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CHAI-YO

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$
OPEN11:30 am - 4 pm, 5 pm - 9 pm
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CHAI-YO delivers a strictly plant-based exploration of authentic Thai culinary traditions within a contemporary setting. The menu centers on traditional aromatic herbs, house-made curry pastes, and fresh seasonal vegetables to replicate the complex flavor profiles found in Southeast Asian street food. Diners encounter a focused selection of noodle dishes, fragrant soups, and spicy stir-fries crafted entirely without animal products. Every preparation emphasizes the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes characteristic of the region. The interior environment prioritizes a clean, minimalist aesthetic that allows the vibrant colors of the ingredients to serve as the primary visual focus. This establishment operates with a commitment to sustainable, plant-forward cooking techniques while maintaining high standards for ingredient sourcing and preparation consistency throughout its rotating seasonal menu offerings.

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CHAI-YO is widely celebrated as one of the best vegan restaurants in Montreal, offering an authentic and flavourful Thai dining experience that impresses both vegans and non-vegans alike. Visitors consistently praise the bold, fresh, and creative dishes, with particular highlights including the crispy seitan duck, various curries, papaya salad, and the unique peanut sauce dumplings. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, warm, and relaxing, often complemented by attentive and welcoming service. While a small number of guests noted that some portions feel small for the price, the vast majority of diners find the quality and preparation of the food to be exceptional, making it a highly recommended destination for anyone seeking high-quality plant-based cuisine.
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Bernardo
5.0

Fantastic food, good prices, friendly staff. I had dumplings with peanut sauce as an entree & for main dish I had the panang curry with crispy seitan & they were both delicious. My only negative comment concerns the pandan cake I had for dessert, which was a bit dry & the pandan taste was very faint.

Apr 16, 2026
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Ana
5.0

Still dreaming about the vegan duck & curry. Sooooo amazing. Pad see ew for lunch was a great deal for the price & also super yummy. Great service!! Thai ice tea very good too.

Mar 30, 2026
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Dylan
5.0

big fan of the lemon cake, sandwhiches, & penang curry!

Mar 28, 2026
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Gen
4.0

Les saveurs & l'originalité étaient au rendez-vous mais j'ai trouvé trop petite ma portion (curry vert). Bon service.

Mar 27, 2026
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Marie
5.0

Lovely restaurant with tasty food. We found both spring rolls & panang curry absolutely delicious. Excellent service. Highly recommend!

Feb 28, 2026
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L'Osti
5.0

Chez Chai-yo, tout est bon, tout est beau. Du café thai & jus d'hybicus pour boire. Delicieux Canard vegan croustillant. Le curry vert est super ! & les gâteaux de la soeur : over the top ! 5 étoiles! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Jan 19, 2026
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Sonia
5.0

Delicious! Especially the panang curry!

Oct 25, 2025
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Vivek
5.0

Panang curry, duck soup, dumplings, nam kao, papaya salad are so good!

Sep 27, 2025
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Vigneshwaran
5.0

Amazing vegan Thai restaurant & delicious food! Their Som Tam (papaya salad) is really good! The green curry is exceptional.

Aug 21, 2025
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Dora
5.0

My favorite dish is the curry duck so good , never disappointed.

Jul 29, 2025
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