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.
SESAME was exactly what it said it was, an Asian fusion restaurant. I always wanted to try this place since it looked so chic on the outside. Walking into the restaurant, it was just that.
We ordered the salmon tartare for an appetizer, which was delicious & fresh. For main, I got the pad thai with tofu, & my partner got the orange chicken. I was craving Thai food earlier in the day, & this pad Thai was the best pad Thai I've had in a while.
It was so flavorful & had the right ratio of noodles to ingredients. I was stuffed by the time I finished, & I immediately recommended this place to someone who loves pad thai. The orange chicken, too, was so tender on the inside & so full of flavor on the outside. Paired with the rice & vegetables, it made a balanced meal.
Overall, I would come back for the pad thai. If I'm ever in the area craving Asian food again, I'm sure I'll be there.
I was yearning for Asian food & I came across this menu online & noticed the Thai options they had, so I walked here a few blocks from the hotel I was staying in. They were moderately busy on a Tuesday night & they greeted & seated me immediately. My server was great, very friendly & helpful. The menu had a couple of items that looked appetizing, such as the Tom Yum soup & curry chicken stir fry.
I started with jasmine hot tea, which was excellent & warming after the walk in 2 degree weather. The soup was warm as well, but flavors weren't as authentic as I expected. It was decent though. Next up was the curry chicken stir fry & it was really bland, so I used a bunch of their hot sauce to spike it up. I've never been to a Thai spot that didn't have birds eye chili & Prik nam pla, as their hot sauce was a form of sriracha. It was spicy, but not much flavor.
Overall, the venue was beautifully decorated & service was great, but food mediocre.
Ce restaurant situé en plein coeur de la place des arts offre un endroit lounge très agréable. Les assiettes sont pleines de saveurs! J'ai goûté la soupe de coco Thaï qui n'est pas piquante & bien parfumée, le pad Thaï au boeuf, le poké au poulet & le boeuf Teryaki étaient tous copieux. Il manquait selon moi des légumes dans le boeuf Teryaki mais mis à part cela tout était bien. Comme nous étions là pour célébrer un anniversaire, nous avons eu droit à un dessert (moelleux au chocolat) offert par la maison! Belle surprise & belle découverte!
Ma mère & moi avons passé une agréable soirée au Sésame. Nous avons été servi par Philippe, il a été aux petits soins du début à la fin. Nous avons pris un mojito & un pad Thai au boeuf, nous nous sommes régalés ! Je recommande à 100%
Food was alright. Not a lot of taste in the chicken pad thai & it seemed to have a lot of pointless ingredients in it that took away from the good parts of it. My partner got the salmon & tuna poke bowl which looked & tasted much better. Other than that it's nice spot to eat at & good decent service
Good location & good service but the recommended dishes were awful. The Pad Thai looked good but did not deserve the name. The sauce was so fishy it absolutely overpowered the entire dish, the noodles were overcooked, the chicken texture reminded me of a microwaved airplane dish. Also, the cocktails were very watered down. Overall an overpriced & underwhelming experience.
