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.
I have tried many vegan places in Montreal but none have compared to Chai-Yo. I had a beautiful lunch today it was flavourful, warm, perfectly seasoned & so original! Lunch time atmosphere was quiet but the playlist was on point! Will definitely be coming back here to enjoy dinner service soon. Thanks so much, keep doing what you are doing!!! Pictured is our very empty plates :)
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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What can I say… everything from Chai-Yo is delicious, flavorful & bold!!! Absolutely love every item on their menu. They have great lunch deals too, & yummy iced coffee. Perfect for vegans & non vegans alike! Must try in MTL.
Highly attentive staff despite being the only person managing all customers. Although it was a week day & a bit late for lunch. The food was very tasty & felt authentic. Decided to get their lunch combo specials. One was Kai Kra Pao & the other was Pad See Ew. Both were super tasty. The server was kind to customize it. Also got a lemon cake for dessert & it was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend visiting this place if you are in Montreal.
I've been promising to come to this place the next time I got to Montreal, so I decided to go on my first night there! The service was exquisite & knowledgeable & guiding. The atmosphere was so sweet, bright, chill, cozy, & still had a warm, fuzzy energy about it, even though it was early enough that it wasn't very busy yet. I had a delicious tequila cocktail, nice & spicy, brussels sprouts with satay sauce that will blow your mind, & a beautiful fresh green papaya salad. Can't wait to go back to try more things! Popped in for lunch, this weekend. I had the sandwich special, which meant that I force-fed (not at ALL!) some absolutely killer dumplings in a satay sauce I'd like to marry, a yummy & refreshing Thai Iced Tea & a ridiculously happy-fying vegan ham banh mi! I haven't had a banh mi in years, & this one was flawless! Bright, balanced, sweet, fresh... I ate it way too fast. I think I was afraid to put it down! Next visit: duck sandwich, & next, soup!
We had the lunch special which was noodles & starters & a seltzer drink. The rice dumplings had a standout peanut sauce & great sesame flavour. The noodles were great. My friend had their'duck' soup which he couldn't stop raving about. You couldn't tell it was vegetarian, the dishes are all so well flavoured. The owners are really nice & it's a happy place to hang out at. Will have to try their desserts next time.
This place brings a refreshing menu with great lunch combos. If you're looking for a friendly & delicious spot on your lunch break or a cute spot to fill up on an evening out, this is definitely it !
Sep 18, 2024
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Came here to try one the lunch specials! The portion of dumplings was small but delicious, & the hibiscus water was too sweet for my liking, but the banh mi 93 was the star of the show! They use a delicious seitan "duck" meat & a nice fresh baguette. I left feeling very full! Next time I'd come back for just the banh mi & to try some of the other menu items, all of which are vegan. The restaurant itself was so cute & well located. Very friendly & quick service.
Amazing little thai restaurant, perfect for a quick lunch with friends or family. Everything on the menu is delicious, i recommend trying everyhting! It's our new favorite spot :) & it happens to be vegan which is awesome! No need to contribute to animal exploitation to have a good meal :D
