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.
Je recommande ce merveilleux restaurant de cartier!!! I really enjoyed the goat kahari & the panneer. Everything was cooked to perfection, the flavours were outstanding & Uzma, the owner, was very attentionnate. Bring your own wine.
apportez votre vin !
Délicieux ! Les plats qu'on a mangé: chèvre & paneer.
Recette de famille d'origine pakistanaise.
Uzma est attentionnée & bien sympathique
Ce resto de quartier gagne à être connu/ visité.
I have to edit my review!!!!
You black mailed me!!!!
the goat karahi that I had for dine in was perfect but the orders that I made for pick ups are not goat karahi.
You charged me for goat charsi karahi but the meat that you used is from an old cow its like rubber, not even chewable.
Food was really delicious .Specially shandar goat karai was so yummy . service was also good. They are so welcoming & the environment also very nice. We will come again & recommended to everyone .
J'ai adoré.
Mon ami a pris des shandaar au poulet & moi j'ai pris du boeuf kebab karahi. Tout ça agrémenté de riz basmati parfumé & de pain naan (nature & à l'ail). Attention : Le riz & le pain se commandent à part du plat. En entrée, samosa au poulet & nems végé. En boisson nous avons pris un cocktail à la mangue sans alcool (ça ressemblait plutôt à un smoothie mais c'était bon). Le plat de mon ami était très épicé & le mien un mélange de sucré salé. On en a eu pour 50 dollars par personne environ avec taxes & pourboires (pour apéro entrée plat c'est honnête). C'était très copieux, je suis reparti avec le reste de ma nourriture. Ça m'a fait deux repas. J'y retournerai clairement. La déco du restaurant est simple & épurée. Le personnel très agréable (ils changent les bouteilles d'eau sur les tables quand elles sont vides & sans qu'on le demande, c'est ce que j'appelle du service).
We had a great experience at Shandar restaurant! We chose the Peshawari chicken karahi & it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender, full of flavor, & perfectly spiced. The service was good & the atmosphere was warm & welcoming. I definitely recommend it, especially if you love rich & flavorful food!
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!
