Food is okay, a little pricey for what you get. Wait is long, ordered a soup and main dish waited for about 45 min. Staff is nice though. Overall it was okay!

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Response added on 5 Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback, Mace Halawi. We’re sorry for the long wait of about 45 minutes—it sounds like peak hours got the better of us that day. We really appreciate your patience and kind note about our nice staff; we hope you’ll give Desi Taste another try soon for a smoother experience.

Shiwali Arora (43 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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1.0

I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience was genuinely disappointing. As someone familiar with authentic Indian/Pakistani cuisine, it was disheartening to see such low-quality food being served to a non-Indian community—it gives the wrong impression of how rich and flavorful our cuisine truly is. The lamb vindaloo was completely off. Instead of a bold, spicy curry, it was filled with potatoes, broccoli, and green peppers—ingredients that simply don’t belong in a traditional lamb dish, especially not one that’s meant to highlight the richness of the meat. The chicken curry was equally confusing—overly oily with an unclear flavor profile. The only redeeming part was that the chicken thighs themselves were tender, but that alone couldn’t save the dish. The rotis turned hard and rubbery within minutes, making them difficult to enjoy. The naan wasn’t authentic either, but at least it remained soft longer than the roti, which made it slightly more palatable. Ordered at 8.30pm and got delivered at 9.45pm. Overall, this felt like a complete waste of money. Honestly, a simple pizza would have made for a much better family dinner. Experiences like this make you regret not choosing something else—and unfortunately, we ended up relying on pizza for days afterward. Very disappointing.

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Jot Sharma (1 review)

3 Apr 2026

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1.0

Waste of time

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Response added on 4 Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. You came during our busy hours, and we truly appreciate your patience. We hope you’ll give us another chance to serve you better.

Kamaljot Sharma (4 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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1.0

Waste of money and time

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Response added on 4 Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback, Kamaljot. We sincerely apologize for the poor experience during our peak busy hours. We’re committed to doing better and invite you back for a complimentary item on us—please message us to arrange.

DEVIL GLADIATOR (3 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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1.0

Dont waste your money

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Gurpreet Waraich (15 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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1.0

If you don’t want ruin your precious time please don’t come here

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Sonia Soniyo (2 reviews)

1 Apr 2026

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5.0

Had a great experience at Desi Taste Restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and reminded me of authentic homemade desi cooking. The spices were perfectly balanced and every dish was full of taste. The staff specifically the chef abdul was friendly and the service was quick. Definitely a nice place to enjoy traditional Indian/Punjabi food with family and friends. Highly recommended if you are craving real desi flavors!

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Response added on 1 Apr 2026

Thank you, Sonia, for your kind words. We greatly appreciate your feedback on our fresh, authentic Indian Punjabi flavours and balanced spices. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the traditional dishes with your group. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Davinder Singh (6 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Hospitality and food was really good. We order daal makhni, shani paneer with tandoori roti, mango lassi and special indian chai. Sam & another staff member attended us well. Every penny worth. 👌

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Response added on 27 Mar 2026

Thank you, Davinder, for dining with us at Desi Taste. We really appreciate your feedback on the hospitality, daal makhni, shahi paneer, tandoori roti, mango lassi, and special Indian chai. Sam and the team are thrilled—hope to welcome you back soon!

Danishdeep singh (7 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Honestly, this restaurant truly has an authentic Punjabi touch in its food. Even though I’ve tried other restaurants in the city, I didn’t enjoy the taste as much as here. The food feels genuine, and the dal makhni is especially excellent. Sam is great person and recommend good options provided great customer service .

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Response added on 27 Mar 2026

Thank you, Danisdeep Singh, for dining with us at Desi Taste during lunch. We really appreciate your feedback on our authentic Punjabi flavors, especially the dal makhni. Sam is thrilled by your kind words—hope to welcome you back soon!

Prince Virk (7 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Best Dal Makhani in the City! "Had an incredible dine-in experience here last night! The atmosphere is cozy and authentic, with warm lighting that makes it perfect for a dinner date or family meal. We ordered the signature Dal Makhani, and it was exceptional—rich, creamy, and slow-cooked to perfection. The tandoori roti was fresh, hot, and had the perfect smokiness, straight from the tandoor. Service was top-notch;Can't wait to go back!" Special thanks to Sam for great service….

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Response added on 27 Mar 2026

Thank you, Prince Virk, for dining with us at Desi Taste. We really appreciate your feedback on the signature Dal Makhani, tandoori roti, and cozy atmosphere. Sam will be thrilled by your shoutout—hope to welcome you back soon!

Sawer Singh (5 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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5.0

Food was very good, especially Dal Makhni and tandoori roti was delicious. You can also try Mango Lassi.

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Response added on 27 Mar 2026

Thank you, Sawer Singh, for dining with us at Desi Taste. We really appreciate your feedback on the Dal Makhni and tandoori roti. Our Mango Lassi is a fresh house favorite—hope to welcome you back soon!

Zainab Abdeali (5 reviews)

25 Mar 2026

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5.0

The food was really good, authentic taste and the hospitality was great.

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Response added on 25 Mar 2026

Thank you, Zainab, for the wonderful review and choosing Desi Taste! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the authentic taste and our hospitality—it’s what our team lives for every day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more flavorful moments.

Farhaan Ginwala (66 reviews)

25 Mar 2026

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5.0

Alhamdulillah, we had such a wonderful lunch here! Every dish was delicious and the flavors genuinely reminded me of home in India. The spices, the freshness everything was spot on. The staff was very welcoming and the overall experience was amazing. Definitely a must‑visit whenever you’re in Quebec City!

