Chuchai restaurant offers friendly service, a relaxed ambiance, a personalized approach, and the ingenious culinary styling of Lily Sirikittikul, a chef whose talents and creativity make her one of the best in the business.
Reviews consistently praise ChuChai for a fully vegan Thai menu that delivers authentic flavors and textures, with crowd favorites such as the vegan crispy duck, Tom Yum, green and red curries, Panang, and dumplings with peanut sauce that satisfy both vegans and meat lovers. The atmosphere is described as cozy and minimal, and the staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, though a few comments note slower service during busy times or moments when refills are missed. The menu is varied and creative, and many meals are described as well balanced and deeply flavorful, with soups and curries highlighted as standouts. Prices are generally viewed as reasonable, though some dishes feel a bit pricey to certain diners. Reservations are often advised during peak hours due to popularity. Overall ChuChai is regarded as one of the best vegan or vegan friendly Thai options in Montreal, offering a dependable, flavorful dining experience for groups and for diners who are not vegan.
The tom yum soup was good the flavours were there , just a tad too salty for my liking . My friend had the squash soup which was good.
Tried the papaya & vermicelli salads . They weren't for me personally but my friend really enjoyed the vermicelli salad.
Now for the main dishes .
I had the beef curry which had deep & rich flavour but missing something however the star is the crispy duck my friend had it was delicious I wish I had gotten that. It was a 10/10 . Overall I'd say it was good but definitely netter out there but the service was top notch.
The'duck' texture & flavours were bang-on, & the papaya & green curry were also amazing. But really, I came to write about one of
the yummiest cocktails I've had to date (MK2). & the service? Awesome.
Mar 3, 2026
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The service was excellent & the food is hands down best meat substitute i've ever had. The chocolate cake was the best & make sure you try Ped Palo, its the vegan duck. We will definitely revisit
Honestly the best Asian vegan restaurant ever. The crispy duck could fool any non vegan!
Update, came back after some time & was very disappointed in their'chicken' skewers. They used to be so good, individual crispy pieces , now they are just a cut up loaf of seitan I can buy at the grocery store. Not worth the price anymore
we have a vegetarian friend so we decide to go to this restaurant. You can reserve the table through the website. The food is really good. Highly recommend the duck one it's really really good & taste exactly like meat. The place is cozy & chill. The staff is really nice.
ChuChai is simply one of the best restaurants in the Plateau. I have brought friends, family, dates here, & everyone has been impressed. Everytime I come, I try something new, & am amazed by the rich flavour in every dish. Vegan or not, you will be satiated.
Star dishes: Thom Yum soup, beef curry, duck
Nov 14, 2025
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We loved our first experience here at this all-vegan restaurant! The food was fantastic! Delicious & nicely presented. & we appreciated the recommendations from the staff! The dumplings in peanut sauce are a must have! We also had the Tom Kai soup with tofu, spicy tofu with eggplant & basil & the crispy'duck'! So delicious!
Wow just wow!!! The duck AMAZING!! The curry so good so fresh & the peanut butter chicken was crazy! Im not even vegetarian & if i could eat this for the rest of my life i would be more then ok with it!!!! More then ok!!!
Best vegan restaurant in Montreal! Followed the advice from other reviews & tried the mock duck with spinach which certainly did not disappoint. We also tried a mock chicken dish with peanut satay sauce & it was super tasty. 100% recommend the food here & the service was great too!
Aug 26, 2025
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Good food & friendly service.
We tried the server's recommendations; crispy duck & dumplings with peanut sauce. While they were not exceptional, we enjoyed them.
Food was really delicious in Chuchai :) I tried the menu at 55$ with 5 different mini starters & for the main I had the mock duck with spinach & bowl of sticky rice ! Sensational , really !!! Chocolate cake as a dessert & my favourite tea at the end of the meal !
So so pleased with the staff , everybody was really lovely - thank you to Emily so kind
I was in Holliday there but I wish to come back again soon !
Went on a Friday evening. Sat at the bar as I was by myself. The staff is very nice & friendly. Cereal gave me recommendations for places to visit in Montreal!
I had the Tom Yum & the Crispy Duck. The Tom Yum lacked depth in flavors but the crispy duck was too good! I had never had something like this in vegan food before
Definitely worth a visit if you are in Montreal
Apr 27, 2025
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Yummy vegan thai food. The peking duck was really good so was the curry & the mushroom app.
The guy who looks like Slash was our waiter & he was super cool!
Amazing vegan Thai food for meat lovers! The faux beef & duck tasted like the real thing. Not to mention the curries & noodles which were made to culinary perfection. Would go back again & again.
The food is amazing, as always. We've been coming to ChuChai periodically for 15 years. It had never failed to deliver. Even as someone who is not vegetarian & usually orders the duck, ChuChai's duck is good. It will be a little different, but not much & the flavors are great. Oh, just in case: there is no meat in any dishes. All meat analogs.
My favourite vegan restaurant in montreal. By far the best vegan Thai food you will ever have! Delicious peanut butter dumplings & 3 flavours (imitation) beef. Soy (Imitation) duck with spinach is also delicious! An absolute must try if you haven't been yet!
