MMama Khan is bringing the taste of Khyber Pakhtun Khwa to a plate near you. Originally born and raised in a small village in the mountainous regions of Peshawar where she honed her cooking skills.
Let your taste buds be enticed by authenticPeshawari cooking, you will be taken on a culinary journey with flavor's that will leave you coming back for more. Mama emphasizes that in order to taste good food you need the perfect service; and her staff isn't short of making you feel at home.
Diners describe Mama Khan as an authentically halal Pakistani spot with rich Peshawari flavors and generous portions, where dishes such as butter chicken, chicken karahi, lamb karahi, chapli kebab, biryani, haleem, chana samosa and large garlic naan showcase home style preparation. The service is noted as friendly and attentive, with staff able to explain dishes, tailor spice levels and create a warm family like atmosphere supported by multilingual staff and a calm background soundtrack. Community involvement is a common theme, with praise for giving back through free meals to those in need and for supporting local causes, adding meaning to the meal. Some reviews mention that dine in experiences are consistently flavorful while delivery can be unreliable with issues like undercooked meat or missing items, so ordering for delivery may require caution. Overall the food is described as flavorful and generously portioned, with standout kebabs and breads and service described as exceptional, making Mama Khan a standout choice for authentic Pakistani cuisine in the area.
We were visiting Montreal & searching for halal food & based on Google reviews we ordered food from them. The serving size was too small, although it mentioned 2 person serving on the website but it wasn't even enough for 1. Tandoori chicken was so burnt that it was black in color. Same was with chicken kababs. Karahi was tasteless not even close to Pakistani food. Also, on the website free soup was offered & I added it to my order but I didn't receive it. I won't recommend this restaurant.
The service was mad good but the food was even better. They thought we ordered too much & then food was so good & we ordered more. Karahi, kheer, tandoori chicken, haleem 🔥 must try if you're in Montreal
Jan 27, 2026
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Mama Khan, located in Montreal's Plateau, offers authentic Halal Pakistani cuisine with rich, traditional Peshawari flavors.
Mama khan gave the generous portions & high quality of the food. The Chicken Karahi stands out for its rich, indulgent flavor, often noted to be prepared with butter (or makhni style), making it creamy & satisfying. Although dishes such as Biryani are rich in flavor, the spice level may be mild, so it's advisable to request extra spice for those who enjoy a spicier taste.
The must-try Kebabs & enormous, fresh chapati bread perfectly complement the hearty main courses. The service is friendly, Mama gave us a free chai, completing a warm, family-like dining experience.
Had an amazing experience at Mama Khan! The food was absolutely delicious especially the Butter Chicken Karahi, which was rich, flavorful, & perfectly spiced. The service was just as wonderful. Our waiter was super friendly, attentive, & made us feel so welcome. Loved the atmosphere & authentic taste. Can't wait to come back!
Absolutely delicious food! We ordered Chicken Karahi, Chapli Kebab, roti, paratha, & gol gappay , everything was bursting with authentic flavors & tasted just like homemade. The Chicken Karahi was rich & perfectly spiced, the Chapli Kebabs were juicy & flavorful, & the fresh rotis & parathas complemented the meal beautifully. The gol gappay were crisp & refreshing, adding the perfect touch to the experience. Overall, it felt like enjoying a hearty, home-cooked meal ,we'll definitely be coming back!
Mama Khan Restaurant in Montreal offers a flavorful taste of Pakistani cuisine. The chicken karahi was absolutely amazing-rich, tender, & full of authentic spices. The chicken biryani was delicious with perfectly cooked rice & well-seasoned chicken. A special highlight was the fresh garlic naan, soft & fragrant, the perfect complement to the meal. Highly recommended for anyone craving traditional & satisfying Pakistani food in the city.
Got super lucky today the owner made me this off-menu lamb karahi 🔥
Tender, spicy, full of flavor, & straight from the heart.
Not your everyday dish this one was special.
Nice find in MTL while traveling with family. Ordered Butt karahis (chicken was better than lamb) which were very similar to those found in Mississauga ie passed our Karahi bar :). Also had their Chapli Kababs which were really good! All that goes with nice naans. Def a must recommend
One of the best spots in montreal. I had an appetizing lunch with my family. Having their amazing chicken Karahi so flavourful & delicious also their kebab chapli was well made adding amazing texture & topping along side with their Naan which was HUGE. I wish i can say more but im having hardtime writing of how full I got coming out of Mama Khan. Amazing!
May 1, 2025
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Updating based on restaurants response*: *The chapli kebab's were to be honest not bad, what I meant was that we have had better ones in Mississauga as well as in Calgary, that resonated more with the authentic chapli style but that said your chapli kababs were good. The Bryani I still do not know, my wife is from Sindh & I have spent reasonable portion of my life in Sindh, including Hyderabad, Karachi & interior Sindh parts, but have never come across a tandoori bryani of this type. I strongly feel it should be called rice with BBQ'd chicken but I will respect what you have in there"*. The service & professionalism were outstanding. We ordered the tandoori biryani, chapli kebab, & Peshawari lamb karahi. The karahi was absolutely incredible, hands down, one of the best I've ever had. However, the biryani was disappointing. It felt more like blended rice with BBQ'd chicken than anything resembling traditional tandoori biryani. This dish would be better off renamed, as it doesn't resemble the true tandoori biryani you'd expect, whether in KPK or anywhere else. The chapli kababs were decent but nothing special. That said, the staff was incredibly friendly & made the experience more enjoyable.
Mama Khan is a traditional Pakistani Cuisine Restaurant. It has both indoor & outdoor sitting places. In good weather you can enjoy street views while enjoying your food outside. The inside hall is reasonably spacious & can have a goop dinner of 30-40 peoples easily. The restaurant ambiance is quite basic in indoor sitting & should be improved. They are displaying a repeating recording of Pakistani style of cooking of their dishes. This is a good idea but the cooking video has been shot in not a very clean kitchen, this rather is very bad. In a civic society like Canadian society, please present a very clean kitchen video. This point is added for your improvement. However, their food is too good. We had Smoosa Chat, Pakoras & Peshawari Chicken Karahi with Karak Chai & Naans. Smoosa Chat was very good, Pakoras needs to be improved a bit but Peshawari Chicken Karahi was awesome. I am a visitor from Pakistan, we rarely find such a perfect Karahi in Pakistan. Stay prospering & keep it up.
Just arrived in Canada two months ago & was craving authentic Pakistani cuisine. Mama Khan just hit the spot. Their food is so good & tastes exactly like back home. The peshawari karahi & chapli kebab were amazing. Will be definitely going back soon!!
Dec 6, 2024
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The most amazing, delicious & authentic Pakistani food. The Channa & the Peshwari Karahi are everything!! A must try. Can't wait to be back. Thank you Mama Khan!!
We went out for dinner & had Chapli kebab & chicken karahi . I highly recommend this restaurant-the food was delicious, & the owner was very kind as we were leaving. We'll definitely be back again!
