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.
Reviews consistently praise Sésame for delicious and varied Asian fusion dishes, with favorites like pad thai, general tao, dumplings, and poke bowls, plus original cocktails, all served with warm, attentive service. The atmosphere is described as stylish and inviting, with beautiful lighting and a lively yet comfortable vibe that fits well for a night out or pre show dining. Guests note friendly, professional staff, quick and efficient service, and generous portions that feel good value. The location and terrace are repeatedly mentioned as nice features, and the presentation and freshness of the ingredients are highlighted across visits. While a few notes mention busier nights bringing more noise or longer pacing, the overall impression is one of consistently high quality, great flavors, and a welcoming team that makes diners want to return.
Very Fusion Asian. Not sure they mastered any of the dishes but it tasted fresh & accessible. The general Tao was a bit too white bread but very nicely cooked chicken, The Pad was a bit too spicy for my teen- but they did state that on the menu, we just didn't look that closely. Great location, for people watching & to admire the well designed space. The ambience, service & Cocktails were excellent
Souper avec menu découverte A au Sésame avant notre concert, cuisine authentique, portion généreuse, très abordable, belle carte de vin & de cocktail, service agréable & impeccable! Nous reviendrons!
We were looked after by Aglaé & Carl. Both were efficient & friendly. They respected our request to enjoy our cocktails before ordering the food. I ordered the small Thai Coco soup & the peanut butter wonton. Both were delicious as were the drinks. The Orange wine was a nice find.
Reasonably priced considering the location. It was my first visit & won't be my last !
Nourriture délicieuse à chaque fois, service impeccable & ambiance toujours agréable.
Le cocktail à la fraise devrait se faire en double tellement qu'il est bon. Je recommande!
Très belle place idéalement située, les cocktails trop bons comme la bouffe le tout rapidement servi alors que le restaurant était plein.
Le service au top, efficace & super sympa.
Merci Carl 👊
J'ai passé une soirée magnifique dans un cadre calme & serein entre cocktail d'excellence & plats goûteux. Notre serveur Carl a été au top de l'attention pour nous servir dans les meilleures conditions
Mention spécial pour la cuisine qui nous a séduit de son poké saumon qui décidément déçoit jamais.
Une place a recommander a tous & situer au coeur du centre ville
Nov 19, 2025
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For the price, I definitely expected the food & drinks to be better. The atmosphere & service was probably what stood out the most to me.
The appetizers platters tasted ok at best. I expected more for the tasting platter but there really wasn't much for $24. The calamari was warm & didn't have too much seasoning to it ( I suppose it's because they were expecting the sauce to cover up for it?).
The cocktail I ordered tasted more like a fruity mocktail. The three Sake were definitely interesting. They all had their distinctive flavours & temperature which made the drinking experience more unique while eating.
The pokebowl was just very ordinary. The portion was decent but again nothing really stood out. The fish didn't taste all that fresh & again, It didn't have much flavour outside of the sauces.
The dessert was probably the best part of the meal. The key lime pie lime wasn't too sour & has a good hint of lime on each bite. The lava cake was chocolatey & smooth. I also ordered the black sesame icecream & thought it was pretty decent & had a good hint of sesame on each bite (considering how rare it is to actually find black sesame icecream in the first place).
One of the better highlights of Sesame was that they had really good service & the orders came in a timely manner.
Had a delicious dinner here. Comfortable dining area with option to dine on outdoor patio. They have a mix of pan Asian dishes & did everything well. They had meals for 2-4 but we ordered a few items off the regular menu apps, mains & desserts. We had a round of beautiful cocktails/sake flight & then ordered or my son first: the shrimp tempura & fried rice no protein. These were both outstanding; tempura was so crispy & drizzled with spicy & savory sauces - fried rice was savory & bold giving mild Pad Thai flavors topped with peanuts.
Mains started with the juicy Pork & kimchi dumplings; Crispy Orange beef; Salmon tartare with green salad dressed in a creamy sesame dressing; MIL ordered the sampler as main that included Papaya salad/Wontons/shrimp tempura/Vegetable spring rolls with fish sauce. Finished with desserts: green tea & black sesame ice cream & key lime pie.
Très bel endroit pour prendre un repas après ou avant un spectacle dans le Quartier des spectacles, nourriture toujours excellente & cocktail savoureux🍸
Plats délicieux & cocktails originaux. Nous nous sommes régalés. Dommage que le restaurant ait commencé à préparer la fermeture alors que nous étions encore attablés. Sans avoir été poussés dehors, nous aurions aimé prolonger notre expérience. Nous reviendrons, certainement un peu plus tôt.
J'étais assis au bar… excellent service du barmaid & excellentes suggestions de sa part… cocktail Nagano (frais) & le général Tao (goûteux, poulet plus important que la panure)…
Une belle expérience globale! L'ambiance était agréable & conviviale. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la soupe Tom Yum, même si elle est très épicée - à noter pour ceux qui préfèrent des saveurs plus douces. Le plateau de dégustation de dumplings était varié, & les cocktails bien réalisés.
super service, rapide, Greg notre serveur attentionné & dedié, nourriture hors pair, les cocktails de Gwen exquis a souhait, on vous le conseille fortement
Nous y sommes allé pour un souper/ 5 à 7 de bureau de 10 personnes Superbe restaurant, menu varié & excellent, tout le monde a adoré les plats & cocktails Merci à Philippe pour le bon service, superbe soirée
The food was mediocre. Cocktails were good but orange chicken tasted like orange candy. Usually chicken is the best part of any meal but I genuinely did not want to take another bite of that meal. Servers & host had the worst attitude. Do not recommend, get some delicious Asian food in an actual Asian restaurant.
