The restaurant Khyber Pass proposes to you an unforgettable trip in Afghanistan. Typically decorated, this restaurant offers plentiful scented and aromatized traditional meals to you. The cook, a true Afghan mom, makes sure that the whole is never spiced too much! Dessert Entries, you will learn many things on the culture of Afghanistan because the waiters are in majority of Afghan origin. Even if Lamb is the specialty, the diversified menu has something to please you all.
Come and discover a different cuisine which will surely charm you and let you be transported in a country which only waits to be discovered for its richness!
Reviews describe Khyber Pass as a warm, authentic Afghan dining experience with inviting decor, a relaxed atmosphere, and a terrace that shines in good weather. The food is consistently praised for rich, balanced flavors, generous portions, and staples like Kabuli Palaw, mantoo, and other traditional dishes that showcase Afghan cooking, with the BYOB policy adding value. The service is repeatedly highlighted as friendly, attentive, and efficient, and the setting blends rustic charm with cultural touches that feel transportive, especially on the garden terrace. Diners note reasonable prices for the large portions and the memorable ambiance that makes the experience feel special, often leading to plans to return to explore more of the menu. Overall, Khyber Pass stands out for authentic food, welcoming service, and a cozy atmosphere that makes it a go-to choice in the city.
Everything about this place is amazing! The ambience, the staff, & of course the best thing being THE FOOD! My partner & I went here for the first time after hearing multiple friends rave about the place & have no regrets. We will 110% be back again & spread the word to others what they're missing out on. We both got the two different lamb shank dishes: one with tomatoes sauce & other with the carrots & raisins & both were incredible. Anyone should be pleased by the price for what you get & it's quality. & it's BYOB.. another bonus!
Went here with my classmate. OMG it was really good dinner. We sat on the terasse but our food was still piping hot. Everything was delicious. The rice was so flavorul, the salad was savoury & the chicken. Oh mon dieu the chicken was incredible. It was falling off the bone & the pasta sauce didn't taste tomato-y. Everything went so well. I will definitely be coming back & recommending. The servers were very fast & friendly as well. The table beside us was rather noisey but beside that. Best dinner I've had in MTL since I've moved & the Price was so worth it.
Sep 17, 2025
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I had Kabuli Palaw. It was delicious. They served complimentary bread with 3 dipping sauces. The service was as excellent & the outdoor seating area is great.
We were greeted by the host on entrance & asked if we wanted to sit inside or on the terrace. We were served three sauces, I liked the yogurt one, with some Afghani bite-sized naans. We ordered the 3 course choices that they had. Both of their soups were spot on, & so was the dessert pudding. The dessert was not very sweet, which is how we like it. The tea at the end was the cherry on top. The lamb shank I ordered was decent. The meat was coming off like butter, but it didn't wow me with its taste. We were a bit disappointed by the meatballs. They hardly looked like meatballs but rather two big pucks of meat. The sauce tasted better than the lambshank but was overly tomatoey. The service was outstanding! The waiters were really nice! The atmosphere was fantastic. It took me back to Afghanistan with all the cultural decoration.
The table d'hôte is incredible value! Wonderful service! Beautiful food, such rich & deep sauces. The dessert & tea to cap it off was magnificent. Will be going back!
Amazing afghani food & beautiful restaurant! It's like entering another world. They have so many amazing dishes & their table d'hote options is amazing. I chose the mashaba soup, mantou, & kabuli palaw. It also came with bread & dipping sauce, tea (or coffee) & the pistachios rose pudding. It was a feast. We were really full after & everything was delicious. The service was amazing as well. We really enjoyed it!
Tasty food, not dissimilar from Lebanese in flavour, but portions were rather small. I had lamb & it was super soft, although the sauce was a little spicy, for which I paid a price overnight
Aug 25, 2024
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The waitstaff were nice & very accommodating, the atmosphere was quite enjoyable, & the food was stellar. The mourg chalaw was delicious. The meat was well seasoned, juicy, & dripped off the bone. While the sauce that came with the meat tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend trying this place.
Un peu déçue... nous étions deux & avons commandé la table d'hôte pour 37$ chacun avec 2 plats différents (agneau & Kofta). Les deux plats étaient mijotés dans la même sauce tomate, peu épicé, goût subtil, mais la viande était très tendre. Le goût de la sauce tomate prenait trop le dessus. En entrée : Salade basique, pas assaisonné & grossièrement préparée (gros morceaux d'oignons, la tête de la tomate n'était pas retirée...). Les riz étaient bons, mais en petite quantité & servie avec la même salade qu'en entrée.. Dessert : pudding eau de rose. Très bon, mais manquait de pistache (c'était saupoudré de quelques miettes fines de pistache). Aussi déçue par le thé qui était trop dilué. Pour les personnes qui aiment les goûts francs, les épices & la nourriture fidèle à la culture, c'est très décevant. Je m'attendais aussi à une cuisine plus fine. On se sent un peu comme dans une salle à manger, style cantine. D'autres resto afghans plus «casual» offrent de meilleurs plats & plus savoureux pour un prix beaucoup plus raisonnable.
La table d'hôte est parfaite pour une première visite. Nous avons combiné une table d'hôte 1 & une table d'hôte 2 pour n'avoir qu'une seule entrée à partager. Les portions sont énormes. Tout était bon. Coup de coeur pour la soupe mashaba (boeuf & nouilles) & les mantoo (dumplings au poireau avec sauce à la viande & yogourt). Service très efficace, mais limite un peu trop expéditif (aucun temps de repos entre les services). Bonus: on peut apportez notre vin.
Les 2 soupes sont écoeurantes. Celle au lentilles/bines était particulièrement savoureuse. Le pain est chaud, fluffy & bien accompagné de 3 liquides à tremper dedans. Vinaigré, épicé & yougourt à l'ail. Wow! Meilleur que chez Amir. Plus frais, on dirait. L'entrée d'aubergine était ça coche. Goulument tendre & que dire de la sauce tomate qui rivalise avec les meilleures mamma italiana. Les samosas sont des...samosas. Manque de sauce un peu. Shout out au serveur qui était short staff. Le gars avait chaud. Main Course, le filet mignon coule dans yeule. L'agneau au épinards est à se pourlécher les babines. Les boulettes goûte le steak haché & la bonne sauce fait avec amour. La tapisserie psychédélique donne envie de manger à notre faim. Même pas fini tout le riz basmati (qui est excellent d'ailleurs). Un B.Y.O.B c'est toujours gagnant. Pis si t'as encore d'la place, y'a le dessert. FRESH! P.S: les toilettes sont propre.
Feb 14, 2024
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We had a fantastic dinner here. Every dish we had was flavorful & they use some delicious spices as well. We got the table d'hôte menu (a 4 course menu) & the lamb in tomato sauce was my favorite dish. The lamb was falling off the bone & the sauce was spiced & balanced. It's BYOB which is nice too!
