Reviews describe Punjab Canteen as delivering authentic Punjabi flavors with home-style dishes that evoke comfort and nostalgia, from Amritsari kulcha and dal makhani to chole bhature and kulfi, with fresh, flavorful accompaniments like parathas and chaat; the food is frequently praised for being tasty, well prepared, and reasonably priced, and many visits note generous portions and a satisfying, family-friendly dining experience. The service is widely celebrated for friendliness, attentiveness, and quick, smooth handling of orders, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere, though a few reviews mention slower service during busy times or concerns about cleanliness and setup at some locations. Overall Punjab Canteen is seen as a reliable go-to for comforting, authentic Punjabi cuisine with strong recommendations to return.
Best Punjabi food you can get in Montréal. Amazing hospitality by Anmoldeep. All other staff members were welcoming & accomodating with the kids as well. Must visit. Will definitely come back again & again & recommend everyone. Amritsari Kulcha & Chai were the best 👌
I ordered Amritsari Kulcha from this restaurant that was served with a chutney, salad & chole.
Absolutely loved it, the kulcha was very well garnished & tasted awesome.
If I ever visit Montreal again I will surely visit this place.
Jun 29, 2025
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We ordered Dahi Puri, Achari chaap, Honey chilli Potato, Spring roll, Amritsari Kulcha, Chole Bhature, Thali, Kulfi, Masala lemonade & soft drink.
The food prices are very reasonable & the food was very delicious. We will come again.
The best delicious & authentic punjabi food Amritsari kulcha, masala chai, & parathas ❤?😋😋 with good service. It becomes our ritual to visit this place for brunch whenever we visit Montreal.
Amritsari kulcha is undoubtedly very tasty & packed with flavors - it's the only thing I genuinely liked about the place.
Unfortunately, the overall experience was quite disappointing. The restaurant was extremely dirty, with almost all the tables left uncleared. Shockingly, there seemed to be only one person managing everything - from taking orders to serving food.
To make matters worse, when our dish was served, there were no plates provided. We had to use tissue paper to eat, which was both uncomfortable & unhygienic.
Their service & cleanliness standards seriously need improvement. I wouldn't recommend this place unless they make some major changes.
Punjab Canteen might not win any awards for ambience-it's a simple, no-frills setup-but if you're looking for authentic, delicious Indian food with warm, genuine service, this place is a gem.
Our family was in Montreal for four days & tried 7-8 different Indian restaurants, including some highly rated fine dining spots. But when it came to actual taste & hospitality, Punjab Canteen stood out by a mile. We ended up coming back every single day for brunch because nothing else came close.
Highly recommend the Amritsari kulcha-crispy, flavorful, & served with a comforting chole. The yellow dal was soulful & home-style, & both the chaat & bread pakora hit the spot. Real, honest food.
A big shoutout to Balram & Muskan, who made us feel like family each time we visited. If you care more about what's on your plate than the decor around you, this is absolutely worth a visit.
Apr 22, 2025
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Wonderful service Delicious food We ordered Amritsari Kulcha (2 in one plate) The size was like regular Nan. Normally the Amritsari are bigger The taste was too good . Served with chola salad pickle & green chutney The next item we called was Saag with Tawa roti Quality was good had to take away home The tawa roti after a while became dry & hard, Although when consumed instantly it can be saved from drying Also had their delicious Ras Malai ( 2pcs in one place )
Best Amritsari kulchas in Montreal & Best North indian food in Montreal. We trued veg food & all the dishes were delicious.. highly Recommend this restaurant.
Here, the prices are fair, & the service is nice. The food tastes very genuine, like what you would find in India. The space looks amazing & has a good vibe. By far the best Indian food we had in our entire Canada trip, we tried food in Toronto, Quebec & here & this was the best Indian food we had just like in India. Amritsari kulcha was to die for along with chicken jalfarezi, & Indian street style noodles.
Quality of the food has deteriorated a lot. Had Amritsari kulcha the flavour & taste of chickpeas or chole were not as it should be for a kulcha. Were ordinary & way too spicy. This was our only go to place for Amritsari kulche, but I don't think I am going to order again.
Ce restaurant est incroyable si vous avez envie d'une bonne spécialité indienne. Le personnel est très poli & accueillant aussi. Je dirais que tous leurs plats sont excellents, mais les plats incontournables sont les plats du nord de l'Inde comme Chole Bharute, Amritsari Kulcha.
We had a great experience at Punjab Canteen!! We went there for 2 days in a row, food quality was good, you must try their Amritsari kulcha & Veg/nonveg thali, it was really good, don’t forget to try Aloo gobhi from Thali, it was delicious!! Chole Bhature was okay but not that good !! Overall we had a good time at the Punjab canteen!!
