Sahar's Kitchen in Kitchener

Food quality is pretty high for the bill amount paid. However they should definitely improved the atmosphere and inside of the shop

We think Sahars Kitchen has the best Butter chicken in town. They also make a delicious Vegetable Pakora

After seeing the reviews on google, I thought to give a try and I can say the food was delicious Had ordered bhatura and raita, it was so kind of you to provide chole as complimentary . Thank you so much for that and would surely come again to try other dishes.

Good food good price

Excellent and tasty food, finally find some homely food Vegetarian options: Lot of Recommended dishes Butter Chicken, Nihari, Aloo Gobi, Chicken Tikka, Chicken Biryani, Non Veg Thali Parking options

Homely feel, very good and tasty food, Also they have a offer, buy over $30 one any item free Food

Excellent flavors with good portions. Tried the dinner for 2..tons of food. I have tried sit down and take out. I have eaten at over 20 different Indian restaurants this is my favorite umm do not use the washrooms. Walls could use a cleaning too.

Delicious and fresh food

Food SO good I had to leave a review even though I have only ordered from them exclusively through Uber eats and never been inside the restaurant. I make an order at least once a month, sometimes more. For context, l am caucasian and not of desi decent BUT I lived in Toronto for 25 years and fell in love with Pakistani food thanks to lovely neighbours and real authentic Desi restaurants. Then I moved to Kitchener-Waterloo in 2018 and was disappointed by the desi food available - everything was watered down and not a hint of authentic mouth burning spice. (The worst desi food offender was Raja in the Belmont Village... ) Then I discovered Sahars kitchen on Uber eats in 2023 when I was pregnant and didnt have the energy to cook and couldnt stand the smell of cooking due to pregnancy nausea BUT I wanted something that felt like a warm wholesome home cooked meal and I wanted it to be healthy. Spinach based dishes like Sag Paneer (AMAZING) is what I started ordering, then I added the classic butter chicken (sweet and spicy - YUM) and then I would add in an order with a curry made with beans and veggies - I would try a whole bunch and they were always good no matter which one I ordered! Id order the naan and some rice, or I would make the rice at home and just order the main dishes. I could get about 3 meals out of one main dish. Some weeks I just order 3 mains on a Sunday and I have food for just myself until Wednesday/Thursday especially when my partner is away on a business trip. Bottom line is, Im now raising my baby and I STILL order from Sahars kitchen. Its to the point at which if I want desi food and Sahar is closed Im waiting until tomorrow instead. Its THAT serious. I dont trust anywhere else. Thank you Sahar from take care of me and my family even though you probably have no idea who I am lol. Sincerely your loyal Uber eats orderer - Christina D. Vegetarian options: Bean and veggie based curries available.

I love their food. I love to order their vegetable thali. It is always hot and ready as well as fresh/hot. I really love their Aloo Gobi. I like that isnt too spicy. I want to try some of their other vegetarian dishes. I like that they have a couple vegetarian options as well. I am not a huge fan of Chana Masala though.

Huge portions of delicious food in a cozy environment, the staff were very welcoming!

Really nice food and great hospitality.

Awsm sevice by aunty food was soo good in taste

Really delicious food and very nice place to have food, hygienic and clean

One of the best taste i had ever had.

Dont go there ...too expensive for the atmosphere and quality of the food

Still the best chole bhature in the town.

The best of DTK. Wonderful food and service.

My favroite place

Very unhygienic and tasteless food. Staff is super rude especially ladies who work there. i literally got stomachache right after eating their goat curry and when i requested to replace it even though i was ready to pay extra the lady started yelling at me saying coz its goat curry its goat curry like i have never eaten goat curry before . lady is sweepin the floor while m eatin making sure all the dust goes into my food overall garbage food and garbage ambience. i literally felt like this place is a scam. Dont be fooled by reviews like i got and one more thing they use frozen naan i guess coz the naans are very rubbery and hard gross

Not satisfied with the taste. And the curd is too worrest and they charged for the curd as an add-on. Not recommended.

Very good experience.Great food quality & customer service by Jhorna ji and Ramandeep KAUR.I highly recommend it.

Normally dont enjoy lamb much, but even that is delicious here. Highly recommended!

