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.
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109 Reviews
First Review by tragedia
MaximeJuneau
Points +522
Super mock meat - Edit
Bon, savoureux, riche. Une bonne place pour les végé et pour aller souper avec des amis Omnis, ils vont tripper sur les fausses viandes.
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sovegan
Points +84
Favorite - Edit
My top #1 all vegan food spot in Montreal. It's all Thai food, and all the meat is vegan. I HIGHLY recommend the Tom Kha soup and the Pad Palo
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ZoeJohn
Points +268
Great for a vegan date night 🌱💕 - Edit
Delicious feast at ChuChai- definitely a great date night spot. Great if you have someone in your party who loves meat, some of the dishes were scary close to meat- the “duck” for instance was wild! So delicious
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Lots of delicious vegan food, Great if with someone who loves meat
Cons: Little pricey but worth it
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Vitapita
Points +171
Semi fancy option for vegans - Edit
This place, along with sushi momo are the only places I find amazing for a special occasion in montreal. The food is unique and delicious. I tried the vegan duck, vegan chicken and the pad thai with vegan shrimp. Everything was great! The prtions for some plates seem small but in reality very filling.
Read morePros: Unique food
Cons: Expensive
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Chalant
Points +52
Amazing - Edit
Went for a friend’s birthday. The food was amazing and we were impressed by the meat imitations. The menu has so many options. Not many dessert choices and the avocado mousse was not good.
Read morePros: Great variety, Very good dumplings, Fake meat is wow
Cons: Expensive, Dessert
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jackie_cyn
Points +48
Delicious! - Edit
Took my boyfriend to chu chai for his bday last year. Food was delicious...however its expansive for the portions they offer. It's also a little loud so not the best for something intimate...better for a group!
Read morePros: Great for a new vegan...many meat interpretations
Cons: Expensive
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jordanelliott
Points +303
VEGAN Thai that has my heart - Edit
ChuChai is a one of a kind Thai restaurant...everything is 100% vegan. They have an abundance of mock meats and curries. I have been multiple times and I usually try new things...I haven't tried a dish I haven't completely loved.
Read moreTheir wines drinks and coffees are also nice and the service is great! Don't miss out on the crispy duck and pad thai😄
Pros: 100% vegan Thai deliciousness , Great service, Food comes out in reasonable timing
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OlivineGov
Points +477
for special occasions only - Edit
Chu Chai serves beautiful and tasty vegan dishes. All my non vegan friends loved it. Although its expensive and I think its only for special occasions, id definitely go back. The duck or peanut butter chicken are always a must! The table d'hote is worth a try too! (55$ per person tho)
Read morePros: delicious , good for your omni friends who don't want vegan , beautiful menu
Cons: expensive
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CatCrazyVegan
Points +65
4 Paws Up for Vegan Thai - Edit
Pad keemao was flavorful, fresh, and delightfully spicy. So delicious! My friend had a mock chicken and basil dish with rice that looked tasty. We went early for dinner and got a table, but the place quickly filled up. Reservations are a good idea.
Read morePros: All vegan
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SouthernmostVegan
Points +2120
Good but could be better - Edit
As vegans, we were excited by the reviews and ordered more than we should have. We wanted to try everything. Even if my reviews of the food and service are mediocre deserving of 3 stars, this place deserves 5 stars for their vegan effort. The result is my 4 star review.
Read moreWe started with the highly recommended Miam Kram (5 flavors) and the Het Waan Krob (mushrooms). I expected the Miam to be an explosion but it was bland. The sauce in the mushrooms tasted like ketchup, albeit very good ketchup.
We ordered 3 main dishes with “meat” because we usually eat tofu and vegetables and we wanted something different. Again, we opted for recommended dishes: Ped Palo (crispy duck), Koung Pad Makere (shrimp with eggplant), and Phra Ram Gai (chicken with peanut sauce). The duck was the best but none of them were showstoppers. The dishes were noted as being spicy but they weren’t. Perhaps we should have opted for the more traditional tofu/vegetable plates.
Lastly, service was poor. Perhaps they were not prepared for a busy Tuesday night.
