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.
Great location, atmosphere, & service. The food itself was mostly just ok for our group of 4. Pork dumplings & deep fried wonton were good, different flavors from what we've experienced in the past. The orange gochujang, general Tao, & pad thai flavors seemed off to us, but ok. I think with a few menu changes this place cold be great.
J'ai visité le Sésame de la place des arts pour un lunch d'affaires. Le pad Thai était bon, bonne portion & bon service, prix raisonnable pour combo midi.
Le service est chaleureux, l'ambiance agréable. J'ai pris un pad Thai aux crevettes qui était bon, bien qu'un peu trop salé à mon goût. Expérience positive, je recommande!
Sur 4 plats, un seulement était très bon, les autres étaient très ordinaires. Salade beaucoup trop de vinaigrette & le Pad Thaï était noyer dans l'huile.
Oct 13, 2023
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La nourriture est bonne sans plus. La présentation est très attrayante. Le service était impeccable. Soupe Won Ton revisité & soupe Thai Coco excellente. Le Sauté au poulet Theriaky était bon mais ils ont tenté de changer le goût en ajoutant certains épices qui venaient alourdir la globalité du met.
The soup was cold & tasteless. The spring rolls were soggy & tasted like a frozen version that I could have easily found at Costco. The main course was very ordinary & didn't taste any better than Thai Express. The location was wonderful but wasn't worth the price. Won't be be going back nor would I recommend this restaurant unfortunately.
Imperial roll was the best thing we had.
The soups (Thai Coco & Tom Yum) were lacking flavour (surprisingly)
The beef Teriyaki... not sure if that was beef, & it was chewy (not in an "overcooked" kind of way)
General Tao Chicken was cold & not crispy. Sauteed Vegetables were cold too
At least the ambiance was nice & the staff was very friendly. If I go back, it would only be for drinks & for the ambiance
Nov 25, 2022
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Endroit que nous adorons d'habitude mais cette fois nous avons été extrêmement déçus. Tout d'abord l'attente, le restaurant était loin d'être plein & pourtant nous avons attendu presque 40 min pour pad thai. Ensuite ces fameux plats que nous avions demandé non épicés l'étaient en réalité & certains avaient un arrière goût fermenté. Toutefois l'ambiance & la sangria étaient bonnes
Nice place to eat near Place des Artes. Veggie & pork/kimchi gyoza were good. Pad Thai, curry noodles & poke bowls all were prepared with fresh ingredients & were very tasty. It was very busy & the service was a little slow as a result.
The food was very sub-par, would be 2-stars, but the ambiance & food presentation bump up the star rating by 1. The flavour was simply lacking, everything was bland. Probably one of the worst Tom Yum soups I've ever had, & I always order one at any Thai resto that I visit for my numerous Yelp reviews. The kids enjoyed their meals, but not the adults. So if you plan a kids party, maybe this is an option, but anyone looking for flavourful food, take a 5 minute walk south the Chinatown & save yourself the disappointment. Food was also brought out at different times for the table of 10, so while half the table waited for the other half to get their food, their plates got cold - service needs improvement.
Apr 11, 2022
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L'ambiance du restaurant est agréable & le service sympathique. Toutefois, des améliorations seraient à apportez du côté nourriture pour qu'un pad thaï goûte le pad thaï & un cari rouge, le cari rouge. La sauce utilisée semble être la même?
Très bon restaurant, près de la Place des arts, le service était excellent, la nourriture très bonne sauf un morceau de poulet croquant dans le Pad Thai.
La nourriture était excellente quoique nous avons dû retourner nos soupes car
elles étaient très tièdes presque froides ...elles sont revenues tièdes ...mais le goût était délicieux...à essayer absolument...c'était la « thaï coco ». Les rouleaux impériaux sont excellents aussi . Le service est très bien mais très lent sur la terrasse du moins
Restaurant à recommander quand on a plus que deux heures pour manger.
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.
