La Khaïma Cuisine Nomade

If you’re ever in Montreal this restaurant is an absolute recommendation! The interior and atmosphere is just so authentic and detailed. You take your shoes of and sit on little cushioned benches. There is no a la carte menu just couscous with different toppings to share. It’s going to be too much but don’t worry they have to go boxes and it tastes amazing the next day. After dinner we got complimentary mint tea (a bit on the too sweet side) but that’s how the do it back home. We enjoyed the food a lot and would definitely come back

This place was special. The food, the people, the atmosphere. We were welcomed by the chef. Checked on by the chef. And treated like we were their special guests (everyone in the restaurant got this treatment). My niece and I had one of the tastiest and happiest dining experiences in many years. And, the value is superb.

Absolutely amazing experience, gentleman who runs the restaurant was an absolute pleasure to deal with, offers gluten free and vegan options for his meals. Some of the best gf couscous I've ever had. Highly recommend the hibiscus drink he serves mid summer.

A hidden gem in Montreal, this Mauritanian restaurant offers an authentic African dining experience that transports you straight to the heart of the continent. The moment you step inside, the warm ambiance, traditional decor, and carefully curated atmosphere immerse you in a blend of North and Sub-Saharan African culture. The calm and welcoming environment, paired with a friendly and skilled chef and team, makes every visit special. The menu features rich, flavorful dishes, including perfectly prepared couscous and aromatic tea, served with a touch of Mauritanian hospitality. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a cultural experience, the setting, food, and atmosphere make you feel like you’re sitting in a traditional African gathering, surrounded by the essence of both desert and savanna life.

It was Fantastic! They were really sweet and patient with my daughter and the food was sooo good! I am usually a picky eater but their soup and couscous were delicious😍 especially the beef made with date sauce👌 The tea was good too but just a bit too sweet, so if you dont like your tea too sweet, remember to ask for no sugar. Really worth the price 🙌🏼 Also they dont have a menu they always serve the same thing,a small bowl of lentil soup for each as an entree with pita, then a big plate of couscous with sweet beef, chicken and veggies to share between everyone (the plate on the picture was big and for 5 persons). Finally tea and a little piece of some type of coconut “cake” I dont remember what they called it😅 anyways So so good ❤️ would recommend to go before 8 pm on weekends because it fills up fast

Great experience and even better meal. The crew working were super friendly and examined the restaurant and how the menu or lack of menu works. The beef and dates were absolutely incredible, one of the best bites I’ve ever had. The mixed plate is a great option as the three dishes play off each other very well. Tip: Ignore the reviews complaining that you don’t get much food for the money, we left stuffed and the waiter mentioned that they portion it out for the number in your group but if you need more they will give you more. We didn’t need it.

We were seated at a cute low table and the server explained that it was a fixed menu. They offered to separate my vegetarian from my companions meal, which was appreciated. The first dish was a lentil soup which tasted good but was pretty watery. The main couscous dish was substantial but basic in terms of flavour, presentation and ingredients.. We were never offered a drink and when our meal was served we were missing forks and knives. We never saw our server after again even though the restaurant was actually empty. I guess this could be a good restaurant if you’re very hungry because the portion sizes are big, but for the price I found it underwhelming.

Absolutely fantastic flavors. Will be back often! Love the hot tea, hibiscus juice and beef with dates.

What a delight! We stopped by this place quite early for dinner (6ish?) and we got the full North African experience- charming restaurant owner, thé à la menthe, and FANTASTIC dishes. We were 4, so we just got the "mixed" couscous service ($30 apiece) , which is all three of their dishes- Beef couscous with dates, Chicken and olives, and vegetables. All were marvelous, though the beef & dates has my heart. Highly recommend going if you're in Fairmount. Next time we're up in Montreal again, I'll pay another visit for sure.

Disregard all the naysayers here and listen up: the food, the service, and the ambiance are amazing!!! You enter, remove your shoes, and then have a seat. We were a family of four and sat near the window. It's true there's no AC, but with the windows open, it isn't so bad. The cushioned benches and colorful quilted ceiling along with the Moroccan lanterns really evoke the feeling of being transported to North and Western Africa. And I have traveled and eaten my way across Morocco. The chef here is from Mauritania, and the cuisine is similar to that of Morocco's. It's a pre-fixe menu, and we were given lentil soup with pita bread, hummus, and a platter filled with stewed beef & dates, chicken and green olives, and chickpeas all over couscous. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, and everything tasted delicious. The lentil soup, by the way, was the tastiest lentil soup I have ever had. I could do that, pita, and a salad and be satisfied. We finished with a pot of Moroccan mint tea, where our server poured the first round from way up high as they do in Morocco, surrounding countries, and the Middle East. He did great without spilling lol. Service was excellent. Our server was the only one working the dining room, and he did a great job attending to everyone's needs, including those of other diners around us. He had a sense of humor and was very generous when he asked if anyone wanted more food and tea. If you're looking to dine on Northwestern African food and enjoy a unique ambiance, this is a wonderful spot. It's perfect for dates and groups. Enjoy and expect to be wow'ed.

The owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed! Not only was the food flavourful, the decor and atmosphere made it even more enjoyable! We are visiting from Toronto but next time we are in Montreal, we will be sure to visit again!

With COVID, hadn't had the chance to travel much. This place was just perfect to give me a bit of culture shock. Ambiance is amazing. Just one thing is that you are sitting on these short seats with cushions and the tables are the same height as the seats so your knees can't go under the table. A bit uncomfortable but not bad bad. There is no a la carte menu per se. It is table d'hôte with the first course as a lentil soup, hummus and warmed pitas. The main dish is a huge plate of 3 kinds of couscous, vege, beef and chicken. All 3 had its different color. They were all good!! So flavorful. And if you need more, they bring you more but portions are big!! To end it all, we got a mint tea with some sweetness! Perfect to end the meal. Really had a good experience and would be good to go as a group!

I was so excited to try a new cuisine, it was my family gathering, so I picked this restaurant and I wish I DID NOT. We walked into the restaurant, I must say the man who welcomed us when we arrived and guided us to our table was polite but we haven't seen him throughout the meal (if I call it a meal ), One word I have to say SHAME ON YOU! SHAME ON YOU! 28$ per head for some inedible food!! NO MENUS!! Hibiscus drink served in a filthy plastic Jug, the soup was OK we had to go ourselves and ask for the bread. We were supposed to get humus as a starter, but we haven't received it. No one came to check on us or clear our table (after finishing our soups). Until now I don't mind really but what was going to follow has made me angry and embarrassed in front of my whole family. When the waiter brought our food, we were all shocked!!!! We were 6 of us. One Small round plate with 3 different tiring-looking meatballs, beans and a few olives on top of some sour couscous! No class No garnish It was like last night's leftovers put back on a plate, we all had a spoon full of that food and we all stopped because it was just HORRIBLE, and it wasn't up to the stander of any normal restaurant. We had to leave immediately because one member of my family wasn't feeling well after trying so-called meatballs (we were not told that we going to have meatballs instead we were told pieces of beef, also the meatballs were so hard and black). We had to walk to the reception to pay, It is there that I saw the state of the kitchen, filthy and horrible, also saw no chef but the waiter who was actually preparing the food ( the famous couscous plate ). the food was far away to be fresh, it's a crime to call it food. Zero hygiene! I had to tell the waiter about our experience, and we left the food as they brought it. we paid and left. Thanks for ruining our night.

Came here with two others. My partner and I had never been here before but my cousin had. We were seated and the server asked if we had been here before and knew how it worked, we said no. She said there were three options, chicken lamb and veg and then she left. We didn't see the server for a long time. My cousin got a hold of her and ask if we'd be able to order/choose our meal and she said yes. More time passed and the server arrived with one large plate with all the food together. We explained that I was vegetarian and would want a separate plate from the meat and the server loudly sighed, and complained that we should have told her sooner. When? She never even took our orders! But apparently if you are in a group of 3 you just automatically get all 3 options but if you are in a group that is not a multiple of 3 then you get to choose. This was not explained to us. She was clearly annoyed with us and made us feel very uncomfortable. Eventually she brought me a plate of the just the veg and after all that it was just bland couscous with some chickpeas and soft veg. No spice or flavour. My partner said the meat dishes were just ok but nothing special. I would 100% NOT recommend this place for vegetarians or if you have a vegetarian in your group. There are no fans and minimal (no?) AC so it is extremely warm inside the restaurant.

Delicious and authentic Moroccan food. Great place to go with a large group of people as they are set meals provided on large serving dishes to share. I came here for a birthday party and we were seated in our own dining room. It was a really cool experience sitting on the floor in a tent-like lounge eating such authentic food. To start, we were given a pot of lentil soup. This dish reminded me of an Indian daal with similar spice blends. Needless to say, it was very comforting on a cold day. We were also provided with pita bread as well as a spicy tomato dish and a bean hummus. Those side dishes were also incredibly tasty. The main meal was served on a huge platter. It consisted of a beef dish, a chicken dish and a bean dish (veggie). This was all layered on a bed of couscous. I would love to go back to this restaurant to try these dishes again as I felt like the couscous made up the majority of the portion. However, the few pieces of meat that I got were delicious. The meat was so tender and tasted like it was being mixed in a stew full of spices for a while. Overall, for $25, the value is almost there. The couscous is great but there should be a more even balance or greater balance between the meats (main dishes) and the couscous. The experience, however, is amazing. I would definitely go back!

