First time here for lunch. I almost didn't come in. The outside is NOT inviting, run down unkept They seemed closed. They dining room was better kept but still not great. I soldiered through and ordered. Chicken curry, veggie plate with potatoes and cauliflower. I stayed away from the Thali hoping to taste other dishes other than butter chicken. The food was delicious. The curry had heat but loads of flavour. The veggies were just ad impressive. The flavours and portions were perfect. The appearance of the place really hurt their rating. Many will never come. The food tastes great. You decide. read more

Sana - Chicken curry - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is our 'go to' place for Haleem and Biryani. It's the most decent Palistani food and the owners cute too:) He is such a nice a jolly fella. I think they are from Lahore. We usually end up at Ssna for some good ol Pakistsni food. Would highly recommend this place. We also had Kulfi. Will be returning to Montreal again soon and will check it out again They have 2 locations now:) read more

Sana - Haleem - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

They have the most amazing samosa. Hands down the tastiest also. The food is so good, they have the most authentic Pakistani food. The restaurant is nothing special very basic. It's also small, but it's clean. But the food makes up for everything. Your not there for the glamour . Your there to eat good delicious food. There bhaigun Bhurta it's made out of eggplant is really good .. The staff is nice they will help explain what the dishes are but you can try something different every time you go or take it out ! I've been to the resto on Jarry West. read more

The absolute stingiest thali I have ever been served. I have never seen a styrofoam compartment that small in any takeout box thus far in my life. The equivalent of one chicken drum stick, my joint downtown is $1 more and comes with 3x that meat AND a papadam, this place is on Jarry, no excuse for lack of value. Watery sauces, didn't even bring the right drinks. Bummed out our staff lunch when it was meant to be a team treat. SKIP IT. $180 for 10 people to eat rice and an equally small veg small side with a naan. read more

Sana - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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its a small indian restaurant.. nothing fancy.. Just eat and go. Good price! Good food.. Okay service.. The food was okay! I hate it when they clean the table where they bring out the big bucket and while everyone is eat. Kinda gross. read more

Sana - Chikka tikka like 13$ plus taxes - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I had Chicken Biryani and Chicken Curry with Mango lassi at this place. The quantity was alright and the taste was pretty similar to a homemade Biryani, Chicken curry. I presume the ingredients are fresh and curry is not that spicy is sign of freshly prepared meal. Will not recommend Mango lassi from here. The service was fast and the price moderate. Music was loud with some tracks from Bollywood 90s. read more

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It is a small resto kinda to go food with not many tables. Food is good. I come only for their monday specials when i don't have lunch for work or for late night meals if you passed by there. Only with a few 3-5$ you have a big meal like you normally pay 10$. I tried their kebab sandwich it is good. Chamosa is ok too. I recommend this place for those who don't want to spend much. read more

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Food arrived after 1 hour and 45m, cold and missing stuff. I called 3 times 1 hour apart and they say they'll send it but never do. Buncha crooks Note: I tipped the driver 25% you'd think he'd have the decency to come back deliver a refund or the missing food read more

Given Sana's cheap sign and tacky décor, you wouldn't necessarily expect quality food from this halal, Punjabi/Pakistani restaurant. But when I first arrived at Sana the feeling that I struck gold hit as soon as I looked around and noticed the place bustling with other Indian people. Indians who would choose to eat out over eating at home?? Dang, this place must be good. Sana was recommended to me by "Bob," a Pakistani green grocer who's a bit of a legend on the city's Parc Avenue. Basically, locals know to trust his wise opinion, me included. When I go out for Indian, my expectations are usually low because the best Indian food is home-cooked. For a cuisine that is traditionally healthy and flavorful, even the recommended Indian restaurants are often junk food style'y, cutting corners wherever they can i.e.) substituting oil for butter, reducing cooking time, sacrificing flavor for portion size, etc. But Sana is home-cookery at its best: simple recipes, made with fresh ingredients. The pakoras and samosas have the right ratio of potato to herbs and spice. I always get the dahl - perfect for sharing. The saag-paneer is the bomb - I recommend having it with naan rather than rice. The naan isn't as quite pillowy-thick and chewy as it often is elsewhere, so you're able to eat more of it without getting full too fast. I usually don't do butter chicken but Sana's is cooked just right. The only dish I don't love is the biryani - it's a tad bit on the bland side. Order a side of raiita (yogurt with cucumber) to cleanse the palette. The mango lassi's good; the chai tea isn't robust enough (but that may be a regional way of brewing it), and the gulab juman and barfi dessert are yummy town if you don't mind embracing cavities! People complain about the service, but I come here for an awesome meal under $10, not affection. If anything, the lack of care from the staff is kind of entertaining because it seems unintentional rather than deliberately rude. After having tried all the other listed Indian restaurants in the city, Sana is the only one I would recommend, and I recommend it highly. read more

