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Sésame

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

Old Montreal
4.4$ & $$
OPEN11 am - 9 pm
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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

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on Google4.2 (1200+)
*as of 2026-08-31
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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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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.

Aug 5, 2026
on Google
5.0

J'adore le Sésame depuis toujours!
Nous avons toujours un super service & les plats sont toujours parfaits!
Nous avons été servis par Andree-Anne lors de notre dernier souper, nous avons vraiment eu un bon moment!
Merci à notre serveuse & à toute l'équipe du Sesame !

Nov 19, 2025
on Google

Bon souper
Les plats à partager sont excellent

Oct 18, 2025
on Google

At first I want to mention that you feel like in a disco not in Asian fusion restaurant. Music so loud that's not possible to talk or to hear what water says.
Food is average - orange beef 7 strips only with a sticky rice, plain not any Asian flavors at all.
I needed to ask soya & spicy sauce to make some taste.
I would say for price 26 cad can be more quantity & quality.
Appetizer tom yam soup - cold with 2 small shrimp & some cherry tomato & mushrooms.
Waiter who serve us was polite & pleasant.

Aug 27, 2025
on Google

We ate here on a wet Friday night. It was quite busy & a bit noisy. J had pawpaw salad & salmon tartare & enjoyed both. I had tom yum soup with tofu - the broth was sour & a bit salty. I quite enjoyed it at first but it came to feel rather harsh, & certainly not up to many tom yum soups I have had before. My teriyaki tofu stir-fry was in some ways nice enough if unremarkable, & the rice had a good texture for bland white rice. However as J said the stir-fry had a smoky flavour. It turned out (after I had eaten most of it) that this was because some of the tofu was burnt. The side salad I had asked for hadn't been entered by the server (who was otherwise pleasant & efficient) & didn't arrive until I had eaten most of the main dish. Overall my experience was probably a two, but J's at least a 3. However I don't think we would go back again unless the imperative of convenience was very strong.

May 17, 2025
on Google

Bon plat belle ambiance & super bon service. Le general tao n'est as extravagant mais bien. La soupe won tong fut très bonne. Les rouleaux bien.

Feb 21, 2025
on Google

Exactly what I was looking for: great asian food done right & a cosy atmosphere without the uptightness of a''fancy'' restaurant. The wonton soup is to die for, loved the General Tao chicken & the you must try the Red Curry Shrimp!!

Jan 16, 2025
on Google

Soupe délicieuse ! Par contre la sauce aux arachides aurait pu être moins acide. Mais… nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !

Dec 28, 2024
on Google

On our transit to Quebec City, we stopped by here in Montreal as we were craving Asian food. Happy we chose this spot with lots of seatings available. Very friendly & fast service. We had the shrimp Tom Yum soup which was very good! The shrimp steamed dumplings were great, making it a two in two for our visit. The final item was the sautéed teriyaki shrimp wok which my wife really enjoyed. Finally had a mocktail called Chinese Medicine, which was strawberry, lemon & kombucha hibiscus, which was hit too. Thanks!

Aug 25, 2024
on Google

It took about 30 minutes to get our food (just a noodle dish, salad, & a soup) & there was only one other table of two so it's not like they were very busy. Once the food was ready, two out of 3 of us got our food while the other waited longer. Our water never got refilled either. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that they are maybe newer staff. The redeeming factors for me was the drinks were good & there are vegan options.

Aug 17, 2024
on Google