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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105 Reviews
First Review by tragedia
pa7pa7
Points +89
excellent, cannot wait to return - Edit
girlfriend and i went out to chuchai for dinner and had an excellent time. we didn’t branch out much with our order (she got pad thai and i got fried rice), but we did decide to try this excellent appetizer! i don’t remember what it was called, but it was puffed pastry with curried vegetables inside. our meals were also excellent. highly recommend. looking forward to returning
Read morePros: tasty, great service , huge menu
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JZNCYeats
Points +306
Moving to Montreal! - Edit
Seriously, we consider moving just to be close to this restaurant. Two visits in the week to n Montreal. Food is beyond delicious! The prefix is an amazing deal! Mouth mind and soul satisfied
Read morePros: Food , Flavor , Variety
Cons: It’s not in NYC
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cmwndcmwthr
Points +72
great vegan thai in montréal - Edit
Had a delicious meal at ChuChai, we had pad thai and a vegetable fried rice which were both very delicious! so many great options on the menu and i would definitely go back to get to sample more!
Read morePros: flavourful food, lots of great options , service
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Allo123
Points +24
Végé - Edit
Délicieux et savoureux leurs mêts thaïlandais!
Read morePros: Faux poulet , Café latté végane , Dessert à la mangue
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acarr94
Points +314
Yum! - Edit
Tasty drink and good pad Thai!
Read moreGot the spicy mango cocktail and it actually had some kick!
The royal pad Thai came with vegan chicken shrimp tofu!! Flavor was great and it was fun to have some variety in the protein.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-28
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MarieNguyenBenford
Points +468
Delightful but pricey vegan indulgence - Edit
We were eager to try this place after reading the reviews, and overall, I think they were right on.
Read moreWe had the (from most to least favorite):
- Beef in 3-flavor sauce (Neua sam rod): 5/5✨ All around perfection! I would return for this dish alone!😋
- Crispy duck on a bed of spinach (Ped palo): Duck 4/5⭐️. It has a great crispy « skin » with sauce, but the interior could use more flavor. The spinach, however, was amazing! 5/5✨
- Cheesecake: 3/5⭐️ The taste was good, but as you’ll see from the photo, it was only just a few bites big.
- The Wonton soup (Kiao Nam) is what we liked least. The broth was bland and the inside of the wonton just tasted like more dough. 2.5/5⭐️
Overall, I would definitely recommend trying ChuChai when in Montreal, but do reserve a table ahead of time as it tends to be packed.
Pros: Beef in 3-flavor sauce, Lots of enticing variety
Cons: Expensive, Crowded
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theflorist
Points +125
Excellent ! - Edit
Un beau menu avec beaucoup de choix de type Thaï et tout est vegan.
Read moreJ'ai adoré ma soupe Won ton et mon pad Thaï
Pros: La bouffe, Propreté du lieux
Cons: Un peu cher, Endroit bruyant
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SophieGadb
Points +2191
Savoureux plats thai - Edit
Les portions sont généreuses, les saveurs bien équilibrées et le choix de plats très intéressant!
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Lana08
Points +20
INSANE - Edit
You gave to try EVERYTHING… the fried dumpling… the fake beef or fake duke… OMG everything taste incredible!!
Read morePros: Dumpling, Spicy beef, Crispy duck
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AmberKuh
Points +111
Vegan Duck is Phenomenal - Edit
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.
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Emma1201
Points +396
Best Thai Ever - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Yummy yummy yummy food, Fresh ingredients , Great location and ambiance
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katbar
Points +1370
Yummy vegan Thai food - Edit
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.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-13
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jackiebast
Points +571
Creative and flavourful - Edit
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.
Read moreThe 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
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MelissaBeth
Points +53
Excellent food and service - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Location
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Oxymora
Points +405
Hot and spicy - Edit
We had the menu with a starter and two plates for $55. It was super spicy even if it wasn’t mentioned (except for one), it was delicious, tasty and they have a lot of fake meat
Read morePros: Friendly staff
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meadowws
Points +1353
Would go back - Edit
All the food was quite good. The dumplings we got tasted like chicken balls so that was something I haven’t had done well since before I was vegan. The pad thai here was the best I’ve had in years, (but that is also because vegan thai options around Niagara (were I live) are terrible). My favourites were the breaded crispy seaweed and the breaded crispy mushrooms. I could have just eaten bowls of those two haha. The highlight of our visit was a busser named Lorenzo, who was awesome and had better service than anyone else in there. Thank you chefs and Lorenzo!
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Jenjen_cg
Points +123
Great vegan Thai! - Edit
We had a delicious meal at Chu Chai !
Read moreThe menu was huge and fully vegan !
However, they had a lot of processed type meat-substitutes on their menu. We would have preferred more tofu, tempeh, and or mushrooms. But it’s such a minor complaint for how good it was!
Definitely worth a visit if you like Thai!
Pros: So many great tasting Thai meals !
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AlysonPilote
Points +97
Delicious - Edit
So many fake meat option and a lot of savour! Really pretty place too!
Read morePros: Taste , Diversity , Service
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celelu
Points +146
Great food, big prices, small portions - Edit
Chuchai never disappoints on quality. They've been around since forever as a major player on the Montreal vegan scene, for a good reason: their food is amazing.
Read moreI really wanted to leave a 5 star review, but my experience today after a few years away from town was a bit of a let-down. I took my food to go, and it's only once back home that I realized that rice was not included with my 20$ 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!
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RahulRamesh
Points +35
Outstanding Thai food! - Edit
Most outstanding food and exceptional service. Go for peanut dumplings, vegan shrimp and vegan duck curry. Everything is amazing!!
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s_liteplo
Points +64
Delicious - Edit
Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Food is fresh, flavourful and delicious. Great service
Read morePros: Fresh food, My omni hubby loves it , Authentic flavour
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mag1102
Points +69
Delicious. We will go back - Edit
Delicious. The price is worth it. The drinks are really good. Reserve first. Cute place.
Read morePros: the drinks, excellent food
Cons: a little pricy but everything is these days
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ndines
Points +667
Small plates but big flavors - Edit
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😄
Read morePros: Incredible Thai food
Cons: Expensive
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McMallory
Points +2218
Parfait! - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Authentic vegan Thai , Large menu, 5 à 7 specials
Cons: Can get crowded/noisy
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CarlTatonetti
Points +73
Excellente nourriture - Edit
Nos repas était plus que parfait
Read morePros: Restaurant vegan, Belle ambiance
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KarelleGenest
Points +312
Delicious food - Edit
We had dinner there, the food and the drinks were amazing. You should definetly try this place!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option, Funky drinks
Cons: A little dark inside
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LoriR
Points +1478
Thai seitan meats - Edit
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.
Read moreGreat 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
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