Sabaidee! Welcome to Sep Lai! We serve traditional Laotian food using many local ingredients to create unique and authentic dishes. As is the norm in Laos, all our dishes are made to be shared! Although you may find similarities with other Southeast Asian dishes such as Thai or Vietnamese dishes, Lao cuisine is a distinct cuisine with its own complex and exciting flavors. Full of fresh herbs, raw vegetables, flavorful meats and always accompanied by a basket of sticky rice, we are proud to share this cuisine with everyone, including vegans, vegetarians and those sensitive to gluten! We hope that the dishes of our parents and grandparents will inspire you with the same comfort and joy as they do us, and that you will exclaim: "Sep lai! It was delicious!"
Our Specialties
Spring rolls, Imperial rolls, Khao Poon soup, Papaya salad, Laap, Som Pak, Lao burger & Winter melon noodle soup.
Sep Lai is described as a warm, casual spot with vibrant Laotian flavors, where dishes arrive beautifully presented and many guests appreciate the BYOB option and a lively terrace for sharing plates with friends or family. Reviewers praise friendly, attentive service, varied options including vegan choices, and memorable dishes like soups and desserts, with several noting the tasting menu as a great way to explore the menu. While some meals are noted as salty or portions feel small for the price, most visits are described as delicious, affordable, and welcoming, making Sep Lai feel like a neighborhood gem worth returning to.
Wow! What a little gem of a place.
Right by Charlevoix metro, it's super accessible either by public transit or by cycling from the nearby canal bike path.
We decided to order the tasting menu for 2, which had most of the items we wanted anyways. Plus, our server modified some items for similar ones that we preferred!
The spring rolls were incredibly fresh & tasty, & the peanut butter sauce was pure goodness. Same thing for the soup!
I'd say it's not the ideal place for vegetarians as there's a lot of fish & oyster sauce in most of the meals, but it's perfect for pescatarians.
They also use local mushrooms & shrimps from Gaspesie.
The mini crème brûlée was the perfect ending to the night.
They're a shared-table style of restaurant, but the tables are very big so you wouldn't feel much different than at regular tables that are close to each other.
I can't wait to come back for the terrasse!
Bonus points for it being a BYOW. :)
Apr 28, 2026
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Ça fait quelques fois que je vais chez Sep Lai & mes invité(e)s & moi sommes toujours épaté(e)s par la qualité des plats & du service! Le fait d'apportez son vin est aussi apprécié.
Plusieurs fois que je viens ici & c'est toujours un plaisir ! Des petits plats à partager, ce qui donne forcément une ambiance conviviale. Je vous recommande les boulettes beyond meat !
Si jamais la terrasse est très agréable en été.
Such a warm & charming spot, with truly lovely staff & delicious Laotian food. The prices are more than fair. Our second visit, & definitely not our last.
Tout petit resto situé littéralement devant le métro Charlevoix, ambiance sympa, formule plats à partager (tapas) colorée, aux parfums de voyage: citronnelle, coriandre, gingembre, sauce de poisson, etc. En plus, on apporte son alcool. Tout est réuni pour faire de votre visite un énorme succès à prix très raisonnable !
Gourmands & curieux, soyez avertis: Il est difficile de choisir, vous voudrez goûter à tout ! (Nous avons été'obligés' d'essayer tous les desserts !😅)
Entre amis, en couple, tous les prétextes sont bons pour aller au Sep Lai: c'est délicieux, abordable, accessible...
Best little local restaurant! The food is always great & … Bring your own wine? What could be better. We can try a new combo of tapas plates every time we go. We always leave more than delighted.
Been many times for group menus & events as well- they have a perfect set up.
