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.
Mama Khan delivers authentic halal Pakistani cuisine with rich Peshawari flavors, generous portions and the option to adjust spice levels, with standout dishes such as butter chicken, chicken karahi, chapli kebab, biryani, and fresh naan that many reviews describe as delicious and comforting. The service is repeatedly described as friendly and attentive in a welcoming, family like atmosphere, and the restaurant's community efforts through free meals for those in need are highlighted as a meaningful part of the experience. While dining in is praised for flavor and value, some reviews flag inconsistent delivery experiences and occasional long waits or mildly spiced options for those seeking higher heat, yet overall the place is seen as a reliable, beloved spot for authentic desi fare in the city.
I came to Mama Khan from Ottawa to especially share this meal with a friend on my birthday. This was my second time at the restaurant & the last time I came was a decent experience & the food was good.
Last night, my friend & I went to the restaurant. The food was still quite decent. Here is some constructive feedback for the restaurant.
The server needs to be trained on how to serve properly. We had to remind him of napkins, water, straw individually. He was polite but not very competent.
The restaurant had no cold drinks. When I asked the server for drink options, he said there was nothing except tap water. Later he shared that there were some options for soda. He gave us some lukewarm sodas with terribly straws that did not work.
The bathroom (toilet) was incredibly dirty. We went to wash our hands & came out feeling dirtier.
Overall, while the food was decent, our experience was not good. I am from Pakistan & understand dhaba style dining & can tolerate a lot more than my fellow Canadians who don't understand if the service is part of'authentic' experience or not.
As a proud Pakistani Canadian, I would love Mama Khan to invest in some basics for their restaurant. The food is good, experience needs to be so much better. I shared my feedback with the server as well because the things I pointed out can be fixed with some effort.
Bottled water, cold drinks, clean bathrooms, better straws (even from dollar store) - some minor changes that can make this a much better experience for all who want to support the business.
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.
The prices are quite high for the quality of the food. Unfortunately, the dishes were disappointing & not worth the cost. I expected much better for what we paid.
The food was disappointing considering the high prices. The dishes lacked flavor & didn't feel freshly prepared. For what we paid, we expected much better quality & portion sizes. Unfortunately, the experience didn't match the cost. I hope the restaurant improves its food because the pricing suggests a much higher standard.
Mar 7, 2026
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Food not good.kebab meet was not fresh..
Price very high.
I went 1st time & last time there never ever go there again.
Highly recommend don't go there you will regret if you go.
C tout simplement délicieux il faut venir goûter il y a ont des employés & patrons à grand coeur & cordiale & plus ils fournissent plusieurs repas aux démunis BRAVO & Merci d ailleurs pour votre grande générosité👌🏻✨?
Very good food. The naan's are their highlight. Tandoori chicken is well prepared too. Although the butter chicken was slightly too sweet. Overall a great restaurant. Would recommend again!
