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Shaaz

Shaaz brings the bold, authentic flavors of India to the vibrant heart of Montréal.

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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69%
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7%
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6%

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Reviews for Shaaz

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (3300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
69%
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.
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5.0

It was the best spot for Indian dine in

Start with their soups & appetizers & Chinese it was fabulous experience

Their karnataka style donne was really good, Very soft & sooting

Dessert was fantastic starting with milk pudding & shai tukda

Would recommend very well

They have so many veg options also

Apr 30, 2025

It felt like an Indian cooking Netflix show in there. Food was insane. Highly recommend lollipop chicken drums, it's the best fried chicken in town. Warning thought it's very complicated when the whole order is not shared with everyone.

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

Best Indian food in town. Chilli onion naan , kshatriya kebab, shahi thukda , Junnu are the best out of the dishes we tasted today. Mandi & Zafrani mutton Biryani are must try.

Apr 20, 2025
on Google

The food was insanely good especially considering the low price the place gave a good Indian vibe & the waitress Sunny was very welcoming & she was looking after us during our service. Very good service & good waitress. I recommend !

Apr 4, 2025
on Google

Guy, if you want to experience Indian food in Montreal you have to visit this place. Their Indo-Chinese is amazing & their mandi is great! Try their dragon chicken if you like spicy food!! Good food good service. Will visit again for sure!

Mar 9, 2025
on Google

We arrived at 9:30 PM & were informed that we would need to wait. At that time, we were unaware that the estimated waiting period would be approximately one hour. However, it became evident that there was ample space available on the upper level. After 10:30 PM, the upstairs area was opened, allowing all patrons to enter. The initial one-hour wait for entry seemed unreasonable given the circumstances.

Once we were seated, it took an additional 15 minutes for our orders to be taken. I inquired as to why the upstairs was not opened sooner, to which they responded that only two staff members were available, despite the presence of numerous employees. When I requested water, I was informed that my colleague was filling it & would bring it shortly. After another 15 minutes without water, it was finally provided.

Upon receiving our food, one of the dishes was contaminated. I brought this to their attention, & they suggested I order something else. I insisted on receiving a replacement for the dish I had originally ordered. They assured me that there would be no additional charge for the new dish. However, when the bill arrived, I noticed that I was charged for the contaminated dish, while the replacement, which was not to my liking, was not charged.

Throughout this experience, I sensed a lack of supervision or management oversight. Given the significant investment made in the establishment, it would be prudent to have a designated individual to oversee operations & guide the staff. Additionally, many of the dishes were excessively spicy & oily. I tried the Mandi Alfahm, which did not resemble the traditional Arabic recipe. Furthermore, the prices were considerably higher compared to Indian restaurants in Montreal.

They made alterations to a well-known portrait, which are not favorable.

Feb 11, 2025
on Google
2.0

Flavors of the food were very good but some of the portions were really small. We wanted mutton Rara but it wasn't available. We also asked for hot peppers or Indian pickles on the side & that was not available. Dishes weren't served with any serving spoons & we were told to use our personal spoons. Service was terrible, the staff seemed untrained. On arrival it took the two servers over 5m to come greet us, they were just looking at us & there was only one table in the restaurant. Watching them clear & reset that table when they left gave me a headache as it looked like the person had never done that before. The table we were sat at was also was not cleaned properly & when we were finished after asking for our bill twice the table was never cleared.

Feb 2, 2025
on Google

I went there with a group of friends & it was phenominal. I've always been hesitant to try out Indian food in restaurants because they hardly ever compare to the homemade stuff but, this blew my expectations out of the water. We ordered a massive platter to share between the 4 of us. It was the first time I had Indo-Chinese food & it made me became an instant fan. I highly recommend their lollipop chicken & the chicken manchurian. The service was very courteous & welcoming as well. No matter how much I try I can't find a single nitpick.

Feb 2, 2025
on Google

It's my fourth time that I eat there & it's always the same tasty food & good service I love the Indian food & I think that it's the best restaurant that can a non Indian person like me discover the real traditional food of this amazing country ❤️thanks a lot

Jan 31, 2025
on Google

Amazing Indian restaurant in Montreal. Warm welcome, excellent service & delicious food. I had the butter chicken & I 100% recommend it. A place not to miss !

Jan 23, 2025
on Google