Reviews for Sep Lai in Montréal, QC
This place took us completely by surprise. It was so good and so unexpected. We never tried cuisine from Laos but this place... made us love it. Great discovery. Food is amazing, very similar to vietnamese cuisine with a small difference. Staffs are superfriendly and we had some great recommendations. We will definitely come back. Read more
My first Laotian restaurant and it was a fantastic experience. Located literally outside Charlevoix metro so getting there is... very convenient. With a very accommodating and caring staff, the menu is a fusion of so many items and the food is beyonddelicious. Everything was perfect including the drinks such as lemonade and ginger ale. The creme brulée is the best dessert atthe very end. A staff that is super kind and go above and beyond to make you comfortable. I can't wait to try other items on themenu and come back with friends :) A 10/10 recommendation. Read more
We used to have a love-hate relationship with this place back when it was called Machiavelli, when it was good, it really was... good, but the next time it could be underwhelming. But I've never had Laotian food so we decided to check it out, and was notdisappointed at all. Decor didn't change much, the terrasse in the back is lovely, full of lush greenery, and inside it has aneighborhood bistro feel. We ordered a bunch of plates, and everything was delicious. The meatballs were tasty with lots oflemongrass. The crispy rice with ham was simple but effective, the fried tofu with tamarind sauce was silky, the fried squid wascrispy and the sauce delicious. Service was great, very friendly and laid back, perfect for us, we weren't in a hurry. Pricesand portions were good, count on about 2-3 plates per person. And it's bring your own wine! Read more
Super cute spot near Griffintown! Didn’t know Montreal had such a cute Laotian spot, my friends decided to bring us here while... we were visiting Montreal. Their backyard Terrasse is super nice! We got the red curry soup and winter melon soup and they wereboth so yummy! The winter melon soup is simple, with tiny pieces of winter melon in chicken broth, such a classic homemade soupbut I was craving it so I decided to get a small entrée size. The red curry one tasted very strongly of coconut milk but wasalso really delicious and had a bit of noodles! The meatballs were so yummy, that was everyone’s fav. I was a lil disappointedwith the papaya salad, was a lil tart for my liking and I wished it was a bit more sour. The Laap was alright too and the friedtofu was very flavourful. We also got the crispy rice wraps and those were so yummy, I loved the texture of the rice. Overall, apleasant dinner experience. I’d recommend making reservations as it can get busy! It’s also BYOB so they only had mocktails! I really wanted to try their pandan crème brûlée as I am a very big fan of pandan but we were too full and would begoing out for dessert right after. Next time! Read more
This place is so cute and the food is so delicious, we had the calamari, Laap, veggie egg rolls, vegan meatballs. Everything... tasted authentic and it was so flavourful. The mock tails were so good, and they also have the option for BYOW. The service wasexcellent and the terraces is so cute greenery. I highly recommend this place. Read more
A great place for laotian food beginners. It's not too spicy (although I do recommend eating spicy lao food!) The restaurant has... a very nice setup both indoor and outdoor. The waitress was welcoming. Read more
Sep Lai not only introduces Montreal to mouthwatering Laotian cuisine in an approachable and exciting way but also sets the... scenes for a cozy night out with friends, family or date on the twinkle-lit terrasse. The passion and attention to detailsreally shines throughout every aspect. This restaurant and its chef/staff are true gems! Highly recommend for any occasion Read more
Have a great time. The food was good the Calamari was good, we enjoyed a crispy rice salad and fried chicken skin with with a... serving of sticky rice. I loved the pandan créme brulée Read more