Dera Restaurant se concentre sur les saveurs robustes des traditions culinaires pakistanaises et indiennes en mettant l'accent sur des méthodes de préparation authentiques. Le menu propose une variété de préparations de viande halal incluant des currys mijotés et des spécialités tandoori assaisonnées avec des mélanges d'épices complexes. Des pains plats traditionnels cuits dans des fours en terre cuite accompagnent divers plats de riz et des options végétariennes élaborées avec des légumineuses fraîches et des produits de saison. La cuisine maintient un engagement envers les techniques ancestrales garantissant que chaque plat reflète la profondeur des profils d'assaisonnement sud-asiatiques. Les clients découvrent un environnement direct centré sur la livraison de portions copieuses et de recettes aux épices distinctives. Cet établissement constitue une destination pour ceux qui recherchent une sélection ciblée de repas régionaux classiques préparés avec une approche cohérente de la texture et de l'intensité des saveurs.
Dera Restaurant est largement reconnu comme une destination de choix à Montréal pour sa cuisine pakistanaise authentique, de nombreux clients louant la fraîcheur et les saveurs traditionnelles de plats tels que le nihari, le paya, le haleem et le biryani. Les convives soulignent souvent que le restaurant est un espace accueillant pour les familles et les groupes, notant fréquemment que le pain naan figure parmi les meilleurs de la ville. Bien que les expériences varient en ce qui concerne la rapidité et la constance du service, de nombreux visiteurs apprécient l'hospitalité généreuse, les prix abordables et la qualité chaleureuse des repas faits maison qui les incitent à revenir. Que ce soit pour le populaire petit-déjeuner halwa puri du week-end ou pour un dîner copieux, l'établissement demeure une adresse incontournable pour ceux qui recherchent un goût authentique de la cuisine pakistanaise dans une atmosphère conviviale.
Visited Dera Restaurant in Montreal with my family. Coming from NY, there's a lot of different restaurants to try & I was interested to see how this local Pakistani restaurant would measure up.
We ordered the chicken Reshmi kebab, beef & chicken boti kebabs, beef biryani, shrimp tandoori & fish pakora. The food was seasoned as expected of Pakistani cuisine.
Some downsides- We ordered a shrimp biryani as well, but it came without any shrimp at all, so we had to returned to the kitchen since we were told it was in error. It never came back out to the floor after that.
We also had a negative encounter with the workers, who were not happy with where we wanted to sit with our large group of 13 people. The dining hall was empty, & we wanted to sit somewhere well lit but the workers were resistant, saying that they have to clean wherever we sat, which made no sense of we sat in the well lit area by the mirrors rather than where it was darker since....we were the only ones there? It didn't make much sense & set a sour tone for the evening.
The malai, mango, & pistachio kulfi however sweetened up our spirits! For my last dinner in Montréal, that ended it on a good note.
Review some time on 2018
Fish, chargaa, Biryani, Beef & chicken kebab were delicious & very good. Chicken chilli was average
Updated review in 2022
I feel they have decreased the size of serving, I was disappointed but the portion of food, the taste was good but size is small. I also felt their prices has gone up.
Update review 2026
Went there after a long time. The food quality was still not there. We ordered chicken 3 salan they were not really hot & were below par, kebab were good. Charga was good. The Naan were rock hard. We also took their paan. They were the worse
30$ buffet not worthed. Every year we go with my Muslim friends for iftar. This year was one of the worst, no fish pakora, no beef for Muslim, only one Biriyani . Don't rip of your own people's money in ramadan
15 mars 2026
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Beef Karachi, chicken biryani & butter chicken are excellent. The prices are on the lower side. Have been coming back since 2009. They also offer catering & gladely accommodate big groups.
Quality & taste of food has went down over the years, not sure if the owner or chefs changed. But notice there are serious lack in quality for my last 3 visits. & everytime, i tell myself. Maybe it's just this time. Now it's confirmed, this location isn't being run properly by the kitchen staff. Will not be going back for sure.
- Chicken Tikka Masala : Ok 👍
- Beef Haleem : Good 👍
- Butter chicken : Seemed old, stale & reheated from yesterday or before...
- Chicken byriani : Old, stale, dry, tasteless & reheated from yesterday or before...
- Pani Puri: Water & spice mix, completely off, something is seriously wrong here.
Shivani was the sweetest! She's super good at her job both warm & welcoming. We are never disappointed with the food. My husband & I come back every now & then to have the lamb Thali & beef kebab must try. We love the Chana in the thali. It's our go to. We are pleased with Dera!
Edit: Went there for iftaar buffet. Iftaar items were fresh & tasty . Loved the fish & shrimps. Main course were okayish.
Edit: So we tried daal channa today & tandoor naan & omg the dal was super tasty , authentic pakistani taste & their naans are always a hit!!! 🥘
Edit: visited again & tried Haleem!! Wow best beef haleem in Montreal. Authentic pakistani taste 😋 their garlic naans are also fluffy & tasty! must try
Tried their Nihari & Paya , loved both. The taste was authentic pakistani desi . Perfect amount of spice . Best halal desi restaurant. Recommended
Had supper here recently & while the service & ambiance was pretty ok, we were quite disappointed in the food & its quality. We had chicken korma, beef biryani, khari pakora, nihari & naan. The meat was tough in all dishes & seemed unfresh. The pakoras in the khari were also very hard. Best item was naan but that's not saying much :(
