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Sep Lai

Bring your own wine
Pointe St-Charles
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
LaotianAsianVegetarianVegan OptionsGluten-free OptionsBring your own wineCatering

About us

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.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

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Reviews for Sep Lai

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on Google4.6 (500+)
*as of 2026-02-14
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Review Summary

Sep Lai is a cozy, intimate Laotian spot that shines with fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors and a welcoming vibe. The terrace and small garden area provide a charming backdrop for sharing plates, and the bring-your-own-bottle policy makes for a relaxed, convivial experience. Dishes such as laab, nem khao, pork meatballs and crispy chicken skin are frequently praised for their balanced flavors and thoughtful preparation, and the tasting menu and vegan options appeal to a wide range of diners. Service is often described as warm and attentive, though some visits note slower pacing during busy times and a few dishes can come across salty. Overall, Sep Lai offers a friendly neighbourhood dining experience with generous portions, fair prices and a strong sense of community around Laotian cuisine.
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Menu dégustation intéressant, en particulier pour les petites brochettes de poulet, les nems & la soupe. La mini crème brûlée à la menthe est aussi succulente.
Malheureusement le resto est exigu & compte trop peu de tables. Surtout des places au comptoir.

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

The outside space looks awesome!

Dec 3, 2025
on Google

Sep Lai a reçu mes amis & moi pour ma fête lors d'un souper dînatoire. Nous avons finalement été beaucoup plus nombreux que prévu, & malgré cet imprévu, l'équipe nous a offert un service exceptionnel. La nourriture était abondante & délicieuse, & tout le monde a été ravi. Plusieurs ont même mentionné que c'était, selon eux, le meilleur endroit pour un souper de groupe.

Un grand merci à toute l'équipe pour cette soirée parfaite!

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Très belle découverte, on y reviendra c'est certain!

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing place & food. Had a private xmas party. Beautiful & charming atmosphere. The vegan options were to die for...I am still dreaming of the food.

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

Great food & great service!

Nov 28, 2025
on Google

C'était ma troisième visite & j'adore. Super bonne nourriture. Tout est frais & savoureux. Le srrvice est impeccable & l'ambiance chaleureuse. Nous avons pris le menu dégautation. Un bon choix! Je recommande sans hésitation.

Nov 16, 2025
on Google

La qualité & la fraîcheur des plats miam 😋 saveurs parfaites miam miam

Nov 15, 2025
on Google

Super petit restaurant à pointe saint Charles, l'environnement est cosy & permet de pouvoir discuter tranquillement, la nourriture est excellente & vous pouvez ramener votre propre alcool. Le service est toujours super agréable, je recommande vivement ⭐?

Nov 13, 2025
on Google
5.0

Wooww wooww! It's Sep Laii Laiiii! This place made me fall in love with Lao food

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Having tried Laotian food in Toronto, I was looking forward to this place. I didn't read the 3 star reviews which often are honest reviews before booking the reservation. My mistake. Only one server for the the whole place. some dishes came out tasting uncooked, not one dish wowed, had the $55/person tasting menu. Expensive for what you get.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google

Petite cours vraiment mignonne (une fois la cuisine traversée), mais j'ai été déçue des plats. Nous avons pris deux soupes & trois autres plats & j'ai trouvé qu'il manquait de profondeur & d'harmonie dans les saveurs, surtout dans les bouillons ! J'ajoute toutefois une étoile pour la crème brulée, car elle était vraiment bonne.

Nov 7, 2025
on Google

Très bonne cuisine .uniquement du Laos & non pas de tous les pays asiatiques comme on voit très souvent.bon service chaleureux.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Restaurant très accueillant. Staff sympathique & un repas délicieux. On va y retourner c'était certain.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

Boulettes de porc avec une sauce délicieuse,mais boulettes sèches.
Crevettes extraordinaires,chimchuri!
Fèves vertes goûteuses & bien croquantes.

Oct 31, 2025
on Google

This is the best restaurant in the city!

Oct 28, 2025
on Google
4.0

Delicious food & reasonable!! Definitely, we'll go back again🩷

Update: The first time I absolutely loved everything I ate & gave 5 stars but recently I went back expecting the same experience I had i. the last visit. However this time everything we ordered was quite salty. Not sure if they changed the menu or we ordered different plates but I was a bit disappointed🥹 My friends seemed to be enjoying their meals.

Oct 27, 2025
on Google

Really good food & such a cute place! The only downside was that the wait between each service was quite long (from getting our menus, to between courses, & even waiting a long while to pay) which felt a bit frustrating at times. That said, our server was really nice, & overall I would recommend & would go back!

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

Delicious food. Cute & cozydecor. Can't wait to go back & try more things!

Oct 18, 2025
on Google

Menu intéressant sur papier, mais nous n'avons pas été charmé par la cuisine. On a pas assez aimé pour y retourner.

Oct 15, 2025
on Google