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 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!
I wish I could give more stars than 5 because this restaurant has satisfied our taste buds to maximum. If you're missing Pakistani food & want to try an authentic restaurant, THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. Also, the host Uzma is super sweet. Loved the whole experience.
This truely is an authentic Pakistani restaurant. Every dish we tried reminder us of home. We left the place with our hearts filled with joy. Beef Bihari, lamb Biryani, & karhai highly recommended.
The atmosphere is very relaxing & the service we received was very welcome, like we belonged here. The owner Uzma was so sweet & welcoming. Made us feel right at home. Even though we live like 2 hours away, we will definitely be coming here often.
I couldn't post any pictures of the food cuz it smelled so good, I didn't even remember taking pics of food & dove right in lol Next time 👍
Oct 26, 2025
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The food was amazing & service was outstanding.Honestly, the biryani was amazing full of flavor & perfectly cooked. The service was very friendly & again the food was definitely worth the wait. I'll be coming back for that biryani for sure!
We were visiting montreal from GTA & decided to give Shandaar cuisine a try. Ordered chicken karahi, & it was a 10/10. We had been out & about all day & super hungry. We placed an order on the phone for pickup but later decided to switch it to dine in. The service was good, & the taste was exceptional. Truly authentic pakistani cuisine. The portions were generous, too.
The staff was welcoming & very attentive as well. We later ordered tea as well.
The ambiance, however, was a little dull in my opinion, & parking was difficult to find. Other than that, this place is highly recommended if you want to try authentic pakistani food.
