Le Taj 2077 Stanley Montreal, H3A 1R7 514-845-9015 514-845-8348 Le Taj

Not even a block north of Rue Ste-Catherine, Le Taj is arguably Montreal’s best Indian restaurant in the city. Unlike other restaurants of its ilk, the décor is far from tacky—like the food, the room has a positive air of authenticity. The famous Montreal chef specializes in mughali cuisine, and will give you a five-course meal for an inexpensive $25. Although the food is tangier than most Indian restaurants, he will pipe up the heat when asked.