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Sep Lai

Bring your own wine
4.7$$ & $$$
5 pm - 10 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 610 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Bernard
5.0

Fantastic tasty fresh food. Degustation menu is a great was of trying all the different dishes.View more

Apr 13, 2025
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Paul
5.0

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!View more

Feb 15, 2025
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Rachel
5.0

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!!!View more

Feb 8, 2025
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Jennifer
4.0

fresh ingredients & interesting flavoursView more

Oct 16, 2024
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Hélène
4.0

I came with a group so we decided to order many dishes to share among us. The Laap is a fresh herb salad. The French shallots are so pungent, they overpower the taste of the herbs. So I preferred the papaya salad which was sweeter. The vegan meatballs taste & feel like real meat! They bring you a container of crushed peanuts to add on your dishes if you need. My mistake is I didn't asked if the Pina colada was vegan. It came with whipped cream on top. During summer, dining at the terrasse is a must! However, it was a bit incommodating when somebody smoking was passing by, since the terrace is in the backyard of the restaurant.View more

Aug 7, 2024
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Amanda
5.0

Delicious fresh food, beautiful peaceful back patio. I found service to be a bit lacking in terms of warmth & attention but overall our experience was wonderful.View more

Jul 8, 2024
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Ken
5.0

An absolute gem of a find. Food was extremely fresh & savoursul, service was friendly & quick & prices were estreemly reasonable! Great experience A-Z!View more

Apr 25, 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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Dzhozef
5.0

Great atmosphere, amazing service & fresh foodView 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

Great restaurant & great staff. The food is delicious with local & fresh ingredients. The ambiance is relaxed & warm. Great experience!!!

Nov 5, 2023
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4.5

delicious + fresh food! Lovely vibe to the place! Like I was sitting in someone's home

Oct 30, 2023
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Danna
5.0

Delicious food - very fresh & tasty
Extremely cautious about allergies
Great terrace
Friendly staff
Would definitely recommend!!View more

Oct 2, 2023
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Sarah
5.0

Great food made fresh, if you want alcohol you have to take your own though. They will provide a wine bucket with ice & open your bottles for you. Intimate & friendly placeView more

Sep 4, 2023
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5.0

Absolutely wonderful experience, the food was so fresh & flavourful, the outdoor patio was so whimsical & private & the service was perfect! One of Montreal's best kept secrets!

Jun 23, 2023
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4.5

We came to Sep Lai as a group of 15 people, & we had a blast! Our waitress Sophie was incredibly sweet & attentive, the food was very delicious & tasted fresh. We were on the terrace, & it was beautifully decorated. We had a wonderful & unforgettable evening.

Some suggestions:
The food did take a little while to come, it would be great to reduce the waiting time between dishes.
It was a little bit windy when we visited, an outdoor heater would maybe be a good addition on chillier days. However, they did offer blankets for guests who were starting to get cold which was very nice!

Jun 4, 2023
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4.5

Food is amazing & always fresh! Service is great! Parking is easy to find around the area. This spot is becoming my go-to Asian restaurant!

Jan 20, 2023
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5.0

Sep Lai serves delicious food, prepared with fresh ingredients. Our favourite appetizers are Rouleau fromage, rouleau printanier & soup Khao Poon. For main course we love Kua Mee, Brochettes de Filet mignon, Nem Khao & Calmar Frit Tom Yum. Their Salade de Mangue is absolutely delicious. What makes this place unique is the fact that you can chose the protein you like that will be added to your dish. Because of this flexibility the restaurant is able to cater to people with allergies. Sep Lai is a bring-your-own-wine restaurant that is conveniently located across the street from the Charlevoix Metro Station. This is a perfect place for dining as a group because you can share & taste different dishes.

Nov 28, 2022
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4.5

Wow authentic. My Lao husband said so... "pretty close to mom's". Delicious, artfully prepared dishes. We loved the laap & the fresh salads. Lovely patio & considerate service. Even a bday dessert for my daughter's 21st

Aug 3, 2022
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5.0

Excellent service!!! Every dish was amazing. Beautiful patio. BYOB. Spice level can be controlled with fresh chili on the side. Which can be necessary when dining with younger kids.

Jun 20, 2022
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5.0

We absolutely love the food at Sep Lai. It is made with fresh ingredients to order. It is especially convenient if you have any dietary issues. The menu is quite unique & refreshing. The salads are really delicious. One of the new items on the menu is a mango salad. It is light & refreshing & very different. I just love it. Sep Lai has so many dishes that we love. Calmar Frit Tom Yum is the best we've ever tasted. Each time we visit the restaurant we order Rouleau printanier & Rouleau fromage. Both are absolutely delicious! We also love Kua Mee & Nem Khao. On cooler days we love their soups, They're amazing. Sep Lai is a bring-your-own wine restaurant & it has a charming patio in the back of the building. It is conveniently located across the street from the Charlevoix metro station.

May 31, 2022
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4.5

We went as a group of eight & we were served the group menu (a kind of a tasting menu). The food was delicious & fresh. Very personal approach. They even checked if we have any dietary restrictions & were willing to accommodate accordingly. The food kept on flowing & the atmosphere was nice, warm, & homey. Thank you. BTW, do not forget to BYOW.

Dec 16, 2021
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5.0

The chefs at Sep Lai come from Laos so the dishes presented have a unique flavour. Everything is prepared fresh to order & majority of the dishes can be prepared gluten free or vegetarian. These options are clearly indicated on their menu. Sep Lai has a charming terrace in the back of the restaurant. In the event of inclement weather they have a collapsible roof that they extend over the tables. The restaurant is a bring-your-own wine & it is conveniently located across the street from the Charlevoix metro station.

Sep 17, 2021
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