DEK SEN CUISINE THAÏLANDAISE is described as halal, authentic Thai with consistently flavorful dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere; diners praise a rich mix of curries, noodles, soups, and standout plates like pad Thai, panang, khao soi, and mango sticky rice, along with fresh lemongrass notes and wok hei. The space is often cozy with a terrace and generally good value, though several reviews note slow or uneven service, occasional heat issues, and that the menu could use clearer descriptions. Many call it the best Thai in Montreal or among the top options for halal Thai, citing attentive staff, generous portions, and memorable flavors, while a few reports mention changes since new ownership affecting consistency. Overall, the restaurant delivers authentic flavors and a memorable dining trip, making it a popular go-to for locals and visitors seeking true Thai cuisine in Montreal with halal offerings.
A spacious & comfortable spot that is perfect for catching up with friends over Thai food. We ordered the mango salad, green curry with chicken, & beef pad thai. The service was attentive & genuinely friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Would definitely return to explore more of the menu.
Being a fan of Thai food, having to find a halal spot was just perfect! We ordered beef pad Thai, Pla rad prik (I am not sure of the name, it was fried fish in chili sauce), chicken red curry, mango sticky rice & Thai milk tea. All the dishes were prais worthy. We enjoyed the fried fish & red curry most. I have had better pad Thai & milk tea though. But they were also good. The mango sticky rice was just delicious!
The service was nice, the atmosphere was calm. (I think mainly because it was a weekday). There was a promotion as well, for ordering a drink we got a free pad Thai for our child. It was very nice of them.
Some of the dishes on the menu were Thai name, it would be helpful if there were small descriptions of the dish.
Cannot go wrong with this place if you're looking for halal thai food. Gyozas were great & mango sticky rice is a must.
However, the beef in my pad see ew was a little tough, which made the meal a little less enjoyable. Wish they had stronger A.C as well since it was hot inside.
Overrall, food & service were great.
Would come back any time for the mango sticky rice.
I came here with my girlfriend for a fairly late weekend dinner.
We ordered the pad kra prow, pad see ew, & two thai iced teas for a total of $72 for 2 people including tax & tip.
It was a solid meal, simply put! The pad see ew was flavorful, & the pad kra prow was actually a fried rice which was an interesting variant of the dish I haven't seen before.
Overall, it might be a bit pricey if you're factoring in drinks, tax & tip, but it's good Thai food in MTL if you want to give it a try.
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Absolutely Fantastic Experience at DEKSEN!
Everything from the food to the service was top-notch. We ordered the papaya salad, gyoza, crispy wings, shrimp pad see ew (with that unmistakable wok hei flavor!), crispy shrimps with tamarind sauce & braised beef PANANG curry - each dish was flavorful, fresh, & beautifully presented. The natural coconut water was the perfect refreshing touch to balance the spices.
Service was timely, & the staff were warm, attentive, & friendly throughout our meal. You can really feel the care & authenticity in both the food & the atmosphere. Highly recommend DEKSEN for anyone craving real Thai food done right. We'll definitely be back! 🌶?🇹🇭🥥
La nourriture est très bonne. J'ai beaucoup aimé le pad thai & les drunken noodles qui est très épicé. La salade de papaye est très bonne & la salade de mangue est juste correcte. Le meilleur thai iced tea que j'ai gouté. Le personnel est très gentil & patient. C'est certain que j'y retournerai.
Jul 6, 2025
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Khao Soy ( Authentic thai noodle soup ) so tasty , chicken is so soft ,not spicy as the color , 👍👍👍if you have no idea of what you gonna order ,I really recommend you try this menu or pad thai & also kraprao Kai recèpe. There are best represent dishs of thai menu here .
Les réels m'avaient bien tenté d'aller tester les fameux plats populaires de la Thaïlande avec la particularité de la maison: halal.
Choix: la terrasse m'avait l'air plus agréable que l'intérieur du restaurant pour dîner/souper sous un temps clément.