This is my friend Noah's favourite place in all the land and you know what, he's pretty much right. The staff is funny and charming, the room is mellow and unfancy, and the chicken thali is massive and crazy delicious. There probably is no better deal in town for under ten bucks. My friend ordered the vegetarian and this was a bit of a disappointment to be honest, kinda tasteless compared to the bangin delight of the butter chicken. But the naan and lentils were still perfect and pleasing, and we had sour fresh lime juice that made the muggy outside world fade from memory just long enough for us to feel floaty and happy, and very lucky to be lunching at Sana on Jarry. Go! read more

Sana - Now that's a thali!!! - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Cheap good and quick, not a date restaurant but definately a tasty one, i had nihari, very soft meat in a spicy sauce ! I love going there when i am in the area ! Quick, cheap and yummy in my tummy read more

Sana - Nihari - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I wouldn't change a thing about Sana's sketchy front façade because that would make longer wait times in what is already a hugely popular restaurant among local Pakistanis. I was the only non-South Asian patron when I entered the door and was immediately greeted with the scent of great spices (picture the air inside Pho Lien, except the aroma's authentic/no MSG). I took the Chicken Tikka Boti (grilled boneless chicken served on a sizzling plate) with their regular and whole wheat naans. The chunky pieces of chicken was so tender you could pull pieces off with a fork. The fumes from the sizzling aren't just for show - bite into the meat and the exquisite blend of spices brought out by the grill will overwhelm both in taste and aroma. It's a bit on the salty and piquant side and for the better, because what underlies the piquant is the aromatic spices of cumin and lemon marinade which puts American style spicy to shame. The breads were below average - the regular naan was fluffy but not crispy and tasted too much baking soda, and the whole wheat naan was almost a warm pita. They're only $0.99 a piece. One of the reviews here sums it up pretty well: "Hidden gem, small tiny place, with no customer service. BUT cheap, AMAZING food" Paid: $14 + tip (used a 15% RestoMontreal.ca coupon), they take debit Rating: 4/5 for now It's a sure repeat with a potential for a 5 star. read more

Sana - Sizzling Chicken Tikka Boti - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Really enjoyed my lunch here...the thali plate (is that redundant to say?) for $5.99 was an amazing value. I joked with my lunch companion that "sana" in Kiswahili means "very much", and there was indeed very much food on my plate. My vegetarian thali came with chana (chickpea curry), mixed vegetables, a tiny bit of salad, a huge mountain of basmati rice, and an entire naan bread all for me. My mixed veggie curry wasn't all that exciting, but the butter chicken I mooched from my friend was delicious, as were the chickpeas. Also, my lime juice drink was lovely and sour and tasted like real limes, not like limeade. Very friendly and prompt service. I especially appreciated the jug of water that immediately appeared at our table on a very hot, sticky Montreal day. I'll be back! read more

Best Indian restaurant in Montreal. I've been to many places, but Sana consistently delivers the tastiest food at the lowest price. Their amazing naan is only $1 each and most of their main dishes are less than $9. Tip: Get the butter chicken! read more

Below average food. Tandoori chicken was roasted and then lightly based. The view if the restroom was undesirable. Stay away. read more

Visited Sana this evening for initially a bite but ended up having dinner! We had heard a lot of good reviews about this place and recommended by friends on many occasions so we thought we would finally try it out! From the outside it is nothing fancy - you could easily walk past without even noticing it! But once you step inside, you are overwhelmed by the delicious aromas of various spices and grills that fill the cosy and homely interior. It is a simple place but we felt very welcomed and comfortable as the waiters were very hospitable. We ordered the famous samosa chana chaat, nihari, naan and roti. Everything was cooked to perfection, the flavours were just delicious! I am a super big fan of samosa chaat and they did it just right! The nihari was also a good decent portion - a lot for one person so two could even share it! They even give complimentary salad and homemade mint sauce with the meal which was a bonus! The stone baked naan and roti were also very good. Our order arrived very quickly despite there being many people. Overall, we were extremely impressed with the food and also the price! It is definitely a lot more affordable than most indian restaurants and also better taste wise too! read more

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Best Indian/Pakistani in town. Super tasty, Chicken Tikka Boti, Dhal, all the Shags, awesome stuff. Lhassi is good too.