I give one but would give -5 Place is dirty, bad smell as soon as you come in ... maybe due to the fact that everyone has to take their shoes off ... carpet and cushions dirty . The food was lousy - no presentation - everything thrown in one plate for people to share .:. Can't get your own plate ! Hello Covid ? Would never go back or send anyone there !

Came here Feb 2019 with my ACT colleagues in a group of 10, to enjoy sitting on the ground to eat, be merry n drink lotsa wine. Spirit: awesome! Tommy our waiter was amazing, he divulged to us at the end of the night it was his first night and we didn't even catch on he was new. He apologized for not being "as good as (he) hoped" which was like wtf? How on earth could u be better?! He even ninja-matrix styled a position to take group photos of us, so hellz yes! We made a point to let the lady running the place know: he's a keeper! EXCELLENT GROUP LOCATION! AYCE for 25$ plus tax, plus tip and it's a BYOW ...with delicious food, it doesn't get better than this!!! Food: SO GOOD, so worth the value for the price!!!!!!!! The way it works is they bring your whole group a huge pot of soup (and you can order more as wanted) and then they bring out 3 huge plates of the mains, again, you can order more as wanted. Then they bring large plates of dessert. Everyone in your group shares the large servings. It's all a set menu so there's not much choosing. The soup was like dahl soup, not quite as savoury but delicious nonetheless. Of note, my friend Dom wanted me to mention they do not provide salt or pepper on the tables (it woulda been nice with some fresh black pepper, but not a deal breaker that there wasn't any). Also, I highly recommend ordering abundant amounts of their hot sauce which is spicy and delicious and compliments the food perfect!!!! It was a bit of an issue at first, they didn't seem used to being asked for hot sauce, but they dug some up for us and we were pleased with the results, ordered much more of it. Mains: taberjines of Vegetarian, Chicken and Beef. All 3 served on a bed of delicious couscous. Beautiful spices, tantalizing sauces. If I'm being honest, the chicken was a bit dry and I discovered 2/3 of a whole carrot in the vegetarian one, but it was all delicious anyways. Special mention for the whole seedless green olives in the chicken taberjine, oh so fantastic!! Appearance: oh boy, looks can be, and are, deceiving. This is where they lose their star. Do not come here in winter or summer, you will regret it. If u do ignore this and come in winter *** bring a blanket, slippers with water resistant bottoms AND dress warm ***. In summer, wear as little as legally possible, I'm sure it's a sauna here in summer. Best times to go = autumn n spring. Point re decor: everything looks worn and haphazard and could use a really good refresh... It is comfy and quaint, but its bordering dilapitated. Tables and benches, again, in need of refurbish. There's a basement and 2 street levels dining rooms and we, unfortunately were on the street level side with the door. It was so extremely cold I used my sweater to keep my feet warm and my super huge scarf as a blanket. You may want to consider reserving the 'kitchen side dining room' or the 'basement dining room'. Take away points: come prepared for the climate, come in a group, bring lots of wine, come hungry, don't fill up on soup even though it's delicious, enjoy 'til you bust! I will totally be back and propose a UYE here! ...or maybe an OYE hint hint...

Wow. Just WOW! This is an experience like no other. The food is tasty and hearty, and the price is very reasonable, but it is the exemplary hospitality and cordiality I experienced here that surely will live in my memory for many, many years. A Mauritanian meal is a communal repast. You don't just eat by yourself, looking all forlorn. So when I showed up by myself for brunch, Atique, the gracious owner of La Khaima, took it upon himself to bring together a merry group to share the feast. What followed was an afternoon filled with merriment, gluttony, and new friendships. While the chicken tagine and the omelette are full of flavor, I would recommend accepting the special hot sauce they offer, to give the food that extra kick. The hibiscus tea is nice and refreshing, and a great way to finish up the fantastic meal. This restaurant has me quite captivated, and Atique and his staff definitely will continue to see plenty of me!

