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.
Yes, Sésame offers gluten-free options on their menu. If you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy, please notify the staff so appropriate precautions can be taken.
Sésame is a well-regarded restaurant that is frequently praised for its fresh, flavorful pan-Asian dishes, with popular items like the General Tao chicken, poke bowls, and creative mocktails often highlighted. The restaurant serves as a convenient and popular dining destination, particularly for those attending events in the downtown area. While many guests enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, pleasant decor, and efficient service provided by the friendly staff, some visitors have noted inconsistencies regarding noise levels, occasional service delays, or portion sizes. Despite these mixed experiences, many patrons consider it a reliable go-to spot and frequently express their intention to return due to the overall quality of the food and the professional, accommodating nature of the team.
2eme fois au Sesame sur Ste-Catherine. Situé près de la place des arts. Nous avons mangé en haut à la mezzanine.
Service rapide & courtois.
Mon cocktail Virgin Cesar était servit avec une boule de poulet frit General Tao. Délicieux.
Soupe won ton avec wonton maison. Très bon bouillon.
Plat principal: Teriyaki de boeuf. La viande est coupée finement & il y en a peu dans l'assiette. On cherche les morceaux donc prix abordable mais peu de protéines dans l'assiette de Teriyaki. Très différents de la généreuse boule de Général Tao servie avec mon cocktail. Légumes frais & sauce goûteuse. Très bon riz au jasmin.
Tables situées très près l'une de l'autre & endroit assez bruyant... Peut-être pas l'endroit idéal pour un tête à tête amoureux
Nourriture fade & sans saveur. Riz dur & sec. Soupe Thaïlande insignifiante. Je n'ai retrouvé aucun goût Thaï. Mon conjoint a mangé un terriaki qui n'en avait que le nom. Par contre excellent service. Les deux autres convives ont trouvé leur repas ordinaire soit poulet général tao.
C'est un des endroits préféré de mon ami qui m'accompagnait. Malgré qu'il mange toujours la même chose, la poutine général tao. Bel endroit, un peu étroit, donc je n'irais pas avec un groupe mais à deux, c'était confortable. Service acceptable, sans plus. On a été servis rapidement. Ma poutine au boeuf à l'orange était magnifique & gouteuse. Portions généreuse! Tous les plats que j'ai vu passer étaient alléchant. Prix abordables. J'y retournerai prochainement pour essayer une de leur soupe!
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
La 1ère fois partie à ce restaurant, j'ai trouvé personnellement que leur soupe manquait cruellement de saveurs. Tout a été rattrapé la 2ème fois où le general tao était assaisonné comme il fallait.
Un bel endroit pour manger asiatique & où les serveurs sont bien attentionnés.
Bonjour Lylline, Nous sommes très heureux d'apprendre que vous nous avez laissé une deuxième chance et que notre équipe a su rattraper la balle! Nous prenons toutefois note de votre commentaire concernant votre première expérience, nous ne voudrions pas que cela se reproduise! Merci et bonne journée!
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 !
Très bon resto avec de la nourriture de qualité. Moi & ma copine avons été très bien accueilli & servi. J'ai adoré mon padthai au poulet & elle sa soupe tonkinoise.
Je n'ai rien à dire de négatif sur ce restaurant! Très bon rapport qualité prix, les portions sont copieuses & les aliments sont toujours frais. J'ai particulièrement adoré le poulet au cari rouge & ma collègue s'est régalée du général tao. Ils offrent d'ailleurs plusieurs options végétariennes & sans gluten, ce que j'ai bien apprécié.
Les midis sont assez achalandés mais l'ambiance du soir est très conviviale! Parfait pour un souper en famille ou entre amis.
