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.
For over 4 decades I have been a client of this divine place. The food is impeccable & irréprochable. Beyond compare. We came here for our 45 wedding anniversary. & we were welcome by Daljeet, the owner who came especially to serve us at our table. I recommend this restaurant 100% especially those unfamiliar with authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine. Not only will the food blow you away, you will no doubt become a lifetime client.
Authentic, flavourful & inexpensive! I had the regular Thali with masala chai. No cards accepted - cash only. The only inconvenient is finding parking. Best to come by metro (Namur).
Nov 5, 2025
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Best Indian food I've ever had! Tastes just like home cooking. The negative reviews are just people who don't know how authentic Indian food should taste. I used to come here as a young child & then returned here for the first time after a 20 years, & the taste is exactly the same! The dining room & bathrooms are a bit unclean but the food quality is excellent & consistent.
Have been going here for years !!! Authentic cuisine , flavourful with a big vegetarian menu ,good prices for sure !! Perfection !!!! Friendly staff & really cute place ,& fast service ! Food quality & portion is A +
For over 30 year, the Mohan family has been proudly running this vegetarian restaurant / diner style watering hole to perfection. When I was introduced to this restaurant some years back I recall my reaction as "ugh, vegetarian" but I will try anything once. Well, almost two decades later I am still a loyal patron of this fantastic & authentic Indian vegetarian restaurant, where people from all walks of life come to sit & enjoy affordable & delicious food from India. The sole issue with this local has nothing to do with the restaurant, it is with the area it is located in. At one time one could find parking if you drove around long enough, since the redevelopment in the area, both government & developers recreated the streets & such so that there is almost no parking in front nor close by - free or paid. But let me tell you this, it is worth the time & energy to find parking & walk to eat at this restaurant as you will be delighted beyond expectation. Food: fresh, great quality ingredients, beautifully plated in authentic Selection: A wide array of dishes that are sure to please your taste buds including fantastic samosas & onion baji starters as well as Raita & Bathra a fried puffed white pita/bread to die for. Atmosphere: Think of it as an Indian Diner, not a fancy restaurant & the atmosphere is just fine & cozy - not first date cozy (for some), but second date & so forth. The place is kept clean & the washroom as well. Service: As mentioned, this is a family restaurant & their pricing is value based - short for not ripping people off - so, during rush hours such as lunch time, they do get busy & may not have enough people at front of house to satisfy your urgent needs - but be patient, these are beautiful people & they are doing their best to serve their customers as if you were in their own home. So please, if you are in an urgent rush advise the server or front counter in advance & state how much time you have so they can evaluate if they can meet your time line so you enjoy your experience. Pricing: As mentioned, this place is all about providing real value. Their competitive advantage & why people are loyal boils down to great quality, fantastic taste, good portions, & excellent pricing. You are paying for the food not the fancy location, decor, etc. Meal suggestions: Typically most people like to order the meal of the day as it is not only affordable, but it takes the decision making off the list of things to do & lets the chef serve you what is fresh & awesome. It typically comes with a full plate of food including the bread etc. Also indulge in the Dal soup, it is chick pea based & kind of the Indian version of a French Pea soup - without the chunks of smoked ham (lol). If you are a fan of butter chicken, try the SHAHI PANEER. I have also visited the west Island location which is also delicious & does have parking - but it is far to travel & by the time you get there you would have found parking locally... unless you were heading to the west island or in that area. Their local is 4777 Des Sources in Pierrefonds & they have their own website as well.
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Great Indian restaurant. Authentic & NO FRILLS. Menu is filled with options for vegetarians & meat eaters alike. Chana masala, red bean curry, potato curry were all delicious. The samosa was delicious as well. They served us bottled water as waters. CASH ONLY ESTABLISHMENT. they are accommodating to tourists & accepted USD & gave me change in CAD. The service is as good as authentic places can get. No parking lot. Has to park at nearby street. Don't expect 5 star service, but expect 5 star food with great cheap prices.
Best indiam restaurant in montreal. Mild spicy food with authentic taste Quality & quantity are awesome. Price is unbeatable. This is my regular spot from today.
Amazing Indian food at probably best prices. Cash Only. I have tried it many times & it is always satisfying my tummy when I crave authentic Indian food.
