Sésame offers a concept unique in its kind: an out of the ordinary variety of high quality Asian dishes to enjoy in a warm atmosphere.
From the Pad Thai to the General Tao poutine, or one of the various wok sautées, you can eat your meal on site or take it to go.
Additionally, Sésame offers a wide selection of loose teas, several privately imported wines, beers on tap, a wide selection of sake, but especially, a menu of exclusive Sésame cocktails.
Sésame offers a stylish and vibrant dining environment that many guests find perfect for lunch or dinner with friends and colleagues. Visitors frequently praise the flavorful Asian-inspired menu, highlighting the General Tao chicken, diverse poke bowls, and creative cocktails as standout choices. While the majority of guests appreciate the prompt and welcoming service provided by the staff, experiences can vary depending on how busy the restaurant is. Although some patrons have noted concerns regarding occasional service delays or noise levels during peak hours, many others describe their visits as consistently excellent and look forward to returning for the inviting atmosphere and tasty dishes.
Party of 8 that made a 745 reservation. Restaurant wasn't busy, but took a while to get all our drink & food orders taken. While the drinks were no problem, the food order, which to be fair was quite complicated failed to be taken by the machine - a glitch. So we reordered & when it came some thing we're incorrect - an inevitability. A wonton soup came that wasn't ordered, a sesame salad that came with chicken meant to be tofu.
The staff handled it all with as much grace as they could muster given the restaurant was closing. In the end we got 90% of our original order & it tasted ok. Not sure I would come back, but others should try. Just perhaps not close to closing & not with a large group.
Le service d' Houria était extraordinaire ! Chaleureuse, attentive & très professionnelle
Merci Houria
& aussi très bonne bouffe!
Peut être améliorer le choix de dessert 🙃💕
Bel locale molto curato.
Personale attento alla clientela: visto che c'era un po di attesa per i nostri piatti ci hanno portato un piccolo assaggio per stemperare la fame.
I piatti sono ben fatti e anche belli da vedere.
Può essere sicuramente una alternativa per passare una piacevole serata.
Jul 28, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Went to Sesame on Saint-Jacques & left with mixed feelings. The menu had a nice variety to choose from, which I appreciated. They also gave us a good table without reservations. & to be fair, they had a lot of vegetarian dishes & a couple of dishes were genuinely good: the Pad See Ew was tasty, & the Thai chili chicken (family loved it) had great flavor. Those two we'd order again.
Everything else fell a bit flat though. We ordered the tasting platter & one of the dishes was left off. The dumplings were disappointing too, dry & chewy instead of tender.
What really brought the experience down was the service. Our servers weren't very attentive, & when we asked what they'd recommend, all we got was'it's up to you.' With that much variety on the menu, some guidance would've gone a long way.
There's clearly some good food here, but between the missing dish & the lackluster service, it wasn't a great overall experience. I might go back to take out the Pad See Ew, but I wouldn't go out of my way.
Ce fût pour nous une belle découverte. Nous avons particulièrement aimé dans les entrées le plateau de dégustation qui nous a permis de découvrir la salade de papaye… tout était délicieux. Les dumplings & les wontons frits sont savoureux ainsi que le poulet général Tao orange/saké & le boeuf teriyaki. Un bon restaurant que je recommande sans hésiter.
We had the salmon special & General Tao chicken, plus cocktails, at 11 am. Mango salad was fresh & tasty. Really delicious food. It filled up quickly by noon. Great service a fast. Recommend.
