Unless you're a vegetarian who loves their palak paneer, your favourite Indian dish is probably butter chicken. It's easy to see why — the sweet, savoury, and incredibly flavourful curry dish is pleasing to everyone's taste. Now, some of you might be wondering why "authentic" and "butter chicken" are in the same title. Against popular belief, butter chicken or Makhan murg comes from India and has been a staple of the cuisine since the 50s. Montreal has a huge amount of Indian restaurants, each one with its own spin on butter chicken. But which one is the most authentic? Without further ado, here are the most authentic butter chicken restaurants in Montreal! Punjab Palace View this post on Instagram The restaurant was completely full when we arrived and we quickly understood why! Butter chicken, lamb curry, Paneer palak & Aloo Gobi 🤤 • • • • #mtlfoodfessions #mtlfoodfessional #mtlfoodlover #mtlfoodies #parcex #mtlcity #thisismtl #indianfood #mtlmoments #mtlresto #mtlfood A post shared by Foodfessions (@mtlfoodfessional) on Feb 18, 2019 at 11:42am PST What: A tried-and-true quality Indian restaurant along Rue Jean-Talon. BYOB! Where: 920 Rue Jean-Talon O. Check them out here! Sana Restaurant View this post on Instagram Butter chicken thali . . . . . . . . . . #food #foodie #foodporn #akuisine #foodphotography #instadaily #foodblog #best #montreal #sweet #dessert #mtlmoments #yul #treats #snacks #montrealvibes #yum #foodgasm #weekend #food #mtlmoments #follow A post shared by @ a.kuisine on Mar 25, 2019 at 7:08am PDT What: Authentic flavours and awesome ambiance. Pakistani-Indian fusion at its finest. Where: 655 Rue Jarry O. || 1175A Rue Crescent Check them out here! Darbar View this post on Instagram Oh yes oh yes 😍 lovely diner with @mimix_soupix at DarBar restaurant 😍😍 When you don't know what to take, just take everything 😋 A post shared by Kanitha MTL 📍 (@kanimen) on Jan 4, 2019 at 8:34am PST What: A small, family-owned restaurant with an upscale take on Southern Indian cuisine. Where: 2027 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Restaurant Atma View this post on Instagram The classic duo; butter chicken and naan 🤤 #RestaursntAtma A post shared by Restaurant Atma (@restaurantatma) on Jun 15, 2019 at 9:35am PDT What: Atma has been cooking up high-quality Indian cuisine for the Plateau ever since 2004. Where: 3962 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Restaurant Sahib View this post on Instagram "The trick behind this mildly spiced recipe lay in getting the temperamental combination of tangy tomatoes and rich dairy textures right." #montrealfood #mtlfood #montrealfoodie #mtlfoodie #indianfood #india #butterchicken #mtlblog #food #mtl365 #mtl #naan A post shared by Restaurant Sahib (@restaurantsahib) on Mar 21, 2019 at 9:33am PDT What: A modern Indian dining experience with a well-stocked bar. Where: 225B Hymus Check them out here! Curry Mahal View this post on Instagram #indian #indianfood #rice #vegetables #lentils #samosa #naan#vegan #veganlife #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #food #foodporn #foodstagram #foodgasm #foodlover #foodblogger #foodie #foodies #veganmeals #veganidea #veganshare #vegancommunity #veganized #spicy #glutenfree #montreal #delivery A post shared by Vegan Foodie 🍓 (@blondieveganfoodie) on Oct 13, 2016 at 7:07pm PDT What: An incredibly affordable Indian restaurant in the heart of the Plateau. Where: 3814 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Le Taj View this post on Instagram #FriYay is a butter chicken kind of day 😍🥴🥰 or is it every day? 🤭 #EasterWeekend 🐰 Call us at 514-845-9015 to make your reso 📲 #LeTaj #BestIndian #MtlBest A post shared by Restaurant Le Taj Montreal (@restaurantletaj_mtl) on Apr 19, 2019 at 5:25pm PDT What: An upscale restaurant that's been serving up the best of India since 1985. Where: 2077 Rue Stanley Check them out here! Bombay Mahal View this post on Instagram Is butter chicken an excuse to eat naan, or is naan an excuse to eat butter chicken? Not pictured: a straw. 