Vegan
Organic
Thai
Beer/Wine
Asian

Fine dining Thai vegetarian restaurant offering many choices, all of which are now fully vegan (since spring 2013). Prices moderate to slightly expensive. Confirmed open, Apr 2017. Their less expensive version of the same food, Chuch (lunch express style), had shut in early-2014. Open Tue-Sat 5:00pm-9:00pm.


96 Reviews

First Review by tragedia

AmberKuh

Points +107

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Vegan Duck is Phenomenal

The vegan duck is scarily reminiscent of the real thing. The texture is perfect, browned and chewy skin, tender and juicy inside. It isn’t quite as fatty as real duck, but it is close. The bed of spinach it lays on was the most delicious spinach I have ever had. There is a little garnish of cabbage too. But order another side and maybe rice to fill out your meal. The cucumber salad was ok, tasty but not as flavorful as I was hoping. I also got sticky rice, which came in the tiniest takeout box I have ever seen, which was perfect for one person.

Emma1201

Points +296

Vegan
03 Mar 2024

Best Thai Ever

Went to this restaurant sort of spur of the moment and it did not disappoint! Fresh ingredients and innovative dishes. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be visiting again. Side note: you will want a reservation, very popular means very busy!

Pros: Yummy yummy yummy food, Fresh ingredients , Great location and ambiance

katbar

Points +1024

Vegan
13 Jan 2024

Yummy vegan Thai food

The vegans and non-vegans I went with were very impressed! We started with appetizers to share, my favorite being the chicken skewers. I then had the chicken red curry with rice, which was also good but I’ve had better. The pad Thai with tofu, “chicken” and “shrimp” looked really delicious, and was a hit by the non-vegans who ordered it. They were particularly amazed by the “shrimp”. I’d try that next time. Overall great experience and service too.

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-13

jackiebast

Points +447

Vegan
07 Nov 2023

Creative and flavourful

I’ve been to Chuchai twice, the first time I had the duck which was one of the best mock meats I’ve ever had! This time I went for Mtl à table and got to try 5 dishes for a set price. The soups and the green bean & ginger chicken dish were so delicious.

The atmosphere is upscale and cozy, the service is always great and fast.

The only drawbacks are that it’s a little pricey and the dishes are on the smaller side.

Pros: Amazing mock meat, Good atmosphere , Nice service

Cons: Small portions, More expensive

MelissaBeth

Points +53

Vegetarian
04 Nov 2023

Excellent food and service

Every single dish is delicious, the only thing that exceeds it is the service. The staff literally running around and they make sure to bring you each course just after the last one finishes. Can’t say enough about this place. I’ve been coming here for years and it’s a highlight of my trip to Montreal!

Pros: Food, Service, Location

Oxymora

Points +379

Vegan
14 Oct 2023

Hot and spicy

We had the menu with a starter and two plates for $55. It was super spicy even if it wasn’t mentioned (except for one), it was delicious, tasty and they have a lot of fake meat

Pros: Friendly staff

meadowws

Points +985

Vegan
29 Sep 2023

Would go back

All the food was quite good. The dumplings we got tasted like chicken balls so that was something I haven’t had done well since before I was vegan. The pad thai here was the best I’ve had in years, (but that is also because vegan thai options around Niagara (were I live) are terrible). My favourites were the breaded crispy seaweed and the breaded crispy mushrooms. I could have just eaten bowls of those two haha. The highlight of our visit was a busser named Lorenzo, who was awesome and had better service than anyone else in there. Thank you chefs and Lorenzo!

Jenjen_cg

Points +93

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Great vegan Thai!

We had a delicious meal at Chu Chai !
The menu was huge and fully vegan !

However, they had a lot of processed type meat-substitutes on their menu. We would have preferred more tofu, tempeh, and or mushrooms. But it’s such a minor complaint for how good it was!

Definitely worth a visit if you like Thai!

Pros: So many great tasting Thai meals !

AlysonPilote

Points +91

Mostly Veg
10 Aug 2023

Delicious

So many fake meat option and a lot of savour! Really pretty place too!

Pros: Taste , Diversity , Service

celelu

Points +146

Vegan
19 Jul 2023

Great food, big prices, small portions

Chuchai never disappoints on quality. They've been around since forever as a major player on the Montreal vegan scene, for a good reason: their food is amazing.
I really wanted to leave a 5 star review, but my experience today after a few years away from town was a bit of a let-down. I took my food to go, and it's only once back home that I realized that rice was not included with my 20$ tofu dish... So I only had a small plate of tofu with sauce and spinach, and that's it. Taste was great, but I could easily have eaten twice that quantity, and I'm not even a big eater.
I should have ordered extra rice for a fee, but it was not clear on the website, and to be honest I expected it to be included, considering the price. Overall, I paid 43$ for a small soup (that was good), a smal bowl of tofu with sauce, and a dollop of tapioca pudding. I'm still hungry.
The culinary experience is great, but I'm afraid I can't afford this place anymore.

Pros: Food is great!, All vegan, even though the fake meats test belief!

Cons: Way too expensive for portion size, Rice not included!

RahulRamesh

Points +35

Vegetarian
08 Jul 2023

Outstanding Thai food!