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Danaelara
Points +86
Amazing - Edit
They had food, that I have never seen in any other vegan restaurant. All my friends liked the fried shrimp, for me it was too real (I know it's actually something good). I really liked the red curry with fake chicken. We all loved our food!
Read morePros: So many options
Cons: Expensive
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bliss76
Points +60
Skip this experience - Edit
It was just ok. Tomato based Pad Thai that was nothing fancy, bland, and not memorable. The fried shrimp was good. The chicken satay was good. Not worth coming back. You can get a better vegan experience at a traditional Thai restaurant. Actually Thai express is better.
Read morePros: Full vegan
Cons: Expensive, Kind of bland, No straws for drinks served in tall glasses
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claudia.fay
Points +34
Legendary - Edit
An absolute staple in Montreal for anyone, not just for vegans and vegetarians. Incredibly delicious, delicate and a good atmosphere, it’s perfect for a nice occasion. The service is very fast and the staff friendly. Their vegan crispy duck is probably the actual best dish in the city!
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Barbara_beccafico
Points +99
Best restaurant in town ! - Edit
OMG. This place is fabulous. So creative and delicious. I brought my mother (who is not veg) and she fell in love with the "peking duck". It's fancy, and perfect for a date :)
Read morePros: perfect for a date, amazing food, very creative
Cons: pricey
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OriKichler
Points +30
Best vegan food ever!!!!!!!!!!! - Edit
Omg! Best place for vegan Thai food, don’t skip it if you’re in Montreal!
Read morePros: shrimps was crazy and actually felt so real!, duck salad, chicken on a stick , everything was amazing!
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Boozah
Points +20
Good food, unbearably cold - Edit
The food was good, and so was the service. We made the mistake, however, of arriving around 17:00 as the restaurant was opening on an extremely cold day in mid-November. Never in my life have I eaten in such a cold restaurant, and I am someone who never complains about being cold. I sat during the first half of the meal in my coat (several of the other patrons did as well). Only when the place began to fill up around 18:30 did it begin to warm up. For a place this expensive, this kind of thing is unacceptable. It wasn't a little cold, it was FREEZING.
Read morePros: Good food, Good, friendly service, Nice ambience.
Cons: Unbearably cold., A bit overpriced , Some savory dishes a little too sweet.
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doitforthemermaids
Points +195
thai & vegan à Montréal - Edit
Certains plats sont chers (19$ pour pas grand chose) mais la plupart ont un bon rapport qualité/prix : tout est bon, je conseille surtout le pad thai au "canard" et la soupe Tom Kah aux légumes. Le resto est bien placé (tout près du parc La Fontaine) et plutôt chic
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Johnnydecook
Points +11
Fantastic Vegan Fare in Montreal - Edit
Was visiting Montreal and stayed in the Mont Royal/Plateau neighborhood where we discovered this vegan gem. Beautiful decor, great service and unbelievably delicious all vegan Thai food. Well thought out cocktails were an added plus. Don't miss this one!
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RoseOstiguyPion
Points +145
Delicious fake meat - Edit
Their "duck" is their specialty! It is hands down the best fake meat I've ever had! A bit pricey thought....
Read morePros: Food , Variety
Cons: small portions , expensive
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mcsnv
Points +3484
Restaurant incontournable pour de la cuisine thaïlandaise entièrement végétalienne - Edit
Je fréquente exclusivement des restaurants véganes et végétariens mais, pour une raison que je ne m'explique pas, je n'avais pas encore considéré ChuChai. Et pourtant! Mon expérience a été plus que positive.