This is legit my fav restaurant in Montreal! Look the dining experience and daily menu is always a surprise, this is the single restaurant that I really miss when I moved out of Montreal

Such a great find in the Mile End neighborhood of Montreal! La Khaïma provides a homely, authentic Moroccan meal experience at a reasonable price. We came here quite late right around the time when the kitchen was about to close, but the owner was very nice and seated us regardless. You have to take off your shoes to enter the seating area, and you sit on low benches under a canopy of artful tapestries hanging from the ceiling. For dinner, they serve a $25 per person fixed menu with 3 courses. Coming from New York, I found this a very affordable option for such a fun and delicious experience. For the first course, we were served a lentil soup and pita with mashed yams. The second course was a shared platter for two which included couscous and a variety of tagines - chicken, beef, vegetables, and lentils. The vegetables were very flavorful, the beef tender and fragrant, and the chicken with olives was also delicious. It was A LOT for two people, and we had to pack leftovers which was enough for dinner for two the next day. For dessert, it was a date and almond cake, and hot tea. They are BYOB, but I recommend the hibiscus drink that they serve, as it pairs very well with the food. The entire experience was very enjoyable, and great value for the price! Perfect for a casual girls' night out, date night, or dinner with family/friends. Would definitely be back!

This BYO restaurant is average , food is okay but the rest of the experience was so so.

So it turns out that this restaurant is actually Mauritanian, more so than Moroccan or Egyptian. Upon walking in, they ask you to remove your shoes (good thing my sister had warned me). The seats are extremely low and unless you get the side with the wall behind you, there's no back support. The table is also low and in the way of where your legs go. VERY uncomfortable seating! Ladies, don't try to dress glamorously when you visit!! I did like the traditional vibes and tapestries hung on the ceiling. The owner is a tall, loud and beaming man, who bellows "hi, how are you?" with a smile when he spots someone new walking into his restaurant. I like the kind of attention he pays to his diners, but his sense of humour can be a little hard to read at times. As part of the $25 table d'hote menu, they brought out family style lentil soup, hummus, eggplant dip and pita bread for the appetizers. The hummus was too acidic, the pita bread was taken out of a bag and sliced, the eggplant dip was pretty good, and the yellow lentil soup was excellent. *Personally, I would skip the hummus/eggplant dips for the $5 extra each and stick to the soup & tagines for the $20 table d'hote*. They then served us 3 family style tagines with couscous; chicken with confit lemon & olives, beef, and vegetarian. The beef - while the least visually appealing, was the most delicious, with balanced flavours. The chicken was too acidic (though I loved the olives) and the vegetarian was too bland. The tiny bite-sized cake at the end was yummy and flavourful but the tea was WAY too sweet. They should bring the sugar on the side! I really love trying new experiences in Montreal, and while I had a good time, I didn't find the food to be worth $33. Maybe I would go back if I had a Groupon. I totally see why this place is popular if you're craving a unique experience in Montreal. Great place for groups & BYOB!

Khaima is definitely the place to be if you want a local experience for authentically cooked northern African cuisine. This restaurant gets packed quick, so reservations from their website are a must. Once you enter the restaurant, you are asked to take of your shoes before entering the dining hall. The low tables and seating are a bit uncomfortable but you adjust to it with a few glasses of wine (BYOW must I say more? ). We opted for the table d'hote for 25$ per person that includes 1. pita bread with tahini (we got yogurt instead-that was disappointing) 2. lentil soup 3. a large plate with couscous, lemon olive chicken curry, beef with dates curry (my favorite), and a chick pea carrot curry 4. mint tea. You get full very quickly. I was very satisfied with my meal. This is a one of a kind for the Montreal scene you should definitely experience once if you can!

Was disappointing. Food was forgettable. As vegetarian you get "choice" of one main which lacked flavour/spices. The starter was a lentil soup and hummus, both were drowning in oil. Dessert is a dry cake and tea. They were eager to get us out in the end but forgot we were still waiting for the tea. Felt bad for the waiter, he seemed to be by himself and the place was packed. One star for the experience which gets better because u can BYOW (that's another star).

Intimate dinner spot with generous portions. Chicken, beef, and vegetarian options all over couscous.

Make sure you come hungry, because the portion sizes are a beast. Try the soup and hummus to start, and the beef is something else. Also the carrots are so big and taste good. Bring your own beer and wine makes for a nice party get together. You're going to leave here with your stomach full and satiated. Here's a tip, there's pillows hidden under the seats to make life more comfortable while you chow down.

