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Sep Lai

Bring your own wine
4.7$$ & $$$
Opens Today at 5 pm
Monday5 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday5 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday5 pm - 9 pm
Thursday5 pm - 9 pm
Friday5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday5 pm - 10 pm
Sunday5 pm - 9 pm
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.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac

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4.7 with 615 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Rosie
3.0

Cozy atmosphere, cute decor & decent favors but not too unique savours to the dishes. Certain dishes were too salty, some simple flavours meals not too authentic to Laos. Small portions for the price.
Service was the most disappointing. One host ( pardon my description but she was white) was very welcoming & accommodating to combine both parties of 4 into one table. The other waitress was really unhappy, unwelcoming & unwilling to provide us with advice on what is best to order, if you asked for any napkins no response but will go & get it, she wont introduced us to special dishes like curry or ask us if we want drinks. Had to get another the other waitress to complete the order. She was not friendly plus at the end we recognize in front of her one uncooked prawn in our curry. They didn't give us another dish nor apologize for their mistake. We paid $ 450 for our meal but quite unhappy with the service mist disappointing coming to visit from Toronto That would be unacceptable to the Toronto standards even Montreal. If only the service was better the experience would not have been such disappointment. Love trying different culture food & willing to pay for great restaurant but must say service was not to the standard.View more

Apr 19, 2025
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Shanna
5.0

My friend & I meet monthly to catch up on life, & this time we chose a cozy Laotian restaurant in Montreal-& what a treat it was! The menu is affordably priced, which made it easy (& fun) for us to try nearly everything: all the entrées & almost all the hot dishes. Each plate was beautifully presented & bursting with flavor-there's something uniquely comforting about Laotian cuisine that sets it apart from other Southeast Asian fare. It felt almost homemade, in the best way possible.

We sat at a tiny two-person table by the window with elegant high chairs-cozy, charming, & perfect for a long, relaxed dinner. & yes, we took our time! The bring-your-own-wine policy was a bonus, & the place had a really friendly, happy atmosphere. Everyone-from the staff to the guests-seemed genuinely glad to be there.

Pro tip: Make a reservation! The restaurant may look small at first glance, but there's a whole second section in the back. Still, if you're a party of two or three, I highly recommend asking for a seat in the front section-it's where the charm really shines, in my opinion.

I'd go back in a heartbeat. Honestly, not a single complaint from start to finish.View more

Apr 10, 2025
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Carolyn
5.0

A delight! Each dish was intensely flavourful & satisfying. Favourites: laab, boulettes de porc, muu heng mao, greens, & pandan crème brûlée. Kind, attentive service. Cozy ambiance - we sat at the counter looking out at the snowy street. Highly recommend!!View more

Jan 8, 2025
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Alexandre
5.0

Excellent food, wonderful service. Delicious Lao food with locally sourced, thoughtful ingredients in a very cozy atmosphere.View more

Oct 31, 2024
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M
5.0

Excellent service, cozy place & amazing food!! Probably one of my favourite places in Montreal!!!View more

Aug 4, 2024
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YveIvan
5.0

Amazing find! Cozy & lovely place popular amongst locals, for gathering & chill & enjoy special Laotian cuisine that's very well done & seasoned!! Perfect place & great staff! The meatballs are impressive, jerk & rolls too!!View more

Jun 28, 2024
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Anja
5.0

The food is delicious! Fresh, light & full of flavour. The sitting area is cozy & they have a cute terrace in summer. I will definitely go back!View more

Apr 13, 2024
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Michelle
5.0

Everything we tried was delicious, especially the tau huu tod & the Sai oua meatballs! Really nice cozy set up with lots of smaller rooms & nice decor. & if the Pandan crème brûlée is on the menu, don't question, just get it & enjoy. An excellent dinner treat!View more

Feb 11, 2024
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4.5

I keep coming back here & bringing family & friends because it's cozy,the food is fresh, delicious & reasonably priced, service is informal & friendly. It's always been a positive experience. Sep Lai, you have such a good thing going! Keep it up.
Terri

Jan 18, 2024
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5.0

We really enjoyed our visit! The food was delicious (that pandan crème brûlée was unbelievable), the staff was very friendly, & we loved the cozy space. We'll definitely be back!

Dec 6, 2023
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Nelson
4.0

This is a cute little cozy restaurant right across from the Charlevoix Metro station. There is also free street parking. So it is a very convenient for people who drive & who take the Metro. All in all, the food was very tasty. The meatballs were my favorite. However, I found that a lot of sauces were fish sauce based. If it's something you're not used, you might want to ask for the dishes that do not have fish sauce. I did enjoy my experience at this Laos restaurant. The gummy bears at the end were perfect to clean the palette.View more

Nov 22, 2023
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5.0

We had a fantastic dining experience & really enjoyed sitting in the shared room. It was cozy, not noisy, definitely worth making the reservation. We were 3 this time but when we come back, we're looking forward to the tasting menu that is meant for parties of 4+.

Oct 16, 2023
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Simon
5.0

Excellent service, delicious food all in a welcoming, cozy environment.View more

Oct 1, 2023
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5.0

Cozy neighborhood restaurant serving flavourful dishes & an inviting ambiance. Both their tasting menu & à la carte options are delicious!

Jun 23, 2023
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5.0

Amazing time! Cozy vibes & incredible food. The amazing people at Sep Lai were super accommodating & lovely.

May 23, 2023
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5.0

Cozy-chic atmosphere, wonderfully flavorful food, & very nice service! Looking forward to another visit in the future :)

Jan 18, 2023
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5.0

Amazing meal!!!! Great service & we were placed in a private room. Super cozy! Will definitely be back!!

Dec 27, 2022
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5.0

The best!! We're so glad to have a little cozy spot like this around the corner with DELICIOUS food. We'll be back!!

Nov 24, 2022
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5.0

Great food, cozy ambiance, & amazing staff! The fried calamari are to die for! You can also bring your own wine by getting it from the Bodega next door!

Oct 29, 2022
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5.0

Everything we ordered was delicious, the restaurant is very cozy & the staff was wonderful! I would definitely return for another meal.

Aug 22, 2022
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