Most outstanding food and exceptional service. Go for peanut dumplings, vegan shrimp and vegan duck curry. Everything is amazing!!

s_liteplo

Points +64

Vegan
11 Jun 2023

Delicious

Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Food is fresh, flavourful and delicious. Great service

Pros: Fresh food, My omni hubby loves it , Authentic flavour

mag1102

Points +64

Vegan
06 Mar 2023

Delicious. We will go back

Delicious. The price is worth it. The drinks are really good. Reserve first. Cute place.

Pros: the drinks, excellent food

Cons: a little pricy but everything is these days

ndines

Points +551

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

Small plates but big flavors

The Thai food here is very, very good. Some of the best and most authentic Thai food I’ve had in a long time. However, be warned that you will need to order (and spend) a lot to leave without needing a second dinner… or a box of donuts from nearby La Beignerie😄

Pros: Incredible Thai food

Cons: Expensive

McMallory

Points +1649

Vegan
15 Oct 2022

Parfait!

J’adore la cuisine thaï mais la plupart de restos ne sont pas agréable pour les vegans. En outre, plusieurs de restos vegans n’ont pas les repas thaï authentiques. Couchai est végane, délicieux, et authentique! C’est parfait.

Pros: Authentic vegan Thai , Large menu, 5 à 7 specials

Cons: Can get crowded/noisy

CarlTatonetti

Points +73

Vegan
15 Sep 2022

Excellente nourriture

Nos repas était plus que parfait

Pros: Restaurant vegan, Belle ambiance

KarelleGenest

Points +194

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Delicious food

We had dinner there, the food and the drinks were amazing. You should definetly try this place!

Pros: Lots of vegan option, Funky drinks

Cons: A little dark inside

LoriR

Points +1344

Vegan
27 Aug 2022

Thai seitan meats

It was great that there was such a variety of options and all were vegan! While I love Thai food and there are always options, here I could eat everything including dishes I normally have to fore go.

Great place to meet with a bunch of people.

Pros: Fully vegan, lots of options including gluten free, Great servers and food, Nice location and patio

Drôle

Points +81

Vegan
12 Aug 2022

Wow great food and service! Wow expensive!!

It’s rare that I think a vegan restaurant is 5 star but this one has really great food. The resto was FULL on a Wednesday night and the service was fast polite and good. An all around good dining experience which, IMO is rare for vegans.

Pros: Great food, Good service

Cons: Very pricey, Parking is a nightmare in the Plateau , Resto was (over) crowded

andreannepltr

Points +18

Vegan
13 Jul 2022

Décrissant

Le canard, le faux poulet sauche arachide et les dumplings✨✨✨✨

PurpleCurrant

Points +3882

Vegan
22 May 2022

Fancy thai

Delicious Thai with a huge menu. My favorites are the Pad Thai and the Wonton soup. It's a bit expensive, so I only go occasionally, but it's great for a date night.

FlorenceLebnan

Points +109

Vegan
12 May 2022

Everything is sweet

Love them for paving the way for vegan restaurants in MTL but its clear they had to adapt their receipe to the greater public.
Sauces are way too sweet and unnecessarily thickened with some kind of starch that give it a weird texture.

Pros: A vegan institution

Cons: Starch and sugar everywhere

manny75

Points +174

Vegan
07 May 2022

Endroit idéal pour une date

Bonne variété dans le menu et service efficace. Les prix sont élevés pour ce que tu as dans ton assiette.

Pros: Bcp de choix, Entièrement végane

Cons: Cher

LivDta

Points +83

Vegetarian
30 Apr 2022

Restaurant chaleureux avec un menu varié!

J'ai apprécié l'ambiance, le service et mon repas (canard végane). Les plats sont délicieux et variés. Nous sommes allés l'hiver. Nous allons probablement y retourner l'été lorsque la terrasse sera ouverte!

Pros: Beaucoup d'options véganes, Très bon cocktails, Super service

Cons: Petites portions

Hécatrice

Points +27

Non Veg
25 Mar 2022

Miam!

Agréablement surprise! Endroit feutré, bon service. Belle sélection de cocktails. Les fausses viandes sont à s'y méprendre. Bon endroit où emmener les omnivores ou non convertis. J'ai adoré les fausses crevettes dans les rouleaux de printemps. Bien aimé aussi le cari vert. Le pad Thai est à mon avis un peu trop tomaté, mais tout de même bon. J'y retourne c'est sûr, prévoir un bon petit budget vu l'emplacement.

kgauvin

Points +224

Vegan
20 Mar 2022

A "safe" bet

Cozy atmosphere, excellent service, elaborate menu, Chuchai is always a good pick to go on special occasions, or not. The menu is pricey but besides that you can't be disappointed by the experience of having a diner there.

Updated from previous review on 2022-03-20

Joshua_De_Serres

Points +1038

Vegan
11 Dec 2021

Good Quality

Delicious high quality vegan food. I really loved the peanut butter tofu. Wonton soup and some vegan meat dishes. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is the portions are quite small for the price.

Pros: Fully vegan, Delicious , Good quality

Cons: Expensive , Small portions




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