Sep Lai

Anna Ste.Marie (19 reviews)

16 May 2026

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4.3

The space was very nice and the patio was pleasant in Mid May. My first time trying Laotian cuisine so I have nothing to compare it to. The food was solidly good, but not great. Everything could have used like 15% more flavor. Nothing was bad, just a little flat. The shrimp was cooked perfectly but could have used a bit more flavor. Same with the red curry soup. The temperature needs some work too. I got a pot of hot tea that was lukewarm. My soup was lukewarm, as was my shrimp. The food came very fast and service was excellent

Heather Eason (4 reviews)

10 May 2026

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5.0

Will definitely be back! Cozy place, fresh and full of flavour dishes!

Louis-Gabriel ZAITI (63 reviews)

30 Apr 2026

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5.0

Superbe place ! Delicious and the staff is really nice

Chloe L (140 reviews)

28 Apr 2026

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5.0

Wow! What a little gem of a place. Right by Charlevoix metro, it's super accessible either by public transit or by cycling from the nearby canal bike path. We decided to order the tasting menu for 2, which had most of the items we wanted anyways. Plus, our server modified some items for similar ones that we preferred! The spring rolls were incredibly fresh and tasty, and the peanut butter sauce was pure goodness. Same thing for the soup! I'd say it's not the ideal place for vegetarians as there's a lot of fish and oyster sauce in most of the meals, but it's perfect for pescatarians. They also use local mushrooms and shrimps from Gaspesie. The mini crème brûlée was the perfect ending to the night. They're a shared-table style of restaurant, but the tables are very big so you wouldn't feel much different than at regular tables that are close to each other. I can't wait to come back for the terrasse! Bonus points for it being a BYOW. :)

Daniel (16 reviews)

17 Apr 2026

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4.0

Sep Lai is quite casual, with food, service, and atmosphere comprable to the casual nature of the restaurant

Vy Nguyen (28 reviews)

9 Apr 2026

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3.0

The portions were too small for the price and not enough to feel full. The meatballs were dry. The desserts were not that impressive.

Roman K (93 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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4.7

Every dish had an amazing aroma and flavour. Very friendly service. Shrimp Mok Pai a bit overpriced

Natasha Sniatowsky (9 reviews)

3 Apr 2026

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5.0

Such a warm and charming spot, with truly lovely staff and delicious Laotian food. The prices are more than fair. Our second visit, and definitely not our last.

PC TD (809 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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5.0

Was good.

Thach Hoang (17 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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4.3

Pro: food is well presented, service is good, cooking and taste ok Con: portion is small, we have to order 2nd round

Danielle Joncas (6 reviews)

28 Feb 2026

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5.0

Everything was absolutely delicious!

Domi (128 reviews)

1 Feb 2026

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5.0

the most incredible vegan options, I had the khao poon and green mango salad. I'll be dreaming about your food for a long time :)

Lianne Barnes (115 reviews)

19 Jan 2026

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5.0

Best little local restaurant! The food is always great and … Bring your own wine? What could be better. We can try a new combo of tapas plates every time we go. We always leave more than delighted. Been many times for group menus and events as well- they have a perfect set up.

Jessica Wilson (17 reviews)

10 Jan 2026

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5.0

Fantastic night, food and service. We will definitely be back.

Jesse Prupas (275 reviews)

6 Jan 2026

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4.7

Really enjoyed the delicious Laotian food - which is similar to Vietnamese. The service was friendly and attentive. Decor is homey - also fyi it's BYOB!

Jen DeTracey (7 reviews)

5 Jan 2026

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5.0

This was my first time to Sep Lai. A colleague highly recommended the restaurant. The servicer was friendly. The food was delicious and th atmostphere was cosy and unique.

good food and friendly service. BYOW! and reasonable prices.