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!
Must visit! Very nice & decent Pakistani cuisine. If you are tired of food colour, excessive amount of unnecessary spices this place is for you.
The staff is very friendly & caring.
I was actually craving a taste of home last night, & let me tell you, this place hit the spot in the best way possible.
Walking in, we were greeted with this amazing warmth. It wasn't just a'hello', it felt genuine. But the real star of the show was Miss Uzma. She has this way of making you feel like you're the most important person in the room. We were a little unsure about what to order, & she patiently walked us through the menu. You can tell she's not just doing a job. She checked on us throughout the meal, not in an intrusive way, but just to make sure we were loving it. She even remembered we'd asked for extra raita without us having to ask twice. That kind of care is rare.
Honestly, it was more than a dinner, it was an experience. Miss Uzma has built something special with her team, & their collective hospitality is just as memorable as the incredible food. If you're in Montreal & looking for not just a meal, but a taste of real Pakistani hospitality & flavor, this is 100% the spot.
We had a great experience at Shandar Karahi. We ordered white karahi, lamb biryani, & chicken tikka, & everything was delicious. The white karahi was rich & creamy, the lamb biryani was flavorful & perfectly cooked, & the chicken tikka was juicy & well seasoned. Portions were good & the food was served hot & fresh. Overall, very tasty food & worth visiting. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Pakistani/Indian cuisine! 😊
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
Dec 23, 2025
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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.
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 :)
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.
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 .
Excellent Pakistani restaurant with amazing taste & great service. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic flavors & a pleasant dining experience!
