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.
Enjoyed the minced meat kebab & paratha. The bright pink rosewater drink wasn't really for me. Wish they had a lamb option that didn't take 30 minutes to prepare.
Pleasant & accommodating service for our large group on a weekday.
Mar 26, 2026
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One of the most terrible & humiliating dining experience we ever had. I dined in with my wife & had already ordered Chapli kebab over the phone while I was sorting out parking. When we arrived, we confirmed the order again. When we were asked about naans, I clearly refused in the first place & stated that we had brought my own.
After the food was served & the owner noticed the naans & immediately became aggressive, saying:'Why did you bring your own naans?' He then kept arguing & pressuring us to order naan despite knowing the fact we brought in our own naans everytime. We told clearly that we did not want any & that we already had enough.
Mind you, we do not like your naans because you lack expertise in making them (check the comments by Heena M & Abdul Qadir in particular stating the same & many more).
The most unacceptable part was despite the food already being served, we were aggressively told to'pick up your food & you can leave'. Who has given you this right to treat customers this way, especially regular customers? We travel twice a week from a nearby city to visit Mama Khan & have been recurring visitors, yet this is the disrespect we received. The owner chose hostility & we ended up eating cold food outside in -12°C because of this humiliating behavior.
Shame on you.
We had the butter chicken, lamb kharayi (sp?) & beef chapali kebab with rice biryani & chapati.
They curated the spice expertly. I said we were debutants but spice curious & they delivered a palate challenge that gives me confidence to push further next time.
will definitely be back for what looks like a metre long naan..
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.
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!
Well tiktok really hyped it. Terrible seating. Idk looks like somebody's apartment, biryani was tasteless. I had high hopes but. Alas! Pani puri was ok, chapli kebab was ok, idk everything seemed tasteless. 🙂
Nov 1, 2025
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First time trying Pakistani food & it was a pleasure! The Chapni kebab was succulent, crispy & full of flavour. The butt lamb was delicious, creamy, buttery, tomatoey, an expolosion of flavours. I must say the lamb was a bit fatty but overall, we had a great meal & will definitely be back! Also the service was impeccable, attentive, you can tell there is passion & soul in this place. Thank you!
I was visiting Montreal from New York & saw this spot while walking around, & I'm happy I walked in. Authentic, delicious & an amazing overall experience at Mama Khan. Very friendly staff, they answered all the questions I had for them & they definitely made the food with love! My taste buds were dancing during the whole time I was in Canada. Chapli kebabs were my favorite! This place is a must have if you are in the area! Make sure to stop by!
May 25, 2025
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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!
I got iftar deal it was amazing. Chapli kebab chicken etc amazing really good deal for 2 person for iftar. a1 5 out of 5. I have tried them before also the food was really good keep the good work guys thanks
Nous y sommes allés un mercredi soir & malheureusement, le 1/3 des plats/desserts n'étais pas accessible sur le menu. Je ne sais pas si c'est par rapport au milieu de la semaine ou une exception mais c'est un peu dommage. Malgré tout, les plats qu'on a mangé était très bien. Le Chapli kebab était différent de ce que j'avais mangé avant & le Pain Naan hyper généreux & le riz nature bien goûteux. Pas dispendieux non plus pour ce que tu as! Désolé de l'affront ou de ma méconnaissance mais je n'ai pas vu une grande différence avec l'Indien mais c'était pas un défaut vraiment pas !
Nov 21, 2024
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Lovely atmosphere at this authentic peshawari cuisine restaurant, the food was so delicious we had chapli kebab & the flavour was so good it made me so nostalgic & took me back to Pakistan, we also had lamb karahi & chicken biryani & the lamb was so tender & Fresh it was finger licking! The mango lassi was absolutely delicious I honestly think they cut some fresh mangoes & made the lassi!! Absolutely loved the experience & will definitely be coming back for more
The food is excellent, really doing justice to the peshawari/Pakistani cuisine. The owner is a super nice guy. Absolutely loved the Chapli Kebabs, Mango lassi & the samosa chaat.
I recently went to Mama Khan & I gotta say, it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. I had the kebab & butter chicken. Kebab is super seasoned & flavourful. Nice neighborhood too, we sat on the patio.
Amazing food all around. My favorite was the karahi (asked for spicy, with naan), then chapli kebab, then pani puri. The karahi is very flavourful & the meat was very tender. The chapli kebab was excellent & would be really good in a wrap too, as others already mentioned. The pani puri are of excellent quality, with no leakage of the pani at all (but not as spicy as I usually have it).
