Desi Tadka Restaurant

A Taste of Home in Montreal! If you’re looking for authentic Pakistani flavors in Montreal, this is the spot. We came in for a family brunch and were blown away by both the food and the hospitality. What we ordered: • Halwa Puri: Perfectly crispy puris and the halwa had just the right amount of sweetness. • Paye with Naan: The paye was rich, sticky, and flavorful—exactly how it’s made back home. The naan was fresh and fluffy, perfect for soaking up the gravy. • Chicken Thali: The portions were absolutely huge. It’s rare to find a place that doesn't skimp on the servings! The highlight of the experience, however, was the service. The owner was incredibly kind and treated us like guests in his own home, even giving us complimentary tea for all three of us at the end of the meal. My parents are visiting from Pakistan and they are very picky about their Desi food, but they truly enjoyed every bite. It’s officially parent-approved! We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Lahori/Karachi vibes in the city.

- Mav -

We’d been craving some Biryani after class, so we decided to just walk into the first spot we saw and luckily, Desi Tadka was right across the street. It’s a small restaurant with a quirky little front step that immediately caught our attention. We ordered a Lamb Biryani and a Chicken Biryani, plus some Vegetable Samosas to start while waiting for the main meal. Honestly, we went in hoping to relive the taste of the Biryani we used to have back when we were still in the UAE. And to be fair, it came pretty close! The flavor was rich and satisfying though a bit on the spicier side. At first, I was really enjoying every bite, but halfway through, the heat started to catch up with me, and it turned into a water-bite-water routine. That said, I don’t blame the restaurant it’s the traditional level of spiciness. I probably should have asked them to tone it down, like we used to do back in the UAE, but since we were starving, we didn’t think of it. (Lesson learned ). Interestingly, another customer eating there mentioned, “Today is a little spicy, not like last time.” So maybe it was just one of those days! As for the Vegetable Samosas with sauce its absolutely spot on. Crispy, flavorful, and nearly perfect.

- RuthXplore -

Tried this desi spot recently and loved it! The flavors were authentic, spices perfectly balanced, and everything tasted fresh. The butter chicken was rich and comforting, and the naan came out hot and fluffy. Service was warm and welcoming too. Definitely coming back for more!

- Its Warraich -

This place is an underrated gem where they provide good food at great prices. Really good gol gappey! And their 5 dollar biryani is (for the price) excellent value. In an economy like this, you'll definitely be leaving with a smile. Need more places like this in Canada that provide good food at fair markups, and excellent speed and service.

- Kazer -

The chicken tikka roll is very tasty! I tried the 1st time for dine-in but made it a habit of calling them for take-out so that I don't have to wait when calling!

- Ab -

What an amazing experience! The food was incredible — fresh ingredients, perfect seasoning, and generous portions. The service was top-notch; the team was polite, attentive, and genuinely caring. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere!

- Sunil Kumar -

One of the best places to have South Asian food. Probably one of the best butter chicken in Montreal.

- Sihab Uddin -

This place is actually really good. I tried the pani puri and it was amazing. The butter chicken is really great as well. I’d definitely recommend this restaurant! 10/10. The owner is very welcoming and made sure we received great service.

- Sonali Batra -