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.
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!
Excellent food & service. I think it was the best Dahl I've ever had! Our server was extremely friendly. He went above & beyond to ensure we were satisfied.
100% recommend!
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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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 .
Très bon Biryani à l'agneau. Shandaar légendaire: vraiment goûteux! Si vous aimez les repas bien épicés : c'est le bon endroit! (Service courtois mais pas en français).
Excellent Pakistani restaurant with amazing taste & great service. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic flavors & a pleasant dining experience!
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.
Will visit again :)
Nov 13, 2025
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