🇮🇳👌😍 A post shared by Jason AKA Dim Sum Papi (@shutupandeatmtl) on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:43pm PST What: A mom-and-pop mainstay along the bustling Rue Jean-Talon. Yes, you can indeed BYOB. Where: 1001 Rue Jean-Talon O. Check them out here! Restaurant Makkah View this post on Instagram Butter Chicken, Okra, Eggplant, Lamb Curries and Garlic Naan A post shared by Ras-Le-Bowl (@raslebowl) on Jul 24, 2018 at 7:45am PDT What: A hidden gem on the other side of Rue Jean-Talon where Indian restaurants aren't so often found. Where: 360 Rue Jean-Talon E. Check them out here! Étoile Des Indes — Star of India View this post on Instagram Best indian food downtown ✌️️ A post shared by Ava 🍑 (@avaliciousfantasticous) on Sep 24, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT What: Often regarded as one of the best Indian restaurants in Montreal. Where: 5860 Rue Sherbrooke O. || 1806 Rue Sainte-Catherine O. Check them out here! Singh's View this post on Instagram Indian dinner was delicious 🤤 ! #indianfood #india #delicious #tasty #spicy #chicken #butterchicken #indianspices #naan #basmati #indiancuisine #pakora #stlaurent #montreal #mtlblog #mtlrestaurant #reataurant #foodie #food #instafood #photography #foodpics #foodblogger #foodporn #comfortfood #rice #colors #yummy #foodlover #foodgasm A post shared by Allie Parker (@alliebeauty) on May 2, 2018 at 4:36pm PDT What: A great BYOB choice in cozy environs with some of the creamiest butter chicken ever. Where: 3712 Boulevard Saint-Laurent Check them out here! Didar View this post on Instagram Gotta love indian food! #butterchicken #korma #indian #didar #montreal A post shared by Sabrina (@thesassyfoodophile) on Aug 17, 2017 at 7:05pm PDT What: A cozy and casual Indian restaurant with an absolutely huge menu. Where: 5987 Avenue Victoria Check them out here! Chand Palace View this post on Instagram 세상에서 제일 맛있는 인도커리 맛집🧡 #버터치킨커리 #버터쉬림프 . → 캐나다 몬트리올 한인 게스트하우스153 → 깨끗하고 편안한 게스트하우스153 → 지하철 빌라마리아역 (Orange line) 도보 5분 → 지하철 스노우돈역 (Blue line) 도보 10분 → 다운타운 버스66번 소요시간 13분 → 몽클랜드거리 도보 10분 → 도미토리는 최대 3인까지 사용 가능합니다 → 모든 방에 에어컨 설치 되어있습니다 . . ☎️전화번호: +1 514 513 0153 . . 🌷예약문의는 kakaotalk ID: mtl153 또는 이메일: mtlguest153@gmail.com 로 연락주세요🌷 🌷양식: 성함 / 희망날짜 / 인원수 / 희망객실🌷 A post shared by ❣️ᴄᴀɴᴀᴅᴀ ᴍᴏɴᴛʀᴇᴀʟ ɢᴜᴇsᴛʜᴏᴜsᴇ❣️ (@mtlguesthouse153) on May 28, 2019 at 9:17am PDT What: An affordable menu and friendly atmosphere make this bustling restaurant one of Montreal's best choices for Indian. Where: 989 Rue Jean-Talon O. Check them out here! Lakshana's Chettinad View this post on Instagram Thaliiiii... Date with my sister... #food #date #fotd #foodporn #foodie #southindian #yum #montreal #mtlblog #mtl #yummyyy #thali A post shared by @&# (@heeba24) on Jun 3, 2016 at 4:34pm PDT What: Amazing butter chicken awaits you in this hidden gem of a restaurant. Where: 5623A Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges Check them out here! Maison Indian Curry View this post on Instagram Possibly the best butter chicken in town 😛🥘 a must try! A post shared by International Eats🥂 (@international__eats) on Mar 7, 2019 at 6:42am PST What: Enjoy both Northern and Southern Indian specialties including thali meals for under $10. Where: 996 Rue Jean-Talon O. Check them out here! Dawat View this post on Instagram Indian food date night A post shared by Tiff W (@tiffanyinmtl) on Oct 11, 2018 at 5:27pm PDT What: This Indian restaurant specifically caters to take-out and large orders. It's a must-try! Where: 1808 Boulevard Sunnybrooke Check them out here! Zykaa View this post on Instagram Poulet au beurre, naan et le samosa est déjà disparu. Mon souper Bollywood🤪👍 A post shared by Julie Caron (@julie_caron2) on Oct 6, 2018 at 3:03pm PDT What: A super low-key Indian buffet-style restaurant with simply incredible butter chicken. Where: 8792 Rue Hochelaga Check them out here! Thanjai View this post on Instagram Can you tell I like butter chicken 😩 if you got any suggestions for the best Indian food in MTL send em my wayyyy 📬 A post shared by @ montr.eat.all on Mar 28, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT What: Specializing in Southern Indian cuisine, Thanjai is sure to be a hit no matter what you order. Where: 4759 Avenue Van Horne Check them out here! Have a good feast, Montreal!
