Kalabok invites you to discover authentic flavors inspired by the culinary traditions of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Our homemade dishes are carefully prepared, perfect for takeout and for enjoying a comforting moment wherever you are. Each recipe brings to life the heritage of a generous cuisine, rich in flavor and history.
Kalabok is hailed as an exceptionally authentic and homey spot where everything on the menu feels handmade and lovingly prepared, offering a mix of Eastern European and Central Asian comfort foods that many reviews say taste like a family meal. Dishes such as borscht, plov, pelmeni, manty, belyashi, samsa, and other pastries are praised for warm, hearty flavors, freshness, and care. Desserts like Napoleon cake and Medovik, and drinks such as kompot, are memorable highlights that carry a nostalgic touch. The service is repeatedly described as warm and attentive, with the two women who run the place making guests feel welcome and like family. Halal options and good value are frequently noted, with generous portions, affordable prices, and ingredients that feel homemade. The atmosphere is described as cozy, small, and welcoming, ideal for a family meal or takeout, and many call it a hidden gem worth returning to. Overall, Kalabok comes across as a standout for authentic, comforting dishes that evoke memory and heart, a place to return to again and again.
Absolutely amazing food! Everything we tried was full of flavor especially the Plov. The owners were really friendly & even gave us sample cakes, which was such a nice touch. Cozy atmosphere, affordable, & definitely worth the trip. I highly recommend!
This has quickly become one of my favorite places in Montreal! Unique food you don't always find here, & the service from the two ladies is hearty: makes you feel like home!
I particularly enjoy the pelmeni & the medovik cake: the dessert slices are quite large for the price!
Jan 8, 2026
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What a hidden gem! This place serves amazing homestyle slavic foods that taste the love from a grandma. Everything was super fresh & yummy! The small place has a takeout counter & 3 small tables. The place is run by 2 lovely ladies. Great hospitality!
The borscht soup definitely warms the soul on cold winter days. It has a good depth & fresh taste. The soup is packed with veggies with little bit of meat & beans. It was delicious! & the bread that comes with it was so good! A small garlic bread with a hint of sweetness. It has a sweet caramelized crust. I could eat that all day! The owner explained to me that they are baked freshly every morning in a limited amount to be served with the soup.
The other highlight was the honey cake. Moist, dense but it doesn't feel heavy at all. Little tangy with a beautiful taste of caramelized honey. They use local honey to make their cake. Heaven!
Can't wait to go back & to try more from their menu!
This place is a gem, whether you're eating in or taking out! The food is not only incredibly tasty but also freshly prepared on-site with high-quality ingredients. What truly sets them apart is extremely comforting, almost homemade meals that throws you into'food nostalgia', I especially loved the Medovik cake. Not to mention, the owners (who are also the cooks) are amazing, making the whole experience a pleasure.
Absolutely delicious food, amazing service & so clean! Found this little gem on google maps & were pleasantly surprised at how close it was to us! The two ladies running it are doing a phenomenal job at cooking & serving authentic & flavourful Tajik & Ukraininian food. Every item we tried was bursting with flavour & nourishment & cooked from the heart! We had the spinach & feta samsa, Borscht soup (it was AMAZING!), Manty, Plov & Kazan Kebab & everything was so so yum! The meat just melted in the mouth & everything felt like a warm embrace after a hard day ❤? This place is definitely a keeper & I wish these two awesome ladies nothing but success! Definitely recommend 🌟
p.s. Read great reviews for their honey cake but it had run out when we went so definitely going to try that next time! p.p.s everything is Halal so yay! p.p.p.s it's a small place so consider that you might have to wait or do take-out/delivery.
Delicious food, amazing service, & extremely friendly people. Highly recommend their Samsa & Pelmeni, & don't forget to try their refreshing Compot drink. All their food is freshly handmade, even the dessert cakes.
Two ladies with the best food, the best service, the best hospitality, cleanliness, & attention to every detail. We ordered a little bit of everything--bortsh soup, both the beef & spinach/feta samsa (which came with a delicious salsa/sauce), belyash, & manti--all the food was halal & made from scratch, & with lots of love--& it shows. There was a mutton soup that wasn't on the menu which they suggested & even provided a generous free sample to taste, & my husband & I loved it! We ended our meal with a honey cake (also gifted generously), & it was perfect. These ladies deserve nothing but the best & I can't wait to come back! Thank you so much for your hospitality, generosity, & the food that comes from the heart ❤?
Aug 20, 2025
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The food is Halal! We tried 5 plates from the menu & none of them disappointed us. The two ladies who served us were the sweetest! They kept asking us if we needed anything & delivered our food in the perfect order. We finally had some tea & yummy desserts, all which were also prepared by them. One of the ladies even insisted that we try one of the cakes because she grew the berries on top herself 😋 & she was absolutely right; it was so good! Highly recommend this place! Best choice to try Halal Slavic food😍
