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plateau restaurants

Montreal's restaurant scene has been expanding this season with new terrasses, Mediterranean eateries and now, an Indian-inspired cocktails and tapas bar.

India Rosa, famed for its mouthwatering menu and drinks, has been keeping Montrealers satisfied for years at both its Plateau-Mont-Royal and Griffintown locations. Now, the good vibes (and flavours) are continuing over at Mlle Rosa — India Rosa's newest cocktail bar.

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Montreal is home to some of the best restaurants in Canada. Whether you're in the mood for Lebanese cuisine, African, Southeast Asian, Italian or Polish food, Montreal has got you covered and then some.

While you'll find some of the most delicious eateries in every corner of the city, the Plateau is easily one of the most culinary diverse boroughs across Montreal. With well-known streets such as Rachel, Mont-Royal, Saint-Denis and Saint Laurent all being home to some of the top restaurants, it's safe to say that the Plateau is the spot to experience Montreal's food scene.

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Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood is now home to a new Southeast Asian restaurant: Kra Pow. The Montreal restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this month serving up some of the most authentic Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian cuisine.

If you're familiar with the name, that's because Kra Pow isn't entirely new to the Montreal foodie scene. After opening up back in 2020, Kra Pow, which is considered to be both a type of basil and a dish from Thailand, began as a pop-up shop for takeout — gaining popularity among Montreal foodies and visitors alike.

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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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Montreal...meet Satu Lagi — a new Indonesian-Malaysian restaurant serving up loads of trendy and traditional dishes that are bound to transport your taste buds to the streets of Bali.

Located on rue Mont-Royal Est in the heart of the Plateau, Satu Lagi is a completely gluten-free restaurant offering an upscale and warm dining experience. The name, Satu Lagi translates to "one more," a common phrase many foreigners use in Bali when asking for "one more beer."

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