My go-to place for Indian food, no question. The food is always delicious and worth every penny. Parking: Street Parking

Very disappointing. The food taste good but the quantity that you re getting for the price is really ridiculous. I understand that goods are a little more expensive but don t rip people off.

Best Indian in Kitchener. Other Indian places come and go but Sahar s is consistently the best. Yes it is a hole in the wall, but I always get takeout and am rarely disappointed.

Delicious food, usually order takeout with a bit of lead time!

Best Indian food in town, and lovely people who work there.

Great food

Food was excellent. Dining in is very casual.

Delicious lunch thali

The food was great its a little pricey

Went there 2hrs before closing time. They have 2 tables occupied. Yet, no one attended us. We stood there for like 10 minutes waiting for someone to seat us or just tell us they re not serving anymore. I was craving for indian food and my friend recommended this too me but employees not communicating to us just disappoint me so much. I was planning to featured it to my food account for kw but I guess that s not gonna happen anymore

Had lunch here; it was delicious!

We got the veg and non veg thali and the appetizer platter. More than enough for 3 people! Great variety and value for money. Highly recommend this combo if you want to taste up to 4 different curries, starters and the grilled meat items in their platter. Amazing flavor.

Delicious food. Good Naan.

Korma was really good. Thick with good portion of meat

I ve dined here twice and each time it was excellent. Food was so flavourful and portions were good. Best experienced with a group of friends sharing a variety of dishes. Depending on what you order I would expect to spend $15-25, though their lunch special is a bit cheaper.

Tried Sahars Kitchen after our usual Indian restaurant closed earlier this year. Really impressed! Delicious food with complex layers of flavour. Our usual go-to is Lamb Lamb VIndaloo, Aloo Ghobi, Saffron rice, and Naan (of course). Found each dish to be less saucy than many other places (a good thing!), and very flavourful. Definitely will come back.

When it comes to Indian/Pakistani food, there are very few restaurants that get it right. Sahara is one of them. We ordered Lamb Rohan Josh, Lamb Nihari and Butter chicken with bhatura, garlic bread and lacha parantha. All were AMAZZING. The lamb was tender and the sauces were authentic. Will be ordering again!

Worst customer service and cleaning issues. I found a hair in my plate. After that, I had been waiting there 20 minutes to give the order even though the restaurant did not have any person sitting for dining. When waiter came to take order, he bahved very rudely and then I left with dissapointment.

No sense of Hospitality Management. Get some training.

Amazing Indian Cuisine

This family run restaurant had amazing flavour intensity, filling portions, and really kind and attentive service. This place and the people who run it are real gems in Kitchener, so glad we discovered it! The mixed platter appetizer is an amazing shareable dish!

The food is just perfect. Very homely and fresh. Butter chicken is a must try along with Naan. Service is a bit slow as there are limited people working. The atmosphere isnt ideal, you have ample space but its just a bit dull.

Dietary restrictions: Very good service and serving much better them few other desi halal options in KW and cambridge area

The staff were just great and the chettinad chicken was fantastic! The food was very nice, the roti was well made and the chicken was very flavourful. The special notes goes to the staff who remade me a tea as per my specification with a smile. Will be visiting again soon!

I have done a uber pick from here twice. The chicken biryani is aweeesomeee . The taste is literally good. Everything is great from quality to quantity if the food. The only downside is it is a good place to dine in as it seems lil dingy and nit pleasing to your eye. The vibe of the place is bit off but you can always place a pick up order.

Great halwa poori- poori was double the size of a standard poori. The chana was amazing!! The staff and owners were very nice people! Very good chai

Matar paneer had mostly matar with no gravy. Roti was too hard and burned. We were regular buyers will now think twice before ordering from here

The starters were yummy and good ..but the main dish like briyani was not authentic. Maybe they need to improve on this. Good place to have Indian cushions..

Love this place. Food is great and employees are very kind!

If you ve been to India, you will love this place! Wonderful authentic Indian cooking! I ve spent over a year and a half in India and have a hard time finding food this close to what I ve experienced there! Sahar did it!

Ordered via uber eats, taste doesnt match the price, chicken was super bland in a gravy which seems half cooked. Potato parata and potato chat was some unexplainable taste.

