Epicerie Pumpui earns praise for bold Thai flavors and generous portions, with standout dishes like pad Thai, a range of curries, and mango sticky rice; spice levels can be quite high and some diners would like non spicy options, but the overall taste is described as authentic and well balanced; the prices are affordable for the generous portions, offering good value; the venue is cozy and intimate, yet small with limited seating and the possibility of lines, especially at peak times since reservations are not common; service is usually quick and friendly, contributing to a casual date friendly atmosphere, though a few visits mention inconsistent experiences.
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.
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
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Excellents plats dans un tout petit restaurant. Il faut prévoir attendre un peu en période de pointe. J'ai goûté au cari & au padthai, les deux étaient très bons.
This is my go-to restaurant in Montreal. Mostly gluten free, always have lots of veggie options. The vegetables are always cooked to perfection (crunchy & fresh). My favourites are the vegan pad kaprao with an extra egg on top (lol). The salad is so delicious & fragrant. Love to get the pumpkin fritters from time to time because of the crispiness & umami - note that the sauce is very fragrant & herbalicious. Don't get me started on the mango rice because i will not stop talking. So creamy & juicy & purr. Pad thai is excellent, curries as well. I mean there's not one thing i don't like about this restaurant. Yes actually there is, it's the the pear rice. Really not giving what it's supposed to give. Love the staff & the place & the decoration & the vibe. Recommend x1000.
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C'est sur l'heure du lunch que, avec une amie, nous avons partagé un délicieux plat de poisson au cari vert & un pad thaï. Le service & l'ambiance étaient parfaits, une belle découverte après n'avoir essayé que les plats à emporter auparavant. Petit conseil : avec peu de places assises, arrivez tôt si vous souhaitez manger sur place !
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 !!!
The staff is amazing & the food is even better! Very accommodating: we had a baby stroller & they found a spot for us. In the summer they have a terrace in the back. Ordered the wings, the shrimp pad Thai, & the special (the ribs with rice & piping hot sauce 🥵)! We were two & the portions were more than enough!!
Le service était bien & les portions sont bonnes. Cependant j'ai trouvé le pad thai un peu trop intense sur le sucré/salé/surette... Peut-être qu'ils ont juste mis trop de sauce à l'intérieur. Ça tombait sur le coeur à la longue. Aussi, je n'aime pas qu'ils font chauffer les garlic chives & fèves germées jusqu'à ce qu'ils ramollissent. C'est tellement meilleurs quand ils sont frais & croustillants, ça amène un bon contraste de texture & saveurs. Bref, je suis picky mais c'était bien quand même.
Classic, legit Thaï reconnu par la Thaïlande même. Setup style comptoir to go avec resto/terrasse à l'arrière. Le pad thaï est sur la grosse coche. Sélection d'alcool épurée, mais de qualité. Beau Merch. Ultimement pas cher pour la qualité & l'authenticité. On revient périodiquement. Hâte de regoûter au homard frit.
I love Thai food. Montreal doesn't have many good Thai food restaurants so when I saw the reviews for this place, I got excited. The food isnt bad per say... It isn't just what it says it is. The pad kra pao doesn't taste like any pad kra pao I've had before. Red curry is... Okay :). Salad was very good tho. I won't be back. But maybe other people will love it.
