Thai Sep — Restaurant in Montreal

We had been here several times, previously. On our first couple of visits, years ago, we were delighted to find authentic Thai, ample portions and good prices.

It's clear that standards have changed and practices here now border on criminal. Our family was quickly seated, we placed our order and it arrived reasonably quickly. Except that most was barely edible. We had satay, pad see yew and two other dishes, all items were very familiar with. After two bites, it was clear the owners here have made significant changes. We were used to fresh ingredients, rich sauces and fragrant dishes. What we got seemed like it was from frozen. Everything was dry, bland or sweetened with white sugar. One dish was sent back outright, as being entirely inedible.

Here's where it gets strange. When the bill arrived, she insisted on charging for food we couldn't eat. We got a series of excuses. Then we were told it was "cash only". No cards whatsoever are accepted - even though the machinery was clearly present on the counter. We had to walk to an ATM to pay for the meal and food we couldn't eat. When I re-confirmed she was charging us for dishes that were sent back, she shrugged and rang it up.

We feel robbed. We will not be back.

What used to be a small, hidden gem has clearly deteriorated into a shameful cash-grab, one that doesn't care about customers. Be very cautious of any business that insists on charging you for food a dog wouldn't eat and one that only accepts cash. Thai Sep won't last...

As I am Thai, I can confirm this restaurant serves authentic Thai food! I went there a couple weeks ago. Here is the list of food I had.

Pla Tod Nam Pla: a deep-fried fish in garlic sauce. Truly authentic and a must try!

Sai Krok E-San: Fermented Sausage, a combination of pork, rice, and herbs. Authentic!

Kao Soi: Chicken Noodle in curry soup topped with Crispy egg noodle served with a side of chili paste. The taste is exactly what I had in Thailand.

Nam Khao: Fermented Sausage mixed with rice, veggies, and peanuts. I believe it's a Laotian dish. I would prefer the taste to be more sour as Nam is a fermented sausage and is expected to be sour. I am not a big fan of peanuts. I wish I asked them to serve peanuts separately.

Pad Kee Mow: Stir-fried rice noodle with holy basil leaves served with your choice of meat. I ordered this dish as a to-go order. Still delicious after being reheated.

Rad na: Rice noodle in sauce served with pork and Chinese broccoli. My son loves this dish. It was mild-tasting. Perfect for kids.

What you need to know is the restaurant is quite small. It can be quite a wait. Also it's cash only. (We don't have cash so we e-transferred cash to them)

We paid around $130-145 including 18% tip. It's...

We went here for Thanksgiving Dinner. Pleasant dining experience. Small mom & pop restaurant. Attentive service since we came early for the meal and there were only 2 other guests as our neighbors. Food: Authentic Thai/Lao cuisine. We had fried fish (recommended but caution with fish bones), chicken pad Thai, Papaya salad and Thai Sausages. Most leaned toward Lao's style but packed a punch with spicy chilly peppers. True spiciness will be delivered as you asked. For me, Asian, medium is just the right kick. Thai sausages are more Northern Thai or Lao Sai Ua not Esan. Packed with lemongrass and herby flavors. Good drinking food! Chicken pad Thai is more comfort homefood, leans toward tomatoes notes. My apologies but as a Vietnamese who had been to Thailand many times, i've had a more tangy, spicy and smoky (wok hei) pad Thai. Vibe: family style with chill instrumental Thai music. Space: Small, (3) 4-tops and (3) 2-tops. BYOB: free, many guests bring their own and the restaurant provides chill bath, ice and glasses. Price: CASH only. Most people know and come prepared. Considering the climbing of ingredients economically, this is affordable for...