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.
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
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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!
Great vibes, great food, Apportez votre vin, clean, terrance was great. Service was well balanced. Close to Theatre Corona. Right across the street from metro. I can't find anything to complain about. :)
Oct 7, 2025
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Celebrated a birthday with 8 friends. We got the tasting menu. Food excellent. We used every dipping sauce that was provided as should be done to authentically taste new food. Service was excellent.everyone agreed a must redo! Thank you
Cozy little spot with décor that perfectly fits its intimate vibe. The menu is simple but appealing, we tried the chicken brochette, pork boulette, papaya salad, rice salad, & fried chicken skin. Everything was tasty, but unfortunately almost all dishes were a bit too salty.
It's a charming place, especially for a date night or a quiet evening with someone special. Probably less ideal for bigger groups due to the space. Overall, a good experience & worth a visit if you're looking for a cozy night out.
Première fois pour nous & nous avons adorer beau petit resto terrasse très agréable la cuisine était excellente nous avons pris rouleaux de printemps aux crevettes sauce arachides délicieux ,les brochettes de boeuf a la citronnelle super tendres avec un à côté de riz collant & j'ai pris les nouilles style pad thaï wow très savoureux & bonne portion aussi je recommande prix très raisonnable aussi
Un service impeccable du début à la fin. Nous avons profiter de la terrasse extérieur, je vous le conseille. Nous avons partagé plusieurs plats & tous fût excellent. Nous reviendrons pour la soupe, c'est certain. N'oubliez pas, c'est un apportez ton vin.
Les plats n'ont pas été réussis hier soir. Le khao poon était trop salée & le laap, trop acide. Prix excessif pour la portion de riz collant. Pour nous qui mangeons régulièrement des plats laotiens, c'était une déception.
