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 est largement salué pour sa cuisine thaï végétalienne vibrante et inventive, avec de nombreux plats décrits comme savoureux et créatifs, en particulier le canard vegan et d'autres substituts qui imitent la texture de la viande, ainsi que des currys riches, des soupes parfumées et des raviolis savoureux; le service et l'ambiance sont souvent décrits comme accueillants et attentifs, et l'ensemble est perçu comme un bon rapport qualité-prix qui incite à revenir, bien que certaines critiques mentionnent parfois une salinité trop élevée, un service plus lent en période d'affluence et une certaine incohérence entre les plats.
We didn't book a table so we got seated at the bar, we were very ok with that, but we could see a boiling kettle just in front of us, some dishrags standing there, & the decor was not really nice over there, you didn't feel like you were in a top rated vegan restaurant. The menus they gave us, both were in bad condition, deteriorated, & some prices were put on top of the oldest ones with stickers & pen, with not care regarding the color of the original menu, not giving a good impression. However, the food was great! We didn't have to wait. I ordered the Kari Neua & steamed rice, which were very tasty, & the portions were great. I couldn't order a dessert after that, but will come back soon to try one. Drinks were not great though, just "meh".
Tout était trop bon. C'est la première fois que je mange des fruit de mer vegan, & petard les "crevettes" étaient parfaites. Idem pour l'accompagnement, les cocktails, & etc. Tout était parfaitement dosé, maîtrisé & assaisonné.
27 oct. 2024
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I would be lying to anyone if I said there's a more classic vegan restaurant in Montreal. First came here in 1999, it's been on my mind ever since. I now eat here three times a week. Just the best!
Still my favorite Thai place in Montreal, vegan or otherwise. Flavors are on point - the dumpling sauce is some of the best I've had - & the restaurant itself is nice & modern. Good, efficient, friendly service. However, the prices have shot way up & the serving side has gone down (the price for a tiny bowl of fried spinach is unreal). Stick to mains instead of entrees.
Busy place, food was ok. Overhyped in my opinion. Everything is vegan - enjoyed the mango salad, fresh rolls & pad Thai. 'beef' was ok. You can choose your spice level. Full house, gets very loud & uncomfortable as you cannot even hear the person next to you. People were literally shouting. Very Bad acoustics & very dark inside the restaurant, hence the 1 star for ambiance. Felt like a cafeteria. Server described their service as faster than mcdonalds...lol wasn't too sure about anything after that comment.
I am not vegan/vegetarian. Party of 6. Ordered a bunch of apps/mains for sharing. All of the food was EXCELLENT. Family owned. Very personable. Great service (timing, plating, etc). I'm from the States but will gladly come back to ChuChai when back in Montreal.
Waouh ! Végan +++ Quelle carte, quel choix, quelle présentation ! C'est trop bon & le service est très sympathique :-) (Seul petit bémol, salle un peu bruyante)
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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!
Je suis venue plusieurs fois manger à chaque fois le même plat : Ped Palo - Crispy vegan duck. Incroyablement délicieux ! L'imitation du canard est très réussie !
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!
Really high-quality vegan Thai fusion cuisine just up the street from Momo. The duck is freaky good. The service is always good but can often be understaffed & slow at the times we've visited. Atmosphere is clean & nice but very tight & loud during busy hours. Chuchai should join the Christian Ventura empire.
