Lakshana's Chettinad

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

Outstanding Chai!

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Didar

4.2(53 reviews)

0.9 km•Côte-des-Neiges

We tried Didar for the first time last night. All in all, it was a solid meal. The vegetable…read morepakoras were very crispy and tasted nice, the samosas were very well filled and tasty enough, I would happily eat them again. The breads (garlic naan, keema naan and chapati) were all fresh and delicious. The curries we tried (butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, palak paneer) were ok. Everything had a nice delicate heat. The flavours were ok. Nothing jumped out at me as mond blowing, but it was all very nice. The butter chicken was a little on the sweet side for me.

Best service and owners are very helping and caring. We had chicken tikka, biryani and Thalia…read more Everything was fresh and done with lot of love. Family owned restaurant. Please do try whenever you are in Montreal.

5.9 km•Vieux Montréal, Ville-Marie

Order of Chicken Biryani...It comes with a bit of salad on the side

I love this place

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Veranda

4.5(18 reviews)

Good food. Spicy kofta was great, the daal was great. Palak…read morepaneer would have been better but overall everything was very good and highly recommend. Had family from India visit and they loved it.

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!

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)

7.8 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)

2.2 km•Mont-Royal

After years of getting samosas from Pushap for fundraisers, we just had to make an visit to the…read morerestaurant itself. We went there a while ago with a visiting friend, as were not disappointed! The place was fairly small and cozy, but welcoming. The prices were really good, with enticing options we had to strategically order to maximize the experience between the three of us. The food came fairly fast and was delicious! The naan were hot and crispy on the edges, but soft and malleable for the curries. The richness of the flavors was great. We also tried several of the sweets from the dessert counter. These was very pretty, but maybe not for me (I don't tend to eat sweet). Nice spot, I wish it was closer to my neighbourhood!

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! ‍

4.3 km•Quartier Latin, Plateau-Mont-Royal

Good Indian food , only cash but they except USD

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Curry Mahal

4.4(72 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

3.9 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!

3.0 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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Srini V.

8 years ago

If you are in Montreal and want to test Most authentic South Indian food. Very affordable and a lot of options, Been there way too many times and it never disappoints me. The food is great, Unfortunately, it is too popular now. People working are very polite and helpful. They understand our requirement and brought food . Had the best biriyani and Non Veg's . Tried tandoori too. Love to come again. -Srini read more

Adi S.

9 years ago

I love the food here, Parata with Butter chicken it's perfect combination. My colleagues who are new to Indian Taste enjoyed the food very much. We had Masala Dosa, Parata with Butter Chicken Yummy , The Great thing they sell Dosa Batter that was amazing. It wasn't too expensive and as a Complimentary we were offered free dessert. Loved it !! read more

Mounika T.

6 years ago

This place is so good, that I've been there three times in under a month. Each time we go, we always order the different assortments of meat. Each dish is seasoned with it's own spices especially South Indian authentic flavours which come out smelling savory and appetizing, unlike other places that use the same seasoning for all dishes. read more

Ravi P.

9 years ago

What can I say about this restaurant, being a south Indian, I have been eating in this restaurant for the last one year. Definitely value for money. Both the food, and service I experienced here were the best among all indian restaurant in Montreal. Thanks to Shasikumar!! Keep the good work. read more

Sheet P.

9 years ago

Very good Indian food. If you like Indian food, this is the place! Their biryani is the best. I go their almost every other week everything in the menu is good. If you don't like too much spicy food then you can ask them to reduce it to your level. Must try. Its very well priced too. read more

Faruk A.

10 years ago

This is currently my favorite Indian restaurant in Montreal -- the food is wonderful and very authentic (the cuisine is specifically that of Chettinad, a place in South India) and the prices are very reasonable. I strongly recommend it! read more

Manikandan R.

7 years ago

Today we dined at lakshana restaurant. We had lamp briyani it was fresh and tasty. We also tasted chicken 65 Britain which was in good spicy. Thanks lakshana. read more

Ben P.

10 years ago

Great authentic indian food, delicious, fair price. Enjoyed greatly!!

Kanu K.

8 years ago

The best Chettinad cuisine in all of Montreal!! Love them!

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