Sabaidee ! Bienvenue à Sep Lai ! Nous servons de la nourriture traditionnelle laotienne en utilisant de nombreux ingrédients locaux pour créer des plats uniques et authentiques. Comme c'est la norme au Laos, tous nos plats sont faits pour être partagés ! Bien que vous puissiez trouver des similitudes avec d'autres plats d'Asie du Sud-Est tels que les plats thaïlandais ou vietnamiens, la cuisine laotienne est une cuisine distincte avec ses propres saveurs complexes et excitantes. Pleine d'herbes fraîches, de légumes crus, de viandes savoureuses et toujours accompagnée d'un panier de riz gluant, nous sommes fiers de partager cette cuisine avec tout le monde, y compris les végétaliens, les végétariens et les personnes sensibles au gluten ! Nous espérons que les plats de nos parents et de nos grands-parents vous inspireront le même réconfort et la même joie qu'à nous, et que vous vous exclamerez : "Sep lai ! C'était délicieux !"
Détails
Nos Spécialités
Rouleaux de printemps, rouleaux impériaux, soupe Khao Poon, salade de papaye, Laap, Som Pak, hamburger Lao & soupe aux nouilles de melon d'hiver.
Sep Lai est un charmant restaurant du quartier Pointe-Saint-Charles, reconnu pour sa cuisine laotienne authentique et savoureuse. Les convives soulignent régulièrement la fraîcheur et la belle présentation des plats, notamment le menu dégustation, les rouleaux impériaux, les soupes et la crème brûlée au pandan. L'établissement propose une atmosphère chaleureuse et intime, complétée par une magnifique terrasse qui offre un cadre des plus agréables en été. En tant qu'apportez votre vin, le restaurant est perçu comme une option de grande qualité à un prix raisonnable, et le service attentionné contribue souvent à une expérience conviviale réussie. Bien que certains clients aient noté des variations occasionnelles dans l'assaisonnement ou le rythme du service lors des périodes d'affluence, l'endroit demeure une destination incontournable pour ceux qui apprécient des saveurs uniques dans un environnement accueillant.
Honestly I really want to like it so badly, I even went second time & ordered completely different dishes. But everything is great except the food. It's overly salty, we had to rinse the vegetables in order to be able to eat it.
The flavour is flat, we tasted more of the fish paste & saltiness than the mix of flavours that were described in the menu. Perhaps that's how Lao food is like & we might have the wrong expectation.
Unfortunately would not recommend this restaurant for food flavour.
If you are looking for an incredible introduction to authentic Laotian cuisine in Montreal, the family-style tasting menu at Sep Lai in Pointe-Saint-Charles is an absolute steal at $54 a person. The pacing splits the meal into beautifully balanced stages, prioritizing fresh herbs, bright acids, & complex textures over standard takeout tropes.
Fried Rolls with Vegetables: Crisply fried wrappers with a savory vegetable filling, made even better by the signature, tangy Dao sauce. A good start to a great meal ahead.
Broth Khao Poon: A standout comfort bowl. The red curry & coconut milk broth manages to be incredibly rich & aromatic without feeling heavy. So much flavour bringing us back to our Tom yums we got in Thailand.
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Tam Mak Houng (Papaya Salad): Bracingly vibrant, funky, & packing a sharp, spicy punch. It cuts beautifully through the richer items on the table.
The Chicken Laap: A beautiful execution of the national dish of Laos. It is incredibly fresh, finely minced, & heavily perfumed with fresh Laotian Herbs. So freaking good & light!
Nem Khao (Crispy Rice with Pork Sausages): A textures-driven masterpiece. The crunch of the seasoned rice mixed with the savory, sour pork sausage creates the ultimate bite.
Sai Oua Balls: Perfectly spiced lemongrass porkballs. The herbal notes shine through, especially when dunked in the accompanying jeow som (a sour, spicy dipping sauce). One of the favourite of the meal.
Ping Kai: Simple but flawlessly executed grilled chicken skewers. They arrive juicy, smoky from the grill, & are served with a savory jeow for dipping.
We also got the giant shrimp Mok PA! So delicious, perfectly cooked & tender & accompanied with that herbaceous sauce!
The Verdict: For $54, this is easily one of the best-valued tasting menus in the city. Because Sep Lai is a cozy, intimate spot, the food feels deeply personal & home-cooked, offering a massive variety of bold Southeast Asian flavors without breaking the bank.
14 juin 2026
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It was such a lovely evening! The patio has a good atmosphere & the staff were so charming.
The food was amazing, delicate flavours & very tasty.
Thank you! We will definitely be return costumers!
BTW- the pandan crème brûlée was perfect!!
Small portions, overpriced, alright food. I find the less pretty places which are cheaper have better food. Significantly better food. The beef skewers were overpriced but okay. I felt the food was salty than flavourful.
People were nice, i feel they're alr8ght in decor & situation but please stay true to the flavours, please.
The place is beautiful, the first taste of the food was delicious lots of flavours however the food was extremely salty to the point that I couldn't eat most of it. I ordered 4 different dishes, each had its unique taste but the amount of salt spoiled the experience. Once we got the food the waitress never came back to ask how we were, so we didn't get a chance to tell her about it. We ordered 4 meals 1 was not salty, the second one was salty but we were able to eat it because of the mixture of the vegetables but the other 2 none of us could eat.
