Punjab Canteen is widely praised for authentic Punjabi flavors, with standout Amritsari kulcha and comforting staples like dal makhani, chole bhature, prantha, kulcha and makki di roti with saag, served hot and well presented; the service is described as fast, friendly and attentive, with many noting warm hospitality and helpful menu recommendations that make diners feel at home; the atmosphere is cozy and the prices are considered reasonable for the portions and quality, making it a popular choice for families and repeat visits; while most experiences are very positive, a few reviews mention instances of slower service, busy or uneven service, and cleanliness issues in the dining area, and a small number note dishes that felt oilier than expected; overall the consensus is that Punjab Canteen delivers flavorful, homely food, strong hospitality, and solid value, and is worth a visit for Punjabi comfort food in Montreal.
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 👌
Dec 26, 2025
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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.
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.
Jun 8, 2025
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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.
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 )
Dec 9, 2024
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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.
Jul 3, 2024
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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!!
We had a great experience dining here. It reminded me of my home & mom's cooking. We ordered Amritsari Kulcha, Dal Tadka & Jeera rice. I would recommend you trying out this place.