To be honest I am speechless. Taste was unbelievable. I am visiting this restaurant every weekend and gets never bored. Staff is also helpful especially the little boy(age of 7) who loves to play with customers. Vegetarian options: Chole bhature

Best desi food in Nassau county and amazing service!

The staff are friendly. The food is delicious and quick. The vegetarian stuff is great but I wouldnt trust the meat here for obvious reasons. Vegetarian options: The Veg Thali is pretty good!

Server was ok but the other lady worked there bad customer service

Amazing food!!

All dishes were very tasty

Beat india food

Amazing service, so kind and welcoming, food is gas

I had oder Mutton Biriyani with Bone and Non Veg Thali. it s really delicious and sever was nice and helpful. This place looks old but taste is amazing so good

I ordered veg thali, the food was really bad

The quality of service is quite poor.I will give you an an example: when I recently visited this restaurant they informed me that they do not offer dine-in service. I inquired about the reason behind this decision, and I was informed that many customers who order the $4 tea tend to make a mess at the tables.

Nestled in a serene setting, this destination is an excellent choice for a gathering with friends. While there are numerous dishes to choose from, the non-vegetarian thali stands out prominently. Not only does it showcase the culinary expertise of the establishment, but it is also remarkably affordable at approximately 13 CAD. One of the appealing attributes of this location is its tranquil ambiance. Unlike many popular spots that are swarmed with visitors, here one can indulge in leisurely conversations and relish their meal without the customary hustle and bustle. It provides a welcomed respite from the usual crowded eateries, ensuring that your experience is more about the company and the food rather than navigating through crowds. However, while the venue scores high on ambiance and culinary offerings, theres a subtle suggestion for enhancement. A touch more warmth and approachability from the employees could elevate the overall experience. Superior customer service, paired with their already commendable offerings, could make this place unparalleled in its appeal. In conclusion, whether its for the delectable non-vegetarian thali or the peaceful setting, a visit is highly recommended. And with a slight improvement in staff interaction, theres no doubt this establishment could become the talk of the town.

Best Indian in the area. We love the family vibes and friendly staff. We can t get enough of their garlic naan and I love their Aloo Gobi.

Hated the biryani and the chat. Never again!

Curry flavour is amazing and so delicious. However, meat in curry is tough and dry. The chicken tikka was tough and dry too and not much flavour. The curry is a bit oily. The naan is quite chewy for some reason.

Great food with great prices.

Great food every time :) Very friendly people as well!

Waste of money!! We ordered a chicken biryani after seeing the review , what came is rice boiled and added some masala with chicken added.Seems like cook doesnt know what actually the biryani means .. Please check what you cook before you deliver. Food

Only ordered from Uber eats, and the food has been excellent each time. It is expensive (orders don t come with rice and cost $20+) but I d say they have the best tasting Indian in KW. I would suggest ordering their Biryani as there is some inedible seeds that are very hard in each bite and it feels like you are eating glass, I tried to pick them out but there were so many I had to throw the dish out. Despite the bad biryani I d still say they have the best Indian food in KW.

Food and service is awesome. The portion of the food is amazing, the server even gave me complimentary bread and a small portion of butter chicken when I asked for it next to the biryani. Lamb biryani has so much meat, worth the money spent there! Update: Butter chicken is still worth it! They were out of lamb biryani hence I tried the goat, its good however not recommended I do encourage to try the lamb. Dietary restrictions: Halal option

Absolutely Amazing food and even better service. I always enjoy the zinger burgers and the chicken wings!!!!

Alcohol next to Allah poster also very bad food

I ordered on door dash and got the prawn biriyani, for the price food portions were amazing. Was a little spicy for my white girl taste buds but was still amazing. Will definitely be ordering again.

Great service, delicious food!

Ordered Channe Bhature. I wont say they were bad but not authentic at all. Too much of color in Channe.

My favourite downtown place. The spice level is much higher than any other place Ive tried in KW. The food does take a while to prepare when youre waiting there.

Good portion with authentic flavors. Ordered Rogan Josh, plain Naan and Hakka Chiili chicken. Very pleased. Def visit again.

Very delicious, will order again

Good food!

Good and tasty food. Thali portions are great!

You should call it aloo naan not paratha Waste of time and money .

