CHAI-YO propose une exploration exclusivement végétale des traditions culinaires thaïlandaises authentiques au sein d'un cadre contemporain. Le menu se concentre sur les herbes aromatiques traditionnelles, les pâtes de curry maison et les légumes frais de saison pour reproduire les profils de saveurs complexes typiques de la cuisine de rue du Sud-Est asiatique. Les convives découvrent une sélection rigoureuse de plats de nouilles, de soupes parfumées et de sautés épicés élaborés entièrement sans produits d'origine animale. Chaque préparation souligne l'équilibre entre les notes sucrées, acides, salées et épicées caractéristiques de la région. L'environnement intérieur privilégie une esthétique minimaliste permettant aux couleurs vives des ingrédients de servir de point focal principal. Cet établissement opère avec un engagement envers des techniques de cuisine durables axées sur le végétal tout en maintenant des normes élevées de sourcing et de constance.
CHAI-YO est largement reconnu comme une destination végane exceptionnelle à Montréal, impressionnant constamment sa clientèle par sa cuisine thaïlandaise authentique, savoureuse et créative. De nombreux convives soulignent que le canard au seitan croustillant, les dumplings aux arachides et les currys sont des plats remarquables qui comblent autant les végétaliens que les non-végétaliens. Au-delà de la nourriture exceptionnelle, le restaurant est fréquemment salué pour son service accueillant et attentionné, ses prix raisonnables et son atmosphère relaxante et intime. Que ce soit pour un combo de midi ou une expérience culinaire complète, les visiteurs expriment souvent leur enthousiasme face à l'équilibre des saveurs, la fraîcheur des ingrédients et le soin apporté à chaque plat, ce qui en fait une adresse incontournable hautement recommandée.
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
