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.
Surprisingly walked past this 100% plant based restaurant in Montreal & knew we had to try it!
Flavourful, delicious, & lots of great options - we tried the Kao Kra Pao (with the powders they provided it was spicy & great flavour) & the chai-yo sandwich 93 which was also great! Thai iced tea to go with our meals.
We would've come back again if it wasn't our last day in Montreal. Will be back for sure!
Nov 1, 2025
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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.
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.
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.