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Response added on 25 Mar 2026

Hi Farhaan, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re overjoyed that our dishes reminded you of home in India—the fresh spices and flavors are what we live for at Desi Taste. Your kind words about the food, service, and atmosphere mean the world to our team. Can’t wait to host you again soon! Best, Desi Taste Team”

72 Patel Avnish (10 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Five-star experience! The service was seamless and the staff clearly takes pride in their work. We tried the [insert dish] and it exceeded expectations. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back

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Response added on 25 Mar 2026

Hi Avnish, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re thrilled the service was seamless, our team clearly takes pride in their work, and the [insert dish] exceeded expectations with its fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Your feedback on the great atmosphere means the world to us. We’ll be waiting for your return—see you soon! Best, Desi Taste Team”

Rakshit Vasoya (2 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great customer service and good food

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Response added on 25 Mar 2026

Thank you, Rakshit, for your kind words and support of our team.

abdul wali (6 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Amazing foods ,I went from Toronto for work find this restaurant online and order lamb karahee, daal, brayanee and garlic naan it was really tasty love it will again.

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Response added on 23 Mar 2026

Thank you, Abdul Wali, for traveling from Toronto to try our lamb karahi, daal, biryani, and garlic naan at Desi Taste Cuisine! We’re delighted you discovered us online and loved the tasty halal flavors. Safe travels back, and hope to welcome you again in Québec!

ZAHED HOSSAIN TAREQ (9 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Had an excellent service food,service,atmosphere 5⭐️⭐️⭐️+++👌👌👌. Our server and Chef Rashid was amazing.Highly recommended.

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Response added on 23 Mar 2026

Thank you, Zahed Hossain Tareq, for your kind words about our food, service, and atmosphere at Desi Taste! We’re thrilled Chef and the team made your group dinner special. Hope to welcome you back soon for more halal delights.

Rabbi Rana (6 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Their food, hospitality and atmosphere was outstanding. Enjoyed their tea as well.

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Response added on 23 Mar 2026

Thank you, Rabbi, for your kind words about our food, service, and atmosphere at Desi Taste!

Ala Uddin Shadin (3 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Good food, good environment and down to earth staffs

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Response added on 25 Mar 2026

Thank you, Ala, for your time and for providing us with your feedback.

Syed Imran Ali (3 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Tried the chicken jalfrezi and seek kebab and it was very delicious. Complimentary hot chai was very nice gesture. Staff was polite. Street parking available. Overall delicious halal food restaurant in town with excellent service.

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Response added on 23 Mar 2026

Thank you, Syed , for your wonderful review of our chicken jalpiazi seekh kebab at Desi Taste Cuisine! We’re glad the complimentary hot tea, excellent staff, street parking, and quiet halal spot made your dine-in experience perfect. Hope to see you back soon in Québec!

SS J (23 reviews)

22 Mar 2026

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5.0

I’m honestly amazed to find such incredible desi cuisine in Quebec that truly tastes like home. Every bite brought back memories of back home. May God bless them and increase their rizq. 10/10 highly recommended.

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Response added on 22 Mar 2026

Dear SSJ, We sincerely thank you for your glowing review and for expressing how our Desi cuisine evokes the true essence of home here in Québec. We take great pride in crafting every rice dish and entrée with heartfelt authenticity, and it delights us to know each bite rekindled cherished memories for you. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to Desi Taste soon.

Tushar Gogiya (3 reviews)

22 Mar 2026

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5.0

Nice and decent place to have a great indian food in quebec

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Response added on 22 Mar 2026

Thank you, Tushar, for your kind review and for highlighting our authentic Indian food, service, and quiet atmosphere at Desi Taste Cuisine! We’re thrilled you enjoyed a great dine-in experience in Québec. Hope to welcome you back soon

Kunthavai Mahinthan (10 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

We came all the way from Scarborough searching for a good Indian restaurant, and we’re so happy we found this place! The biryani was really delicious — full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The staff were very kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere was amazing and comfortable. Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for authentic and tasty Indian food!

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Response added on 21 Mar 2026

Thank you, Konthavai Mahinthan, for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback and the lovely photo of our Restaurant! We’re overjoyed that you traveled all the way from Scarborough and found our restaurant truly delicious—full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked dishes that hit the spot. Your kind words about our welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere mean everything to the Desi Taste team here in Québec City.

Rayhan Sheth (5 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

Alhamdulillah.....very good experience.....very tasty food.....all varieties available.....chicken, mutton, veg, seafood.....very friendly staff......highly recommend......and plus THEY KNOW ENGLISH !!! enjoy your mealtime here with subcontinent cuisine

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Response added on 21 Mar 2026

Thank you, Rayhan Seth, for the heartfelt feedback on our subcontinent cuisine at Desi Taste! Alhamdulillah, we’re thrilled you had a very good experience with our tasty food and all the varieties—from chicken, mutton, veg, seafood, and more in our Halal kitchen. The quiet atmosphere perfect for chatting made your visit even better.

Hamza Vahora (12 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

One of the best service and food . It’s delicious and very tasty 😋

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Response added on 21 Mar 2026

Thank you, Hamza Vohra, for the amazing feedback calling Desi Taste one of the best—delicious and very tasty food with top service!

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Sunday 17:00 - 22:00
Monday 17:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday 17:00 - 22:00
Friday 17:00 - 22:30
Saturday 17:00 - 22:30

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