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Epicerie Pumpui

Little-Italy
4.5$
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Epicerie Pumpui Little-Italy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Epicerie Pumpui delivers an uncompromising exploration of authentic Thai flavors through a menu defined by intense heat and precise aromatic balance. The kitchen specializes in traditional street food staples that highlight the pungent profile of bird eye chilies and pungent shrimp paste. Signature offerings include complex curries prepared with freshly pounded pastes and stir-fries that maintain crisp textures through high-heat wok cooking. Every dish emphasizes bold combinations of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy elements designed to challenge the palate. The space functions as an informal culinary outpost focused strictly on the integrity of its regional recipes. Diners encounter a direct, no-frills approach to Southeast Asian cooking where the quality of fresh herbs and pungent seasonings dictates the output of every single plate served from the kitchen.

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Reviews for Epicerie Pumpui

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on Google4.5 (1200+)
*as of 2026-07-01
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Review Summary

Epicerie Pumpui is a popular, cozy destination in Montreal known for its authentic, flavorful Thai cuisine and aesthetic, casual atmosphere. While many patrons highly praise the pad thai, curries, and mango sticky rice for their freshness and quality, experiences regarding spice levels and portion sizes can vary. The space is notably compact and frequently fills up quickly, often leading to wait times, but the majority of visitors find the culinary experience and welcoming service well worth the visit, making it a go-to spot for both locals and travelers.
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La bouffe était suuuuuuper chère pour la quantité d'ingrédient qui n'était pas du riz. En gros, tu as beaucoup de nouilles ou de riz dépendant du plat mais 4-5 crevettes dans ton pad thai à 22$(!).

Le tout semblait un peu fait à la va-vite, du moins c'est ce que j'ai pi croire car le curry manquait cruellement d'assaisonnement, comme si personne n'y avait gouté avant de le servir.

Donc pas mauvais, mais décevant quand même côté qualité/prix quand tu paies 20+ dollar pour un repas surtout composé de riz...

May 29, 2026
on Google

Délicieux & authentique
Un vrai voyage pour les yeux & surtout les papilles.
Vous pensez connaître le curry? Venez vous faire surprendre par leur curry massaman

May 23, 2026
on Google

What a nice place. The curries are really good. Comfort food place 💯. I got the curry with chicken & a beer.

May 11, 2026
on Google

C'etait delicieux. J'ai pris le curry vegan & les légumes étaient très variés. Le goût du bouillon était complexe. Ce n'etait pas juste du lait de coco comme dans certains endroits. Le service était rapide & courtois, honnêtement je ne comprends pas les commentaires qui disent avoir eu un mauvais service. Nous avons mangé sur place & c'etait super.

Apr 8, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

Very cute & relaxed place, it's giving diner vibes. Now for the food, we got the yellow curry (my favourite) & the red curry. I did not like the red curry at all!! It was way too oily & the eggplants were 90% seeds. It was also way too spicy so you couldn't taste anything else. Would not order again. The yellow curry with the fish balls was really good but I do think they are better Thai places in Montreal. Good if you're looking for quick & easy meal.

Oct 22, 2025
on Google

Un incontournable. Des saveurs riches & difficiles à trouver ailleurs à Montréal. Le resto est presque toujours plein, & ça se comprend!

Le curry jaune était parfaitement équilibré; sans doute le meilleur que j'aie mangé. Il y avait des condiments sur la table, mais je n'en ai pas eu besoin.

En guise d'entrée, les galettes à la citrouille étaient bonnes, & j'ai bien aimé la sauce au tamarin, mais c'était une friture toute simple. Le curry a décidément volé la vedette.

Somme toute, excellente bouffe, bon service & prix raisonnable.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google

I honestly don't understand the hype around this place besides that it's trendy. I have been twice now. The service overall was terrible. One server in particular was blatantly rude & very condescending to myself & other diners around as well. The food is just ok & very over priced for such stingy portioning. I have had much better authentic Thai food elsewhere. They don't remove the veins of the shrimp, & you barely get any shrimp in the pad thai goong. The fish ball yellow curry was tasty but also small & underwhelming & clearly used frozen fish balls.

Sep 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

The service was good, food was super good. We got the chicken wings, pad Thai & red curry. Really cool vibes

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

J'ai pris le plat au curry rouge aux aubergines & au poulet & c'était très riche en goût. Nous avons mangé en terrasse & l'ambiance était très sympathique. À mon prochain voyage à Montréal j'y retournerai certainement!

Sep 6, 2025
on Google