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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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Had the fish curry & it was delicious! Some spice but not overwhelming. My family had the ribs marinated in coconut milk & sticky rice & they were very tasty. Super recommended.
I've never been to Thailand but Pumpui prides itself on serving authentic Thai dishes. I'll take their word for it because the flavours in their offerings are god damn sensational 👏👏
The fish ball curry is in my top 5 dishes in all of Montreal. Straight up.
Solid value for the price, service is great, & this summer they have a lil terrace in the back!
We came all the way from Jean Drapeau to Little Italy for this amazing Thai restaurant & it didn't disappoint us. One of our friends recommended this place & said this is their go-to restaurant every week (they come at least once a week). After trying it out, I totally understood why they were doing that. Amazing place worth going to this regular!
We ordered all three entrées to share. The chicken wings are definitely the best. The tofu pad thai was really tasty as well. Loved the fish balls in the yellow curry - very tender. The mango sticky rice was very fresh. The price was decently cheap, compared to the other famous Thai restaurant in town, Pichai.
We had a great time dining at this little cute Thai restaurant! It's definitely worth coming back again!!
I can't emphasize enough on how good the food is. It food came out hot, tasted amazing! We got tons of suggestions from Savanna, & she was sweet enough to explain the flavor profiles to us as well :)
Absolutely loved the pad Thai, the fish balls in green curry, sticky mango & their AMAZING icecream.
It's okay Thai food. The portion size is a bit small for the price & there isn't much meat in the curry or khao soi. But the seasoning & spices are flavourful I also hope they eventually mix thai iced tea themselves instead of selling the canned versions.
Wow wow wow....! A fantastic meal in a cozy atmosphere on a chilly snowy evening. Unbelievable flavours, every bite a step closer to the sadness of finishing a memorable meal. Had the chicken wings, massaman curry, pad thai & pad paak with pork. The pear sticky rice dessert put it over the top. Umami overload!
À l'approche de l'endroit, j'étais un peu méfiant car ça n'était pas vraiment une épicerie comme je l'imaginais. Cependant, dès la première bouchée, je me suis senti téléporté dans les rues de Chiang Mai. Le goût est au rendez-vous. Autant le curry vert que les Pad Thaï étaient parfaits. Une prochaine fois, nous goûterons certainement le dessert de riz gluant à la poire !!!
Excellente cuisine, très goûteuse. Mon nouveau restaurant préféré. Arrivez un peu avant d'avoir très faim, car il y a parfois de l'attente. Par contre, l'attente (5 minutes dans notre cas) en vaut vraiment la peine. Être seulement deux ça aide à passer plus vite. Le repas était excellent & copieux. Nous avons pris une salade au chou en entrée & j'ai mangé un curry vert aux boulettes de poisson. Malheureusement, nous n'avions plus faim pour le dessert, soit un riz collant à la poire. Nous y retournerons assurément.
This is one of my favorite chill places to grab an amazing bowl of curry. The hits every single time & the service is super fast. I thought I didn't like Thai food until I went to Pumpui!
