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CHAI-YO

Vibrant Thai flavors reimagined through a purely plant-based lens.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
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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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Massin
5.0

Amazing food, service & prices. You definitely don't need 3 dishes to fill you up.

Jul 31, 2026
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Matt
1.0

Quality has gone down since this first opened. It is too pricey & you need to order like 3 dishes to fill your stomach.....

Jul 28, 2026
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Josée
5.0

The food is absolutely amazing! The first time my husband & I went there, it became our new favorite restaurant & it has been ever since.
Amazing authentic Thai food, all vegan.
The crispy vegan duck panang (red curry) is soooo good! The dumplings are amazing as well. The peanut sauce they serve it with is the best we ever had. The spring rolls are delicious as well. These are our favorite dishes that we always order.
Highly recommend this restaurant!

Jul 21, 2026
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Ellie
5.0

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I absolutely love the tasty & authentic Asian vegetarian dishes here.
Every meal is full of fresh flavors & made with care.
Perfect for anyone looking for delicious, wholesome vegetarian food!

Jan 13, 2026
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Jude
5.0

Absolutely incredible vegan Thai food. Creative & beautiful dishes, highly recommended!

Nov 2, 2025
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Alex
5.0

I always enjoy coming here. Dishes with crispy seitan duck are highly recommended.

Nov 1, 2025
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Niti
5.0

I've had a lot of vegan Thai, including in Thailand. This place is legit. Incredible well done dishes.

Aug 19, 2025
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Janika
5.0

Great vegan place! The pad thai was very tasty, I'm definitely coming back to try more dishes! Service was super nice & attentive!

May 1, 2025
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Diane
5.0

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
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Jasper
5.0

The crispy duck is one of the most incredible vegan dishes I've ever had.

Dec 21, 2024
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