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Sep Lai

Bring your own wine
Pointe St-Charles
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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LaotianAsianVegetarianVegan OptionsGluten-free OptionsBring your own wineCatering
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About

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!"

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Our Specialties

Spring rolls, Imperial rolls, Khao Poon soup, Papaya salad, Laap, Som Pak, Lao burger & Winter melon noodle soup.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

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4.7846 ratings
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on Google4.6 (600+)
*as of 2026-07-27
4.7846 ratings
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Review Summary

Sep Lai is widely appreciated as a cozy, welcoming gem in the neighborhood, celebrated for its authentic and flavorful Laotian cuisine. Many guests enjoy the intimate atmosphere and the beautiful backyard terrace, which provides a perfect setting for sharing a variety of fresh, well-presented dishes. The tasting menu is frequently highlighted as a fantastic way to explore the diverse textures and bold, aromatic spices of the food, with popular items including the Khao Poon soup, crispy Nem Khao, and the pandan crème brûlée. While experiences with service speeds and dish seasoning can vary, many diners value the thoughtful, friendly staff and the convenience of the bring-your-own-wine policy, making it a popular destination for casual gatherings and group events.
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Genevieve
5.0

Excellente nourriture!! 👌🏻

Jun 15, 2025
on Google
Alex
4.0

A gem in the neighbourhood, I really enjoy this little spot!

Limited indoor seating & with a quaint garden area in the back, the restaurant is located a stone's throw from the metro & plenty of street parking can be found. BYOB with generous portions for sharing, even with the two exceptions noted below, I would not hesitate in recommending nor in returning!

pros:
- intimate & great for comfortable conversation
- convenient location
- generally tasty flavours
- efficient reservation system
- lovely garden/exterior dining space
- mango salad

cons:
- Heat level of spice: I thought perhaps an oversight in our order especially as the server stressed it would be spicy. Bizarrely undetectable, including in the chili oil offered.
- Tam mak hoong (padaek): unfortunately unpalatable to my party. The padaek & salt overpowering all other flavours & excessively pungent, the papaya lacking crunch, the chili sorely absent.

Jun 13, 2025
on Google
Sammy
4.0

this place offers the Laotian food. We ordered papaya salad, nem khao, kua mee, fried chicken skin. I love fried chicken skin, crispy & a bit salty. Very hard to find here. I wish the papaya salad would be more sep, its still not hit. Kua mee & Nem khao is good tho. When we went there, it was only one serveuse so the service was really slow.
But the serveuse is really friendly & attentive.

Jun 11, 2025
on Google
Antoine
3.0

Came back 2 years later & the taste was different / way too salty :(

Jun 7, 2025
on Google
Mirella
4.0

Beautiful outdoor terrace & simple but good food.

Jun 6, 2025
on Google
Véronique
5.0

Had a lovely evening with family to celebrate my spouse's birthday. The terrace was very nice & the mango salad was a highlight !

Jun 3, 2025
on Google
Rémy
2.0

Une déception sur toute la ligne
Je n'y retournerai pas.
Après une attente d'une heure avant d'être servis, l'expérience n'a fait qu'empirer.
Au moment de payer, chaque item avait mystérieusement augmenté de 2 $ sous prétexte que la carte n'était'pas à jour'. Un manque total de professionnalisme.
La cuisine, quant à elle, était tout à fait banale pour le prix demandé, avec des portions franchement petites.
Pour couronner le tout, les moules servies n'inspiraient pas confiance.
Une adresse à éviter selon moi.

May 31, 2025
on Google
Melanie
5.0

Accueil très chaleureux. Les employés sont très attentionnés. Nous avons pris pour emporter. Les plats étaient goûteux. Plusieurs saveurs qui s'agence bien ensemble. Le tofu frit dois être encore plus délicieux consommer sur place. Il n'était pas croustillant arrivé à la maison. Mais tout de même très bon.

May 23, 2025
on Google
Podiatrie
4.0

C'était note 1ère expérience. J'y retourne certainement!
Les option vege sont un plus!!

May 21, 2025
on Google
David
5.0

Good authentic laotian food in a great setting! 5 michelin stars!

May 20, 2025
on Google
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