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 is a highly regarded destination, frequently praised for its delicious Asian-inspired cuisine, fresh ingredients, and inviting atmosphere. Guests often highlight the flavorful dishes, including the General Tao chicken and various poke bowls, which are complemented by a creative cocktail and mocktail menu. The restaurant’s prime location in the Quartier des Spectacles makes it a popular choice for theatergoers, and the staff is consistently described as professional, friendly, and attentive. While most experiences are excellent, some visitors have noted occasional challenges with noise levels, portion sizes, or wait times during peak hours. Overall, it remains a go-to spot for both casual gatherings and special occasions, with many patrons eager to return for the consistent quality and vibrant energy.
Cool atmosphere but definitely not a great restaurant. The dumplings were not very good & the salmon in the Poke bowl was not fresh at all. I would not recommend. I spoke to the manager & he didn't seem to care.
Souper d'anniversaire ce soir, très déçu
Poulet général Tao , pané & congelé au lieu de tempura, la sauce insignifiante juste sucré,
Poulet cari rouge & lait de coco, ou était le cari rouge & le lait de coco? on se le demande encore, très fade... pour ma part un boeuf à l'orange très plate, sans saveur, qui goûtait aucunement l'orange, texture bizarre & du riz réchauffé au micro-onde pogner en motte.. Comme en entrées des dumplings très décevants sans oublier les cocktails qui goûtait le parfum, vraiment pas bon... Payer presque 200$ a trois personne pour manger de la bouffe à peine plus haute que celle de cafétéria c'est de l'arnaque.
& les salle de bains, sans eau chaude, sans chauffage.
bref très très déçu c'était la première & la dernière fois.
Jan 14, 2019
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Made a reservation ahead of time. Walked in & was impressed by the decor & the the hip looking crowd. Walked past a table for two....Huh?....walked up the stairs & it began...
1) Sat down in the family section with babies & children, with a table glued to a wall that must have had a furnace on the other side because it was an oscillating vibrating feeling...like sitting on a clothes dryer. Moved the table off the wall & it was better. We're not picky, so we got over that by conversating.
2) Ordered the sharing meal for two & wanted a bottle of wine. No recommendations, just had to choose...know your wine menu much? Nope.
3) super salty edamames - Lick the tip of your finger & dunk it in a saltshaker then suck off the tip of your finger, thats what they tasted like. I asked the waitress if she could rinse them off a little bit, very laughingly cuz I know it was an awkward request...attitude: with the straightes face: "les rinser?... told thats how they taste (nope, that isn't at ALL what edamames are supposed to be BTW)
She took them & abided, but not without making us feel like picky twits...Im sorry but she would have gagged on those. They came back & were perfect!
Other than that FANTASTIC SOUP! Amazing!
I highly recommend the Thai Coco soup.
We ain't done yet.
4) A table of 2 sat down after us, ordered after us, got served first & paid & left...we finished our starters...soup & dumplings...in five minutes...two things usually premade & kept warm in any kitchen...we didn't stall on eating them BTW.
5) Add insult to injury, a table of TEN!! TEN PEOPLE! ordered maybe a minute before us, managed to eat, pay & walk out & we had just finished our starters.
6) Suddenly the entire section was almost empty with dish bins on the next table, waitress cleaning up...us & a table of three close by...just sitting there...each member just staring at each other having run out of conversation. while she wiped down the other tables. Hello! We're still here! Still hungry!
7) SO FAR...Sat at 7:10pm & by 8:45 we still hadn't received our main course. We asked the waitress what was going on & if the food was coming, she nodded unfazed & said yup. Told her we had a movie at 9:15 & our main course hadn't arrived yet...response? Tilted head with a lip to the side, eyes wider open, it looked like an "oh well" without saying the words.
Is it rude to ask for an update after 1.5 hours? Apparently.
At 8:50 we got our dishes. Very good! I can recommend the General Tao & the beef curry. The shrimp curry was a little strong but diluted with rice it was great!
8) Not ONCE ever did she check in to see how things are going & if everything is ok & never said thank you or goodbye. We weren't rude, we never raised our voices, always polite...
We had to skip the coffee & dessert we paid for to catch our movie.
*slow clap*
Don't spend your money here. As good as the food was, the service (or thorough lack of it!) & the fact that generally in Montreal better food can be had for cheaper killed the experience.
Hi PhilMo-670, thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We apologize for our delayed response and so for the negative experience you had in our restaurant in Quartier des Spectacles. Having read your letter, I am appalled by the treatment you experienced. This does not reflect the high standards we hold here at Sesame. Please note that appropriate adjustments were made by our management team to solve this problematic situation. We hope to see you again, Camille Dufour Customer relations manager
Jai soupé au sesame avec des amis & ce fut une expérience très agréable !
Bien que je ne sois pas la plus grande fan de la cuisine asiatique, la nourriture du sesame etait exquise & il est certain que jy retournerai !
Le decor & lambiance etaient vraiment parfaits & les serveurs etaient tres sympathiques. Nous avons eu un bon service & ils nous ont recommander des plats delicieux !
Jai adoré les dumplings & le poulet general tao, un must selon moi si vous allez au sesame.
Bref jai bien aimé mon experience culinaire & le sesame & il est certain que jy retournerai !
La serveuse devait être nouvelle, elle semblait un peu perdue. Mais elle a été quand même très sympathique & serviable.
L'odeur dans le restaurant était très alléchante, le vin était très bon, la nourriture était généralement bonne. Si vous prenez des rouleaux (printemps ou impériaux) ou des dumplings, demandez à avoir plusieurs choix de sauce, certaines sont délicieuses, d'autres sont très ordinaires.
Nous avons vraiment apprécié que le menu affichait plusieurs options sans gluten!
Nous retournerons sans doute pour d'autres événements dans le quartier des spectacles.
