Sep Lai

J

5.0

Soooooo good. Highly recommend !
So many good dishes, the Kua Mee was my favourite though. Go with people who love eating family style & sharing multiple plates. Service was great as well & their terrace is so good. Super reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back.

Sara

5.0

I love Sep Lai!

Antoine

5.0

Super bon.
Savoureux au max. Je le recommande!

Foodie21474

2 Reviews

1.5

We were really looking forward to trying Sep Lai for authentic Lao food, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. Every dish we ordered was dominated by an overwhelming artificial lime flavor that tasted anything but authentic.

The sai oua (Lao sausage) was far too salty, & both the papaya salad & mango salad were nearly inedible. The nem khao & laab gai (chicken) didn't fare any better. In fact, we barely finished the dishes we ordered - which says a lot.

When a place advertises as authentic, you expect freshness & balance, but this was the opposite. I do not recommend Sep Lai & will not be back.

Stéphane

2.0

Tout avait pourtant bien commencé !

Nous avons découvert ce restaurant un peu par hasard. Un coup de fil plus tard, on nous propose deux places au bar - une belle opportunité. L'accueil est chaleureux, le personnel agréable, & la décoration soignée. Dix minutes après notre arrivée, nous passons commande. Bonne surprise : on nous informe qu'une table s'est libérée en terrasse. Nous acceptons avec plaisir, en nous disant que nous avons de la chance.

Malheureusement, la suite s'est révélée bien décevante…
Il a fallu attendre une heure avant que le premier plat n'arrive - & il ne s'agissait que d'un amuse-bouche : peau de poulet croustillante. Ensuite, 20 minutes plus tard, seule la viande de mon plat principal est servie. On m'indique que le riz gluant qui l'accompagne ne sera prêt que dans 15 minutes. Je préfère alors attendre que tout soit servi en même temps. Finalement, nos plats arrivent au complet après encore un bon quart d'heure.

C'était bon, rien à redire sur le goût, & le cadre est agréable. En revanche, l'organisation en cuisine pose clairement problème. Le personnel nous a expliqué qu'ils étaient débordés ce soir-là, en raison d'une affluence exceptionnelle. Mais en lisant d'autres avis, ce type de désagrément semble récurrent…

Dommage, car il y avait du potentiel. Nous ne reviendrons pas.

Yasmin

4.0

Small portions, overpriced, alright food. I find the less pretty places which are cheaper have better food. Significantly better food. The beef skewers were overpriced but okay. I felt the food was salty than flavourful.

People were nice, i feel they're alr8ght in decor & situation but please stay true to the flavours, please.

Geneviève

5.0

Belle découverte! Petit resto intime avec terrasse rempli de verdures. Service attentionné, délicat mélange de saveurs, plats à partager. Une expérience à répéte

François

5.0

Super expérience !! Qualité-Prix top 👍

Mpress

4.0

Unassuming & deceptively large BYOB Laotian restaurant definitely delivers! Must try-dishes: Nem Khao, pork Sai Qua meatballs & crispy chicken skin Nang Kai Tod. The dishes were large enough to be shareable. We were stuffed by dessert rolled around! For dessert, the pandan creme brulée was light, creamy & delicious! Would definitely return & take advantage of the backyard terrasse before summer's end! If you happen to forget your wine like we did, there is a lovely beer & wine store across the street from the restaurant on rue Charlevoix (Beau Dégât, bièrerie de quartier) that offered great wine pairings with our meal.

Salim

5.0

Small Laotian restaurant with an amazing terrace, perfect for warm summer evenings. The food is delicious & the atmosphere is truly pleasant. Service can be a bit slow when it's busy, but the staff is so friendly that it's well worth the wait. A great spot I highly recommend.