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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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Rosalie
5.0

So delicious & the service was so friendly & accommodating & knowledgeable, i had so many allergies & they were really patient with it! I very much recommend goingView more

Jun 18, 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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Angie
5.0

We enjoyed an early dinner before the theatre. The food & service were both excellent. I especially enjoyed the Pandan crème brûlée. Delicious!! Highly recommend you try the fried spring rolls too.View more

Oct 22, 2024
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DAVID
5.0

Food was exquisite! Service was very friendly & laid back! Highly recommend the authentic food from laos! Congratulation to their success!View more

Sep 30, 2024
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David
5.0

This place is a gem! It's my second time here in the last month, & I'll go back before I leave for sure! The food is incredible, the service is outstanding, the prices are decent, the place looks beautiful (especially the terrace in the back) & it's a bring your own wine. The hostess, Elsa, was so welcoming & caring. She even brought us blankets in case we were cold at the terrace because it was a cold evening. If you are not sure what to order, they have a tasting menu with many different items & the quantities are perfect. I also strongly recommend the Khao Poon, the meatballs & the calamari!View more

Sep 11, 2024
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Ashley
5.0

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a real gem! Food was insanely delicious. Everything, & I mean everything, we tried was amazing. Service was friendly & helpful. BYOB as well! Cannot recommend highly enough.View more

May 5, 2024
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5.0

We had such a wonderful experience at Sep Lai! The food was delicious; we took 3 plates to share & everything was very tasty with generous portions. To top it off, we had the crème brûlée dessert. 10/10, really recommend!

Dec 1, 2023
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Celina
5.0

Just had takeout & every dish was great, flavours were balanced & authentic tasting. Had great service & inside the restaurant had a cool vibe. Definitely recommend.View more

Nov 10, 2023
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Kate
5.0

Excellent Laotian food! They have a good mix of plates to share & individual entrées, & Mains. The staff consistently have good recommendations. I was apprehensive about the laap but it was great. The soup is amazing. I highly recommend. It's BYOW & they'll bring out an ice bucket if you have white wine.View more

Oct 27, 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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5.0

Even in the rain, we were able to sit outside & enjoy the ambiance & excellent food. Highly recommend, great food & great service.

Jul 10, 2023
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5.0

Delicious food, charming ambiance & amazing staff! Highly recommend for any occasion.

May 14, 2023
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4.5

Good food! Nice sized serving for the taster's sampler. Crispy rice was the best dish! I would recommend you try the taster's sampler to get to know the different dishes.

May 1, 2023
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5.0

Amazing food, amazing service, & amazing ambiance. 10/10 recommend

Apr 17, 2023
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4.5

All three dishes we wondered were fantastic. The Curries soup with noodles, vegetarian meatball & the lettuce wraps with pork. Highly recommend- amazing flavour profiles.

Jan 31, 2023
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5.0

Amazing food & service. We ate in the private room for my bday & everyone was so happy with heir tasting menu. I highly recommend the private room or/& well anything at this lovely place. Tatyana was wonderful with planning & service & Im just so glad I picked Sep Lai for my bday :)

Jan 7, 2023
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5.0

Excellent food, I highly recommend !

Aug 4, 2022
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5.0

Sep Lai is a lovely addition to our neighborhood serving Laos dishes, similar to what we found in Thailand. Sep Lai serves many interesting & delicious dishes with everything freshly prepared to order. Their menu clearly indicates which dishes can be prepared gluten free & which can be made vegetarian. The service is friendly & efficient. We had Jacqui serve us with her usual lovely smile. Sep Lai has a lovely heated patio in the back of the building, with a retractable awning. Sep Lai is a bring your own wine restaurant & is conveniently located across the street from the Charlevoix metro station. I highly recommend this very affordable restaurant.

Sep 18, 2021
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