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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 2026-06-15
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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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Très bon, épicé 🥵 , bon service
le restaurant n'est pas très grand donc il peut y avoir de l'attente.
Le mango sticky rice est délicieux !

Jun 5, 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

Best pad thai i've had. The food was flavorful. The chicken wings were finger licking good. & to finish on a good note, a mango sticky rice. The mango was ripened to perfection. What can you ask for more?

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

The peach doesn't really stand out with the sticky rice. Mango is still the best. Please don't do this again ☹? as it ruins the moment of the mango sticky rice. The pad thai with shrimp is good but not that great. One order is good for 2 people. Overall, 3 out of 5. Food is nice but I don't think I should go back again.

Aug 31, 2025
on Google

Delicious! Staff were super accommodating with a last minute change to my takeout order. Mango sticky rice was DIVINE.

Jul 23, 2025
on Google

The place fills up really quickly after they open. There is a small terrace outside which helps as there are only 6 tables inside.

Not a huge selection of dishes but a few very good ones. The pad Thai & pad kaprao were very good as well as the mango sticky rice dessert.

Highly recommended.

Jul 21, 2025
on Google

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!!

Jul 21, 2025
on Google

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.

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

I loooooooooooooove this place. Honestly the sticky mango rice oufff.
& the pad thai with their lil side chili sauce. Fck me UP girl. It is niceeeeeeeeeeeee

The employees are super sweet too. Ofc will return.

May 8, 2025
on Google

Food is amazing! It's fresh, portions are generous, & the flavors are harmonious. Most things are a little spicy so beware if you're not used to it. Atmosphere is intimate. Mango sticky rice changed my life!

Apr 1, 2025
on Google