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.
All three dishes we wondered were fantastic. The Curries soup with noodles, vegetarian meatball & the lettuce wraps with pork. Highly recommend- amazing flavour profiles.
Bien mangés mais sans plus. Durant l'hiver, vous pourriez être près de la porte & dans les courants d'air froid. On nous a donné une boisson chaude mais nous avons tout de même mangé avec nos manteaux. Aucune autre alternative ne nous a été offerte pour manger dans l'autre partie loin de la porte & ce, malgré le peu de monde dans le restaurant.
Délicieux menu dégustation. Service impeccable & chaleureux. La configuration du resto surprend un peu mais nous met dans l'ambiance du Laos. On y retourne pour sûr.
Amazing food & service. We ate in the private room for my bday & everyone was so happy with heir tasting menu. I highly recommend the private room or/& well anything at this lovely place. Tatyana was wonderful with planning & service & Im just so glad I picked Sep Lai for my bday :)
The food at this restaurant was absolutely delicious. The service by the waitress was also excellent. There were however two staff members sitting in the front room (a man & woman), perhaps co-owners who were incredibly rude.
Incredible Christmas event space offering mouthwatering food, great service & beautiful decorations. Sep Lai accommodated our work group of 16 with ease. The group had nothing but high praise & already can't wait to go back with their partners & friends. This is a true Montreal gem!
Dec 9, 2022
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Myself & my team went there for our Christmas party last Friday & it was perfect! Service was on par & food was delicious. Such a great place for any occasion! Looooved it & I heard many of my colleagues say that they will be back (even if they live far)!
Sep Lai serves delicious food, prepared with fresh ingredients. Our favourite appetizers are Rouleau fromage, rouleau printanier & soup Khao Poon. For main course we love Kua Mee, Brochettes de Filet mignon, Nem Khao & Calmar Frit Tom Yum. Their Salade de Mangue is absolutely delicious. What makes this place unique is the fact that you can chose the protein you like that will be added to your dish. Because of this flexibility the restaurant is able to cater to people with allergies. Sep Lai is a bring-your-own-wine restaurant that is conveniently located across the street from the Charlevoix Metro Station. This is a perfect place for dining as a group because you can share & taste different dishes.