I love the thali

Food was good but the hygiene was really bad! We were two people and both of us found hair in our food. There were also flies and one of them fell in my plate. I just felt so disgusted. So if you want hygiene then better dont go to this restaurant or if youre still okay just order it or takeaway.

Best Biriyani in Kitchener. Their chefs special chicken and mutton biriyani are awesome. Love their Chettinad Chicken curry as well.

Sahar s has been a staple restaurant in our household. The staff are incredibly kind and the food is delicious! It is a bit spicy, so just make sure to check in about a particular dish if you re sensitive to spice. Thank you for years of tasty food!!!

Worst place ever expensive for nothing and food is bad

Our favourite place in town!

Asked for catering. Ordered veg pakoras. Amazing taste and goog quality.

I avoid giving bad rating. But this restaurant made me to write this. I was misguided by the rating. We ordered a take out for chicken Biryani.. The menu said its a Hyderabadi Dum Biryani.. But its no way close to any Biryani. We can surely say its one of worst Biryani we had in the recent times.. thats not it .. its over priced too .. and also the restaurant wasnt Hygienic... We just got disappointed when we entered the restaurant.. Our Friday night was ruined.

Amazing place to have south asian food in Kitchener. Love their Halwa puri, especially prawn puri. Highly recommended and a must try.

Easily the best butter chicken in KW, hands down.

Delicious! Everything on the menu says spicy and they mean it! Portions are pretty generous. Definitely ordering from here again.

Taste of the food is so delicious that i am speechless. Must try indian food restaurant in kitchener downtown.

I ordered veg thali and it was really tasty that I just can t put it in words. Moreover the staff was very supportive and behaved nicely. We were 10 friends and ordered tea and they made it in large quantity that all of us can freely enjoy. Moreover the atmosphere was also nice.

Love their mutton biriyani. Not sure about other dishes as I keep ordering only mutton biriyani from this place

Superb food quality. Love the restaurant. Value for money.

Delicious food for Indian desi taste

Nice place to eat fast friendly

Very delicious food and service is also good. We tried samosas which was very tasty.

I normally write 5 star reviews but I felt like writing this one. I ordered the Chef Special - Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and it was nowhere close to those heavy words. People who are giving 5 star reviews for the biryani have no idea what Hyderabadi Biryani is. Hyderabadi Biryani is my favorite and I have had authentic biryani in the city of Hyderabad numerous times (with Mirchi ka Saalan). So I know what I am talking about. What I got at Sahars kitchen was more like Chicken Fried Rice with an Indian spicy blend. If that is what it said on the menu, I probably would have given a better rating. But I feel cheated for what was served in the name of Hyderabadi Biryani. My suggestion to the owners would be to change the name of the dish or go to Hyderbad on their next visit to India and try what authentic Hyderabadi Biryani really tastes like. Unfortunately what you are serving is nowhere close. There is a reason why most of the 5 star reviews are from people who may have never visited India/Pakistan ever.

Simply fantastic food. Yum. <3 Ordered the meat thali for lunch.

Ordered butter chicken .. not an exceptional taste but its ok .. Naan was hard .. Food : 5/5

This has become my go to place for my weekly meals. I haven t had time to cook due to work and Sahar s Kitchen has been a delicious life saver. Their food never fails to impress. Currently obsessed with reordering chicken lababdar and chicken chettined which the owners kindly make extra spicy for me!

Amazing food

Best chicken biryani in town, i am in love with the pickled onions which come with the biryani. My all time go to food. Love love love

We love Sahars! Food is always so good, and delivery always quick with food still piping hot. Thank you for feeding us during this pandemic! We look forward to visiting for an in-person meal when it is safe to do so, in the future.

Best tasting Indian food in KW. Must try if you are a food lover. Just ask for the food to be made Desi-style if you like it a little on the spicier side.

We ordered an hour ago now. We showed up on time for pickup. Rude service to start & made us wait 25 minutes extra for food. Dont think they even started the order.

Taste is good, the spices are nice, the meat was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender (I could slice it against the grain with a spoon), although some of the dishes are too spicy for some people. Unfortunately the food was too salty, so I give it 4 stars. Price was good for the amount of food we got.

What a great restaurant !!! The food is unreal!!! Deserves five stars in all aspects !!! My number one choice of food in entire town!!!

