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.
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!
If you like Pakistani food this is the closest thing to authentic you will eat . The staff is so friendly & the place is very clean. I went for lunch on a Saturday & the food was fresh & tasty . The spice level is just perfect . This place is a must . Must have is the fish Pakora & the chicken Kari bone less . This is my new favourite place & will recommend everyone I know
Aug 9, 2025
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Absolutely delicious biryani! Perfectly spiced, tender meat, & fragrant rice. Every bite was full of flavor. One of the best I've had-highly recommend!
We had a wonderful meal this evening . The food was delicious & Uzma was most gracious & warm !
I recommend this place to every one craving for good authentic desi food .
Aug 2, 2025
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Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant ! Le service était au top, les plats étaient vraiment délicieux.
L'équipe a été d'une gentillesse incroyable avec nous. On était mon mari , moi, avec notre fils de 10 mois. Que dire ,ils l'ont littéralement chouchouté ! Ils ont joué avec lui, rigolé avec lui... C'était vraiment touchant. On s'est sentis comme à la maison. Un grand merci à toute l'équipe pour ce bel accueil.
Je recommande ce restaurant les yeux fermés !
I had the opportunity to taste some of the best food in Montreal! I also truly appreciated the warm hospitality of the owner & staff - they made the experience even more memorable.
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!
Amazing delicious food. The owner Uzma is exceptionally polite & generous. Great service, clean & friendly. The food is by far the best food of its kind. Highly recommend
Uzma one of the best hostesses, but the food has no flavour or taste it's bland asked for extra spice but they forgot to put it . Very mild flavour of Pakistani or Indian cuisine . All in all nice service & waste of money.
