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.
cute BYOB spot! im a fan of south east asian cuisine & the vegan meatballs were really good & the nem khao was perfect. The Kua Mee dish could use some more flavor because i felt like the noodles were bland, but overall it's a cute place. 10/10 for the service because I accidentally left without my purse & they called later to notify me :) can't thank enough!
Charming, relaxed, delicious food. Our waitress was friendly & attentive. She also made great recommendation of dishes to try since this was our first time eating laotian food. We're definitely going back 👍👍👍👍.
Très heureuse d'avoir découvert le Sep Lai hier. Une soirée sans faute ! Elsa a nous recommandé des plats tous plus savoureux les uns que les autres. La décoration & l'ambiance nous rendent confortable instantanément & nous font oublier le train-train quotidien.
Mar 7, 2025
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I loved everything about this place.The food was layered in flavours. The music is at even perfect volume to hear each other speak. Grab 2 bottles & go.
Went out for dinner at Sep Lai for Valentine's Day & it was absolutely perfect! Beautiful spot in Montreal that seems small from the outside but has so much space inside that really surprised me how it could be so busy but also so intimate & felt like there was nobody else there!
The food was absolutely delicious!! The portion sizes are fairly big so you definitely get your money's worth in your order. You can tell the portions are perfect for sharing which is amazing because if you're with a group or even just one other person you can try a variety of the stuff they offer & from my experience it was all perfect!
The staff was amazing & treated us so well! They gave perfect recommendations & were always there for any questions I had about some of the foods!
Also huge shout out to Tat for helping us & helping navigate allergies that we had!
Feb 19, 2025
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Superb spot! Cute courtyard for summer night dinning! Fresh ingredients, great flavours & a fantastic tasting menu! Humble spresentation from a humble chef! BYOW as well is an added bonus. A must try…You'll be back!
Food is spectacular & great sized portions! So tasty!! Our table tried about 8 different things & i can't even tell you which was the best because they were all 10/10!!
The coconut red curry soup is so unbelievably delicious & hearty & the crispy chicken wings are so fresh & flavourful & huge!!
The sticky rice even being as simple as it is was so delicious!
💯 will be back & often!
Can't wait to sit on the patio in the back!!!
Feb 8, 2025
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