Mont Everest Masala is widely praised for flavorful, authentic Indian dishes with generous portions and affordable prices, with favorites like butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, biryani, naan, and samosa chaat turning up repeatedly in reviews. Several comments highlight attentive, friendly service and helpful recommendations, and the restaurant is described as welcoming for families and large groups. The ambience is noted as cozy and bright, with a pleasant terrace for dining. A few visits mention occasional inconsistencies in food temperature or spice balance, or slower service during busy times, but these are outweighed by overall satisfaction. The place is frequently recommended for value, versatility, and the ability to accommodate catering or events. Overall, Mont Everest Masala comes across as a reliable go to for robust Indian flavors and comforting dishes at approachable prices.
I live close by & was really hoping that this place would crush it. But, unfortunately, when we went on recent Tuesday night, a couple of days before Christmas, the food just wasn't very good.
I've had better food there before, so to say the least, there's definitely a consistency problem.
I had the chicken biryani which was ok at best. But my partner's food was very disappointing. She had the vegetarian combo (thali) with daal & alo gobi (cauliflower & potatoes) curries. They were both pretty bad, & probably not fresh & barely warm. Even the naan that came with the thali was not very hot. Usually when you get fresh naan, it's too hot to touch, but not this naan. Everything arrived very fast which didn't make sense.
The food looked very sad. A huge thali plate that looked mostly empty.
Maybe their main chef wasn't there on a Sunday night, but that's really not an excuse to serve bad food.
I'm being very generous giving 3 stars for the food. Will definitely not go back anytime soon.
Dec 31, 2025
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Best chicken biryani I ever had at a restaurant in Montreal. They are quick & always has lots of chicken pieces. Will come back to dine at your place very soon.
I usually order chicken biryani from them. I can approve there chicken biryani is probably one of the best i had in montreal & please keep it the same as it is now i hope.
Very nice & authentic indian restaurant at the heart of the Plateau. I was craving Biryani & I was not dissapointed with the lamb shank Biryani absolutely delicious. Very good service, an utterly enjoyable experience.
I'm pretty much addicted to their Apollo Fish & Chicken Biryani, & I get these so often that I'm losing faith in my own recipes that I developed over the years. Great restaurant if you love food. Not so great if you want confidence as a cook because they offer serious competition. 💛💛💛
Try their Apollo Fish & thank me later.
The food was awesome. We tried Chicken kebab for the starter, & the wait time was more than 30 minutes. The kebab was just okay, not so thrilling. Then, for the main course, we ordered Chicken Vindaloo, garlic naan, & chicken biryani. I loved the Chicken Vindaloo & will definitely recommend it. The Chicken Biryani was also amazing. I had also tried Mango Lassi, & it was good. Overall, a quite good experience. & lastly, the hero of the show, Gulab jamun-I loved it.
My visit to Mont Everest Masala Indian restaurant in Montreal was a good experience. While the biryani & thali were okay, what truly stood out was their shrimp with coconut base, which was incredibly delicious. The restaurant had a pleasant ambiance & comfortable seating, making the dining experience quite enjoyable. If you're a fan of flavorful shrimp dishes, this place is definitely worth a visit.
