Plant based home style Indian and other Pan Asian food served in the heart of Montreal. Wine, Beer and the best Indian vegan food in Montreal served. Takeout, Home delivery and Dining services available. Plante à base de style maison indienne et d’autres aliments pan-asiatiques servis au cœur de Montréal. Vin, bière et le meilleur plat végétalien indien à Montréal servi. Services à emporter, livraison à domicile et restauration disponibles.
Reviewers describe Tula as a fully vegan Indian restaurant with a calm, zen inspired ambiance and warm, attentive service. The food is repeatedly praised for being fresh, flavorful and balanced, often light rather than greasy, with many gluten free and dairy free options that let both vegans and non vegans enjoy a wide range of dishes. The menu blends traditional and innovative Indian flavors, from comforting curries and biryanis to creative regional plates, all prepared with care and a home style feel. The lunch and brunch experiences, including thali and degustation style platters, are highlighted for generous portions, variety and approachable prices. Standout items frequently noted include vegan butter chicken, jackfruit biryani, ragda patties and the mango lassi plus desserts, while cocktails are also praised for quality. Service is consistently described as knowledgeable, patient and friendly, with explanations of the menu and stories behind the dishes contributing to a welcoming atmosphere; the owner is consistently credited with warmth and generosity. The decor and atmosphere are often described as calming and appealing, making it feel like a home away from home. Overall, the consensus is that Tula offers an exceptional vegan Indian dining experience, with great energy, thoughtful hospitality and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates, ensuring many plan to return for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Was at Montreal during the weekend & went to Tula. It felt like home cooked food. Abhishek takes time to talk to his clients & explain the dishes. Each one is better than the other & you want to try all of them. From the biryani, Butter chicken to the Thali there is something for everyone. I had the brunch Thali & went next day for the biryani. Was simply amazing & I will go back for sure. There are few restaurants that cater to gluten free & this one has most options. I still have the taste of the delicious food
The most delicious vegan Indian restaurant I have tried. The biryani is delectable & the Thali a feast for the senses. I am so pleased they have gluten free chapati! I'm looking forward to trying their brunch soon.
Oct 2, 2025
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The brunch platter was EXCELLENT. So nice to have an option for brunch that's healthy but also full of variety & inspiring flavours. The lentil crepe served weigh it was especially good.
We celebrated my wife's birthday at Tula, & what an experience it was! Every vegan dish was bursting with authentic Indian flavors, from the vibrant Snacks to the comforting Brunch Thali's. The mango lassi was creamy & refreshing, while the masala chai warmed the soul. But the real highlight was Abhishek-the most gracious host, whose warmth & world-class hospitality made us feel at home & turned a simple dinner into a celebration we'll never forget. A true hidden gem!
TULA translates to'Balanced' & that's exactly what this restaurant is all about. An extraordinary culinary experience - five stars all the way!! Such homely preparation, felt light yet tasty. Highly recommended for wholesome & scrumptious food lovers!
Food:
This isn't your typical Indian restaurant serving the usual paneer, butter naan & Jira rice. If that's what you're after, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're seeking something truly unique, this place delivers in every way. The menu is thoughtfully curated, reflecting genuine passion & care in every dish. We liked it so much that we ate there 3 times during our 3 day stay in Montreal. Here are the things we tried & absolutely loved. I normally like to rank dishes but all dishes came #1.
- Koshimbir - a refreshing salad
- Grandma's Special Curry - reminded me of a version of avial
- Chapati - very home made feel
- Ragda Patties - yummy chat
- Tomato Soup - so good, my daughter loved it
- Gulkand Panna Cotta
- lunch thali - comes with 4 curries, 1 salad, rice, roti & dessert.
- jackfruit biriyani - this was out of the world.
- Burger - crispy & delicious
- Bombay sandwich - we made this to go & ate it after about 8 hours & it was scrumptious
- Weekend Brunch Thali - pongal, sambhar, chutney, desset. I dont know how he gets such diverse food SO right
- Lentil idlis - they had shredded carrots & green beans. So thoughtful about making healthy food.
- Ragi dosa - this is not in the menu but the owner surprised us with it. SO good.
- Mango lassi - tasted even better than the dairy mango lassi. This was made with coconut milk yogurt that they make it themselves. I mean talk about the incredible amount of detail & care poured into creating it.