Les serveurs souriants & accueillants au top.
Les plats authentiques.
Portion: good.
Seuls bémols: le vermicelle trop cuit à mon goût (Pad Thai au poulet) & le menu sans aucune photo des plats pour saliver dessus (dommage).
Prix: accessible & raisonnable.
This is one of the few Halal Thai restaurants in Montreal. The outdoor ambience is good & service is quick & efficient.
We ordered Mango Salad & Papaya salad. Both were good but I prefer the Mango salad. For the main course we ordered Pad Thai & Tofu Fried Rice. I didn't like either one. The dishes were bland & lacked flavour.
Overall, if you are looking for Halal Thai, it's worth trying out.
The service is spectacular, the food is literally a chefs kiss, so delicious so authentic! Also first time trying to mango sticky rice as a dessert, overall sooo great! I feel I could eat here almost everyday. We had the chicken pad Thai, red curry & green curry. & wow, will definitely be coming here again next time I'm in Montreal! I can't remember my waiters name, but he was tall, very nice & accommodating! Great experience overall
May 4, 2025
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I came to this restaurant to try it out after a Thai friend recommended it. We ordered Yum Talay, soup Tom Kha with chicken & Pad Ka Prao with beef. Everything was so delicious & flavorful with attractive colors. We finished with Creme brulee pandan & sticky rice with mango which were absolutely top-notch. I just wish that the amount were bigger. I'm Asian, but even after eating all that food, I still didn't feel full.
Service guy was fast & friendly, I felt cared :)
We're fan now & will come back for sure.
I love my Issan papaya salad but it's a bit too salty, same as the Pad see ew. This brought me back to Thailand fr. I was surprised that they have ice cream with mango sticky rice too, it's sooooo GOOD! The owner is super friendly, let us tried the new dish.
I hate to see comments like'I've been to so many Thai restaurants it didn't taste like other Thai restaurants''the food is REPULSIVE' DO YOUR RESEARCH! Each part of Thailand has its own unique flavor, & they're not just sweet & sour!
Like EXCUSE me? You ordered papaya with stinky fish sauce & you're here complaining?!!!! Maybe ask before you order it?! I'm not even Thai but I feel the disrespect! That's really disrespectful to a restaurant which is trying to make authentic food ! Maybe you should just keep going to your whitewashed Thai restaurants! You don't belong to here. 100% uneducated ignorant & not well cultured!
C'est la deuxième fois que je mange dans ce restaurant & c'est tellement bon. Si vous aimez la cuisine thaï ce resto est un must. J'ai essayé la soupe tom yum, la salade de papaye, le pad see ew & le kao soi & tout était vraiment bon. On a été servi par Oussama qui était très agréable & courtois. Je le remercie pour ses recommandations & son excellent service !!
Wow! C'etait tellement bon. Moi qui viens de revenir de Thailande je retrouve enfin de la nourriture authentique thailandaise. Mango sticky rice mon dessert préféré. Super service egalement. Pad sew est delicieux
Only delivered on the promise that it would be extremely spicy, aside from that it was beyond bland & utterly joyless. Staff seemed kind but left out my gyoza & instead gave me some very underwhelming free imperial rolls. Chicken in the pad thai was dry, shrimp still had shells on which is irritating in a tossed bowl. Had such high hopes & find myself flatly disappointed. Guess I'll just keep making it myself...
The staff was super friendly, & the service was great! Ordered Pad Thai & TomYum noodle soup; big portions & delicious! It was not the first time there, & neither would it be the last.
I highly recommend this restraint.
Best Thai food I've ever had.
I ordered A1 | Fried Imperial Rolls, S2 | Tom Yum Goong, F3 | Beef Fried Rice, F4 | Pad Thai, & N7 | Kao Soi Chicken. We loved them all, especially, Fried imperial rolls & beef fried rice are our favorites.
