OM offers a warm, welcoming dining experience with a cozy vibe, friendly service and affordable, comforting Tibetan and Indian dishes. Dishes such as momos, biryani, curries and mulligatawny soup are praised for bold flavors and a homemade touch, with some reviewers calling OM the best Tibetan food in Montreal. The atmosphere blends Tibetan art, candlelight and smooth jazz, and the venue provides both indoor seating and a pleasant patio that comes alive in warmer weather. Vegetarian options are tasty and well prepared, and the staff are described as attentive and helpful, with an owner who has a long connection to the place. Value stands out with generous portions and mindful packaging that minimizes waste. While most reviews celebrate the food and service, a few note that the cuisine is good rather than outstanding, suggesting high expectations in a city with many acclaimed options. Overall, OM is seen as a hidden gem with unique offerings that invites return visits and a warm, friendly vibe.
My experience at Om Tibetan restaurant was extremely disappointing from start to finish.
The momos were, without exaggeration, the worst I have ever had. The wrappers were thick & doughy, the filling was bland & lacked seasoning, & everything tasted either undercooked or poorly reheated. There was no freshness, no authentic flavor, & no care in preparation.
The service was equally bad. The waitress was inattentive, dismissive, & unprofessional throughout the visit. Instead of focusing on improving the dining experience, she repeatedly hinted at & directly asked for a higher tip, which made the entire experience uncomfortable & inappropriate. Tipping should reflect service quality, not be pressured out of customers.
Overall, terrible food, terrible service, & an unpleasant atmosphere. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for good Tibetan food or even basic customer service.
I had a very disappointing experience here. I ordered chicken & cheese momos, but the taste was horrible & not fresh at all. On top of that, the waitress was not welcoming & didn't seem interested in helping us. Overall, the service & food quality were both very poor. I wouldn't recommend this place.
Mar 3, 2026
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Le Lassi à la mangue n'est pas un Lassi. Il n'y a pas de yogourt dedans, c'était un smoothie! Déception. Service très mauvais. Personne (2 personnes venues à ma table) nous a demandé si on a aimé nos entrées & plats. On n'y retourne pas. Momo au fromage triste & décevants. Momo boeuf bons.
Dec 21, 2025
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We were warmly welcomed by Gérard, Om's owner for the last 22 years. Although he was born in Montreal, the restaurant is a tribute to his parents' Tibetan culture.
The atmosphere is lovely: it's decorated with some Tibetan art, candles were lit & smooth jazz was playing in the background.
Since we just wanted a light bite, we had the mulligatawny soup & shared some Momos. Wiith a little salt, the soup was very good. The Momo's were tough to cut but good. We preferred the mint sauce to the tamarind sauce.
It was really interesting to speak to Gérard, who said that he's been there so many years that he has seen children grow up & become adults who come to the restaurant on their own! He was very friendly & open.
We were there close to closing time on a Sunday evening so it was quiet. I'm guessing it gets busy at other moments!
Jerry was amazing! From the moment we arrived, he made us feel welcome & gave fantastic recommendations-everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, & spotless. We had such a great experience & will definitely be back. Thanks again, Jerry, for making our visit so enjoyable!
It's me & my boyfriend's second time here & we enjoyed it just as much as the first. Lovely service & delicious food, & very nice vibes on the patio. We'll be coming back for more soon 🤗
I'm very surprised by all the perfect ratings. Service people were kind & efficient, but I thought the food was good at best. We've had three types of bread, two curries & 2 momos of each type, & while everything was alright, I definitely wouldn't give it 5* (& I think all of the 5* reviews had created high expectations for this place, making the let down even bigger). So I advise of still trying the place out, but maybe not have the expectations coming with eating at an almost perfect mark restaurant.
I ordered all the veg options on skip the dishes. The food was ready quickly even though I placed such a big order. It all came hot & fresh, packaged so well (no spills & they used mostly tin & paper containers so there was minimal plastic waste & no worries of excess micro-plastics leaching into the food. They gave me rice with the dishes which was a nice surprise. The value is really worth it. Even though the recipes weren't the best in the city, they were still good & had a homemade touch. The daal soup was the highlight