- Hibiscus & ginger drink -
- Chai - this came with the cutest sugar container on the side (see picture). Owner said he got them Bali when he was travelling.
Host, Service & Place:
Exceptional service & hospitality! We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, yet were welcomed with genuine kindness. There was no rush - we were encouraged to take our time exploring the menu. The host, Abhishek, patiently walked us through each item, clearly passionate about the food & the experience he offers. What stood out most was - he even recommended other restaurants in town that he personally likes. How often do you see a restaurant owner do that? It was clear he is not running the business just for the money. Once we placed our order, the food arrived promptly & was absolutely delightful. It is a beautiful, boutique restaurant. The interior is beautifully designed with tasteful decor that creates a calming & inviting ambiance.
TULA is 100% authentic & sublime. Made for us by us. This is truly one of the best vegan restaurants & the absolute best Indian restaurant in the city serving honest, innovative & exciting dishes that are healthful & true to the sophisticated compendium of ancient recipes. For those of you who know… you just know. For many thousands of years Tamil culinary customs & ancient traditions have scientifically researched, tested, & prescribed the healthiest food combinations of ingredients & perfected recipes. The idli is a must try. The idli may be one of the best I've ever tasted & I've had idli in Tamil Nadu & Rishikesh; it is fermented properly & steamed to perfection & served with a sumptuous sambar & chutney. It truly is the breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner of champions. The lunch thali is divine; the palak paneer is delicious, the salad is a bright & fresh delight, the dal is perfect, the rice is steamed to perfection with jeera, the aloo is amazing, & the payasam is absolutely luscious & lightly sweetened allowing the natural flavours to shine. The kulhad masala chai (specially requested with jaggery) is so delicious that I ordered a second one! The mango lassi is also amazing. TULA is such a welcomed & warm addition to the vegan & Indian selection of restaurants in the city. Without a doubt TULA is one of the best vegan & Indian restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of visiting anywhere in the entire world. This is world class & sophisticated cuisine whilst also being down-to-earth healthy home-cooking. Enjoy your meal! Peace & love & thanks to the folks at TULA for an amazing meal. I've been craving another visit ever since so I'm looking forward to their dinner menu next.
The first time I came here I didn't realize they hadn't opened yet & I had to leave soon after but I was greeted warmly by the worker or owner. They were so passionate, humble & kind & encouraged me to come back another time. I haven't had the chance yet but I was craving good & healthy restaurant food while stuck at home & had a feeling they would be an ethical business that doesn't use plastic. I assumed correctly, yay! so I just ordered 5 dishes with chapatis off skip the dishes that came in paper/bagasse packaging. Everything was impressive but the pindi cholle, tikka masala & lasooni dhaniya & chapatis were sooo amazing ! The other two dishes (vegan butter chicken, tofu achari) were great but I would recommend the other ones more. Hope I'll be able to get a taste of the chill & joyful restaurant environment sometime soon while trying more menu items because there are still so many. I'd definitely get delivery again too 🥡
Update: finally ate in resto & it was a vibe. Busy & slow but the owner gave me a chai tea & his kind service to make up for it. I had the vegan chicken tikka masala & the elderberry cucumber pineapple cocktail
I returned on a weekend for the brunch menu & it was divine. The owner puts so much love into the cooking & explaining the dishes. The vibe was peaceful. Here's what's on the plate : Porridge = millets & lentils & eaten with fresh coconut sauce (yellow), lentil stew with lots of veggies, Tofu scramble, Black chickpea salad, Potatoes boiled & seasoned, Sweet potato porridge, Crepes made with lentil flour, spinach & herbs & you eat that with tamarind sauce 🤍❤?
The plant based chicken veggie ginger stir fry is sooo delicious
Mango lassi too. Helped with the spice of the chili chicken which is really spicy beware!
I came back on a weekday to try the vegan chicken wrap. They give the option of mild or spicy & if you choose mild they use butter chicken. It was wrapped well so you could take it to go if you want & comes with sauces. The chapati used for the wrap was soft & went well with it.
