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Shaaz

Downtown
4.2$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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Shaaz delivers an authentic Indian culinary journey, specializing in expertly grilled dishes that showcase the vibrant spices and rich flavors characteristic of the subcontinent. The menu features a curated selection of tandoori creations, succulent kebabs, and fragrant curries, all prepared with traditional techniques and the freshest ingredients. Guests can anticipate a flavorful exploration, from fiery vindaloo to creamy korma, complemented by freshly baked naan and aromatic basmati rice. The dining atmosphere is designed to be warm and inviting, providing a comfortable setting for experiencing the diverse tastes of Indian cuisine. Shaaz offers a comprehensive taste of India's most beloved regional specialties.

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5★
70%
4★
7%
3★
3%
2★
15%
1★
6%

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Reviews for Shaaz

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (3300+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
70%
4★
7%
3★
3%
2★
15%
1★
6%

Review Summary

Shaaz is widely recognized for offering authentic and flavorful Indian cuisine, with many patrons praising the quality of dishes like the biryanis, mandi, and various chicken specialties. While the food consistently earns high marks for its taste and generous portions, the overall dining experience remains divided due to inconsistent service and varying levels of restaurant cleanliness. Many visitors highlight the exceptionally friendly and attentive service provided by certain staff members, which creates a welcoming atmosphere, though others report frustrating wait times, disorganized operations, and occasional issues with food consistency or menu pricing. Despite these mixed reviews regarding operational efficiency and environment, the restaurant remains a popular destination for those seeking delicious, aromatic meals in the heart of the city.
Page 1 of 5 - 47 Reviews

They have different style Biryani & Mandi. So far, I have tried almost 20 types & 10 of em are very satisfactory which I eat regularly, rest of em worth trying at least. 100% recommended.

Jul 18, 2026
on Google

I tried this restaurant 2 times, 1st time we went into the restaurant, & we ordered biryani, appetizer & a dessert, they messed it up then & mentioned we are approaching the closing so we cannot do much & charged full & we were okay… we gave it the benefit of doubt & the 2nd time we ordered 2 different biryanis, they messed up both our orders with the rice completely soggy & bland, & so this time I'm compelled to say that their service & quality is extremely poor for the amount they are charging, the staff doesn't want to work that's the feeling we as customers have consistently got. & honestly after having tried them with different items that we possibly could, even after specifically calling & giving plain simple instructions they have messed up so very very poor service.

Jul 10, 2026
on Google

Food was very good but it was quite pricey & barely had any meat in some plates. The chicken biryani had only 2 chicken leg piece & mostly rice. The butter chicken also only had 2 small pieces.. the tandoori appetizer was also quite small for the price. That being said the taste was amazing!!!

Jun 11, 2026
on Google

We were group of 9 people visited this restaurant few days back. We came around 9:15 PM & we sat on the upper floor. Tables were not properly cleaned & lot's of paper litter on the banquet.
Food took around 40 minutes to arrive on the table even though restaurant was not busy & taste & quality were below average. We ordered shahi biryani at the end & just biryani took 30 minutes & we told them to cancel it they said it's almost ready. When we taste the biryani it was completely bland & colorful rice. I asked waiter to try it & also asks chef to try as well. Though nobody tried it & I said I don't want it they told me we can't cancel it only replacement is done since order is punched into system. That was completely made up story. I keep insisted to meet the owner cum manager who was inside the kitchen. That guy was looking at me & waiter from the glass & listening everything but didn't want to reveal his face 😅. Waiter was polite he went to kitchen at least 5 times & tried that guy come outside to talk to me but he didn't come outside. At last he didn't cancel the biryani but gave 20 % discount after I told them to complain with MAPAQ. That's it it was first & last time here. That shah ( last name ) guy didn't even bother about customer. We came after looking at the reviews but later we read some reviews we realized that most of the reviews were paid reviews so be careful when you visit here.

Edit after response :
there's no such policy that you can't cancel order if it is not up to the standard as quebec consumer protection dictated clearly. Before giving half baked response, read what provincial law says. & discount was not given because of unsatisfaction, it was because you didn't want to cancel the order. Don't twist your word. I wanted to clarify whole situation with your manager however he was hiding behind kitchen door & didn't even come out to face.

Jun 11, 2026
on Google

I think its really overrated & i tried it many times sometimes taste like same biryani i ordered last time

May 24, 2026
on Google

WORST RESTAURANT. THE MANAGER CHARGE US FOR THE UNCOOKED BIRYANI THEY SERVED US NOT JUST 1 BUT 3. NEVER SEEN WORST MANAGER & MANAGEMENT BEFORE THAN THIS.

May 18, 2026
on Google
1.0

Hyderabadi biryani is not authentic.

May 11, 2026
on Google

best golconda biryani in montreal by sukhwinder g
thnku very much

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

Been having their golconda chicken biryani from a while & strongly believe their chef has changed as its lost it's nostalgic taste… presentation is same but the flavourful biryani it was once ,
now is gone.

Apr 28, 2026
on Google

We liked the varieties in shaaz restaurant,we ordered kheema donne biryani & it was so yummy, the thickness of mango Lassi is soon good,without any artificial colour.

Apr 24, 2026
on Google