Sana

One of the better Indian restaurants… Butter chicken on point… naan … mango lassi … everything I tried was very good.

Food is very average. Was delivered cold for the most part, and taste is very disappointing. I don’t understand why this place has good reviews. Bombay Mahal is much better!

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.

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.

Sana it’s busy nowadays used to be A dump before they made changes, but it’s better then any restaurants on jerry! The waiters are bit ($)! Here!

Best Indian/​Pakistani food in the city, simply amazing. Chicken Tikka Bina, Sag Paneer, Lentil Curry dish and Alou Gobi, Salty Lassi — all amazing!!!

the best indian food ever, so yum, must try the chicken masala, the prices are amazing try going on monday were they have the most discounted food, the naan is amazing too

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.

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!

If you’re looking for authentic Pakistani/​North Indian food in Montréal, 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!

One of the best Indian restaurant. been there with very high end people who were not crazy about the area or the atmosphere but once they tried the food they lived it and every time they want Indian food they go and recommend Sana. its a great place yes the ambiance could be lot better but if you are in for food amazing and best of all its real cheap…

Food is OK, but the service is poor. The waitress didn’t know what tea they have available. They rounded up my bill to the next dollar, besides adding $ 2 for «table service», and (of course) took the tip too.

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 Phở 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%
coupon), they take debit
Rating: ⁴⁄₅ for now
It’s a sure repeat with a potential for a 5 star.

Né vous fiez pas aux apparences. Sans l’application et les avis, je né serais jamais rentré dans ce resto. Avec ma compagne, nous avons vraiment très très bien mangé et copieusement. Le service est très agréable, nous avons un peu attendu nos plats, cependant cela est généralement signe de préparation minute. Tout était très frais. Je n’ai pas encore reçu l’addition, toutefois les prix sur la carte sont très chers.
Pour synthétiser allez y les yeux fermés !

Restau copieux très bon prix correct
Bön service par contre il y fait froid c’est le seul point négatif le reste est top je vous le recommande

Best Indian restaurant in Montréal.
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!

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. Décor 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 décor barebones.
Their kulfi and Kheer are great.
I hope they don’t change a thing, including the décor because it’s a great experience.

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.

OKAY. I really don’t know if the previous reviews were done by close friends and relatives but I can tell you that I am very very disappointed by my experience at Sana restaurant. My first time was awful, second time my friend ordered some takeout. Chicken biryani was clearly reheated 10 times, dry tasteless. Chicken tikka masala, dry and the sauce is like someone poured water in it, for 9.99 $!!! I’m usually not that negative but this restaurant is a BIG NO NO for me and anyone around me. You want a better restaurant, honestly? Salateen on jean-​talon, yum or any other restaurant on jean-​talon.

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!

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 Montréal day.
I’ll be back!

This place seems to be a relatively unknown gem.
The place is as barebones as it gets, but I love it, simple, unassuming, unpretentious, it’s just a place. I’ve actually experienced nothing but great service there from the waiters who are to the point but polite, welcoming, and attentive.
The food is absolutely the best Pakistani I’ve had in Montréal. fresh, flavorful, nuanced, and cheap. It does not get any better. The naan bread is freshly baked, hot, buttery, fluffy. I’ve tried probably about half the menu and it’s all fantastic. You can go in absolutely ravenous and eat like a king for $ 15 a person for dinner.
The Chicken Achar is a favorite I always come back to (chicken curry with Pakistani style pickles) which is super flavorful and spicy. The biryani dishes are fantastic as well. Mango shakes are great as well. The samosa appetizer is served with chickpea curry and yogurt which is a fantastic way to start your meal.
Cannot recommend more.