Read moreJ'ai pris la table d'hôte (qui comprend 6 entrées différentes réunies dans une même assiette, 2 demi-portions de plats principaux et un trio de desserts pour 50$) et ai donc eu la chance de goûter à une multitude de plats. Tous étaient délicieux! La variété des mets proposés mêlée au mélange des saveurs, de la sauce à l'arachide jusqu'au cari panang, offrent une expérience culinaire satisfaisante. Et le tout sans aucun produit d'origine animale! Évidemment, il faut aimer la cuisine thaïlandaise et être willing de goûter à des fausses viandes (le fameux "canard" laqué de ChuChai mais aussi du "bœuf", du "poulet", etc.). Elles sont bien apprêtées et je crois bien que même un omnivore n'y verrait que du feu! À noter toutefois que les plats sont légèrement overpriced. Les portions sont amplement suffisantes mais les assiettes ne contiennent, au final, que peu d'ingrédients (p. ex. si vous choisissez le riz au "poulet", c'est exactement ce que vous aurez: pas ou peu de légumes!). Si vous venez à 2 ou en groupe, je vous recommande fortement de prendre et de partager plusieurs plats dans la section Thaïpas du menu. Vous pourrez ainsi goûter à beaucoup de saveurs différentes tout en divisant les coûts entre les convives. Cela dit, si vous visitez le restaurant pour la première fois, craquez pour la table d'hôte: elle n'est pas souvent mentionnée par le restaurant (ni sur les reviews des clients, d'ailleurs) mais elle vaut amplement le détour. Considérant la qualité de ce qui est offert par le restaurant (et l'expérience qui est, malgré la quantité de restaurants végétariens et végétaliens à Montréal, plutôt unique!), vous en aurez pour votre argent.
Outre la nourriture, l'ambiance est agréable et intime (tables rapprochées, lumières tamisées, pas de musique forte, etc.). Le service était attentionné et rapide.
Bref, si vous avez un craving pour de la cuisine thaïlandaise et/ou si vous vous sentez d'humeur à découvrir l'univers des imitations de viande, ChuChai est un restaurant incontournable à Montréal. Pensez toutefois à réserver si vous planifiez vous y rendre un soir de fin de semaine. Service de livraison aussi disponible. Highly recommended overall.
Updated from previous review on 2017-03-05
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LaurenNicole
Points +16
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CityCat
Points +16
Loved! - Edit
We were 2 couples, sharing starters and mains and it was all amazingly good food, nice cocktails, and attentive staff. While we were raving about our meals we over heard a woman at the next table raving about her desert which looked like a chocolate tart, unfortunately we ate so much that desert was going to be impossible. It ended up being a bit pricey but SO, SO, SO worth it!
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yowveg
Points +68
Always delicious - Edit
I'm never disappointed by Chu Chai! Although I've moved away now and can only get there once in a while, it is worth the trip. Highly recommend the crispy mock duck and the pad thai. Cocktails are extremely good as well.
Read moreSit on the patio if the weather permits, and watch pedestrian traffic flow by.
Pros: Excellent food, Nice vibe, Attentive staff
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dragoncat
Points +57
Great Thai food - Edit
The food at ChuChai was delicious. We got a mock chicken curry and a mock shrimp dish. Also got the chocolate avocado mousse which was delicious, and ordered some of their drink specials which were excellent.
Read morePros: Good food, Good service
Cons: Expensive, Not very hot and spicy for Thai food.
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LaVanessa
Points +375
Delicious and great service - Edit
Came here on a quiet Wednesday night. Excellent and friendly service and delicious food. Enjoyed my tasty General Tao tofu dish and my omnivore boyfriend LOVED his 'duck' dish, he was very impressed. Recommended!
Read morePros: open late, location, yummy
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Grabsy
Points +281
Vegan Thai fusion - Edit
Chuchai will always be a staple for me when I feel like spending money. The duck (soy sauce or black pepper) is a must and I got the beef in curry sauce last time I went which was to die for. It is not cheap and the plates do not have a wife variety of ingredients (many menu items come with just what is written ie just the mock duck, no veggies or rice). Great if you are going to share because you can order a side of rice, a couple of mock meat dishes and a veg dish.
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gregster
Points +55
Excellent! Always enjoy coming back - Edit
Having travelled to Thailand a few times, I can say that this place is doing it right. The food has always been fantastic, with a layering of flavours (good counter-point of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy). The mock meats are well executed, especially the 'duck'. If mock meat does not float your boat, there are a number of tasty items on the menu.
Read moreThe cocktails are fantastic...especially the MK2 (loved it!!!).
And then there's the ambience - a perfect night out in a sophisticated restaurant with good customer service. All of this said, you will pay for the experience, but it's worth it, in my books at least.
Pros: Food , Choice, Ambience
Cons: Price
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