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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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ThaiVegan/100% Plant-BasedAsianSoupsVegan OptionsChinese
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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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Reviews for CHAI-YO

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on Google4.9 (200+)
*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

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

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

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

Jul 29, 2025
on Google

On a commandé le curry vert & kao man gai, les deux plats ont été servis avec une belle surprise ! Plein d'ingrédients légumes frais, proprement arrangés, le curry vert était pas trop piquant & juste bon savoureux ! Kao man gai avait de tofu frit & escalope de champignons, les fritures propres & croquants, la petite bouillon pour finir avec de bon goût de legumes 👍👍👍

Jul 12, 2025
on Google

I was very impressed with the food. Amazing vegan Thai restaurant. Everything was excellent. I really don't like the name'crispy duck' but don't let that animal name turn you off - it's basically crispy vegan seitan & I highly recommend you order anything with it. We had the soup with crispy duck & the red curry with crispy duck & they were amazing! The peanut butter dumplings were another favorite. They have the best vegan Thai iced tea! Most Thai iced teas are cloyingly sweet but this had the perfect level of sweetness- not very sweet & exactly how I like it. Next time we are in Montreal, we will definitely be coming back here. They also own another vegan Thai restaurant called chu chai which I haven't tried yet.

Jul 4, 2025
on Google

It's nice to see thai restaurants that offer authentic food. We started the meal with fried imperial rolls & peanut butter dumplings which were both so delicious. We shared two mains; Ped yang Panang (vegan duck seitan Curry) & Kao Man Gou (steamed tofu with spicy sauce & ginger rice). Both were good but I love my curries so the sietan curry had me. We also got a Kao man gai soup which was a little bland but other than that great food experience.

Feb 19, 2025
on Google

My partner & I have been ordering from this place many times already, & everything we've both tasted from Chai-Yo has been absolutely delicious.
The dishes are cooked to perfection, they're flavor bombs, with a great balance of textures as well, plus there are some truly spicy options on the menu! I love the heat in these dishes but it can be a bit much if you're not usually into spicy foods.

I especially like the flavours of Tao-hu Sam Rod (crispy tofu in three-flavoured tamarind sauce), Kao Kra Pao (stir-fried TVP with basil & chili) & Khiao Wan Tao-hu (green curry with eggplants), though everything else I've tried so far was equally amazing.

The portions are generous, the dishes always taste very fresh, & everything is vegan to boot.
Highly recommended :)

Feb 6, 2025
on Google

What a sweet find! We ate here on Boxing Day for dinner. The atmosphere was cozy & calm. We had Kiao Satay dumplings to start - peanutty & a little kick of spice. Our mains were Green Curry with tofu & eggplant (very fragrant & fresh!) Ped Yang Panang with rice & crispy duck (little spicy with rich flavour). Would eat there everyday if we could while visiting Montreal!

Dec 27, 2024
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My favourites were both the green curry & the red curry with steam rice but everything here is delicious! The owner is very friendly & accommodating. One of the best vegan restaurants in Montreal!

Oct 6, 2024
on Google

Everything on this menu is phenomenal. I've tried most of the menu & there are literally no bad dishes. Special shout-out to the red-curry noodles, crispy rice, & mushroom wings. So happy to have another vegan Thai spot in Montreal (especially one where I can proudly take non-vegans & they're equally impressed).

Aug 5, 2024
on Google

Mango sticky rice is outstanding & reminded me of my trip in Thailand. I would come back just for that. With that said, the rest of the food was also very good. The brussel sprouts were very nice, although a little too salty. The green curry & vegan duck penang were good too. The waitress was very attentive & helpful! Small terasse to eat outside was a bonus.

May 30, 2024
on Google