Experience the fusion of street food and cherished family recipes at Chai-Yo! Our vegan Thai and Chinese creations reimagine childhood comfort with a contemporary twist. Join us for a taste of tradition with a modern edge.
Reviewers describe Chai Yo as a cozy, welcoming vegan Thai spot with bold, flavorful dishes built around vegan duck, seitan and dumplings, including standout items like vegan duck soup, Pad See Ew, Panang and green curries, and fresh sides such as papaya salad; desserts and drinks like Thai iced tea are well received. The service is repeatedly praised for being friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is noted as inviting and intimate. Many reviewers view value as good, with lunch deals and generous portions for some items, though a few comment that portions can feel small for the price and a couple mention having had better experiences elsewhere; overall the place is seen as a must visit with plans to return.
unbelievably good vegan food. I got the panang duck & the nam kao & both were phenomenal. located right on a verdant park, it's got outdoor seating for beautiful days. This was the most flavorful meal I've had in ages. You can taste the fresh ingredients (makrut lime leaves, etc). If you're a vegan visiting montreal, don't miss this spot!
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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We were there twice this week on our visit to Montreal. The food was so delicious & comforting, the vegan duck soup was our favorite. The service was also amazing & so welcoming. We look forward to coming back on our next visit.
This place is incredible. Really kind staff & really really good food. Came with my partner two times during our trip. anything off the menu is incredible but specifically the vegan duck soup is otherworldly. Enjoy!
We were there twice this week on our visit to Montreal. The food was so delicious & comforting, the vegan duck soup was our favorite. The service was also amazing & so welcoming. We look forward to coming back on our next visit.
The reviews did not lie! We were so excited to try Chai Yo, & our expectations were blown out of the water. The peanut sauce on the dumplings was one-of-a-kind & their vegan duck was magical. The place itself was beautiful-one of the walls was covered in childrens' illustrations & it brought out the family feel in a special way. Our server was also very kind & attentive. Looking forward to coming back (& also trying ChuChai)!
I had the Ped Yang Panang (crispy vegan duck) & it was absolutely delicous. What a wonderful vegan dish! I am beyond impressed by the quality of the food here.
INSANEEEE Thai Food. Every dish was packed with flavor & I was blown away by the texture & flavor of the duck. The peanut sauce in the dumplings was so good, we were scraping the sides to finish it. Would HIGHLY recommend. Dare I say, the best Thai Food I've ever had (aside from Thailand).
Aug 8, 2025
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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.
The food is incredibly fresh & delicious-some of the best vegan cuisine I've had in Montreal. The space is cozy & inviting, & the staff gave excellent recommendations. I'll definitely be coming back to try the duck soup next time. A must-visit spot.
May 1, 2025
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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.
The food was amazing! We had a noodle soup with vegan crispy duck, a banh mi & the dumplings with peanut sauce. The soup was huge & so tasty! The sandwich with the vegan pate & ham was also soooo delicious! The staff was so friendly & attentive; very nice place!
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!
