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.
Amazing choices for clean Indian food. I only like home-cooked Indian. But this place beats even home cooked. Not a vegan but still loved the place for it clean & authentic food choices. No extra oil, no added sugar. & still the drinks & desserts tasted delightful. The best part was the enthusiasm of the owner. The way he talks about his food shows the dedication. This actually gave me a hope for good, clean eating outside the house. Great work Abhishek, keep the good work up...
Tula was an absolute delight. The restaurant opens for dinner at 5pm & we got there between 5:15 & 5:30; we were the first patrons. The restaurant was packed by 6:30 & we also saw many take out orders. We learned later that the owner & chef/menu creator himself follows a gluten free & vegan diet. This made sense as the menu was 100% vegan & 99% gluten free.
We started with masala chai, which hit the spot after a long day. The chai was served in a little matki (clay pot) & was aromatic.
For our appetizer we ordered the ragda patties, a street food. It was served in a small copper skillet. The dish was made very well with authentic flavors throughout. The potato patties were topped with the ragda (chickpea gravy) & garnished with sev (thin fried crispy noodles made from gram flour) & the traditional green/coriander & sweet/tamrind chutneys. Every bite had flavor. It's a big dish & perfect to share.
For our entree we split two dishes. We ordered the tofu tikka masala & jeera aloo mutter with two rotis (1 regular & 1 gluten free). The tofu tikka masala was seriously comforting. The dish tasted like it was homemade, was packed with flavor from simple ingredients & earthy spices. The jeera aloo mutter is a dry dish & mild. For us it worked well to use the gravy from the tofu tikka masala with the jeera aloo mutter. A simple dish, but very comforting. We were thoroughly impressed with the GF roti! The texture & taste were exactly like regular wheat roti…compliments to the chef for nailing it!
& finally for dessert we ordered what Chef Abhishek called a beautiful choice. The gulkand panna cotta. The flavors of this dessert are inspired by paan. Oh my god, this dessert really was insane. It captured the flavors & textures of paan without being overly bearing on either. The shredded coconut atop the panna cotta was'the icing on the cake.'
We chatted with Chef Abhishek to learn more about his inspiration & compliment him on his restaurant & menu. We learned that Tula means Balance in Sanskrit. He took everyone's orders & would take time to talk to all patrons.
This was an absolute gem. Chef Abhishek also shared his thoughts & execution for lunch/brunch. We wish we could have come back the following day to try out the lunch thali, which looks very unique/creative.
Abhi was wonderfully welcoming, & the food was excellent. We enjoyed the discovery dinner & would highly recommend it. The brunch menu also looked fantastic - something to try on our next visit. Thank you, Abhi!
What a gem at the heart of the city!! I'm so grateful my beautiful girlfriend brought me here for lunch! The food was beyond incredible… a perfect combination of exceptional taste & health, knowing that Ayurvedic principles are the foundation to their recipes. Every dish we experienced in the lunch platter was beyond delicious, & I absolutely loved the calm, rejuvenating feeling of TULA's decor. I'd give it a 6th star if I could. DEFINITELY going back next time I'm in town.
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.
A lovely atmosphere with calming music & good ambience :) The staff are extremely nice & the food is incredible. All of the options are packed full with flavor but focus on whole, minimally processed ingredients that don't make you feel horrible. Can't wait to go back & try other menu items- a great neighbourhood find for us!!
The food was AMAZING. The servers are very kind & friendly. The ambience is spot on. Btw the music is barely noticeable (a faint ambience meditation music). For people like me who get easily overstimulated it was perfect.
Sep 26, 2025
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Excellent restaurant pour les vegans & les autres ! Le service était rapide & le personnel extrêmement avenant & gentil ! La nourriture était excellente, je recommande particulièrement les pana cotas à la rose en dessert qui sont surper bonne, des goûts équilibrés & originaux, je n'avais rien goûté de semblable avant & c'était excellent ! Merci beaucoup c'était une superbe expérience, je reviendrais très certainement & le recommande chaudement !
A great dining experience-super friendly, personal service that made us feel really welcome, & the food was both healthy & really tasty. The menu is full of unique, creative dishes you don't see everywhere, & everything felt fresh & thoughtfully made. You can tell there's real care & passion behind it all. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!
In a city with no shortage of Indian cuisine, Tula stands in a class of its own. Abhi's menu is a thoughtful exploration of India's rich vegetarian heritage, artfully crafted to showcase the nuance & complexity of regional flavors. This is a departure from the familiar, offering a genuine taste of'satvik' tradition-food that is pure, balanced, & incredibly flavorful without being heavy. For those seeking an authentic & elevated Indian dining experience, I cannot recommend Tula highly enough.
Ce fut une première visite & ce ne sera pas la dernière!
La bouffe est excellente, les portions sont parfaites servi dans un joli décor zen avec une musique genre studio de yoga !
Le seul bémol est la petite quantité de vin dans mon verre pour le prix.
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.
