Madras Curry House is described as the best Indian restaurant in the greater Montreal area and a much welcomed South Indian option on the south shore. The flavors are said to taste like real Indian cuisine, with idlis and uttapams that are hard to find in Canada and praised for their quality. Dosas with sambar and chutneys, along with dishes like mutton kothu roti and chicken curry, are cited for rich flavors and perfect spice balance. Across visits, the consistency and authentic South Indian style stand out, with many noting comforting, nostalgic, homey flavors that feel like a warm hug. Service is typically friendly and welcoming, though some reviews mention longer waits due to a small kitchen and chef-owner operation. Values are favorable with generous portions and reasonable prices, and beverages such as tea, coffee, and mango lassi receive compliments. Overall, Madras Curry House is seen as a hidden gem worth returning to for dosa, curries and seafood options.
We had the chili cheese masala dosa & onion rava masala dosa, the sambar & 2 chutneys were so rich in flavuors. I can say that most restaurants cannot match this quality.
Must try!! From a person who's lived in Southern India for 6 years. 😄😄
Madras Curry House is my forever go-to for South Indian food! I always order online, & most of the time I just leave a little note in the comments, & they actually make it exactly how I like it 🥹❤? From fluffy idlis & crispy dosas to rich chicken curry, comforting vada curry, & the freshest fish & shrimp, every dish is full of authentic flavor. The food is so comforting & nostalgic, it truly feels like a warm hug from home. Thank you for always delivering more than just food!💛
Truly such a hidden gem!! I happened upon Madras Curry House by chance, but it was one of my favorite meals in Montreal. I arrived in the city pretty late, so most restaurants were already closed; in desperation, I looked up an area where it seemed like a few spots where still open, & just walked into the first place that would let me in...& it happened to Madras. The staff greeted me warmly & shuttled me off to a cozy table in the corner (conveniently located next to an outlet) with a pitcher of water. I was absolutely starving at this point, so everything on the menu looked irresistible, but I eventually settled on the vegetarian thali. It was exactly what I needed - warm, comforting, filling, & so very delicious. The meal came with yellow dal, a vegetarian curry of their choice (it was aloo mutter that night), two assorted veggies, a rice / lentil cracker with sambal, & a heaping mountain of basmati rice. Every single item was cooked to perfection & absolutely packed with flavour.
The service was quite simple & no frills, but friendly. It seemed like the entire restaurant was operated by just the chef / owner & just one employee, so it could take a while to get all your food. I, thankfully, only ordered one item so got everything in a relatively timely manner, but heard a few neighboring tables complaining to the chef / owner that they hadn't received certain items. However, I also overheard those tables raving about how outstanding the food was & the way the chef's style reminded them of their home provinces in India...so there's clearly something that keeps drawing folks back to this wonderful hole-in-the-wall spot time & time again. I just happened to walk in, but Madras was easily one of my favorite meals in Montreal. I can't wait to go back & sample more of their menu, especially the dosa!
The food was spectacular. Everything from rasam to Podi dosa was delicious. We come from Toronto & having eaten at Gurulakshmi & Sarvana Bhavan our standards for South India food are pretty high.
An absolute must visit if you're looking for authentic South Indian cuisine.
Feb 6, 2025
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Decent indian restaurant in the heart of downtown Montreal. Tried the Mysore Masala Dosa, Chicken Masala Dosa, & the Medu Vada. The food was quite good. However, the service & ambience is just okayish. Service can be improved by maybe keeping someone at the front counter or having a bell to alert the staff at the back of house. Prices are on the lower side, so anyone can get decent value for what they pay.
Wow, what a surprisingly good meal! Partner had chicken korma which was ok but chicken&potato dosa was amazing! Well spiced, with 3 interesting sauces (only one was too salty), a huuge crepe-like thingy with fresh & nicely spiced chicken inside. Also, a huge plus for mango lassi which was not too sweet & just the right balance between mangoey & milky.
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Had gone here during lunchtime Ordered sweet lassi, mysore masala dosa, samosa chat, & pav bhaji. Mysore masala dosa were very tangy Pav bhaji was sweet Chat was ok Overall, it was a very bad experience
This is absolutely delicious, authentic South Indian fare. The ambience leaves something to be desired, but the food makes the meal more than worth it. Highly recommend if you're in the Montreal area & seeking a dosa or other South Indian khana
Tasty food, conveniently located. Entry to the place needs to be a bit neater . The washroom & the table covers can do with a bout of sprucing up. This does not affect the delicious food that we had of sookha chicken plate ; uttapam; Mysore dosa. If you love spicy & authentic South Indian food then this place in Montreal is a must try
Best & most authentic South Indian food in Canada (GTA & Montreal). The chutneys are super fresh & flavourful unlike the frozen chutneys (coconut & tomato). Our favourites here are ghee roast masala dosa & vada. For better experience of vadas you can request them to make them crisp. The service is very good & overall a very satisfying experience if you're fond of South Indian food (Tamil style).
