About Chef Paaji – Winnipeg's Indian Street Food Story

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Welcome to Chef Paaji, Winnipeg's beloved destination for authentic Indian street food on Sargent Avenue. The name "Paaji" — an endearing Punjabi term meaning "brother" — sets the tone: welcoming, unpretentious, and deeply rooted in community. Every dish is freshly made daily, bringing the bold flavours of North Indian and Punjabi street culture to Winnipeg's West End.
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Our menu is a celebration of Indian street culture: fragrant bone-in Chicken Biryani slow-cooked dum-style, sizzling steamed Momos, aromatic Pav Bhaji, and the city's most talked-about invention — the Butter Chicken Poutine, where crispy fries meet creamy butter chicken gravy and cheese curds. Each plate is layered with the spice balance that defines great Punjabi cooking.
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Chef Paaji is a takeout-first restaurant, open late so students, night-shift workers and food lovers across Winnipeg always have a spot for outstanding Indian food after hours. With a 4.4-star rating across 1,000+ reviews and a loyal following from West End to Polo Park, we treat every guest like family — because at Paaji's, you're not a customer, you're a brother.

Chef Paaji – authentic Indian street food restaurant in Winnipeg's West End

Bone-in Chicken Biryani at Chef Paaji – best biryani in Winnipeg

Steamed chicken momos at Chef Paaji, Sargent Ave Winnipeg

Pav Bhaji – Mumbai street food classic served at Chef Paaji Winnipeg

Signature Butter Chicken Poutine – Indian-Canadian fusion at Chef Paaji Winnipeg

Authentic Punjabi Street Food

From dum-cooked Chicken Biryani and steamed Momos to Pav Bhaji and our signature Butter Chicken Poutine, every dish is freshly made daily with the spice balance and layering that defines real Indian street food.
Open Late, Made Fresh

We're open until 1–2 a.m. six nights a week — the go-to spot for students, night-shift workers and anyone craving great Indian food after hours across West End, Sargent Park, Polo Park and Downtown Winnipeg.
Brotherly Punjabi Hospitality

At Paaji's, every guest is treated like family. Order online for fast pickup, call us for catering, or grab takeout on Sargent Ave — generous portions, bold flavours and a warm welcome every single visit.

Chef Paaji dining experience – Indian restaurant in West End Winnipeg

Authentic Indian street food at Chef Paaji, 748 Sargent Ave Winnipeg

Chef Paaji signature dishes – Punjabi street food Winnipeg

What Our Customers Say About Chef Paaji

Shishir Ahmed J.

Biryani Lover

" The biryani is so so so good!! I have tried biryani from many other restaurants. Being a Bengali, I wanted proper with bone meat biryani — and this one fulfills my expectation. "

Harman K.

Momo Enthusiast

" Love their chicken steamed momos — tried different places in Canada but this one was the best. Had an amazing experience. "

Mona B.

Loyal Customer

" The food is always top notch and fresh, and the owners are pretty sweet people. "

Verified Customer

Uber Eats Customer

" Best Indian food ever had! Everything was such large portions. It arrived so fresh! Food is top quality, always steaming hot and fresh, with delicious flavours — most favourite food in Winnipeg. "

Verified Customer

Uber Eats Customer

" The butter chicken poutine is the best poutine I've ever tried!! "

About Chef Paaji – Winnipeg's Indian Street Food Story

Authentic Punjabi Street Food

Open Late, Made Fresh

Brotherly Punjabi Hospitality

What Our Customers Say About Chef Paaji

Shishir Ahmed J.

Harman K.

Mona B.

Verified Customer

Verified Customer