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 was trying a new place for my birthday, & I was surprised by the place.
The Best Best Best for :
Kababs & butter chicken, aalo tikki
What I liked :
It is Private & reserve
Meals were served warm & well seasoned with steam coming out.
The staff is not to overally friendly, they check on you randomly & came accross genuine.
I felt welcome.
The bill at the end , was less than we expected.
Nice place for birthday & date .
9/10 experience.
Could be better:
Wish the lighting was a bit brighter.
More juice option.
Music would have been addition
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!
Excellent restaurant pakistanais ! J'ai essayé le biryani au poulet avec la viande, & tout était délicieux : le goût, la sauce, la cuisson, vraiment rien à redire. Le service était impeccable, rapide & très chaleureux. Une très belle découverte je recommande sans hésiter !⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
J'ai adoré mon expérience!!! Dès mon arrivée , j'ai été surprise par l'accueil chaleureux que j'ai reçu de la part de chaque personnel ainsi que la propriétaire.
I stopped by briefly while I was in the neighborhood & wanted to grab some tea. I went in just for that, & to my surprise, the lady there (I believe she may be the owner) was incredibly kind & welcoming. I had my tea in hand within two minutes, & it was absolutely delicious. She initially didn't even want to charge me for it; I had to insist.
I didn't have plans for lunch today, but I'll definitely be coming back soon for lunch or dinner. The hospitality was truly top-notch.