Short version: I felt everything was average from service to ambience to food. I haven't written a review in awhile but I felt compelled too for La Khaïma. Once we arrived it felt very touristy. Make reservations online for dinner especially on weekends as it was busy on Saturday night @ 7:30 pm. Ambience unique? Yes. As nice as the website for the Resto? No. Is searing comfortable? Yes, unless you have very long legs. Do you mingle with other guests as the website suggests? No, everyone sticks with the people the came with. Were we rushed and were the servers rushed? Yes! Do you get to choose which dishes you get? No, it's a fixed prix and fixed dish menu. But if you're vegetarian or don't eat beef, you can get more of the other (lentils, beef, chicken). Does the food come out fast? Yes. Are there appetizers? Yes, one, lentil soup that anyone with any cooking skills could make at home. Is it worth $25/person + tax for the experience? In my opinion it is not. Is it relaxing at least? No, as they want the quickest turnover. Did I like the main meal? So-so, the chicken was very flavorful, the slow cooked beef and lentils not so much. The entire thali is covered in couscous (no alternatives). You eat family style which I don't mind but if you're starving or have a big appetite the portions are smallish (in my opinion). But you can fill up on couscous. Did we have dessert or wine? Nope Did we see people BYOB? Yes Is it romantic? Um, not sure as it is loud and we felt rushed and the scarves on the ceiling and sitting on low padded stools, er, is not as romantic as I envisioned. I would take your date somewhere quieter (and less expensive). Is it good for someone with dietary restrictions? No (except for vegetarians but they would not have much choice). Would I recommend it? No Would I go back? No, too many better restos and cafes to try in Montreal!

We came in a group for a birthday dinner, we had reserved in advance but still had to wait upon arrival. We were seated in the basement area around a low set table, it was not heated so it was cold. We were greeted by our waiter, Tommy, who informed us on what we were going to be served. We were served hummus and lentil soup as an appetizer, chicken, beef and vegetable dishes as a main courses all flavourful but no wow factors. We were left over an hour and a half without receiving any dessert or any service whatsoever. When we had asked for dessert they brought us pineapple in hibiscus juice instead of the date cakes we were promised when we arrived. They obviously improvised it last minute, when we questioned the waiter about it he told us they were out of dessert and that he had a long night as the restaurant was quite busy. He then proceeded to go find some leftover dried corners of the cake (which I suspect were uneaten pieces from other clients) and some hibiscus juice, which honestly did not look appetizing (picture below). I don't care if it was a busy night for the waiter I am a paying customer and I should be treated as any other. If I am not to be served every course then I shouldn't have to pay the full price. When we discussed the price (25$ per person) he defended himself by saying it was all you can eat, which obviously not as we had no dessert!!! They offered no discount for the lack of dessert or poor service which is ridiculous. I do not recommend this restaurant as we grossly overpaid for what we received.

Warm, friendly staff. Comfortable, low key atmosphere. Great food. Reasonably priced. I stopped in for takeout after sunset during Ramadan and the scene in this place was nothing short of beautiful.

I love the concept of sharing food with a group of friends. If you're looking for a fun dinner experience and friendly service, then this is definitely a place worth a visit. The food is delicious and it's BYOB too so it won't break your bank. The decor is special too, so if you're looking to impress your date, check it out.

They cook the food the during the day and they serve the same plate to everybody in the evening. We had pita brad with hummus which waa good, lentil soup as well.... nothing wow. The beef in the main plate was very good cooked with cinnamon... the couscous was also good. A bit disappointed aaI expected it to be better.

I do not have better pictures because we were too busy eating. I loved everything about this place, starting from the atmosphere to the food even the hibiscus drink that is made by the chef. You will not be dissatisfied with their set menu because they have very generous portions. Definitely going back to this place again.

The food is good and if it were a question of only rating the food, I would have given this restaurant 5 stars. BUT we felt we were scammed with the bill: there's no menu and the only guide to prizing was what was published on the Internet. Result: we were charged 30 $ per person for hummus, a small portion of very good couscous and two bottles of hybiscus water. Way overprized and without any way of knowing what the bill would be. We will not be back.

It's a really amazing place we found in Montreal. And I think it should be the best dinner we had in this trip. It's kinda of omakese in African style dish. Only $25/person. (It can actually be 2 meals) Including appetizers(soup and pita), main, dessert and tea. The appetizer was really amazing. They gave us the soup, and hummus with pita. The soup was really savoury. The hummus must be the best hummus I've ever had. And the pita was really soft like bread. After the appetizer, they offered a huge plate for the main dish, which has beef, chicken, and vegetarian beans. Each kind was tasty. The meat was not dry. They were savoury juicy and fluffy. The meat was either savoury with the gravy or inside itself. And the vegetarian beans was amazing as well. After the main dishes, they offer the desserts, not sweet, also with a pot of ginger tea. Although I don't like ginger too much, I finished the whole pot. It was a really amazing experience. The service was really good. They offer the service in the high pace. Very efficient and helpful.