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Sana - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

My Pakistani friend brought me here. It's a bit out of town -- 30 minutes of bus ride from McGill (#80). Otherwise, the food is superb! My friend and I ordered the grilled chicken, naan, saag, and lime juice. The price was reasonably cheap -- we paid around 40 cad. read more

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Amazing food !! The samosa chenaan was pretty good..it has yogurt and mint..a pakistani falavor..the butter chicken..woow rich and yummy !! I loved my chicken with onion and green peper! Took a lime juice coktail and it was very refreching! read more

Sana - Pakistani Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Crappy decor , friendly service with a smile and the smell of 1001 spices!!!! Probably the cheapest and best indian- pakistan dishes out there !!! The mung dhal and the eggplant dish were Outstanding.... Yes I will come again ! read more

This is an average indian restaurant in my opinion. Plenty of others having better to offer. Lamb biryani was very salty with too much food coloring (not talking about the turmeric), but the Jalfrezi chicken was good and so were the sweets. read more

Not too big of a fan here...environment is pretty crappy but food is as good as it gets. Everyone else in the family is a huge fan of this place so go fig. A good place to try out for fast service and desi food :) read more

OK so we were in Canada for three nights. We were traveling from Maine through Montreal to Toronto. We ate at several restaurants and have to say this was our favorite. The quality of the food was outstanding. The Nihari was incredible. Thie flavors of all the dishes were unique and rich. This was the type of restaurant when you know you're eating authentic regional food from Pakistan cooked by folks who know how to do it the right way. The ambience was also uniquely authentic to an ethnic restaurant located in a multicultural western location. If you want to have the perfect dinner, in the perfect location, and the perfect climate, but the perfect waiter... Stay at the hotel have a drink at the bar and eat there. If you want some authentic food from deeply authentic people in the really cool Authentic neighborhood then try Sana. read more

I have had food from here twice. The last time I had jt it tasted better than before. The first time I had food here we ordered nihari, qeema paratha, channay and malai boti. I really liked the malai moti. The chicken was juicy and tender. Qeema paratha was a little bland for me and would be better with more filling. Nihari is good.Second time around I ordered the same thing for our guest. Nihari, qeema paratha and tikka boti. This time around again we got paratha's with skimpy filling. Nihari was better than last time and tikka boti was okay. Will definitely go again for nihari and malai boti. read more

What a gem! Reasonably priced and as close as you can get to 'British Indian' food in Canada. The chicken tikka was great, as was the lamb curry, and garlic nan - succulent, delicious, tasty. Very modest in terms of decor, etc - the focus is on the food. Friendly, but no-nonsense, staff. My only regret is that it took about a year for me to find! read more

Go there for two things: hands down the best butter chicken and chick peas channa in Montreal. Get the 6$ thali with butter chicken that comes with a naan, huge portion of rice and salad for an incredible value. read more

Soooo underwhelming! After moving from NYC to Montreal, I was excited to try Sana, what most colleagues and friends called the 'best Pakistani food in Montreal'. If this is the best the city has to offer, I'm anxious about my other options. :O I ordered the nihari, butter chicken, and goat biryani. Everything hung on an equal level of bland and hum drum. The butter chicken was literally sweet, not something I was expecting or something I appreciated. The nihari meat was dry and tasteless and the broth left me feeling disappointed. I didn't even finish or pack my left overs! Because I needed some dessert to mask the flavor of this tasteless food, I ordered some mithai (gulab jamun and barfi) which was average. I heard that they updated the decor, and I was actually impressed with the ambiance. It was modern looking and didn't remind me of typical Pakistani American restaurants where you're hesitant to even use the restroom. Overall, I wouldn't say the food was terrible- but I think I'll be able to finish my PhD in this city making my own Pakistani food. read more

