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CHAI-YO

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.9$$
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CHAI-YO Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ThaiVegan/100% Plant-BasedAsianSoupsVegan OptionsChinese
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.

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Reviews for CHAI-YO

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Review Summary

CHAI-YO emerges in reviews as a cozy all vegan Thai restaurant in Montreal where bold, fresh flavors and creative dishes shine. Dishes like crispy vegan duck, Kao Kra Pao, Pad See Ew, Ped Yang Panang, and green curry are repeatedly praised for authentic taste, generous portions, and good value, with many noting the freshness and balance of textures. The menu also features classics such as dumplings, spring rolls, and papaya salad, plus desserts like lemon basil cake, and a standout Thai iced tea. Service is described as attentive, friendly, and helpful, and the ambiance as warm, intimate, and plant-filled, with a calm, welcoming vibe. Overall, CHAI-YO is regarded as one of the top vegan Thai options in Montreal, delivering consistently delicious, well prepared dishes that encourage return visits.
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5.0

AMAZING! From the drinks, to the food, the service, everything is impeccable! I would highly recommend this place, it is delicious!

Feb 9, 2026
on Google
5.0

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

Nov 2, 2025
on Google
5.0

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

Nov 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

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.

Oct 28, 2025
on Google

Un petit restaurant exceptionnel.

Une cuisine qui réchauffe le coeur dans un joli cadre intimiste, en face d'un petit parc. La serveuse est très douce & souriante, & m'a aidé à choisir mon plat, qui était absolument divin. Je n'avais pas mangé quelque chose qui ait autant plu à mes papilles depuis longtemps.

On ressent l'élaboration des plats à chaque bouchée, que la cuisine met vraiment du coeur dans ses plats, & c'est très réconfortant & rassasiant.
Les prix des plats sont vraiment raisonnables, & ça fait du bien de pouvoir si bien manger végé dans un restaurant. Le seitan croustillant convaincra le plus fervent viandard à coup sûr.

Le tout dans une ambiance parfaite, avec une belle sélection de musique qui n'est pas diffusée trop fort.

Je recommande vivement ce restaurant & j'espère y retourner avant mon départ de Mtl.

Nous avions pris un Pad thaï Tao-hu, très bon, & un Ped Yang Panang absolument délicieux. Nous avons aussi pris une boisson chacun & un dessert pour deux tellement nous avions bien mangé.

Merci beaucoup 🫶

Oct 23, 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
5.0

Honnêtement la cuisine végétarienne est excellente ,je m'y attendais pas de déguster à un menu sans viande, alors là je fus surprise par la qualité,j'ai commandé le cari vert,c'est une pépite. La serveuse était parfaitement aimable & accueillante par son 😃. Je recommande ,vous ne serez pas déçu.

Aug 2, 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
5.0

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

Feb 22, 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

Loved my first experience there! Everything tasted delicious. My drink tasted amazing but came in the smallest glass I've ever seen. Would have liked & was expecting more. I recommend this place & will definitely go there again

Sep 21, 2024
on Google
4.0

Excellent vegan Thai food, the dumplings (Kiao Satay) are amazing, also tried Pad Thai Tao-Hu, Kao Man Gai, both delicious. The owner is the daughter of the original ChuChai restaurant owners & she has her mom's talents & cooking skills. Highly recommended.

Sep 15, 2024
on Google
5.0

I've already been to Chai-yo twice since it opened & I'm really eager to go back to try the rest of the menu. The food is incredibly tasty & the portions are generous. I had the seitan duck bahn mi my first visit, & the seitan duck noodle soup my second, which were both fantastic. As someone who is a big foodie who grew up in Asia & trying to embrace plant-based versions of my comfort foods, I appreciate that this vegan restaurant doesn't shy away from spice or bold flavors. Highly recommend vegetarians & omnivores to give this place a try!!

Jul 7, 2024
on Google

Très bon restaurant de quartier. La carte du midi est variée & les plats très bons. Je recommande ++

May 24, 2024
on Google
5.0

We had a lovely evening here. We shared three starters & a main between the two of us on the advice of the waiter. The food was exceptionally tasty. The Brussel sprouts especially were so delicious! The atmosphere was really nice. Highly recommend.

Apr 30, 2024
on Google

I loved the iced tea! I ordered the red curry (NOM JEEN NAM YA), as well as the green curry (NOM JEEN KHIAO WAN TAO-HU). Both were delicious (& spicy 😋): I still can't decide which one I prefer. You'd have to try them yourself ;) Highly recommended.

Apr 18, 2024
on Google

The vegan duck sandwich is the best. The Pad Thai is also delicious. Definitely will recommend to all my friends. Two thumbs up!!!

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

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

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the crispy vegan duck soup, it's to die for!

Mar 30, 2024
on Google

Amazing food! Extremely tasty, great presentation & very friendly staff! Definitely would recommend the Nom Jeen Nam Ya.

Mar 29, 2024
on Google