Alright so a friend of ours highly recommended this place as serving one of the top couscous she ever ate. As the pictures show, it's a very authentic looking restaurant (honestly, you feel like you're camping in a tent). You take your shoes off, as per tradition. I probably should've looked this up before, but I showed up in sandals and had to walk around barefoot... Not ideal but okay. The seating set-up was not the most comfortable: the table is very low and you basically have to bend your neck down to eat without making a mess. Still, I could've enjoyed our meal if it wasn't for the disappointment of the 25$ fixed menu. Start out with a bowl of lentil soup, which was good but really nothing to write about. Then couscous with 3 different stew (chicken, beef and vegetarian). Yes it was good, but I honestly found the ratio of couscous to stew to be off, especially since they also serve pita bread with the plate. And then... dessert! Right? Nope. No dessert. Not even a little piece of cookie or pastry. Sweet mint tea is the dessert. Not worth it.

Came here this past Friday on a little dinner date and found this place to be a super cute BYOW restaurant! Service is warm beyond words, and the menu is kept simple: only one option available which is the Table D'hôte consisting of baba ghanoush, hummus, lentil soup, and a mixed plate of chicken with olives, meatballs with dates and okra, and a vegetarian bean medeley (all over a generous bed of couscous). You then end with a piece of cake and mint tea all for $25! Ladies beware, seating is on cushions close to the ground and the tables are not tall enough for your legs to fit underneath so maybe forego the little skirts and dresses (I looked AWESOME sitting there with my legs a meter apart and my scarf filling in the gap created by that and the fact that I was wearing a dress. Soooo not a classy look but there was no other way to be comfortable). Because of this uncomfortable seating arrangement, I am docking a star. Had the cushions been directly on the floor, the seating may have been more comfortable/versatile but the way it's set up is really uncomfortable. Anyway, I digress... So the food came and we were pretty happy with everything: Baba ghanoush: I don't like eggplant so this wasn't for me but hubby thought it was great Hummus: interesting - not your typical Lebanese hummus but good nonetheless Main plate: chicken was our favorite. I wasn't crazy about the meatballs because they were wayyyyyy too sweet and the vegetable medeley was good Dessert: you're given a little square of a hard and dry almond cake. It was terrible and so a star was docked here. All in all, great experience. Would we come back? Probably not but only because it didn't wow us enough! Definitely a cute little date spot though so great job on the ambiance. Oh, one last thing, there is NOTHING Egyptian about anything on the menu here so classifying it as Egyptian is pretty misleading. Otherwise, go check La Khaima out - it won't disappoint.

WOW my first time trying Moroccan/Egyptian food and it was delicious and the most wonderful experience!!! The live music talent was so entertaining. The food is family style. We had a big group so we got all 3 options... the beef, vegetable, and chicken plates. They started our meal off with hummus and pita bread. Ended the meal with minty sweet tea which I thought really hit the spot. I definitely want to come back next time I'm in Montreal

BYO in Mile End that I tucked into for a friend's bday dinner last week and couldn't have been happier to find myself in such a cozy port in the -30 storm. We sat in the shoes-off elevated area surrounded by big pillows beneath the billowing tapestries that patchwork the ceiling. Water was served in cool glass carafes, wine bottles popped, bowls of hot dahl served, and then giant stoneware dishes, one vegetarian, one chicken, one veal (which I didn't try but folks raved over.) The chicken was moist and slightly spicy and the vegetarian had lip smackingly good potatoes. After the meal we were served hot sweet mint tea that was a perfect kick back out the door into the cold. The restaurant was short staffed that night so the owner was cooking and serving and he did an amazing job juggling it all with a smile. We paid a flat $20 each plus tax which seemed like a fair deal for the massive mounts of meal and the great good vibes.

the decor is really authentic and the food is good The chicken is really good, the meatballs were good.

A little late on this post.... I ate here with a few friends this past summer...and it was an all around, amazing experience! The meal price was fixed, and included an appetizer, main dish, dessert, and tea/drinks. As the food comes in courses, plan on spending a bit of time here. The experience is meant to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed through! Everything was absolutely delicious! Not only was the food amazing, but the decor, atmosphere, and service were great, as well. After having lived in West Africa (although not Mauritania) previously, this restaurant and the restaurant's owner gave me everything that I missed about that part of the world - the hospitality, the culture, and the flavor. Although I currently live in Buffalo, I will drive back to Montreal to eat at this restaurant again. I HIGHLY recommend it!

What to say about this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G place?! A piece of Africa in Montreal. The food is delicious and served in a very special way: in a big dish where each one can serve yourself. The sentiment of sharing the food. Seriously. Sounds silly, but it's a piece of home away from home. (I'm not from Africa but I'm from a place where you'll find lots of African influences: Brazil). If you're looking for something different from the "French way" of serving. This is the place. We tried two different dishes: one was made of chicken and the other was beef. Both amazing. The owner works in the kitchen and he is very friendly. Don't forget to ask for the famous tea they serve. I will be certainly back!

