SESAME - VIEUX-MONTRÉAL — Restaurant in Montreal

Sesame It took a while to seat us even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. The hostess and waitress were just standing far away, and there weren’t many people at all. The seating we got was not ideal, right in the middle, on chairs with no backs, directly under a bright light. The ambience would have been better if the lights were dimmer, though the décor itself was nice. Our waitress ignored us. When one of my friends asked for cups, she brushed it off. When we asked again, she acted rude, dismissive, and made it seem like a chore to get them. We had to ask twice before they finally brought us cups. We waited quite a while to order. By the time someone came, we already knew what we wanted, so we ordered drinks, appetizers, and mains all together. Water came in just 2 glass bottles, and they never once brought more, even though there were 6 of us. The service overall was just not good. We felt ignored the entire time. They didn’t check in once or ask how the meal was, even though there were barely any tables to serve. Food: General Tao rice – Solid 7.5. It had furikake on top and was good, but the chicken tasted more like sweet & sour than General Tao. The veggies were boring—lots of peppers, cabbage, onion, a couple pieces of celery, and only one piece of zucchini. I really wish it had some broccoli. Chicken Pad Thai – 7.2. Spicy and tasty, but the heat kind of overpowered the other flavors. Not really impressive. Shrimp Pad Thai – 8. Best flavor out of everything we tried. It was spicy in a good way, but the noodles were slimy and too short, almost like they’d been cut. Vegetables were boring here too. The shrimp, though, was good and not fishy. Teriyaki – 5. Really disappointing. Almost flavorless, but somehow still had a weird off-taste. Salmon poke – 6.6. Decent but average. It lacked sauce, and the edamame was a little hard. I’ve had way better poke bowls at Poke Station. Fried wontons – 8. Tasty, crunchy, nice sauce. The filling tasted like Costco wontons, but still good overall. Edamame – 9. Hard to mess up edamame, and they were salty and delicious. Drinks: Passion fruit mojito – 7. Good, refreshing, but didn’t have enough passion fruit flavor. Hibiscus litchi (no egg white) – 2. This was terrible. I asked for no egg whites, and they gave me egg whites anyway. The two sips I had tasted like absolutely nothing. If I had an allergy, this could’ve been dangerous. Just a bad drink. Margarita appeal – 4.7. Tasted like straight alcohol, with no flavor behind it. Negroni – 7.5. Fresh, gingery, and enjoyable. Passionfruit Tropic – 9. Amazing, full passionfruit flavor, delicious. This is the only thing I’d truly recommend from here. Other notes: Appetizers came out before our drinks, which usually isn’t a good sign. I specifically said no egg whites in my drink , and they still gave me egg whites. No one checked on us during the meal. They refused to give us a table, claiming it was reserved for 10 people but no one ever came to it. They didn’t ask how we wanted to split the bill. We had to ask twice just to get the bill. Only positive: when they messed up my drink with the egg whites, the waitress offered me another drink and only charged me for the cheaper one. All in all, very mid restaurant. I wouldn’t go back. I’ve heard this location is average compared to others, so maybe that’s the issue, but overall I was underwhelmed and...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sesame, a restaurant in Montreal, and I must say, it was a truly remarkable experience. After a frustrating night of searching for a wheelchair-accessible restaurant, we stumbled upon Sesame, and it turned out to be a hidden gem.

From the moment we entered, our server, Suf, greeted us with a warm smile and genuine kindness. Suf went above and beyond to ensure that we were accommodated and made us feel welcome. Her attentiveness and willingness to assist us in every way possible truly made our dining experience exceptional. Although accessibility is limited (more about this at the end) Suf worked with us to find a way for me to enjoy the restaurant.

Now, let's talk about the food. Sesame offers a menu with a modern twist on various cuisines, and the flavors were absolutely phenomenal. I opted for the General Tao's Poultry, and it was a delightful explosion of flavors. The chicken was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, coated in a tangy and savory sauce that left me craving for more.

My wife decided to try the Tao Poke, and she was blown away by the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and the unique sauce created a harmonious blend of flavors that was both refreshing and satisfying.

As for my son, he ordered the Pad Thai, a classic dish that Sesame executed flawlessly. The balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors in the dish was spot on, and the generous portion of noodles and perfectly cooked shrimp made it a truly enjoyable experience.

To complement our meal, we also indulged in some dumplings, which were simply divine. The delicate dumpling wrappers were filled with a flavorful mixture, and each bite was a burst of deliciousness.

What truly made our experience at Sesame exceptional was the outstanding service provided by Suf. Her attentiveness, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile made us feel valued as customers. Suf's exceptional service truly enhanced our dining experience and left a lasting impression.

In conclusion, Sesame is not only a restaurant with incredible food and modern twists on classic dishes, but it is also a place where exceptional service and genuine hospitality shine. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Montreal, I highly recommend visiting Sesame and experiencing their phenomenal cuisine and the warm hospitality of their staff,...

Fabulous food! It's a great restaurant concept with delicious options. The service, however, was horrendous. The hostess was rude to us from the get-go. It had just rained so the tables and chairs were wet so naturally we said no when she asked if we wanted to sit outside. Without saying a word, she made it clear she was not happy to be bringing us inside, for whatever reason. I said thank you as she walked away but she didn't reply. She didn't even look back at us! The waitress wasn't any better. When I asked her how big the General Tao Poutine was, she nodded her head at a woman who was sitting next to us and said "C'est gros comme ça." Sorry, but I'm not interested in looking at someone else half eaten plate. Afterwards, she dropped my husband's plate in front of him when she brought us our entrees. It was obvious though, we weren't the only ones being treated this way. Two girls who were seated next to us by the hostess displayed guilt for sitting inside and one even said "I don't want my food spat on." The waitress seemed reluctant to pack up my leftovers and whipped the credit/debit terminal in my direction when paying. What was really shocking, though, was when she asked us if we wanted dessert. We were pretty full so we said no and that's when she placed the bill on the table. The waitress had obviously printed it out before she had made sure we were done eating. It was very clear by now that our presence was a nuisance and she wanted us out of there asap. We left feeling unhappy and shocked that the waitress and hostess treated us so badly, leaving us...