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.
I absolutely loved the food. The chicken karahi was spiced to perfection, the garlic naan was fresh & crispy, & the chicken biryani was hearty & delicious. Everything paired perfectly with the cilantro chutney. Also, the food was cooked to order. However, the chicken karahi had a lot of small bone fragments hidden in the sauce, so we had to be very careful while eating. Some special care should be taken while cutting the chicken to avoid this.
The service was great (although only available in English). Someone came in & demanded a shish taouk with tzatziki, but the waiter was very patient & polite, & suggested a Pakistani dish close to that. Very professional.
Someone who might be a picky eater, especially with desi food & thinks that all the montreal pakistani restaurants are barely upto par. This one exceeded my expectations. The taste of Karahi was just perfect, the spices, gravy & the presentation.
Masroor was an amazing server. He was polite & patient & was able to recommend us the best food according to our taste. Will for sure come back.
Oh & the chai was just AMAZING!
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.
Absolutely incredible food. Had the Shandaar Chicken Karahi & Lamb Biryani. The chicken was probably one of the best dishes I've ever had at a Pakistani/Indian restaurant. Service was good. Seemed like only 1 guy was working that took our order & made our food, but we were the only ones there so there wasn't a wait.
All the food was fantastic but the biryani was absolutely fire, it taste like Karachi biryani , one of the best chicken biryani I ate in Montreal, really recommend their biryani & white Karahi & beef bihari.
Nov 16, 2025
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I was looking for a good Pakistani/Indian restaurant in Montreal to go for a special occasion, & very happy that I picked this place! They presented the birthday dessert very well! 😍
Their Fish Pakora, Chicken White Karahi, & Beef Bihari boti are a must try!
Service was friendly & quick, & the food was quite presentable & most importantly very tasty.
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.
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!
Sep 22, 2025
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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
So great to finally have a truly authentic pakistani restaurant in Montreal. We tried the shandaar chicken karahi & chicken biryani. Some of the best pakistani food I ever had. Thank you to Uzma for the great service :) We will definitely be back 10/10
Had a great experience at Shandaar restaurant in Montreal.
I ordered naan & barbecue seems kebabs -both were fresh, flavorful, & cooked to perfection. The barbecue had that authentic chargrilled taste you'd expect from a top-tier desi spot.
I also tried their Karahi, which was rich, well-spiced, & came out sizzling hot. Portions were generous & service was quick & friendly.
Highly recommend for anyone craving real Pakistani flavors in the city.
