Located in the heart of Montreal, Shandaar Cuisine offers authentic South Asian food, also known as desi food. From your favourite Karahi to the ever-loved biryani and the famous doodh patti to the refreshing mango lassi, Shandaar Cuisine's menu has the best desi food in town. Your go-to desi restaurant with a breezy and vibrant ambience, Shandaar Cuisine is the perfect destination for an unforgettable dining experience.
Shandaar Cuisine is described as a warm, inviting spot delivering authentic Pakistani and South Asian flavors with consistent excellence across karahi, biryani, butter chicken, naan and chai. Diners praise the welcoming ambience, attentive service, and meals that feel like home cooked; dishes are fresh, richly spiced, and generously portioned, with favorites including Karahi, chicken tikka, lamb biryani, fish pakora, and a strong chai and mango lassi. A recurring theme is hospitality and attention to detail, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a memorable visit, and the option to host events in a private space. While a few notes mention value for money and occasional longer wait times, overall the restaurant is seen as a standout in Montreal for true desi flavors, where the food, warmth, and atmosphere invite repeat visits.
Shandaar Cuisine is a must-visit for authentic Pakistani comfort food. The Peshawari Karahi was spectacular, so was their Bihari kebab - pair it with their Naan, was the perfect balance
Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, & truly homemade. Highly recommended for anyone craving a high-quality meal!
If you're looking for a place in Montreal that truly lives up to its name, Shandaar Cuisine is it - shandaar meaning'magnificent' in Urdu, & that's exactly what this dining experience is.
From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm smiles & an inviting aroma of freshly cooked South Asian delicacies. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between cozy & elegant, with soft lighting & tasteful décor that makes you feel right at home.
The food is nothing short of exceptional. Their Karahi bursts with rich, aromatic spices, the biryani is perfectly layered with tender meat & fragrant rice, & the doodh patti chai is the kind of comfort in a cup you'll crave long after you leave. The mango lassi is refreshingly smooth - a must-try for anyone visiting.
What truly sets Shandaar Cuisine apart is the attention to detail. Every dish feels like it's been prepared with love, & the staff go above & beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience.
Whether you're a fan of authentic desi flavors or just curious to explore them, Shandaar Cuisine is a gem that will leave your taste buds dancing & your heart full.
Absolutely perfect restaurant!
Since we're in Montreal, Canada, we ordered Chicken Shandaar Karahi & it truly tasted like home-no extra oil, just authentic flavor. The chicken samosas are made in-house & were fresh & delicious. We also had naan, garlic naan, & Lahori channa-everything was cooked fresh & full of taste.
I've never had such a perfect desi meal in Montreal. The guy musa who served us really knows how to deal with customers-polite, professional, & very welcoming. The service was awesomeeeee.
A perfect place to sit, relax, & enjoy amazing food. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jan 2, 2026
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We tried the boneless karahi, Lahori channay, & tea, & everything was outstanding. The boneless karahi was rich, perfectly spiced, & cooked just right - full of authentic flavour & not greasy at all. The Lahori channay were delicious, hearty, & tasted just like traditional home-style cooking.
To finish, we had their tea, which was strong, aromatic, & the perfect ending to a satisfying meal.
Great food, authentic taste, & a warm atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll be visiting again & highly recommend to anyone looking for real Pakistani flavours in Montréal
I was looking for catering services for my daughters' 1st birthday celebration & Shandaar cuisine offered us an affordable yet great deal. We tried the food before placing a relatively big order & oh my, the food was amazing. Tasted like authentic Pakistani food. The chicken tikka, chicken kadai was very tasty. The spices were on point.
The owner is also very accommodating & warm. Uzma, offered us a wide variety for food tasting & accepted to tweak a few things based on our taste. We just wanted the beef kebabs to be spicier than usual.
The ambiance is nice & cosy, clean too. Great hospitality from the owner. Overall amazing food & service.
Ps. You can host events in there, they have a private room that accommodates about 50-60 people with a decent music system for weddings & birthdays. We got all in one place amazing food, service & ambiance too. Highly recommended :)
We went just because we wanted to have pakistani food.. but trust me the food is amazing, we taste is authentic. karahi chicken & garlic naan was heavenly. Lamb biryani was also delicious, it was not too spicy, masalas were perfect.
Overall one of the best experience.
it was our first time here & we lovedit everything was amazing the food & the service as well we will definitely come backi highly recommend if everyone who is willing to try authentic pakistani food .
Nov 15, 2025
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Excellent Pakistani restaurant with amazing taste & great service. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic flavors & a pleasant dining experience!
I wish I could give more stars than 5 because this restaurant has satisfied our taste buds to maximum. If you're missing Pakistani food & want to try an authentic restaurant, THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. Also, the host Uzma is super sweet. Loved the whole experience.
This truely is an authentic Pakistani restaurant. Every dish we tried reminder us of home. We left the place with our hearts filled with joy. Beef Bihari, lamb Biryani, & karhai highly recommended.
The atmosphere is very relaxing & the service we received was very welcome, like we belonged here. The owner Uzma was so sweet & welcoming. Made us feel right at home. Even though we live like 2 hours away, we will definitely be coming here often.
I couldn't post any pictures of the food cuz it smelled so good, I didn't even remember taking pics of food & dove right in lol Next time 👍
We were visiting montreal from GTA & decided to give Shandaar cuisine a try. Ordered chicken karahi, & it was a 10/10. We had been out & about all day & super hungry. We placed an order on the phone for pickup but later decided to switch it to dine in. The service was good, & the taste was exceptional. Truly authentic pakistani cuisine. The portions were generous, too.
The staff was welcoming & very attentive as well. We later ordered tea as well.
The ambiance, however, was a little dull in my opinion, & parking was difficult to find. Other than that, this place is highly recommended if you want to try authentic pakistani food.
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We went there tonight for dinner & throughly enjoyed our experience there. We ordered Charsi Karahi, chicken seekh kebab platter with Naans. Everything was delicious & authentic in taste. The owner Uzma greeted us very warmly & even gave the complementary kulfa ice cream to our daughter. Exceeded our expectations! A must visit place for Pakistani authentic food lovers! Would surely revisit!
The place is clean, the waitress was very kind & knowledgeable, but the food unfortunately we experienced much better in other restaurants, not the authenticity we were looking fo
It was such pleasant experience at Shandaaar
Everything is Shandaar here from food to customer services
We were hungry like anything & we got the best food with exceptional service .
The lady probably the owner of the place welcome us with her beautiful smile
The moment she said Assalam o Alaikum & speaks Urdu, brought smile & relief on my face.
Staff was not just friendly but absolutely professional as well
They have a huge variety of desi food & drinks which give the customer quite many options to choose from
The biryani was authentic karachi biryani & the karahi was scrumptious with super fresh butter naans honestly We over ate
Lol 😀
They have ample space if any one looking for a private party
Overall my experience was 9.9/10
Absolutely delicious food & amazing service! The flavors were authentic, portions generous, & everything came out fresh & hot. The staff were friendly & attentive, making us feel very welcome. The ambiance is cozy & perfect for family gatherings or dining with friends. Highly recommend their signature dishes-you can really taste the care they put into every plate. Definitely coming back!
