EkBar – Modern Indian Restaurant

Loved our experience at Ek Bar and will be back! We tasted as much as we could fit in, as a party of two, and enjoyed every bite! The drink we ordered, Tamarind and Honey, was also exceptional. The atmosphere was cozy but also elevated like a lounge you’d go to in downtown Montreal. Would definitely recommend!

– FOOD: In order of how much I liked the dish: The duck bao ($19) was fantastic, probably one of the best baos I’be had. The oxtail ularthiyathu ($34) was great – an exceptional amount of oxtail for the price and just generally quite flavourful. The butter chicken ($29) was generally good and very creamy but missing a little oomph. Could’ve added a few more chicken pieces but increased the price. The fresh paneer ($24) was okay but also lacked oomph.

– DRINKS: The mocktail I had was pretty good.

– SERVICE: She checked on us very often and was very attentive, and walked us through the menu. Generally, great service.

– VIBE: Whoever designed the restaurant did a great job – it is very well done and pretty. While we went during a quieter night, I can imagine the atmosphere is very lively most nights.

– OTHER: They accept amex / American Express. I went here for my birthday dinner – they took 5 calendar days to respond to my initial request but didn’t force a fixed menu on my guests, which I appreciated.

Conclusion: I would visit again to try some of the other dishes. I truly wish the best for this restaurant, as we need more upscale Indian food (both in general and also in the city), especially since the city wasn’t ready for Katha.

A great place for a date night! Parking wasn’t hard to find. The place has that polished feel to it, quite inviting. We had the Chai & Cutlet and Duck Bao to start. We thought these 2 made for a good combination, we liked the surprising elements! As for the mains, we had the Goan Shrimp and Lamb Shank with Garlic Naan as a side. These two curries were delightful, especially the lamb shank… very flavourful. For dessert, we had the Pull Me Up. It was quite good, not overly sweet, a good finish. Also worth the mention is the Mango & Chipotle cocktail, refreshing! The service in particular was dazzling, thanks to our server, Shayla, we quite enjoyed the experience 😉

Loved celebrating our anniversary dinner here! ❤️The food was fantastic — must-try dishes include the keema tacos, dal makhani, and butter chicken pizza on kulcha. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. Chef Sarath was kind enough to surprise us with an anniversary dessert — the Pull Me Cake, which was absolutely amazing! We also tried their cocktails — don’t miss the Mango Chile, it’s a winner. Definitely recommend this place! The staff is very helpful as well. This is a must try 🙃.

Great new Indian fusion restaurant that every foodie should experience. Our server Meena was very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. Well balanced cocktails. Warm atmosphere, great vibes. My favourites were the goat taco, duck bao, biryani, and shrimp curry.