Lacto
Indian
Fast food
Take-out
Small vegetarian Indian restaurant in Montreal near Namur metro station. Note that its other outlet at Dollard had closed/replaced by Punjab Delight. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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24 Reviews
First Review by PlanetEarth
Joshua_De_Serres
Points +1152
Best samosas and best price - Edit
I had previously tried the Pushap samosas, pakoras and tamarind sauce brought by friends to parties, but had never been to the restaurant, until a few days ago.
Read moreMy wife and I arrived at 11:27am (restaurant opens at 11:30) and there were already a handful of people waiting. The inside of the restaurant is cozy and unpretentious. We were quickly greeted and served water. The prices are very reasonable, one might even assume too low, but once you see how many people they serve, it all makes sense. The dining room was packed by noon in addition to a constant stream of people ordering takeout.
The food is probably the best Indian food we’ve had in a long time, possibly ever. The samosas with tamarind sauce is a top seller, priced at 10$ for a dozen, it’s no wonder why. The Dahl soup is one of my favourite items we tried. They have plenty of vegan options to choose from and we can’t wait to go back to try different plates.
The service was also exceptional.
Pros: Delicious , Budget friendly , Service
Cons: Restaurant fills up quickly
Guest
LoulouMcDo
Points +49
Un restaurant qui perdure - Edit
J'ai connu ce restaurant dans les années 80 grâce à mon ami Vijay. Ce n'est pas par hasard qu'il traverse le temps. Le service est inégal mais la nourriture est plus qu'honnête. La sélection et la saveur des desserts sont impressionnantes. Une adresse sur laquelle on peut compter année après année.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-03
Pros: Végétarien, Desserts, Authentique
Cons: Le site, Le service de mieux en mieux, On y parle maintenant un peu FR
Guest
HappyPuppy
Points +66
Ok - Edit
Inexpensive greasy food. The portions of the curry aren’t big.
Read morePros: Nice service , Indian sweets , Inexpensive
Cons: Greasy
Guest
shveta
Points +21
Best Indian vegetarian Home Meal - Edit
They have simply and an authentic vegetarian meal
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AlexandrosStefanos
Points +32
Cheap Eats, Hole in the Wall Vibes - Edit
If you’re travellers on a budget, desiring cheap eats in Montreal, look no further than Pushap.
Read moreOur journey began on Montreal’s coveted Metro. Disembarking at Namur station, we commenced our short stroll towards the eating establishment.
Once inside, we sat down at our table and were presented with two bottles of water. Unsure whether the waters would inflate the price of the bill, we nevertheless caved and eventually drank them. The chef took our orders, “two regular Thali’s please and can you make them vegan?” We opted for one chickpea and one lentil curry and asked the chef to decide on the choice of bread that would accompany our meal.
The food, arriving on a steel dish with separated compartments, was authentic, tasty and delicately spiced. The curries, salad and rice complimented each other nicely to produce a symphony of the tastebuds. The whole meal Indian bread allowed me to mop up every inch of sauce. It was a fairly satisfactory amount of food. Up there, though not quite the dizzying heights of my best Indian eating experiences.
I did have some concerns about the sanitary standards of the eatery. However the restaurant nevertheless gave off wholesome vibes, in no small part due to the friendliness of the chef.
All in all, we paid $20 cash for the dining experience ($10 CAD a head) a price point at which you are prepared to look past the less than immaculate eating conditions. Would eat there again.
Pros: Cheap as f***, Tasty, Plenty of vegan options
Cons: Cash only (which idm tbh), Not the cleanest
niki_nine
Sounds delish will have to try
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PurpleCurrant
Points +3898
Satisfying and cheap - Edit
Their thalis are amazing! Of course, don't forget to order samosas.
Read moreThey only take cash, though.
Guest
AnnieMichelle
Points +49
Amazing food, lovely people. - Edit
I’ve been coming here for almost 30 years. That says it all, the family are very sweet. The food will knock your socks off!
Read morePros: Fresh and tasty , Amazing desserts , Great price for the quality
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dmskaa
Points +42
the best - Edit
the greatest of all time. quality has decreased a bit since pandemic but still the best in the city
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DanicaS
Points +25
under $10/fill up your belly - Edit
Super restaurant that has been there for eons, literally!
Read moreAround the corner from Sokkai Gakku International (SGI on Buchan street), it's a fav destination after a practice.
The family is so compassionate about their menu from desserts to full family meals. They really are there to serve you.
They often cater their sweets to big festive events such as weddings and parties.
Updated from previous review on 2020-10-21
Pros: Located near the metro/subway STN NAMUR and buses., 1street East of Decarie Expressway
Cons: Parking is very hard to find. , Cannot service a large group over 8 people., Long line-ups on weekends... that's how good it is
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helenedrouin
Points +3062
Amazing Indian food - Edit
Pushap is a great traditional indian family own restaurant. The menu is huge. There are many vegan options and they are all clearly labeled. You can take a few meals to create a bigger meal. I took the chana, the okras and the onion naan bread all this for 13$!!! So cheap!!! I didn’t even eat everything, because I was too full. Everything was delicious, fresh and the right temperature.
Read morePros: Cheap, Huge menu, Vegan options clearly labeled
Cons: Styrofoam containers
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CurtisC
Points +50
Delicious and inexpensive - Edit
Incredibly good food for a reasonable price. Vegans beware, sometimes they give you extra food that may or may not be vegan.
