tasty and Didar is worth visiting just for that. The chicken pakora are also excellent. There are many other dishes I need to explore, so I will be going back for sure. The service is friendly and prompt. The portions are substantial, but the prices are still very reasonable. In fact , the balance of portion size to price is exactly right and the restaurant should stick to this formula. The naan bread exceeded expectations and I am looking forward to tasting their other varieties. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who has been disappointed by Indian food in the past. read more

Eitan K.

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3 years ago

they are single-handedly the best tasting and best serving restaurant I've been to in all of Montreal. Nothing beats them. Pricing is excellent, staff is not only kind but go out of their way to ensure you have a great time. They stayed open late for my friend's birthday, and they ensured we all have a great time although they stayed after hours. Insanely kind and generous. If I could leave. 12 star review I could. This family deserves your business and your love!! read more

Brian B.

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6 years ago

This place is really good. One Friday evening I came early, due to my work schedule. The place was empty, and I worried about what I'd gotten into. As my meal progressed, the place filled up. The food was really good. In fact, I've been back many times. The way that the crowd trickled in told me that this hole in the wall is one of the kind of places not in the tourist guide, but the locals would steer you to it. read more

Dave S.

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10 years ago

I adore this place. It's family owed and they are very pleasant to be with. The aloo Gobi is absolutely delish and the biryani is just perfect. There are many Indian places in Montreal but If you're looking for well priced, delectable meals, this is the place to go!! read more

Sandy M.

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5 years ago

Wonderful warm friendly service, nice varied choice of dishes, all reasonable priced and delicious. First time visit, will definitely be back soon. read more

Rashmi P.

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1

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11 years ago

Very delicious Indian food, very efficient & fast service at a very reasonable place. The Aloo tikki and pakora are the best starters!

Aprin G.

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1

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11 years ago

I've been coming here for about a year now and it is amazing. Very good and fast service, food is incredible!

Chuck G.

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5

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10 years ago

Excellent food and service. This place never let's me down.

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