OM features a robust culinary blend of Himalayan and South Asian traditions that emphasizes authentic spice profiles and traditional preparation methods. Patrons encounter a menu defined by carefully folded Tibetan momos and a variety of rich, fragrant curries rooted in Indian spice craftsmanship. The kitchen maintains a focus on depth of flavor, utilizing lentils, aromatic basmati rice, and freshly baked naan to ground the dining experience. Each plate reflects a commitment to the foundational techniques of its dual-cuisine profile through balanced textures and intense seasonings. The setting provides a straightforward atmosphere where the complexity of the food remains the primary focal point for all visitors. This establishment offers a direct exploration of regional staples that highlight the technical diversity found within its expansive culinary heritage.
OM Restaurant is widely praised for its authentic Tibetan and Indian cuisine, offering a variety of flavorful options including popular momos, fresh curries, and vegetarian dishes. Guests frequently highlight the welcoming and warm atmosphere, often complemented by friendly, attentive service that makes visitors feel at home. While most diners find the food spectacular and excellent value for the price, the overall experience is characterized by a cozy, relaxing environment that feels both genuine and heartfelt. Whether dining on the pleasant terrace or inside the inviting space, patrons consistently appreciate the homemade quality of the meals and the dedicated care provided by the staff, making it a highly recommended spot for a casual and delicious dining experience.
They offer various vegetarian food options. We ordered the MoMos végétarien (it serves with the soup daal/lentilles) Soup Then Thuk with homemade noodles, Timo (Tibetan bread which they don't use chemical yeast), Naan, & Lassi a la mangue. I highly recommend Soup Then Thuk (it's a big bowl for 2 people) & ⭐⭐⭐Lassi Mangue⭐⭐⭐ is the best ever! I like the fact it's all only tge natural sweet from the mango, they made it freshly & tasty! The price is reasonable also. Definitely will come back to try another dishes! Also thanks to the waitress, she is lovely & friendly! ♥️♥️♥️
This spot offers good Tibetan food experience. The owner, who's incredibly kind & courteous, recommended the Tibetan tea with crushed walnut-a delightful concoction that not only enhances taste but also revitalizes health. The deliciousness of the Tibetan tea is unparalleled. The generous Thenthuk portions exude a homely essence, while the consistently excellent Momos are a guaranteed delight. (If compared to Toronto serving size of momo is smaller) & let's not forget the Tingmo & Phingsha, truly unmatched! If you find yourself in Montreal, this restaurant is a definite must-visit. Your positive experience shines through-it's a place worth cherishing!
Une super expérience ! Nous sommes venus un peu tard & le service a été impeccable & d'une extrême gentillesse. La cuisine est très bonne & les suggestions aussi. Recommandé à 100 %
Warning : do not come here for a birthday , especially for a double birthday., this will be a long candid review
We went to this restaurant since my mom ( one of the birthdays) was recommended this restaurant & we love trying food so we figured why not.
The staff consisted of a really nice older gentleman, a brunette & blonde waitress.
The first issue : We first dropped off my mother & grandmother ( who had a clear tag of low visibility/blindness on her) had an issue with the seating. They had wanted to place us ( made a reservation for 5) on a 4 seater table with a chair on the edge glued to the wall. It was explained to them that we would need extra space as we are 5 & with someone with low visibility, therefore requiring extra space. The blonde waitress , said that they had a reservation for a big party coming in after us & couldn't give us the bigger table ( which would have fit 5 people comfortably, not glued to the wall); however the brunette waitress checked & said there were no other reservations so we were able to get the big table; great.
Once we were seated, the elder gentleman came over to explain to us briefly the menu & asked what we'd want for appetizers ( we ordered each momo except the shrimp ) to try & then he said he would go prepare them.
Waited another 20 mins since it seemed that our waitress ( blonde) didn't want to help us but came & took our order. I want to make note that she did not check on us once during the whole service to ask if the food was good or if we needed anything else; instead her amazing colleagues did.
Food :
Momos: were all very good, personally I wasn't a fan of the cheese one since it was sweet but still very good
Churu Soup- probably the most underwhelming experience, the blue cheese was there & lamb but it was completely unseasoned no matter how much I mixed it. I then decided to drink from the bowl directly to notice towards the end that all the spices were at the bottom but not mixed into the soup
Sha-Kat-Sta- the best & most flavourful dish out of the whole evening, would recommend
Vegetarian Curry- flavour was very bland & we asked for spicy but was given mild, the brunette waitress was kind enough to get us extra hot chili to mix into it .
Timo- very interesting texture & flavour , tastes really good when you dip into the curries , would recommend
Naan- so a lot of reviews on Google & yelp said that it was Costco brand naan, however we checked it & can tell that it was home made, a bit too charred but good
Steamed rice - opt out if you can, very inconsistent with the two bowls that we've received
Chow mein: the birthday girl was really disappointed. My dad made sure to ask for extra crispy noodles, however as you can see in the pictures , not a single crispy noodle in sight. We told my mom we can ask to send back to the kitchen to have it fixed , however it was nearly impossible to even get our waitress attention ( the blonde one) to do that so we just ate it.
There are a few event dishes to try, but the service is not worth it as a sit down experience, which is disappointing considering you have the Spanish Club, Sabor Latino & Darlings surrounding that area.
To the waitress, I've done food service before as mentioned in a few of my other reviews, but you definitely need to smile more & put more effort , we all are going through it but please don't let it reflect in your job to future clients .
our first time in a tibetan restaurant & we really liked it ! people were really nice & the restaurant were opening late. plus there were plenty of vegan/vegetarian options, i recommend you to order the sweet puri & the mango lassi if you can !
Je n'ai pas de mots pour décrire cette merveilleuse expérience, à part que j'y retournerais tous les jours manger là-bas. C'est absolument sublime & je le recommande à tous! :)