Great food !!! Great service and love the great wait staff. Very cute place ! As my first time trying Moroccan food I'd say a great first time experience.

I did not know what to expect from this African neighborhood restaurant. Upon entering the decor is authentic and tastefully done. I was surprised that we had to remove our shoes and seated on small benches on the floor. I am very tall and it was not very comfortable. (I saw they have real tables and chairs in the adjacent room...I will ask for that the next time) It was a fixed menu which included soup to start (tasty but luke warm. We shared a platter of the 3 main courses (beef, vegetable, chicken) served on top of couscous. The platter looked beautiful and all the dishes were tasty but I was looking for more authentic pronounced flavors. For dessert we were served little cookies with tea which once agin tasted good but was luke warm. I understand it was Mtl a Table and very busy but this is a chance for a restaurant to put their best foot forward. I will return to give it a second try to see if it will be better because the food WAS good and service of the owners was very friendly and caring. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g155032-d1796184-r538457034-La_Khaima-Montreal_Quebec.html#

The diversity of Montreal's restaurant scene is on of the things that makes it so fantastic and La Khaima contributes to that. Being in a group we we seated in sort of booth complete with comfy pillows. The table was a little lower herethan usual which wasn't the greatest for eating but that is my only complaint really. The food was really good here although I can't remember the names of most of the dishes. We had a table d'hote menu which included a variety of dishes served family style. We also had a hibiscus-ginger drink which was very refreshing as well as mint tea which I thoroughly enjoyed. The owner is very welcoming and does a great job of explaining the dishes to you. He also served us the hibiscus drink according to the custom from his home country which I thought was a nice touch. Apparently the pitcher containing the drink has to be put on the table for all the guests to see before you can serve it. Anyways definitely check this place out if you get a chance!

Wow. I have never been to a Mauritanian restaurant before. The food is excellent. Three courses. Course 1 is basic - Hummus with pita. Hummus has some paprika on it. Course 2 for vegetarians was a lovely vegetable stew on a bed of Couscous. Course 3 was tea with cake. Reasonably priced and friendly service. Unique experience / need to take shoes off and also eat communally. I really recommend this place

It's one of the best African restaurant in Montreal. Hands down. The place is just like in the Khaima in the African desert. It showcases the African northern culture at its best.

Honestly, I get why people like this place. I do. But I was just underwhelmed but the whole experience. Decor is cool, it feels mostly authentic, but it does looks a little worn and tired. Restrooms are sad (think super thin toilet paper, grimy sinks, supercheap bright pink soap) - but not disgusting or uberfilthy. Our hostess was friendly and nice, quick and eager to explain everything. Essentially, as others have pointed out, you get some sort of soup, then tajines to share, and dinner ends with tea and dessert. All this, for 25$ per person. Now, this sounds like an awesome deal - but I've had the same type of meal for roughly the same price with much more frills and thrills (and better appetizers). Granted, it was not Mauritanian, but it was either Moroccan or Algerian, which is close enough to compare. Soup - lentils & spices. It was tasty, it wasn't so much hot as flavorful. Buuuut. It was just missing a little something. It came with pita bread on the side. Which was just dry and flavorless. I actually saw the guy in the back take them out of a bag and cut them up. It was the same kind you buy for the cheap at the grocery store. Meh. Tajines - we had 3 varieties, all in the same plate to share. It's essentially couscous with something else. We got vegetable, chicken & olives and beef/lamb with dates (what dates? I didn't see any). That was pretty darn good. Highlight of our meal, for sure. It was quite savoury. But.... I don't know, our plate didn't feel exciting or very jazzed up. Presentation was ordinary. From reading the previous reviews, I was sort of expecting more. Dessert - some kind of almond cake (or was it orange?). Nothing to write home about, it was a little dry. Good, but nothing special. Came with traditional mint&green tea. Tea was pretty good, but quite sweet. All in all, we had a good time. Definitely deducting star for cleanliness. Half of the glasses at the table were dirty - and I mean fingerprints and little bits of crusted food. So to me, this place is no more than a 3 (and if I take into account overall cleanliness, maybe even a 2.5). It's comfort food for cold weather, and the berber tent getup can be fun for a group. It's inexpensive, but it doesn't feel like you get your money's worth. So will I be back? Probably not, but I wouldn't be opposed to the idea.

Second time here was just as great as last time. The owner?/chef came out at the beginning to go over the set menu. He came out with his own hot sauce and was extremely welcoming and friendly. Both meat and vegetarian dishes had so much flavour!

