Located on Paré Street, Pushap is the oldest Indian sweet shop and restaurant in Montreal with over a dozen varieties of scrumptious Indian sweets, it also serves affordable vegetarian Indian food that is sure to please many palates.
Pushap is celebrated for authentic Indian vegetarian dishes offered at affordable prices, with the thali, samosas, breads and sweets described as comforting and generous in portion. Reviews repeatedly call it a neighborhood gem with a welcoming family owned vibe and friendly service, even as a few notes are raised about service at the counter and limited seating. The food is described as fresh and not overly oily or salty, tasting like home and satisfying hungry diners, with many declaring Pushap the best Indian in town and a go to for value. Payment is sometimes cash only, though some orders via Uber Eats allow card payments and there is mention of limited parking nearby. For those seeking vegetarian Indian cuisine with consistent quality and low prices, Pushap remains a long standing staple that keeps patrons coming back for samosas, sweets and hearty meals.
Just wow!! Family owned, & the owner is very nice. He's very helpful & accommodating for changing the combos.
We've had, Vegetable samosa, Aloo tiki, Paneer pokata, Eggplant pokora.
The aloo tiki has a special flavor, hits you with the species on the first bite & then more spices in the after taste but then you love it!
Mar 7, 2025
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yum yumm! i cant even explain . if the food still taste in you mouth means i am in love ! with samosas with sweets with aloo puri omg ! mouth watering must try!
If you are craving typical north Indian breakfast like chai parantha, this is the place to go. Aloo parantha with dal tadka & ginger chai best to have here.
It finally happened. What you ask? I tried Pushap after hearing good things about them for years. However, it would be a true test of their service, quality & patience on a long weekend evening. To begin with the counter person was kind in answering a few questions while ordering. Despite servers running to a fro from the kitchen with customer orders navigating through the line growing as the dinner rush steadily amplified. I ended up taking out a Thali tray with lentils (my choice between them & what I was told was the spicier chick pea option). I also opted for the fried Chapati based on another recommendation by the counter person. We also discussed their selection of sweet treats & I got one I'd never tried before - which turned out to be a fragrant & textural bite. The wait wasn't too long despite the afore mentioned tumultuous scene of people in the know about good Indian food forming. The platter consisted of cumin rice, a lightly vinegar tasting cabbage salad, slight spicy Matar Paneer with Al dente peas & soft white cheese. The lentils which were more like a soup - but that's not a bad thing. Also a chunk-style potato & green pepper stew which I believe is called aloo shimla mirch which was very satiating & flavourful. The Chapati was nice & stretchy & served as a second spoon for scooping up the curries. The quality, taste & portion was just right for an enjoyable dinner. Another non-edible delight was their prices being very fair - kudos for that! Happily they passed with flying marks & the hype was not just hype. Good work to all the staff.
IMPORTANT: Cash Only Place Once I did not have cash so I did a UBER Pickup but as we all know prices on the UBER menu are always more than actuals. No place in Montreal can beat their Samosa price! Though some people wrote about bad service in the reviews, but for some unknown reason I was always served very nicely here. I tried many dishes here as I live nearby & I am sure you will find Aloo-Gobhi(Potato- Cauliflower), Baigan Bharta(Egg Plant dish) & Daal Maharani(Lentils) as some of the good menu items here. Food items are less spicy so kids can also enjoy. For dessert you should try the "Gajar Ka Halwa"(Carrot Dessert) & the "Laddu"(Flour Dessert) as the best recommendations though all of their desserts & entire Indian Sweets section is just really really good. This place is very busy on weekends so try on weekdays!
I ordered samosas, mango lassi, papri chaat, & aloo paratha. The samosas are amazing. The chaat did not come with any toppings or veggies which isn't traditional. I was really disappointed because I was expecting pomegranate or mint or something fresh on top. The mango lassi & aloo paratha are okay but I'd try other items on the menu because it's possible I simply ordered items they're not as strong in.
Sep 8, 2024
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This was a very impressive spot! I had a rough time finding parking, but worth the headache for sure! Samosa's & Pakoras are Oh! so good & on the very very VERY cheap side! The food is just plain great! Good flavors, rich spice mix & a small amount of heat! Chick Pea Dhal was my favorite by far & the Aloo Gobi was spicy & tasty!!!! The sweets are soo good! Ty for the advice on the chickpeas sweet squares!!!! A great indian experience!
Amazing Indian vegetarian delights. Their curries, dals, aloo Gobi, Channa masala with rice & naan is so flavourful, glorious & delicious. Usually I get some vegetable pakora & samosas to go. All their Indian sweets- desserts are sweet & tasty also. My fave are the coconut dusted gulab Jamun, barfi & Kalakand. A simple establishment. They take cash only. If Indian spices are to your liking you shan't be disappointed.
The atmosphere was very welcoming & the kind gentleman serving & the one on the counter made the experience for me memorable. :) I read the negative reviews before going there, but found the place the exact opposite. The food was served piping hot with delicious condiments & although the Chai was not what I'm used to, it was fragrant & comforting. 4 samosas + Aloo Paratha + Chai for $10. What more could one want in this economy. Definitely worth a visit if you're a desi feeling homesick. ❤️
