Service cool, ambiance décontractée, approche personnalisée, mais surtout une chef très inspirée, Lily Sirikittikul, dont le talent et la créativité la classent désormais parmi les grands de sa profession. Lily aurait-elle réinventé la cuisine thaïlandaise végétarienne ?
ChuChai recueille des avis unanimes sur une cuisine thaï vegan exceptionnelle, riche en saveurs et en textures, avec des plats phares tels que le canard vegan croustillant, les currys rouge et vert, le Tom Yum, des dumplings et des nouilles, servis dans un cadre cosy et décontracté; la nourriture est décrite comme excellente et souvent surprenante pour les omnivores, avec une impression de viande apportée par des substituts comme le canard ou le poulet vegan; le service est majoritairement chaleureux, attentif et efficace, et les recommandations du personnel sont souvent appréciées, malgré quelques critiques sur une certaine lenteur lorsque le restaurant est bondé ou sur le fait que certains plats aient évolué, devenant parfois moins croustillants ou plus basés sur du seitan; le rapport qualité-prix est perçu différemment selon les tables, certains trouvant les prix raisonnables pour une expérience vegan de haut niveau, d'autres le jugeant un peu élevé, et beaucoup soulignent l'importance de réserver car l'endroit peut être très fréquenté; dans l'ensemble, ChuChai est présentée comme l'une des meilleures adresses vegan à Montréal et une halte à recommander pour les amateurs de cuisine thaï, que l'on soit végétalien, végétarien ou carnivore curieux.
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!
3 oct. 2025
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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!
Good food & friendly service.
We tried the server's recommendations; crispy duck & dumplings with peanut sauce. While they were not exceptional, we enjoyed them.
Very lively restaurant (not very quiet or private) , service was top notch & friendly. I had the peanut butter dumplings & the fried spring rolls - both were delicious & hot, but I had the tofu with peanut sauce, crispy spinach & sticky rice was sub par. The tofu was soggy & flimsy, not enough peanut sauce & crispy spinach was tasteless. For the price per meal, I was definitely not impressed.
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!
27 août 2024
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We got the Thai Princess drink, dumplings in peanut sauce (Kiao satay), the vegan chicken skewers (Gai Satay), the vegan beef in 3 flavor sauce (Neua Sam Rod), the eggplant & vegan shrimp (koung pad makere). I would recommend the Gai Satay & the Neua Sam Rod, it was really flavorful & the vegan beef had a nice crispy texture. I'm personally not a fan of the shrimp texture, which was probably made with konjac jelly. I've been here before & tried the crispy vegan duck & would highly recommend it as well. The ambience is really cozy & chic. The staff is really friendly & explained all the dishes we were curious about. I would visit again!
As a lacto ovo vegetarian, vegan restaurants are a special haven for me, given that I can order anything & everything, no holds barred. I had the spring rolls & pad Thai & I have to say this was just some of the best Thai food & vegan food that I've had. It was a good omen from the get-go. My mom & I didn't have reservations (albeit we did walk in after 8pm on Saturday eve) & we were seated right away. Staff were extremely friendly & attentive without being over-bearing. The spring rolls weren't fried & were wrapped in rice paper (this was a plus for me as I'm always trying for healthier options). Although the rolls were cold, they came with a warm peanut sauce. We ended the night with the vegan cheesecake & I can honestly say we were left feeling light, well-fed, & full of endorphins! Highly recommend!
Food was amazing! Our fav was the peanut chickn skewers. However, some of the dishes were on the greaser side & service was spotty. Atmosphere was very chic, modern, & clean. They have outdoor seating which was lovely. We will definitely go back again!
18 juin 2024
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10/10 across the board! We got the Kiao Satay (dumplings in peanut sauce), Waan Krob (crispy seaweed), Poe Pia Tod (Fried Imperial Rolls), Ped Palo (Crispy duck), & Neua Sam Rod (crispy beef). The peanut sauce was so delicious we could've drank it. The crispy seaweed was perfection. The crispy duck is something I thought I would never find but they have absolutely gotten it right, I'd say better than the real thing. & the beef was the favorite of the table, even better as leftovers the next day. The service was wonderful, & bonus points for mocktail options on their drinks. We're only visiting for a week but will surely be back at ChuChai!
Si tu est vegan cet resto est pour toi!! Terrace cozy disponible 💖. On a mangé les dumplings en sauce de peanut, le Pad Thai & du faux canard. 10/10, le service est excellent & tres rapide ✨🌱 options GF disponibles.
Excellent all-vegan restaurant Recommend several entrees to share across party Our favorites: Royal Pad Thai (lots to try) Dumplings (vg chicken in peanut sauce) Vg chicken skewers (thicker more dusky peanut sauce) Neua Sam Rod (vg beef in 3 flavor sauce - nice & crispy outside!)
we tried several items (tom yum, tom kha, papaya salad, peanut butter dumplings, pad kee mao, ped palo & red curry). the majority of the dishes were ok but our favourite was the pad palo (vegan duck). i've never had a dish like it before but it was amazing!! the pad kee mao was very good too. the service was extremely slow despite the table being reserved only for 2 hours. there were only 2 or 3 waiters & the restaurant was fully packed so it's understandable. our waitress was very patient & kind. 4.5/5 would definitely come back!
6 avr. 2024
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The best vegan restaurant in the city by far! Amazing food, amazing service Sheryl was very attentive, knowledgeable & incredibly considerate of my food allergy(peanuts). This place is a must try in the city.
The tofu dish with crisp spinach was too sweet. No need for sugar on the spinach. . While the peanut sauce was delicious it too would be improved with less sugar.
This restaurant was the saving grace of our Montreal trip. We had been having a hard time finding good Vegetarian food until here. Service was an amazing, cozy atmosphere, packed restaurant. Food was very tasty, however portions of entrees were on the smaller side for price as well tofu & eggplant dish was simple in taste & technique compared to other places I've gotten it from. We got the dumpling in peanut sauce, le tiger cocktail, pad Thai & tofu & eggplant. I wanted to get the fried banana dessert but when asked the dessert selection it wasn't offered.
The character of this place is minimal yet pretty with a cozy atmosphere & amazing food! We tried Pad thai, Veg Fried Rice, Dumplings with Peanut sauce & Chicken Skewer & all four dishes were scrumptious. Can't recommend enough if you are into vegan & thai.
PS: The bar seats were not very comfortable to sit but the food made up for it!
As a vegan who adores Thai food, I have always been fond of ChuChai. I have come by here a number of times over the years. There is a wonderful selection of mock meats & there are menu dishes that involve their wonderful peanut sauce. The food is tasty while not always consistent it is still a refreshing spot in a wonderful location (right on saint denis) for a meal.