We had a pleasant experience here. We got in early and were seated right away. The waiter (owner) was very friendly to us. The menu is very short, catering to everyone's taste. There is a veggie, chicken and beer option available. We had to wait a while to get our food and we were the only ones in the restaurant. But no big deal really. What really will prevent me from rushing back quickly was the price. We each got a soup, shared a dish of cous cous and had some tea for $50. Kind of a rip off. But worth checking out! It's hard to find cous cous.

This place is such an experience. Right off the bat, you don't get menus, the host or waiter will tell you what you'll be getting that night and that they can make some alterations for dietary restrictions. Since we don't have any, we got some pita and hummus with a very nice dal-style soup. I'm usually not a fan of lentils but I do love soup, and this was excellent. I ate every last bit. Then they brought out a huge plate with chicken, beef and veggie sections all on top of some couscous, really really flavorful. The meal finished with some mint tea and a tiny ginger cookie, the perfect ending to the meal. Would absolutely go back and with more people as this seems like more of a large group place.

Great cosy and original restaurant. The chef/owner/waiter/entertainer is a very friendly, pleasant person. The decoration takes you straight to Mauritania, you take off your shoes at the entrance and sit down around one of the decorated table. We had lentils soup to start and then had a mixed of couscous with chicken and olive, lamb and dates and vegetarian dishes. At the end fresh mint tea to digest everything. Very good location for group. Finally it's a BYOW

Very nice restaurant! Loved how easily it accommodated a group of 10. Food was good and filling!

Seriously, just wow. The food is the perfect blend of interesting and comforting. If you don't think you'll like it, never fear. The space is beautifully intimate. The owner is just lovely, instead of kicking us out he told us stories. I had such a great time here. Definitely opt for the smattering of everything, because literally everything was superb. Very inexpensive for such wonderful, plentiful food and ambiance. Byob which is a huge draw. Live music just walks in, apparently that's a thing about this restaurant. The music isn't obtrusive, you can still have a conversation. There is a music festival from February 7-11 when the owner rents a space across the street and does food and has cool live music. Def going.

Visited this place last summer, my friend had a half-off coupon. The menu on the chalkboard, had what was included in the coupon, for roughly the same price, so not much of a savings. especially if you factor in the we pay taxes and tips on the full price. The food was pretty tasty, the portions were not huge. At first, the service was pretty quick, since we were alone, but come tea time, it took them 45 minutes to serve us, only after we flagged a waiter. The place was never that busy to begin with. He had time to serve the full tea service to his buddies who came just for that while we were waiting. A couple came in and started making out right in front of everyone, this is an open restaurant, the vibe is like a North African tent, so they were in full view of everyone and they kept at it while we just wanted to leave. Those two issues aside, I would go back, probably for take out.

Quelle expérience !! J'y suis allé plusieurs fois, je vous le recommande fortement. La bouffe est succulente, et surtout, chaque fois on nous fait découvrir des plats et saveurs différentes. Le chef-propriétaire "Attigh" se fera toujours un plaisir de vous raconter quelques unes de ses meilleures histoires venues du désert.... Bon appétit !!

Perhaps the only Mauritanian restaurant in Montreal, La Khaima is one of the best options if you are looking for a place to eat in the Mile End area. The decor is warm and cozy, with cloth covering the ceiling and giving a tent-like atmosphere. The owner, Attigh acts as server, cook, host and entertainer. He is a really interesting character and was the subject of an award winning documentary (http://vimeo.com/11617345). The menu varies, but everything I have tried there has so far been excellent. The cuisine is very similar to Moroccan cuisine and the menu usually includes one tajine, and one vegetarian option. You can ask for a sample platter containing the various menu items of the day. The mint tea at the end is one of the highlights of the meal. It is sweet and intensely fragrant, and as a bonus, Attigh turns the process of oxygenating the hot brew into a fun show to watch. La Khaima is a real treat and is highly recommended.

Great family styled food with an intimate setting. We sat on the floor with a long table, which was a great/ different dining experience. For 25 per person, you get soup, 2 meat dishes, and a vegetarian dish for share. The chef was very friendly and funny. He came out and introduced each dish and brought out a homemade hot sauce. BYOB. Would definitely recommend coming here!

This is a real special place, with a very special chef and owner- Atigh Ould. He will wine and dine you and charm you with his stories about his life growing up in Western Africa, as a Bedouin Nomad. The food is always delicious, filling and made with love. He always has different dishes - whether you are vegetarian or gluten free, he can adjust to your needs. He ends every meal with a tea ceremony, which is always my favourite part. He also opened a cafe attached to the restaurant, serving only Mezzes, his famous Atigh's Hibiscus Juice (often he adds ginger or mint) and Hibiscus popsicles! All delicious. You will lose all sense of time here, so it's a great place to go for a birthday dinner, or to catch up with an old friend.