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.
We went to eat at this restaurant, & would never come back. The food was sample sized, & the average price with tax was 25$ per plate. I had to get the waiter's attention to place our order (the two waiters stayed at the cash having a conversation, ignoring that we were trying to get their attention). I also had to get their attention for the bill (thus why 10% instead of 15% was given).
Apr 22, 2025
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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 !!
J y vais depuis longtemps & ça a toujours été super bon ! Malheuresement, les plats & les quantités ont changé depuis peu. Le khao soi a maintenant des pilons de poulet ce qui ne va pas du tout avec la soupe & ils mettent moins de bouillon. C'est bien dommage parce que les plats étaient délicieux. J'espère que ça reviendra à la normal !
Food was great! Service was friendly & warm but the food came out slow. But worth the wait! Had the chicken wings, pad kra pao shrimp fried rice & the khao soi! All was DELICIOUS. The fried rice had that smokey (wok hai) flavour but it could've been stirred more (rice had clumps), the khao soi was rich & had a deep beef & coconut flavour, Wings were big & crispy! Other than the slow food service, everything was great.
Update: second visit, the service was very different this time. The owner of the restaurant has changed. We ordered the same plate as last time yet it was completely different. The Khao soi dish is in the soup section on their menu yet it had barely any broth, it was very different from last time. We received the appetizers at the end after we had finished all of our plates & we had to cancel one of the appetizers because it never arrived.
I left the restaurant still hungry & disappointed.
The food was delicious!!! We ordered many dishes on the menu & they were all so good. We will be going back to this restaurant for sure.
Absolutely stunning. We found this place totally by accident on our trip to Montreal, just happened to be hungry in that area & my wife is Thai so we spotted Thai food & just jumped for it, & it ended up being a huge highlight of our trip. Food was delicious & VERY reasonably priced, huge portion sizes, & visually gorgeous. My wife got the mango salad & the Deksen Tom Yum, & I got the special, the agneau panang, with the iced green tea. Absolutely gorgeous--the lamb was SPOON tender, absolutely falling off the bone, & the sauce was smooth & super flavorful. Her shrimp were perfectly cooked & everything tasted amazing. Service was quick & attentive, & we were genuinely shocked at how much food we got for so little money. We will 100% visit again next time we're in town. Pictures included of the mango salad & the panang
I will edit this post if I visit again. Unfortunately my dish came out cold. My friend & I both ordered Panang curry, hers with shrimp & I had the special with lamb & it was completely cold. The meat, the curry & the eggplant were all cold. I asked for additional curry to warm it up which they gave me. The bill came & it wasn't deducted or discounted at all. In this economy the small things matter. The crispy calamari was excellent.
Mar 29, 2025
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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
Food was delicious, cosy place & good service.
We took the dumplings & fried shrimps, then the green curry with braised beef & the pad ka prao with shrimps, pan dan crème brûlée as dessert 😊
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...
De la vraie cuisine authentique Thaïlandaise!!!
Leurs mets vous font voyager !!! Quelle belle découverte, non seulement c'est halal mais en plus délicieux, c'est clairement devenu mon numéro 1 resto thaïlandais!!!!! En plus les propriétaires/serveurs sont d'une gentillesse exceptionnelle. Je recommande à 100000%
HALAL Thai food??? Yes please! I was soo happy when I stumbled upon this delicious restaurant. It's very rare to find a halal asian place here in Montreal & let me tell you they deliver true authentic Thai cuisine. The flavours & the options are varied & tasty. You won't be disappointed! I 110% recommend this place :)
