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Epicerie Pumpui

Boldly authentic Thai heat defines the neighborhood legend that is Epicerie Pumpui.

Little-Italy
4.5$
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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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73%
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Reviews for Epicerie Pumpui

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on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
73%
4★
12%
3★
6%
2★
7%
1★
1%

Review Summary

Epicerie Pumpui is widely celebrated for its authentic, flavorful Thai cuisine, with many diners highlighting the Pad Thai, curries, and chicken wings as standout dishes. While the atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, trendy, and reminiscent of a charming corner shop, the space is undeniably cramped, often leading to long wait times and limited seating for groups. Most patrons praise the staff for being friendly and efficient, though a minority of experiences report inconsistent service and concerns regarding portion sizes relative to the price. Despite mixed opinions on the level of spice and occasional crowding, it remains a highly recommended destination for a casual, memorable meal in Montreal.
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Pumpui was great. The food was full of flavor & a little spicy for us, but they are doing a great job. The portions were good, & the service was friendly, although a bit slow-I assume that was because of the summer rush

Aug 4, 2026
on Google

Best Vietnamese in Montreal. Try the green curry for some spicy fun.

Aug 3, 2026
on Google

Food is good, but godamnnn the PadKraPao was way too spicy. Considering that I eat very spicy...it wasn't really enjoyable to eat. The rice was a little too soggy as well. Will order a lower level next time...

Jul 28, 2026
on Google

Excellent pad krapow. Careful : it's a little bit spicy.

Jul 10, 2026
on Google

Great place with a super cute date-night vibe! The food tastes incredibly authentic & you can tell they use good ingredients. Just a heads up, the curries have preset proteins so you can't swap them out, & even the'extra spicy' is actually pretty mild (though they have tabletop condiments to fix that).

May 26, 2026
on Google

the thai food has good flavor & the ingredients feel fresh, but the menu is a bit limited & the dishes are crazy spicy, so you gotta come prepared. the space inside is pretty tiny & the seating is super cramped, so it gets packed fast & the service gets a bit slow. it is fine js to try something different or get takeout, but its not a spot to sit & chill

May 25, 2026
on Google

Lovely Thai restaurant with authentic food. Lots of different options for me to eat because I love this cuisine. I went to Thailand. I needed the real food & this is very close so I am very happy. Sometimes I like to have spicy food & then I come here so I really enjoy it.

Apr 22, 2026
on Google

The food is great although super spicy so be warned if you cant handle it, very limited sitting so you might have to wait for a while to sit down but overall good & affordable meals

Mar 22, 2026
on Google

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.

Mar 4, 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