Aug 3, 2025
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Amazing experience - the host, the food & the ambience. Best host I have ever experienced made our experience worthwhile.Must visit for a unique experience. Loved Coconut Curd Mango Lassi - best I have ever had. Vegan food is another level. Biryanis, Pan Asian menu, Masala chai & Desserts - Sweet Potato Kheer & Panna Cota are to go for. Presentation was beautiful. Portions are good for the price. Everything on the menu is great. Will visit again for brunch & lunch 😊
This was an amazing experience from the customer service to the delicious, flavorful food! We opted for the brunch platter, which Jasleen suggested & it was perfect. Jasleen was very helpful & passionate about the food. We will absolutely return!
Amazing meal. So fresh, healthy, inventive & so delicious. We had the brunch platter & mango lassi. Incredible food & lovely staff. Highly highly recommend
We went for Sunday brunch. The server, a friend of the owner suggested we have the breakfast patter which was excellent. She explained each dish & her enthusiasm for the food was obvious. Everything was delicious. We are not vegan or vegetarian but looking for something other than traditional brunch offerings. I highly recommend this restaurant.
May 5, 2025
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Good food full of flavor. Tried the brunch menu as well as the lunch thali which was good but overpriced in my opinion. I will repeat occasionally but I am not vegan & tofu is an acquired taste. I personally don't like the taste of tofu at all. In fact even though majority Indians eat vegetarian food on a daily basis, Indians are not vegan. Dairy consumption in India is very high & eaten with almost every meal in some form. It would have been nice if the owner also had dairy based vegetarian options like paneer at least. Overall I would say good food but overpriced & the vegan menu is a limitation for Indians who do consume dairy (vegetarian restaurant would have been better) but I understand the restaurant is differentiating itself by being a vegan restaurant
This place is absolutely amazing! Their food was exquisite, decor so relaxing & zen, & the owner was so friendly! Can't wait to try their thali ( weekdays only) & brunch thali on weekends…. Soooooo goooood The desserts ( adorned with edible flowers) are so pretty, colourful, & oh so good! The mango lassis were creamy, light , so flavourful, just perfect! Everything has its own special flavour, really must try!
Nous avons enfin pu essayer le menu brunch dégustation! Quelle explosion de saveurs végétaliennes & typiques subtiles dans une ambiance zen qui nous permettait de savourer pleinement le repas préparé pour nous avec attention. L'accueil chaleureux & personnalisé du charmant propriétaire qui nous reconnaît après quelques visites pour le lunch est un petit plus à l'expérience! Je recommande & retournerai sans hésitation!!
What a nice surprise to find Tula. Such kind people. A beautiful serene ambiance, lovely warm greeting & a brunch thali plate that was absolutely delicious - it was so incredibly flavourful that, as my partner put it, it made our "palates dance" Thank you! All the stars!
Nov 24, 2024
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Went for a bite with my partner & we both had the brunch platter. I have to say that everything was so delicious! The food was fresh, the environment calm & welcoming & the host was gracious & hospitable! Definitely will go back.
J'ai beaucoup apprécié manger chez Tula, aussi bien le menu dégustation du brunch qui permet de découvrir plusieurs plats, que le tofu massala au dîner. Le lassi mangue & la pana cotta à l'indienne étaient aussi très bons. Les plats sont savoureux & bien présentés, & le service est impeccable. Je recommande & reviendrai si j'en ai l'occasion 💚
My sister, mother, niece & I had a really good time over brunch here. The food was so Dreamy, & the service was genuinely lovely. Thank you so much for having us. We will return! I recommend the Turmeric Milk (Vegan).
Tula is amazing!! I wish we had a plant base Indian restaurant like Tula in Salt Lake City, Utah. We were in Montreal 6 days & l ate here 3 lunches. It is absolutely delicious & healthy. Finding a restaurant where the owner cares about his patrons is rare. Abhi (I hope i got the owners name right) is so kind & goes out of his way to explain the dishes & makes you feel very welcome. The first day I ordered Lentil Idis with Samba & Chutney. My husband had the Brunch Platter. Everything was amazing & different than any Indian restaurant we had been before. I went back a few days later & had Grandma's Special Coconut Curry with Veggies & the GF Chapati. The curry was loaded with yummy veggies. I enjoyed it so much that I went again 2 days later for Grandma's curry!! You must try this restaurant!!
