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.
Overall, reviews portray Sésame as a stylish Asian fusion spot with tasty, well presented dishes, generous dumplings, and reliable service that helps guests enjoy a meal before a show. The menu covers favorites like General Tao, pad Thai and salmon tartare, with flavorful sauces, fresh ingredients and appealing cocktails, and the atmosphere is described as lively yet welcoming in a great downtown location. While the space can be loud when busy and service pace varies, the hospitality and quality keep guests returning and recommending Sésame for a satisfying, affordable dining experience before a show.
J'ai mis 4 étoiles car mon poke aux crevettes tempura était délicieux mais l'ambiance est terriblement moche. Tellement de tables entassées que j'ai dû m'excuser à plein de monde pour arriver à sortir du resto. & évidemment plein de monde signifie une cacophonie très désagréable. Il faut crier pour s'entendre ou se taire pour participer aux discussions voisines...qu'on suit très bien d'ailleurs. On a essayé de poser des questions aux serveurs mais ils répondaient poliment par un sourire sans comprendre un mot de ce qu'on disait. Difficile de croire qu'ils ne dépassent pas le maximum permis dans la salle. Dommage!
Mar 30, 2022
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Succulent Pokebowl au thon & que dire des Dumpling! Belle ambiance avec les grandes fenêtres & le festival Montréal en lumières! Le Cherry blossom (cocktail) était très bon aussi! Bref délicieux de A à Z & service chaleureux & courtois! Génial!!! On y retournera!
Restaurant très bon. Nous avons pris le poke bowl au saumon & au thon & le goût était excellent. Le service était très bon (serveuse: Clémence qui était super fine). Nous y retournerons.
Le poké bol est excellent, accueil & service très courtois. Il faut arriver tôt surtout avant les heures de spectacle dans les alentours.
C'est certain que nous y retournerons.
Ordered dumplings & they were lukewarm & did not taste fresh. Had the salmon tartare which was good but my friend's Poke bowl did not look fresh as well.
Nice ambiance, busy place, first time there so a good first impression. Very friendly staff. Food was good. My only complaint is that the Chardonnay I ordered tasted like apple juice, I was very skeptical about whether it was a Chardonnay or some cheap wine being passed off as Chardonnay. The Poke Bowl had a LOT of rice, not so much Salmon, but it was good. The rice however was rather flavorless.
Nov 30, 2019
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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.
Bon service,
Le poke bowl est toujour très bon.
Il est cependant décevant qu'il n'y ait pas de gin québécois à la carte.
Comme nous avions réservé une journée à l'avance nous aurions apprécié être au rez-de-chaussée.
