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This Montreal Indian Restaurant Has A New Plant-Based Thali & Massive Brunch Platter

A Montreal Indian restaurant is now offering a lunchtime thali tray and it's completely vegan. Tula, which translates to "balance" in Sanskrit, first opened its doors back in February and claims to be one of the only plant-based Indian restaurants in the city, with healthy, filling and affordable options.

Located on rue Saint-Laurent in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, Tula's menu includes everything from vegan butter chicken to biryanis, curries, soups, Indian salads, and loads of pan-Asian treats to choose from. And all the dishes are 100% vegan.

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Montreal Has A New Indo-Chinese Restaurant In Saint-Henri Serving Up Hakka Cuisine

It’s billed as Montreal’s first full-fledged Hakka restaurant serving Indo-Chinese street food commonly found in India’s cities: Oorja (the Sanskrit word for ‘energy’), one of the newer restaurants that have been open in Saint-Henri since May this year.

So what’s the food like? Hakka is a broad and complex cuisine resulting from Chinese diasporas travelling to and cooking in many countries around the world. Oorja focuses on how those communities cooked on the streets of Indian cities, elevating the results on their menu.

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15 Of The Best New Montreal Restaurants In 2023

Montreal's foodie scene has welcomed a wave of new restaurants in 2023 and many have quickly landed on just about everyone's radar. The city has seen a major influx of fresh culinary concepts including new takes on Vietnamese cuisine , delish twists on Lebanese classics and elevated versions of Thai faves .

Now, while the city has become home to dozens of new Montreal restaurants, cafés and bars this year, we've narrowed down the list to the 15 best new spots across the city, from Old Montreal to Old Rosemont and beyond. After compiling a catalogue of all the new eat and drink destinations that opened across Montreal in 2023, we narrowed it down to those with 4.5 or more stars on Google and no fewer than 10-15 reviews.

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17 Of The Best Indian Restaurants In Montreal

If you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine in Montreal, you're in luck — the city is full of incredible Indian restaurants that showcase diverse flavours and dishes from across different regions of India. From traditional dishes to fusion creations, there's something for everyone in the Montreal Indian food scene. Whether you're a die-hard fan of butter chicken or want to try something new (to you) such as dosa or biryani, these best Indian restaurants in Montreal have got you covered.

Each restaurant on our list offers something unique, whether it's a great ambiance, traditional dishes, or creative fusion cuisine. Many are also friendly to people on a budget. For those who crave comfort food, you'll find classic dishes such as butter chicken and tandoori chicken on many menus. But don't miss out on some of the more unusual options, such as the butter chicken poutine, which puts an Indian spin on the classic Quebecois dish. Vegetarian options abound, too, with tasty vegetable dishes, samosas, and dosa featuring heavily on many menus.

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This Montreal Indian Restaurant In The Plateau Now Serves A Plant-Based Brunch On Weekends

Montreal brunch is a tradition. On weekends, you are spoiled for choice if you want to eat out and indulge in waffles, eggs Benedict and bottomless mimosas. But finding healthy vegan brunch options can be more challenging. Enter Tula; the recently-opened Indian eatery located on boulevard Saint-Laurent is now serving cruelty-free brunch meals on weekends.

Open since February 21, the small restaurant in the heart of the Plateau claims to be Montreal's only authentic plant-based Indian restaurant. "All the brunch items are very exotic yet still homestyle Indian," owner Abhishek Arun told MTL Blog.

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I Tried Montreal's New Vegan Indian Restaurant — Here's My Honest Review

There's a brand new restaurant in the Plateau that claims to be the city's only authentic plant-based Indian restaurant in Montreal, so I had to put it to the test. Tula, which means "balance" in Sanskrit, opened its doors on February 21.

"I strive to offer food balanced in taste but also balanced from a health perspective. Healthy food can be tasty too," owner Abhishek Arun told me.

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16 Bucket List Things To Do In Montreal In March

It's the final stretch before spring — thank goodness! But that doesn't mean you have to wait indoors for temps to rise and the snow to melt. The worst is behind us and now it's time to make the most of the last bits of winter.

Our city has so much to offer, and even if it's still freezing, you can still find the motivation to get dressed and get out.

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Montreal's Plateau Has A New Plant-Based Indian Restaurant With Vegan Butter Chicken

If you're on the hunt for a new vegan eatery in Montreal, you're in luck. There's a brand new restaurant in the Plateau serving up traditional veggie dishes. Tula, located on boulevard Saint-Laurent, claims to be the city's only authentic plant-based Indian restaurant. It officially opened its doors on February 21 for take-out, on-site dinner, lunch, and soon, weekend brunch.

The menu includes everything from vegan butter chicken to biryanis, curries, soups, Indian salads and pan-Asian treats. All dishes are 100% cruelty-free.

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Popular Montreal Restaurant India Rosa Has Just Opened A Huge (& Fancier) Second Location

Open since July 2018, India Rosa on avenue du Mont-Royal E. has made a name for itself in the Montreal food scene. When MTL Blog asked readers for their top Indian restaurant recommendations, it topped the list. Now, a second, bigger and fancier location has opened in Griffintown. It seems to flaunt the success of the original.

India Rosa Griffintown is located near the Bassin Peel. If the first restaurant is defined by its comfortable contemporary design with rustic accents, the new branch is classier, serving tropical lounge vibes with large mirrors, wooden furniture and blue accents.

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The Best Indian Restaurants In Montreal, According To Montrealers

We put a call-out on Instagram for your favourite Indian restaurants in Montreal and got almost 300 responses and 70 recommendations. Here are the 21 restaurants with the most submissions.

Indian cuisine, of course, comprises a number of culinary traditions in South Asia. For this list, we only included eateries that self-describe as Indian. We also excluded off-island restaurant recommendations.

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This South Asian Montreal Restaurant Has A Mouthwatering Menu With A Side Of Cozy Vibes

On the hunt for a new fancy dinner spot in Montreal? Restaurant Amber, a Pakistani and Indian resto is the perfect place for any cultural-cuisine lover to try.

The restaurant, located on rue Rachel in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal, first opened in January 2021 and has been happily serving decadent dishes to locals and tourists alike ever since.

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12 Montreal Restaurants With Takeout So Damn Good You'll Miss Indoor Dining Slightly Less

It's always good to have go-to food spots with dishes that taste just as good whether you eat them there or bring them home. But knowing which Montreal restaurants have the best take-out is even more important during a pandemic when restaurant dining rooms flip flop between being open and being closed.

These local eateries serve food that travels well, which makes them perfect picks when enjoying a meal at home (or in a park, or at a friend's house or in a car or... you get it).

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