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.
J'ai adoré.
Mon ami a pris des shandaar au poulet & moi j'ai pris du boeuf kebab karahi. Tout ça agrémenté de riz basmati parfumé & de pain naan (nature & à l'ail). Attention : Le riz & le pain se commandent à part du plat. En entrée, samosa au poulet & nems végé. En boisson nous avons pris un cocktail à la mangue sans alcool (ça ressemblait plutôt à un smoothie mais c'était bon). Le plat de mon ami était très épicé & le mien un mélange de sucré salé. On en a eu pour 50 dollars par personne environ avec taxes & pourboires (pour apéro entrée plat c'est honnête). C'était très copieux, je suis reparti avec le reste de ma nourriture. Ça m'a fait deux repas. J'y retournerai clairement. La déco du restaurant est simple & épurée. Le personnel très agréable (ils changent les bouteilles d'eau sur les tables quand elles sont vides & sans qu'on le demande, c'est ce que j'appelle du service).
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!
Aucune fausse note dans ce restaurant. Au milieu de Cartierville, qui n'est pas vraiment un quartier reconnu pour son animation, on a une sacrée perle avec cette maison tenue par des gens très accueillants & qui nous ont reçu un midi en plein mois de ramadan.
Le Karahi, le Biryani, les naans, incroyable.
Des saveurs profondes, pas mal d'épices oui mais très efficaces.
Très bonne cuisine qui goûte vraiment familiale.
Total Disappointment - Fake Ratings & Pathetic Service
'I was completely misled by the high ratings. Visiting Shandaar Cuisine for their Iftar buffet was a terrible mistake. Despite the $30+ per person cost, there was no actual buffet spread. We were told food would be served at the table, but it took 30 minutes just for two naans to arrive. The Karahi chicken followed 20 minutes later & was just a tasteless bowl of tiny, bony pieces. When we asked about the rest of the meal, they begrudgingly brought small, unappetizing portions of biryani, chole, butter chicken, kebab & pakora. The food quality was so poor it literally caused nausea. Worst of all, when we called ahead, they urged us to'hurry up,' yet when everyone complained, the owner simply blamed a lack of staff. If I could give zero stars, I would. Beware-do not trust the hype.'
I don't understand how this restaurant is highly rated, we ordered butter chicken & naan, there was literally 5 pieces of small chicken thighs, not even brest, it's mostly the sauce, for the price we paid it's extremely disappointing... As for the naan it was half cooked, horrible, just waste of money & food... During Ramadan... One would argue because they were fasting & were tired by end of day, but the guy who gave us our order to pick-up was actually eating about 30 minutes before Maghrib, for a Halal restaurant this is kind of unprofessional!
Feb 24, 2026
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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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
Tried this restaurant for the first time & I was impressed by their service. Super friendly & accomodating. Food was fresh & tasty. I really liked their Bbq platter, naan, fish pakora & the chicken tikka biryani. I will definitely come back & try their other options. Highly recommend
Dec 9, 2025
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We're in Montreal for business trip & want to try this place. The food & service are great, they're not too spicy, garlic naan hot & made fresh. Definitely 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.
J'ai passé une soirée incroyable dans ce restaurant. Dans une ville où l'on peut parfois être déçu par le rapport qualité-prix, cet endroit est un véritable souffle d'air frais. On sent immédiatement la chaleur d'un restaurant familial, où chaque plat est préparé avec soin & amour.
J'ai été particulièrement impressionné par la qualité des produits, notamment le blanc de poulet dans le Butter Chicken, qui était fondant & savoureux. C'est ce genre d'attention qui transforme un bon repas en une expérience mémorable. L'agneau, les naans... tout était un régal.
C'est exactement le genre de petit restaurant que j'aime encourager & que je souhaite voir réussir. Le service est excellent, la nourriture est divine & les prix sont très corrects pour la qualité offerte. Merci pour ce moment, je reviendrai très vite & je le recommande à 100% !
Nov 2, 2025
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We tried the butter chicken & the naan. They were amazing
The butter chicken was so creamy & flavourful & the naan was so fresh & comforting.
The guy was so nice & kind & he offered us a free Mango Lassi as a gift 😍
It was super tasty & fresh !
We highly recommend this place
Definitely going back!
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!
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
The food was delicious. The service was great. Had chicken & lamb biriyani. Also ordered paneer tikka masala. They gave us butter naan as a complimentary. Overall the experience was amazing!
