It's a delight to discover this restaurant serving Laotian cuisine. Kua mee: caramelized rice noodle, red onion, coriander, geen onion, served with bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots. The dish can be made vegan, gluten-free upon request. Served with peanuts and their spicy sauce, this was so good! The spicy sauce was so good, I wanted to bring it home. :P And the caramelized noodles are so addictive, I would eat this again! For dessert, I had the Tapioca & taro pudding with coconut cream & black sesame seeds. I love taro! Great the location, the restaurant is across from the metro. read more

Sep Lai - Kua mee - Laotian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Wanted to try (1st time!)laotian food..so ordered for take out: vegetables spring rolls ($10 for 2 average size)..were good.sticky rice was expensive: $7 for a tiny portion and not fresh..cooked the day before (?)..3 tiny beef brochettes which were ok..but not super fresh ( cooked in advance?)..won't come back..I prefer Lime restaurant on Notre Dame: fresh,generous portion,and super tasty.. read more

I was really looking forward to trying Sep Lai after seeing it advertised as authentic Lao cuisine, but unfortunately I left very disappointed. The dishes lacked the balance and depth of flavor I expected -- nearly everything was overpowered by an artificial lime juice taste. We ordered several dishes -- papaya salad, mango salad, nem khao, laab gai (chicken), and sai oua -- but they were all very difficult to eat. The salads and laab were so off in flavor they were practically inedible, and the sai oua was extremely salty. We barely finished what we ordered. Very disappointed and do not recommend. Service was very slow and food was inedible. read more

Portion sizes can get better. Very small right now. Presentation of food and taste is excellent. The place is not value for money considering the ambience and quality of tables and chairs and water cups. Might look a little mystical at night with fairy lighting but in the evening, it was average. The staff is nice and friendly. read more

It's a shame that sep lai does not have more reviews! It was my first time having laotian food, many of the dishes and flavours were reminiscent of Thai cuisine. It's a fun spot to order many different plates and share. We had the kua mee (pad thai), khao poon (soup noodle), calamari and mango salad. The pad thai was so fresh, garnished with bean sprouts, veggies and peanuts! The fried egg was a nice touch and the flavours were balanced. The khao poon was a bit mild on the flavour. But the curry flavours were tasty. The shrimps were quite small, I've never seen anything like it! The calamari was excellent, one of the faves of the night. The fried basil and tomato/pineapple mixture paired so well. Finally the mango salad was refreshing, crunchy, sweet and sour. Great way to start the meal! The ambeience was lovely, please ask to sit on the terasse. You're surrounded by plants and string lights.. an unbelievably cozy experience. read more

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THE hidden gem in town. For its fine unique cuisine to its incredibly cozy back patio, this place is a must try in PSC. The tasting menu is worth indulging for, as you'll get to experience the true Laotian meal. The team is welcoming, very friendly, alert to make each guest's experience great. Dont forget to try the crème brûlée which is the signature dessert, and definitely a pleasant surprise! read more

Great food! Great patio. Brought a bottle of wine and dinner was overall very reasonably priced. Service was great. Will go again

Awesome food, great service and an awesome ambiance! Great place for an amazing time!

This resto is adorable and has such a chill and cozy vibe. Laos food is delicious and I've never had it before. Very similar to Thai, but it has its little differences in spices and preparation. I reserved for two and we got a nice place at their bar, which is looking out at the window. It's not a great view, but you go for the food and company. It was my birthday, so we each got the Soup Khao Poon as an entrée which is a good move because the repas size is gigantic. We also got the Boulettes Veggie/ Gluten free, some hot Jasmine tea and the mini pandan crēme brûlée. They have many dishes they can do gluten free and vegetarian. The waitress told me their brownie was gluten free but probably not dairy free. read more

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I would like to firstly point out that the back terrasse at this place is fantastic! The perfect little oasis on a busy street across the metro in Pointe St Charles, with plenty of comfortable seating, cute hanging lights, and a heating lamp for those chilly nights. Second, I must commend the great staff and perfect service. Our group was warmly welcomed and perfectly accommodated albeit a last minute surprise guest who wasn't on the reservation. The service was smooth and quick too! We all tried a variety of dishes from the menu but the papaya salad and chicken laab really stood out for me! Fresh, flavourful and perfectly executed; I couldn't get enough! Leave room for dessert cause you will regret leaving without having tasted their crème brûlée or even the decadent chocolate brownie with condensed milk ice cream! Did I mention that this is a BYOB and super affordable? Name your reservations now! read more

Sep Lai - Papaya Salad - Laotian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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