Amazing food

The BEST indian food Ive had in Canada. Its not for the faint of heart as its pretty spicy but thats what makes it excellent. Im obsessed with this place and their lunch specials are perfect.

Amazing food, best prices, worth monry spending over here. Superb quantity. Must try.

One of the best restaurants in KW. Also, one time I picked up take out and they forgot to pack our garlic naan. The owner personally delivered the naan to our house!

Best Indian food in the region!

Food expired just 1hr after take out. Biryani doesnt look like authentic. Also very expensive.

My friends ordered One Chicken Biryani and one absolutely delicious Lamb Biryani. I really liked the concept of biryani they serve you ...where you need to add the spices on your own . I would suggest them the new name for this culinary dish Make your own biryani . #myob

Outstanding curries and biryani.

Best Indian in town imo. And i m from the UK where curry is our national dish.

My favourite in town!

This is hands down my most favorite Indian restaurant in the KW area. Right off the bat, I love how dishes that are NOT supposed to be hot or too spicy are exactly that. See Im Indian but I have a very low heat tolerance. So its really annoying when some restaurants just makes everything uber hot and spicy across their entire menu. But Sahars is nothing like that. Their flavours are great, the portions are ample (which justifies the pricing too) the food is always fresh, they have always been consistent in quality and quantity in both dining-in and deliveries. Their fried foods are extremely fresh and crispy which is a qualm I have with most other Indian places in town :( I also love their options in Biryani (a classic rice based dish from India and Pakistan and very hard to get right!). I have also often found the naan(s) to be dry and over cooked in other places but Sahars makes them soft, fluffy and buttery yummmm. And the pickled onions are to die for! Anyway I could go on and on but my point is: order today!!! P.S. the packaging is very diligently since that is a major concern during Covid!

Best Indian restaurant in KW area. Chicken biryani is th best.

I have never been so obsessed with a restaurant. The chicken saag is my fav. It s a good dairy free option just make sure you include dairy free as a special instruction as they usually top it with cream.

Ordered veg pakoras and veg thali. Portion wise it was good. Food was really very oily. However, it tasted just fine.

Holy s*itsnacks!!! The BEST-tasting Indian/Pakistani restaurant in KW. A wee bit spicy and oily (really you could use a bit less oil I promise it will taste just as good). Who on earth is the chef??? Are they trained at some top-tier restaurant in India/Pakistan?? Truly amazing food.

I used to be a regular customer But wont go there anymore and will not recommend any one to go there. Ordered chicken lababdar Drove 20 minutes to that place. The chicken was too salty and stale. When i told the owner about it over the phone , he asked me to bring the chicken back to the restaurant. So i drove back 20 minutes. Reaching there i told him the same thing but he was like it taste fine Just gave me a refund without any apology And was too rude as if it was my fault. Running out of businees due to covid does not give you the right to serve stale food to customers.

Very rude customer service The owner needs to learn how to deal with the customers. Serves food as if he is doing a favour. Total waste of money. Zero quality and zero customer service. The guy was eating food at the front counter and taking money from Me at the same time.

Just an average food quality. Not the best not the worst.

One of my favourite Indian spots in town. Loved all the flavours. One complaint though. Please package your food properly. I received some dishes in a plastic sealable container, but others that contained liquid in a Saran wrapped styrofoam container which was leaking when I received it. Loved the food but prefer not to have it all over the place before I eat it. Otherwise keep up the great work.

Sahars Kitchen has the most flavourful curries I have found in the KW area! The dishes I have tried have a good balance of heat and flavour, and are amazing to try! Its always fun trying a new dish as well as finding a favourite. The naan is one of the highlights- it is beautifully baked, and the garlic naan especially has great flavour on its own. Searching for curries that live up to the Balti Triangle in Britain, I will continue ordering from them in the future!

The food was good but people there were not wearing any masks. I felt very uncomfortable.

The best Indian food in town! Always super fresh and delicious. Loved their butter chicken. Very friendly owner & staff. We did their Tiffin service - everyday fresh food for pickup. Different choices daily. It was a great choice for us since we work all the time, it super easy since and we had a delicious hot meal everyday for lunch! Super affordable as well. Definitely try this place out, its our favourite!

