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 for Sésame highlight a vibrant Asian fusion menu with flavorful, well presented dishes that cover favorites like dumplings, wonton soup, poke bowls, pad thai, General Tao and sesame salad. The atmosphere and decor are repeatedly praised as welcoming, stylish and cozy, with a calm vibe that makes it great for dates or groups. Service is frequently described as attentive and friendly, with staff who know the menu and offer helpful recommendations, although a few visits note slower pacing when the restaurant is busy. Many guests mention good value for money and generous portions, while some recall higher prices or portions that could feel small relative to the bill. Allergies and special requests are often handled smoothly, with patience and care from the servers. There are a few caveats, such as occasional noise levels being louder than desired and some dishes not meeting expectations on certain nights. Overall, Sésame is frequently described as a standout choice for tasty, diverse Asian fusion dishes with a warm, inviting setting.
Visited restaurant Sesame with my family for a birthday celebration & we all enjoyed our experience! The decor & atmosphere is very pleasant, the service was great & the food was absolutely delicious 😋 .
La nourriture est excellente! Soupe wonton très parfumée & boullion parfait. Les rouleaux impériaux sont les meilleurs que j'ai mangé; croustillant à l'extérieur & pleins de saveur. J'ai moins aimé mon tofu au beurre, la sauce avait un goût que je n'aimais pas mais je me connais pas la différence avec le tofu au beurre de l'Inde que j'aime toujours. Mon ami a adoré tout ce qu'il a commandé. Très joli décor & ambiance. Service rapide & courtois. Je le recommande!
Feb 2, 2026
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Nous étions un groupe de 30 personnes & la gérante était d'une flexibilité hors pair, le service incroyable, rapide, attentionné, à l'écoute , chaleureux! Nous avons pu décoré & étions dans un coin plus réservé à l'écart donc privé ! Tout était parfait comme soirée ! Bravo à toute l'équipe !!
Sep 8, 2025
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The restaurant is very nicely decorated, but the tables are so close together, you can very clearly hear the'neighbours'' conversation & it's quite awkward squeezing past the people at the table next to you to get in & out of your seat. The waiter was very kind & polite. However, I was majorly disappointed with the food (which took quite a while to arrive). I had been there once before & had the general tao which was quite good. This time, I decided to try something new. I ordered the beef pad sew. The noodles were severely undercooked, hard, & chewy & the overall dish was extremely salty. Had I not been so hungry, I would've left it after my first bite. I was still left hungry at the end. There were hardly any noodles; the portion felt tiny. Considering the price too, I was very dissatisfied, unfortunately. My friend ordered the beef pad thai, which she said was also extremely salty & she couldn't finish it.
Went on a Friday night around 8pm. The place is on the smaller side & we had No reservation but we managed to get a table for 2 right away anyways. Ambience & decor is very nice. Hostess & server were both very kind & professional. Took awhile for our food to come out-the server was working both sides so maybe they were short staffed but there were several people on the floor.
The food was not great. No depth to flavours & was Mediocre at best.
The calamari-crispy but doused in the sauce.
Tasting platter- tempura covered in the same sauce as the calamari, wontons & papaya salad nothing special. Imperial rolls were good.
Dumpling tasting platter: couldn't differentiate the different types. They all tasted the same & again no exceptional flavours.
Soups: we had the TomYum- low spice level & overtaken with lemongrass. Same with the Thai coco. Hardly any coconut milk. Heavy lemongrass flavour.
Husband ordered a cocktail (Negroni yuzu sour) which was ok.
Overall the experience was disappointing & we would not return. I recognize everyone has different tastes but this really missed the mark. I don't even think it was an'off-night' except for the fact service was a little slow. The execution & flavour development of dishes needs improvement. I'll also note the server gave us some coupons for our next visit which was appreciated but won't be used.
Easily the best poke & tartare I've ever tasted. Starting with salmon, it's easily the freshest cut in both plates, without a vinegar taste (some places put vinegar in tartare, but it's not the case here). For the poke, ginger, seaweed salad, & a mix of normal salad & a little rice with edamame. Both are accompanied with some kind of rice chip (not bread). The atmosphere is bistro lounge-type with nice music & decor that suits the place really well. There's a possibility to sit outside, but I like the atmosphere inside better. Staff is really friendly & recommended a negroni-like drink. I definitely recommend this place.
Aug 1, 2025
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We were celebrating our anniversary & as my wife is Chinese we were looking for something on the off island side of the bridge & I stumbled onto Sesame. I looked it up & it looked promising so off we went. We were not disappointed.The restaurant is in a non- descript parking & shopping area but the interior is nicely decorated. We were greeted right away & our waitress was very quick & cordial. The menu is quite extensive with a host of Asian fusion dishes but we decided on Imperial rolls to start & then 2 mains, orange beef & rice & a Sesame salad with shrimp. We also ordered some camomile tea.The rolls arrived quickly. They were hot, crispy & flavorful, all a roll should be. The two main dishes arrived shortly after & were really large. The salad was replete with a mixture of a dozen vegetables with avocado & shrimp. Very tasty. The orange beef was excellent with a subtle orange sauce on a large bed of rice. We split the two dishes & the combo worked very well. The tea was the perfect accompaniment. Our waitress checked us regularly & refilled our tea pot. It was a lovely evening & the price was very reasonable. We'll be back for sure.
J'adore ce restaurant, j'aime le décor & je n'ai jamais été déçu d'aucun plat. Le service est très efficace & courtois, Youri… qui nous sert souvent s'occupe de nous toujours avec un grand sourire ce qui ajoute une touche de familiarité.
Had dinner here on a Saturday night. We arrived & it took 10 minutes to be acknowledged & then seated as there is no formal hostess. Once we sat down the table stank like cleaning products. The food was underwhelming & was majority overcooked white rice. The drinks were good. The lava cake was admittedly microwaved on high for 2 minutes & it tasted like it immediately after we took our first bite. Really disappointing. The restaurant is well decorated & visually pleasing but the vibe is completely missing & is really more of a family restaurant than anything. I will not return.
