Maison ChaïShaï is praised for authentic Indian and Pakistani flavors, a standout chai program, and a diverse menu that covers classic street foods, hearty mains, and creative twists like butter chicken poutine. The ambiance is described as warm, colorful, and welcoming, with a family-run vibe and generally friendly service, though a few visits note slower pacing or inconsistency. Flavors are repeatedly highlighted as delicious and satisfying, with chai, Kashmiri chai, samosas, dahi puri, pani puri, biryani, and desserts like Gulab Jamun earning frequent praise, while some guests find portions small for the price or question value. Many reviewers say they would return for the food and atmosphere and appreciate the reasonable prices and the option to try traditional and fusion dishes in one place.
Such a calm, open, & pleasant environment. The family who own this restaurant & serve you are so sweet & kind & accommodating. The food is delicious, we had the butter chicken & butter chicken poutine. The mango lassi is delicious too! This kind of food is generally outside my typical palette & comfort zone but I am definitely coming back for more! 💯💯🫶🏽
By far my favorite Indian restaurant - the timing + flavor of the dishes is always executed, perfectly. The staff is super welcoming & the decor is very unique! You can now call me a regular!
I cannot recommend this place enough! I've been coming here often since it opened & I keep coming back for more. The masala fries & the kashmiri chai are just too good 🤤Always hits the spot. It's a nice cozy & chill place to have amazing food & the staff are always friendly. My favourite mom & pop restaurant in Montreal!
Absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was welcoming & the service was so friendly. We ate butter chicken, chana masala, chicken Biryani, samosa, golgappa (highly recommend!!), cheese cake, & masala chai (also highly recommend!). Everything to share with 4 friends. Will come here again next time I'm in Montreal.
Le restaurant est très beau, chaleureux & propre. Les propriétaires très sympathiques. La nourriture savoureuse quoique pas copieuse pour le prix mais nous avons été sustentés. Une serveuse ne parle pas français mais tout de suite elle propose d'aller chercher quelqu'un qui le parle. Au moins elle a un job!
The food was good, we ordered the butter chicken poutine, a samosa, Aloo paneer, & some Chai. The service wait time is quite long when they are busy so be aware of that. The atmosphere is very cozy with many decorations. Food is decent in its quantity & taste for the price you pay.
Jan 16, 2024
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Great place for tasty indian food, I found all the dishes I like, it looks fresh, & it's served pretty quickly in nice plates. Prices are fair. Went on Sunday evening it was easy to find a table. Easy to order. Hot beverages & desserts available on the go (try the karak Chai & pink Chai). Employees were nice too. The place looks clean. The only downside I could find is that we expected a more premium restaurant from the pictures, like classic table decoration, waiter etc which is not a problem but depends on what you are looking for & the occasion, as it works more like a take away place (menu & orders at the counter at the beginning). So it's good to know if it's for a special date or something. We really enjoyed it & will definitely come back!
Unique little Indian establishment that resembles a cafe but they seem to offer entrees as well. We just stopped by for a chai & to try the gulabjaman cheesecake - which was surprisingly delightful. Service was fine, atmosphere was nice. This is a well-executed concept.
