Sésame

Kris

5.0

Andrea gracefully stayed past closing time so we could enjoy the 5 course 4 person menu. Nagano tonic is to die for if you like gin drinks & the music set a cool vibe. Pad Thai was delicious.

30 déc. 2025

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Ciera

3.0

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.

19 oct. 2025

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Alexandra

2.0

This place has a really nice vibe inside- beautiful decor & lighting. The food was ok, we had tempura shrimp, edamame & dumplings sampler for appetizers which were all great. For mains we had general Tao chicken & the pad sew which were pretty basic & like you would get at Thai express or something. The pad sew was full of mainly bean sprouts & hardly any noodles & these mini shrimps.
I think the part that really wasn't great for us was the attitude of the hostess, server & the actual service. We were greeted & the woman at the front wasn't pleasant at all, took us to our seat dropped the menus off & just left. No smile, no hi how are you. The server came & asked what we wanted to drink, we had to call her over to order our food. We wanted more water & she said no problem & proceeded to walk back to the bar & roll cutlery. We waited 15 minutes before I just got up & asked for the bottle of water myself. Needless to say we won't be back.

4 août 2025

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Jane

5.0

This meal was incredible. The restaurant is fun & has a good ambiance inside. The service was quick! Our server Suf was incredible, she was on top of everything, very kind, & gave us great recommendations. She was a top notch server! As for the food, we were really impressed. We ate the tofu pad Thai, vegetable dumplings, & peanut sauce chicken wontons. The wontons & pad Thai were amazing! We wanted to go back the next night for dinner. Prices were also very reasonable.

27 juin 2025

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Unyque

3.0

We had a decent experience at this restaurant, but there were some ups & downs. When we were seated, it took over 15 minutes for us to be served water, which was a bit too long, especially since we were quite thirsty. However, once I was able to get the waitress's attention, she was very kind & polite, & from that point on, the service was good.

The cocktails were a highlight-delicious & well-made. Our entrées were also enjoyable. However, the main course was underwhelming. I ordered the Pineapple General Tao, but to my surprise, there was no actual pineapple in the dish. For an Asian fusion restaurant, I expected better execution, & honestly, I prefer the stir-fry pineapple dish from Thai Express over what I had here. It just didn't meet expectations, & I didn't feel compelled to take my leftovers home.

One thing I really appreciated was the music volume-it was lower than in many other restaurants I've been to, which made it easy to have a conversation without having to raise our voices.

Overall, I'd rate my experience a 3.5 out of 5. There were some great aspects, but there's definitely room for improvement, particularly with the speed of service at the start & the quality of the main dishes.

22 mars 2025

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Sonia

5.0

Randomly parked my car infront of the restaurant, saw the menu & we were sold! Had 2 pad Thai's one beef, one shrimp, kids General Tao poutine & shrimp tempura! Kids also had sesame ice cream. THEY LOVED IT! Service was fast & efficient. Ambiance was clean & very nice looking will definitely go back!

2 sept. 2024

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Daniel

5.0

Excellent resto. Le service du midi est rapide & courtois. Jai adoré le serveur francais qui etait souriant & qui prenait le temps de nous expliquer le menu. La salle est par contre bruyante. Excellent pad thai & soupe en entree. Prix tres raisonnable pour la qualité. Je recommande ++

14 mai 2024

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Isabelle

5.0

Première visite chez Sesame & non la dernière!! Soupe+ Rouleaux+ salade papaye, Dumpling+General Tao, Pad Thai sans oublier leur fameux cheesecake 😋 Tout était excellent 👍🏻 sans oublier Emma qui nous a offert un service 5⭐️

25 avr. 2024

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1 Commentaire

5.0

I recently had lunch at the Oriental restaurant & enjoyed a delicious Pad Thai with shrimp & a delightful papaya salad. The service was excellent, & the ambiance was perfect for a relaxing meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for a satisfying lunch experience.