Read morePros: Delicious, Authentic, Inexpensive
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2673
Cheap vegetarian eats, lots of vegan options - Edit
The restaurant is vegetarian but has tons of vegan options. Their vegan options are clearly indicated on their website. I had the combination meal C that I only had to replace one cheese dish to make vegan. The food was dirt cheap but sooo delicious and filling. I love how flavorful Indian cuisine is and how many spices it incorporates into the dishes! 🍛 Note that this place only accepts cash.
Read moreMain meal:
Aloo Gobi (potato and cauliflower curry)
Bharatha (roasted eggplant w onion, tomato, and spices)
Dal Tarka (lentils w spices and fried onion)
Cabbage salad
Basmati rice
Chapati
Bathura (fried flatbread)
Also came with 2 pakoras, 1 samosa, and a non-dairy dessert (which was a compact brown square, but oddly quite good)
Pros: Vegetarian restaurant, Lots of vegan options, Dirt-cheap but still incredibly tasty
Cons: Only accepts cash
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VínDahlborg
Points +150
Not the best but fast and filling - Edit
Small place that reminded me a bit of a school canteen. My food was good and filling, but my friend had to wait for a long time so when they got their food the rest of the company had already finished theirs.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Not too expensive, Got my food fast
Cons: Small and a bit dirty , My friend had to wait a long time for their food, Toilets not cleaned
Guest
jackie_cyn
Points +48
Best naan bread - Edit
I use to work close to this restaurant so it was always a good vegetarian option. Extremely cheap with great options looks like nothing from outside but very warm service.
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ChristianLajoie
Points +431
Pushap - Edit
Rapide quand tu prends le menu du jour.
Read morePas cher.
Pakoras excellents.
Facile demander vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-27
Pros: Prix, Rapidité, Proximité
Guest
HellyzaBete
Points +25
love the thalis - Edit
So much flavors and choices . Cheap cheap price !
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JonJon
Points +20645
Great Indian food at very small prices - Edit
Pushap restaurants are among the best Indian restaurants in Montréal: pure vegetarian with prices close to the ones in India, but in Montréal! For 5 euros, you will have a full menu with a dessert. The food is good and similar to the one in India (oily and spicy) and can be made vegan on request. Try the thalis. The place could have been more coloured but remains pleasant.
Read morePros: authentic Indian food, inexpensive, friendly staff
Cons: basic decoration
Guest
pradipd
Points +347
Authentic Indian Restaurant - Edit
There are very few authentic Indian restaurants in Montreal and that too vegetarian. Pushap is one of them. It is a no frills, simple, inexpensive place that serves traditional, authentic home stule food at down to earth prices. The only down side is that the spicing tends to be on the mild side, but if you ask, they will spice it up. But Indian food cannot be spiced properly by just adding spices to cooked food. It has to be part of the cooking. I have rarely come across such succulent paneer (melt in the mouth) and such thick, soft and fluffy bhatura (the way it is meant to be). Unfortunately the chana to go with the bhatura was very tame. Pushap is more famous for its samosas, and rightly so. Up and down the East Coast of North America, it is now impossible to find real samosas made with cut potatoes and peas instead of mashed potatoes. Well, at Pushap you will find it. I took a few home to NY with me!
Read morePros: Value, Authenticity
Cons: Mild
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Jennifer June
Points +26
Pushap Namur - Edit
The staff are super sweet, the food is AMAZING and very reasonably priced. Easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Montreal.
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Janetmaca
Points +16
A favourite - Edit
I haven't tried much on their menu, but what I have tried was delicious. In addition to the food, the quality of the service and the prices could not be beat.
Read morePros: great food, great prices, good service
Cons: location
Guest
Meera Trivedi
Points +21
Good delicious food - Edit
mouth waterning food
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GEORGE RITTER
Points +21
best food for the buck in Montreal - Edit
I have been a customer for many many years and keep going back for the great food, kindly service and low prices. Pushap cannot be be beaten for the very high value received per dollar spent. I'll be there soon, again.
Read morePros: excellent food, good service, great prices
Guest
LaVanessa
Points +367
One of my favourites - Edit
It is always a pleasure to dine here, and I don't come often enough. The owner and staff are very friendly and remember faces. I usually have the thali, which costs around $5, if I recall correctly. Their prices are very reasonable, and several times I've been given rice or a dessert for free. They are happy to accommodate vegans.
Read moreService can be slow, so prepare to take your time when you come in.
Great atmosphere, lovely music.
Pros: cheap, friendly staff, vegan desserts
Cons: slow service
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PlanetEarth
Points +95
Difficult to argue - Edit
Difficult to argue against this restaurant. 2 people ate a full course entree, main, dessert and the bill ended up 15$ all included. Food is good. Not super organic, not super fair trade, not super pure, i.e. pretty oily and oniony and cream cheesy at times. But difficult to argue for this kind of price which feels like it has ignored inflation for the past 50 years.
Read moreAll in all, good indian food at groundbreaking prices make this ghetto not so beautifully decorated annoyingly-radio-playing restaurant a must try.
Above all, vegetarian. And service is variable. If the owner is there, it's great. If he's not, well, the other family members are a little less skilled. :)
Pros: Price.
Cons: Oily.
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