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Sésame

Bold Asian-inspired flavors meet modern culinary creativity in the heart of Old Montreal.

Old Montreal
4.4$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11 am
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AsianFusionChineseJapaneseThaiVegetarianVietnameseSzechuanPoke BowlVegan OptionsGrillGluten-free OptionsGreat selection of winesResto-BarTasting Menu

About

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.

Details

Our Specialties

Poké Bowl, Noodles, Bao Burgers, Soups, Dumplings (Chinese Dumplings), Edamame, Imperial rolls, Desserts, Ice cream, Cocktails, Beers, Sakes & Wines.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 76 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
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Reviews for Sésame

Food
Service
on Google4.2 (1200+)
*as of 2026-09-01
5★
64%
4★
20%
3★
8%
2★
8%
1★
0%

Review Summary

Sésame offers a stylish and inviting atmosphere that is widely appreciated for its Asian fusion menu, including popular dishes like the General Tao chicken and salmon poke. Many guests enjoy the warm ambiance and beautiful decor, making it a suitable destination for both business lunches and social gatherings. While service experiences can vary, many diners report receiving attentive, friendly, and professional care from the staff, often highlighting specific servers who enhance the overall meal. The restaurant is frequently praised for its fresh, flavorful food and well-crafted cocktails, providing a pleasant dining experience for those who visit.
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SESAME VIEUX-MONTREAL
📍 380 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal,
QC H2Y 1S1, Canada

🍽?what we had:

- 🥙MINI SALMON POKE $11.00
(Canadian Atlantic salmon, sesame & soy marinade, spicy mayo)

- SALMON TARTARE $14.00
(Canadian Atlantic salmon, maple & gochujang vinaigrette Served with shrimp chips)

- 🍲PAD THAI $25.00
(Rice noodles, vegetables, egg, tamarind & shrimp paste sauce, peanuts)

Drinks:
- 🍷VEGA SINDOA $20.00
(Cabernet sauvignon - Spain) - red wine
blackcurrant, cherry & vanilla

- 🍷LOUP DANS LA BERGERIE $15.00
(Grenache, Syrah - France) - red wine
Explosion of red fruits, pepper & thyme

Dessert:
- 🥧 key lime pie

Visited in:
20th May 2026

#oldMontréal #montreal #exploremontreal

Jul 12, 2026
on Google

Assez bruyant jusqu'à 13h mais après c'était possible d'avoir une conversation sans crier.
Je mets 4 pour le service, en soi il était bon mais j'aurais aimé avoir de l'eau dès qu'on a pris nos places assises, étant donné la canicule.
Le repas était très bon (poke poulet général tao).

Jun 20, 2026
on Google

Waiters & service were excellent
Food was very good
A bit too much rice in poke bowls compared to other ingredients

Jun 12, 2026
on Google

Fun boisterous lunchtime crowd, serving delicious Asian-themed food, cocktails & mocktails. I really loved my shrimp dumplings & my mocktail, & my partner said it was the best poke he's ever had. Great spot for lunch or after work get together.

May 29, 2026
on Google

Nice interior, good service, & beautiful plate presentations.
As for the food, the appetizer roll & my poke Tao bowl were not extraordinary just okay.
I found there weren't enough chicken Tao pieces, very little rice, & too much sauce.

Apr 10, 2026
on Google

Food was okay, server was fine as well. I got the salmon & tuna poke bowl & the raw fish gave me food poisoning. Extremely disappointed with this. Greens were also not fresh. It is most unfortunate as the previous times have been much more pleasant.

Mar 27, 2026
on Google

Super repas chez Sésame samedi dernier ! Le Général Tao était parfaitement croustillant avec une sauce bien équilibrée, & le poké au saumon était d'une fraîcheur irréprochable. Portions généreuses & saveurs au rendez-vous. Une valeur sûre, je recommande !

Mar 24, 2026
on Google

Very nice service. Liked my poke & butter chicken

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

Great poke, i loved the place

Nov 6, 2025
on Google

Sesame
It took a while to seat us even though the restaurant wasn't busy. The hostess & waitress were just standing far away, & there weren't many people at all.
The seating we got was not ideal, right in the middle, on chairs with no backs, directly under a bright light. The ambience would have been better if the lights were dimmer, though the décor itself was nice.
Our waitress ignored us. When one of my friends asked for cups, she brushed it off. When we asked again, she acted rude, dismissive, & made it seem like a chore to get them. We had to ask twice before they finally brought us cups.
We waited quite a while to order. By the time someone came, we already knew what we wanted, so we ordered drinks, appetizers, & mains all together. Water came in just 2 glass bottles, & they never once brought more, even though there were 6 of us.
The service overall was just not good. We felt ignored the entire time. They didn't check in once or ask how the meal was, even though there were barely any tables to serve.
Food:
General Tao rice - Solid 7.5. It had furikake on top & was good, but the chicken tasted more like sweet & sour than General Tao. The veggies were boring-lots of peppers, cabbage, onion, a couple pieces of celery, & only one piece of zucchini. I really wish it had some broccoli.
Chicken Pad Thai - 7.2. Spicy & tasty, but the heat kind of overpowered the other flavors. Not really impressive.
Shrimp Pad Thai - 8. Best flavor out of everything we tried. It was spicy in a good way, but the noodles were slimy & too short, almost like they'd been cut. Vegetables were boring here too. The shrimp, though, was good & not fishy.
Teriyaki - 5. Really disappointing. Almost flavorless, but somehow still had a weird off-taste.
Salmon poke - 6.6. Decent but average. It lacked sauce, & the edamame was a little hard. I've had way better poke bowls at Poke Station.
Fried wontons - 8. Tasty, crunchy, nice sauce. The filling tasted like Costco wontons, but still good overall.
Edamame - 9. Hard to mess up edamame, & they were salty & delicious.
Drinks:
Passion fruit mojito - 7. Good, refreshing, but didn't have enough passion fruit flavor.
Hibiscus litchi (no egg white) - 2. This was terrible. I asked for no egg whites, & they gave me egg whites anyway. The two sips I had tasted like absolutely nothing. If I had an allergy, this could've been dangerous. Just a bad drink.
Margarita appeal - 4.7. Tasted like straight alcohol, with no flavor behind it.
Negroni - 7.5. Fresh, gingery, & enjoyable.
Passionfruit Tropic - 9. Amazing, full passionfruit flavor, delicious. This is the only thing I'd truly recommend from here.
Other notes:
Appetizers came out before our drinks, which usually isn't a good sign.
I specifically said no egg whites in my drink , & they still gave me egg whites.
No one checked on us during the meal.
They refused to give us a table, claiming it was reserved for 10 people but no one ever came to it.
They didn't ask how we wanted to split the bill.
We had to ask twice just to get the bill.
Only positive: when they messed up my drink with the egg whites, the waitress offered me another drink & only charged me for the cheaper one.
All in all, very mid restaurant. I wouldn't go back. I've heard this location is average compared to others, so maybe that's the issue, but overall I was underwhelmed & disappointed.

Oct 19, 2025
on Google