Epicerie Pumpui earns high marks for flavorful Thai cooking and generous portions in a cozy, intimate setting, making it a go-to casual spot in Montreal. Dishes like pad Thai and various curries are repeatedly praised, with many calling the pad Thai among the best they've had and the yellow curry and fish balls curry standout choices; mango sticky rice, sometimes paired with a tangy tamarin sauce or a seasonal pear variation, is frequently described as divine. The menu feels authentic yet approachable, and service is described as friendly, efficient, and attentive, even when the small space fills up and lines form. Reviews highlight great value for money and quick service, though a few note inconsistent elements such as occasional grittiness in noodles, overly salty pads, or not fully authentic notes for some tastes. Overall, Epicerie Pumpui is seen as a reliable, beloved neighborhood Thai spot with a loyal following, ideal for a casual meal, takeout, or a lively dinner, with the caveat of limited seating and possible waits.
J'ai pris plusieurs plats sur la carte. Ce n'est pas mauvais.... mais je n'y retournerai pas. Les galettes de citrouille étaient brûlées, que le centre était décent. Le pad Thai au tofu était très fade & sec, pas de sauce & un pain de nouilles. Le cury vert au poisson goûtait davantage le lait de coco & manquait de parfum & d'épices. Le mélange de légumes verts était correct. Le riz bien cuit.
La salade de choux goûtait que le panais & ça baignait dans une vinaigrette simili crémeuse.
Reste le riz collant à la mangue, mais j'ai aucune attente à ce point.
I don't understand why there is non spicy of each plate, the plate that i ordered (Pad Kaprao) was super delicious for me, but there is no child on earth could eat that because of 🌶?🔥, even my wife couldn't even taste it.
However, my wife ordered Tofu Pad Thai, as it was the only (non spicy) available on the menu, overall it was ok, but too oily, they could've use less oil to fry it.
I would go again there, but I hope one day they put into consideration that many people in this globe cannot eat spicy, & make non spicy version of each plate they have on the menu.
Busy place! Be sure to account for waiting time as there is no reservations. Anything on the menu is a great pick with generous portions guaranteed to leave you full. The dishes are intentional & packed with flavor. The restaurant itself is cosy & atmospheric, making it ideal for a date or a small night out with friends 🥰
I've given this place a few tries since a lot of my friends love it, but each time it gets more expensive & somehow the food gets less flavourful. It's the oiliest, blandest Thai food I have ever eaten in my life, completely white washed, & maybe just getting away with it because they can? I really don't recommend. Save your money & time waiting in line.
Jan 25, 2026
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La spéciale Tom Yum était crémeuse, parfumée, épicée à souhait. Crevettes dodues & juteuses, croquant des arachides, citronnelle généreuse, acidité bien dosée & bouillon umami. Mention spéciale pour le riz gluant aux poires caramélisées même si à ce stade, finir le riz gluant était un challenge. Les poires se mangeaient sans faim par contre. Attention, c'est bruyant & il faut s'armer de patience.
Best pad Thai i ever had in my life just that simple the cilantro what a touch just wow. Everything else is amazing the citrouille appetizer + pear rice but pad Thai really the sta
Love love love food at Pumpui! I used to eat here ALL the time on weekends after pole classes when I was a grad student & it was one of my FAVORITE things to do with friends. I visited after three years & love to see that Pumpui is the same if not better & more popular lol. We got the spicy pork curry of the day, pad krapow & the salad with the creamy coconut dressing. All fantastic. No notes. Just delicious. Got the pear sticky rice for dessert. Also fantastic. LOVE the thai tea sauce on this. Also love the fact that they do a more seasonal pear sticky rice when mangoes are not as seasonal. My only complaint is that they're TOO POPULAR omg. If I don't get to pumpui soon after it opens, it's a guaranteed wait. Which is SO valid because the food is so good. The service people are nice tho & very diligent with seating. They have a small space & they do their best to have customers seated & flowing. They're also very communicative about wait times. I love Pumpui so much & wish them so well (so that I can always eat here when I visit Montreal!! 😁)
Dec 30, 2025
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Déjà venue une fois - excellente expérience, personnel aimable. Mais hier soir, deux des serveuses ont été incroyablement impolies & hostiles envers moi, au point que je suis repartie sans rien prendre. Je comprends qu'il y avait beaucoup de monde, mais un peu de politesse...
J'ai vraiment eu l'impression de déranger, comme si ma présence les agaçait.
Je n'aime pas écrire de commentaires négatifs, mais je suis déçue !
Great little Thai restaurant! The fritters were amazing! (ended up ordering another serving). Fast friendly service. Beautiful & delicious food. Large portions
Resto au décors très simple avec une ambiance extraordinaire. Le service impeccable. Pas de pression de partir même si il y un file dehors. La vitesse pour recevoir les plats était parfaite. Les plats chauds goûteux étaient juste wow. Ça partait que le chef aime faire la cuisine de qualité. On y retourne ? Ho oui !