Jordan

5.0

Now open on Monday The 5 to 7 offer are great for small bites Tried the bloody sesame cocktail, it came with a chicken bite & a prawn chips. Perfect appetiser ! The dumpling were good as well as the small thai soup, tangy & sweet. The salmon poke was spicy & generous with salmon (especially for the 5-7 price) The pad Thai was vibrant & full of flavours. You can trust sesame restaurant for the quality of their food !

24 nov. 2023

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Joe

5.0

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sesame, a restaurant in Montreal, & I must say, it was a truly remarkable experience. After a frustrating night of searching for a wheelchair-accessible restaurant, we stumbled upon Sesame, & it turned out to be a hidden gem.

From the moment we entered, our server, Suf, greeted us with a warm smile & genuine kindness. Suf went above & beyond to ensure that we were accommodated & made us feel welcome. Her attentiveness & willingness to assist us in every way possible truly made our dining experience exceptional. Although accessibility is limited (more about this at the end) Suf worked with us to find a way for me to enjoy the restaurant.

Now, let's talk about the food. Sesame offers a menu with a modern twist on various cuisines, & the flavors were absolutely phenomenal. I opted for the General Tao's Poultry, & it was a delightful explosion of flavors. The chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside & tender on the inside, coated in a tangy & savory sauce that left me craving for more.

My wife decided to try the Tao Poke, & she was blown away by the freshness & quality of the ingredients. The combination of chicken, vegetables, & the unique sauce created a harmonious blend of flavors that was both refreshing & satisfying.

As for my son, he ordered the Pad Thai, a classic dish that Sesame executed flawlessly. The balance of sweet, sour, & savory flavors in the dish was spot on, & the generous portion of noodles & perfectly cooked shrimp made it a truly enjoyable experience.

To complement our meal, we also indulged in some dumplings, which were simply divine. The delicate dumpling wrappers were filled with a flavorful mixture, & each bite was a burst of deliciousness.

What truly made our experience at Sesame exceptional was the outstanding service provided by Suf. Her attentiveness, kindness, & willingness to go the extra mile made us feel valued as customers. Suf's exceptional service truly enhanced our dining experience & left a lasting impression.

In conclusion, Sesame is not only a restaurant with incredible food & modern twists on classic dishes, but it is also a place where exceptional service & genuine hospitality shine. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Montreal, I highly recommend visiting Sesame & experiencing their phenomenal cuisine & the warm hospitality of their staff, especially Suf.

17 sept. 2023

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1 Commentaire

4.5

Bel ambiance, pas thaï très bon.A reteni

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1 Commentaire

5.0

Best thai restaurant in montreal I've had!

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1 Commentaire

5.0

Un bon repas, une belle soirée.
Bière & sangria différentes & très appréciées. Entrées de calmars plus que délicieuses. Poulet général tao & pad thai si bons & bien servis. Service impeccable dans un endroit où la beauté de l'espace & de la luminosité feutrée nous fait ressentir un bien-être.

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1 Commentaire

5.0

bon ambiance, la soupe thaï coco au tofu etait incroyable. Les dumplings aux legumes furent les meilleurs parmis le choix mixte, les poké etaient succulants (le tao & le thon-saumon! Je le recommance ++

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1 Commentaire

4.5

J'y vais souvant. Les plats sont delicieux, l'ambience est cool, le service est bon.
Juste une chose, Le soupe-repas, Thaï coco, c est très délicieux mais je pense qu'il fautrait quand même donner assez de nouilles au lieu de juste remplir par bouillons.
Je préfère cel sur sainte Catherine pour ce repas.

Foodie

1 Commentaire

4.5

Je suis une habituée du restaurant à l'heure du midi & je n'ai jamais été déçue de la formule "commandes au comptoir".
Quelqu'un m'a recommandé d'y aller le soir car l'ambiance est très différente. Je suis donc allée pour une soirée de filles & nous avons adoré. Ils ont un bon choix de vins & de saké. Le Wok de crevettes basilic thai est simplement délicieux & parfaitement épicé!
Nous allons retourner souper au Sesame très bientôt.