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CHAI-YO

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.8$$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
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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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So yummy I went twice! I got the combo #4 lunch special which came with delicious peanut dumplings, Thai iced tea & the pepper duck sandwich. The flavors felt so fresh & the food was filling. Emily was also very attentive & helpful!

My second visit, I ordered the papaya salad & the ped panang duck curry. The papaya salad was refreshing, spicy & the crispy chicken on top was delicious dipped in the vinegar sauce.

The Panang was equally delicious, well balanced flavors & textures from the duck. As a Thai food aficionado, I was impressed! (Don't forget to ask for the chili sauce quartet! :D )

Jul 21, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

Loved it! The papaya salad, the dumplings, the ped yang panang (Duck) were amazing.

Jun 11, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

Restaurant thai végane unique en son genre ! Les plats sont extrêmement recherchés & délicieux. Je recommande surtout les plats au seitan, le gaeng massanan & les dumplings; tous sont incroyables. Attention au non jeen nam ya… ce plat est beaucoup plus relevé par rapport aux autres plats'piquants' du menu. Je n'ai pas pu le finir alors que j'ai l'habitude de manger épicé…

Mar 19, 2026
on Google

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)!

Jan 13, 2026
on Google

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

Sep 27, 2025
on Google

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
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

Super!! Les dumplings sont excellents! Super service! Je recommande fortement!

Feb 22, 2025
on Google