Ordered foods from here and I was shocked by the quantity and the test of the food. It was delicious.

Food was delicious and fresh!! Definitely coming back

10/10

I tried the lamb biryani, it was really good. Price was reasonable, portion large enough for 2 person. Would consider trying other dishes.

Repeat customer at our neighbourhood favourite!

Best Indian food in Waterloo Region. The flavours are incredible, the service is without equal, and the portions are massive. Best value, 100%. Do it.

First time in Kitchener so I was browsing to order. Found this place, a high rating one. But so disappointed on first bite. Chicken KORMA, BARYANI, roti and Okra was my order. Too much salt in Okra and specially Korma. IT WAS a different receipe of Korma. BARYANI was better of all but I have eaten better baryani than this one. OKARA HAD a truck unloaded oil in it. SAD AND bad experience.

Excellent food. Update Aug 2021: Still excellent food. The food was devoured so fast by the family I didnt even get a chance to take pictures. Definitely going back there for my curry cravings.

The food taste good and fresh.Chicken chettinad was well made, the spice and hotness was just so awesome it reminded me of southern India.

Amazing and the best authentic mutton biryani

Delicious paneer korma and butter chicken.

Ordered halwa puri halwa flavor was good..sweetness was subtle green chutney was amazing and chole curry is something you lick your fingers on fresh tomatoes were used . Overall food experience was great. Only missing a star due to halwa missing typical North Indian style ghee n dry fruits

Had best chicken biryani ever in KW region. Good quality and enough for 2. Best in KW .

I have been eating Biryani for over 20 yrs and have been to over 40 places in Southern Ontario. Sahars Kitchener has the best I have tried to date! Bursting with beautiful spicy flavors. And please do it right get the Raita!! Together they are to die for! Seriously if you like authentic Indian food this small place is a must!! Thank you for an amazing experience!!

Top notch food. We made reservations to sit in and were the only guests in the restaurant. However delivery orders were flying out the door.

Sahars is a hidden gem. The spices and flavoring of their dishes is amazing. We love trying new dishes and have made it through many of the dishes on their menu. All of them are amazing. There isnt one that I cant recommend. We usually order Butter chicken for our son as it is a good entry dish. In sampling his we found it was so good that we order it in addition to our dinner - whether our son is eating with us or not. Theres often a fight the following day to see who gets the leftovers. Yes, there are leftover overs as the portions are so very generous. Sahars has become our favorite Indian restaurant. Were sorry we didnt discover it sooner!

Holy smokes. This food was ridiculously delish. I would say the best Indian I ve had in kw. The naan was fresh and moist, the chaat was perfectly spiced. If you can t tolerate spice make sure to ask for everything super super mild!

The person who picked the phone doesn t know how to talk.

The food is good, well cooked but way to spicy although indicated mild. Just to make it clear, I like spicy and never complained about spicy. This is really exaggerated spicy. Really need to go down few notches. Otherwise seriously good but the flavours get lost with the spiciness.

Amazing food! So fresh and perfectly seasoned! Very generous portions so lots of leftovers. Our new favourite Indian restaurant.The service is also friendly and efficient.

Didn t like the food at all. Naan s were Half cooked, curry had too much oil and even after asking for mild spices, it was really spicy.

Best place in town! Amazing food, I would eat here every day if I could. I always reccomend it to my family and friends when I can :)

Great food but took a long time to put together the order (over an hour). Will come back, but will just order earlier.

I do not understand how people are giving theirs food 4 star review. Is indian food always about biryani NOWAY. Ok lets talk about what i have ordered after looking at best reviews through doordash. 1) 2 non veg thalis which will cost you more than $13 AND 2) Veg Thali $13. 3) PAAPDI CHAAT. Thaalis does not INCLUDE SWEETS, Overpowered cinnamon masala and spices looks like reheated food, naan was dry. Paapdi smelt like it was fried in same oil where they fry their meat options. I would never recommend this place. Well this is my honest review you can try at your own risk.

Mmmmmmmmmmvery good

This place is one of my favourite things about KW. Food is as good as any SA restaurant north of Houston.

Best place for Indian food.. taste is amazing.. quality n quantity is super. Definitely try this if you are in Kitchener

Best food in town. My wife loves chicken biryani from your place.