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 a charming Laotian spot where sharing plates and aromatic notes of citronella, coriander and ginger set a travel inspired mood, especially on the cozy back terrace. Dishes like khao poon, nem khao, laap and a fragrant coconut curry showcase fresh ingredients, generous portions and good value, with many noting the option to bring your own wine adds to the relaxed vibe. The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, with friendly service that suits dinners, dates and groups alike, and the terrace is a favourite in nicer weather. Occasional comments mention saltier preparations or slower service when busy, but the overall experience is consistently praised for tasty, well balanced flavors and a welcoming neighbourhood feel that invites return.
This place is a gem! It's my second time here in the last month, & I'll go back before I leave for sure! The food is incredible, the service is outstanding, the prices are decent, the place looks beautiful (especially the terrace in the back) & it's a bring your own wine. The hostess, Elsa, was so welcoming & caring. She even brought us blankets in case we were cold at the terrace because it was a cold evening. If you are not sure what to order, they have a tasting menu with many different items & the quantities are perfect. I also strongly recommend the Khao Poon, the meatballs & the calamari!
Sep 11, 2024
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This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a real gem! Food was insanely delicious. Everything, & I mean everything, we tried was amazing. Service was friendly & helpful. BYOB as well! Cannot recommend highly enough.
We went as a group of 6! We were suggested the tasting menu & it was amazing from start to finish. The meatballs & sauce were to die for, the crispy rice also really good, & the surprise dessert was top notch. As a Vietnamese person, this Lao restaurant made me question whether It is better than all Vietnamese restaurants in Montreal. Service was also very amicable & responsive! Def recommended!
J'adore ce resto, on s'y sent bien. La nourriture est exquise. Le personnel est relax & attentif. Je recommande de l'essayer absolument, l'essayer c'est y retourner 😋
Jan 15, 2024
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Nous avons tous adoré notre expérience. La nourriture était délicieuse, le service plus qu'impeccable. Nous allons définitivement recommandé votre restaurant à tous !
We had such a wonderful experience at Sep Lai! The food was delicious; we took 3 plates to share & everything was very tasty with generous portions. To top it off, we had the crème brûlée dessert. 10/10, really recommend!
Just had takeout & every dish was great, flavours were balanced & authentic tasting. Had great service & inside the restaurant had a cool vibe. Definitely recommend.
Excellent Laotian food! They have a good mix of plates to share & individual entrées, & Mains. The staff consistently have good recommendations. I was apprehensive about the laap but it was great. The soup is amazing. I highly recommend. It's BYOW & they'll bring out an ice bucket if you have white wine.
Oct 27, 2023
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Seuls détails qui justifiaient les 4 étoiles pour l'ambiance sont le choix musical, ainsi que l'éclairage dans la petite salle du fond, mais autrement j'aurais mis 5 étoiles partout! Quel festin, saveurs exquises & service amical & sympathique. Je recommande fortement, & serai de retour régulièrement!
Un superbe resto! Cela fait plusieurs fois que nous y allons, & l'expérience est bonne à chaque fois. Ils ont une jolie terrasse & tout est bon sur leur menu. Je recommande fortement les boulette Sai Oua ou la soupe Khao Poon.
Good food! Nice sized serving for the taster's sampler. Crispy rice was the best dish! I would recommend you try the taster's sampler to get to know the different dishes.
La bouffe est super, la soupe au cari rouge & les boulettes sont un "must". L'environnement est relax & confortable, & génial que c'est un apportez-votre-vin. Je recommande fortement !
