Masakali is proud to open its 5th location—our very first in Montreal! Located in the heart of the city, this new branch brings the same bold, authentic Indian flavors that made us a favorite in Ottawa. From butter chicken biryani to tandoori specialties and vegetarian delights, every dish is crafted with care. The space blends simplicity with elegance, creating a warm and welcoming vibe for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. We’re excited to serve Montreal and become part of its vibrant food scene!
Masakali Indian Cuisine earns high praise for flavorful and authentic Indian fare, generous portions, and attentive, welcoming service in a comfortable atmosphere, with diners noting consistent quality across dishes such as butter chicken, biryani, paneer, naan and tandoori items.
Really good food & ambience. Very nice hospitality & staff behavior. We ordered kebab platter, malai kebab, garlic naan, butter chicken, chicken methi malai, rice. Each item was super tasty & good quantity.
We come from Toronto & have had some Indian food in the States as well, so we were a little skeptical on the high ratings
But the food was AMAZING, we ordered the Chicken (Bone-in) Biryani, Butter Chicken, & Garlic Naan & Mango Lassi
All were exceptional, service was very professional & friendly
The food quality was great, seasoned well, tasted very fresh & authentic with the difference spices with a nice mango lassi to top off as dessert after all the spices
Definitely RECOMMEND the butter chicken & garlic Naan!!
Shan was also our waiter, she was very tentative & explained everything well
We were very surprised & will be missing this place in Montreal!
Excellent taste! Best butter chicken I have tried here in Montreal. Spiciness level can be adjusted to like, so everyone can eat it. The naan is fresh & tasty. The service is excellent & very professional
I ordered butter chicken & garlic naan. My stomach was doing somersaults after. I got heartburn & my stomach is hurting. It feels like this didn't get digested. With all that sauce, You cannot see what you are eating. Not very safe for your stomach.
Mar 2, 2026
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Well located. I loved the food here. Chicken65 was not dry but very juicy, which was different in a good way. I also loved the Chili Fish appetizer very much. My friends mentioned it has a lot of turmeric, but for me, I loved it. The Chicken lababdar was okay okay. The Apricot dessert is a must try.
so far ,I tried the BEST DUM Biriyani of the town ❤?the rice was so aromatic & testy,apart from that I found the chicken was full of masala & well marinated.
I think all the 5 star reviews are honestly not too accurate… we walked into a completely empty restaurant to find an employee sleeping on one of the tables. I get that work can be tiring but atleast don't sleep in the dining area lol. Food was nothing special & appeared old. We got the butter chicken biryani. The chicken has a coating, is fried & was clearly cooked previously & reheated. They asked us to leave a review so here it is. Wont be returning
They sent me spoiled food beaware 🤮🤮🤮
I just made a uber order for a chicken Dum Biryani last time it was really great The Taste was amazing this time they have sent me spoiled food it is unedible & stale. I have raised the issue with the Uber & this is a serious food safety violation. Kindly don't do this now I have no food to eat after spending more than $20. The food was stale & unedible to the extent that a foul smell showed up as soon as I open the box this is completely unacceptable.
Dec 10, 2025
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Maskali Indian Cuisine is a must-visit! The food was phenomenal - the Afghani chicken was incredibly juicy, & the butter naan paired perfectly with the rich chicken curry. & let's not forget the chai, it was spot on! The staff, especially Hari Krishna, were outstanding. His hospitality was top-notch, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend trying their Afghani chicken & savoring the flavors of India!
Outstanding! The entire meal was incredible. Favorites were the crispy Gobi 65 & Aloo Tikki to start, & the mains Butter Chicken & Kadai Paneer were perfect. Ended with great desserts & a refreshing Salty Lassi. Amazing staff made the visit 5-stars! & parking is just at the opposite side le cartier parking...just 3 or 4 $ for 30 mints..
Nous avons eu une excellente expérience chez Masakali Indian Cuisine ! Dès l'arrivée, l'accueil est chaleureux & le service rapide, ce qui met tout de suite en confiance. Mais le vrai point fort, c'est évidemment la nourriture.
Nous avons commandé Chicken 65, Biryani & Butter Chicken & chacun des plats était absolument délicieux. Le Chicken 65 était parfaitement assaisonné, croustillant à l'extérieur & tendre à l'intérieur, avec ce petit côté épicé qui ouvre bien l'appétit. Le Biryani est arrivé avec un parfum incroyable, les grains de riz étaient bien séparés & les saveurs parfaitement équilibrées, généreusement garnis de morceaux de viande. Quant au Butter Chicken, il était onctueux, savoureux & riche, avec une sauce qui donne envie de finir jusqu'à la dernière goutte.
Un point important à noter : les portions sont vraiment généreuses ! Nous ne nous attendions pas à des quantités aussi grandes, donc mieux vaut avoir un bon appétit ou être prêt à rapporter des restes à la maison.
En résumé, Masakali est une belle découverte : plats savoureux, portions plus que satisfaisantes & un service attentionné. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter & nous le recommandons vivement à tous les amateurs de cuisine indienne à Montréal.