There is effort here. The Nihari is stellar. As is the chicken sizzler Bhoti. the saag (spinach) is simply the best in town IMO. Nans are a little dense but that's a good thing for all that heavy scooping. Halleem and Biryani are tasty but I usually go for white rice instead, easier to digest. Dhal Mash is good too. Prices are very reasonable as are the portions. Decor is not so great but I just go there to eat. It reminds me of road side Dhabas along Goa Mumbai route. lighting is harsh and decor barebones. Their kulfi and Kheer are great. I hope they don't change a thing, including the decor because it's a great experience. read more

If you're looking for authentic Pakistani/ North Indian food in Montreal, this is the place. I could imagine getting the same food in Lahore! The haleem (lentils cooked with grains and meat) is amazing as is the Biryani rice. That said, everything I've eaten here, and I'm a regular, has been delicious! Including appetizers, desserts and breads... The ambience could definitely be improved, it feels like a canteen, but service is good and prices are very reasonable. Well worth a trip to jarry. They deliver also! read more

Ordered take-out from this place twice in the last week. The first time around, the food wasn't packaged properly - the items were flipped over in the bag. The food itself was passable. The second time around I ordered a Lahori chicken - much to my surprise, it was just a rotisserie chicken with a bunch of fries haphazardly thrown on top. Food was cold, and as before, flipped over with grease everywhere. Would not recommend. read more

My parents love Sana's food. Any dish they make with lamb is pretty delish! We had lamb curry and naan, lamb biryani, and a lamb curry thali with 2 tandoori roti instead of naan and rice. The prices are good, $28 plus tip for all we ordered. Everything was good except the chana on my thali. The chana had no taste, texture, colour :( But since everything else was very good, it didn't bother me. The service was good. My dad likes to joke, our waiter was enthusiastically responsive. Over all it was a pleasant experience :) read more

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Of all the restaurants, Pakistani and otherwise, that I have visited, Sana is the overwhelming champion. The humble decor belies the unfailingly exceptional food. Even the simple desserts, such as a nut ice cream in a paper cone, were packed with flavor. You can lay down a ten-dollar bill and still eat like British Royalty. The goat curries were my personal favorites, but try anything from butter chicken to bitter melon (and I do mean bitter) and you won't be disappointed. I would come back here in a heartbeat. read more

Probably the best Pakistani food in North America! Place is crappy.. But the food is CRAZY!!

Same delicious food, now with a fresh coat of paint. The grilled plate is delicious and so is anything else you can point to on the menu. The naans aren't what I would like them to be, but it's serviceable for dipping. They recently renovated, making the place a little more lively and clean. read more

Hidden gem, small tiny place, with no customer service. BUT cheap, AMAZING food and HUGE portions!!! I can't emphasize enough about the price, portion and quality of food. Go, try and then thank me later. read more

I don't know how to write about Sana without involuntarily salivating excessively, so I'll keep this brief. If you like Indian food, but don't mind them on a little bit spicier side (or not, just avoid the spicy ones). If you don't mind medium speed service or needing to transfer to a bus after the metro to get there, then this is hands down, the most mouth-watering indian/pakistani restaurent in town. And it's comparatively much more affordable too and generous portioning. read more

First of all, it was very difficult to order by phone. The food took an hour and a half to arrive and was cold. There were bones in every meat dishes. I'm not sure if this is an authentic indian restaurant, but if you're looking for indian food don't go here. It's not the typical indian food "format" that you get at Bombay Mahal or Maison Indian Curry on Jean-Talon. I'd recommendd going there instead, althought, they do not deliver. read more

So disappointed to be there! Such a unattended place, workers were constantly on mobiles, with very unpleasant ambiance during lunch time, our takeaway took over 45 mins, upon complaint got lame excesses of fresh BBQ preparation delay. I had buy over 60 $ food in BBQ and Mutton Karahi and found pathetic once, when we had open the food at home, BBQ fish black burned, unfortunately could't take photo that time due to presence of guests. Oversize and over burned bites of every thing, and tasteless Mutton Karahi was compliment with that. Only Nan's were good, thanks God we do have some home cooked food for the guests. Will never go again. read more

I am all about great food for a reasonable price. The restaurant is ok nothing too fancy. The waiters are not very customer centered and it seems to be a family run place. There is a bollywood song channel playing in the background. I came here for my bday and we ordered bhindi, butter chicken, and lamb sizzler. The food was delicious! There were two of us and we finished all the food! Ever since then, I have been comparing everything I eat to this place. I highly recommend it! Overall: Pros: Food and Price OK....: Decor and waiter service read more