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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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75%
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Reviews for Epicerie Pumpui

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1300+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
75%
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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Jul 21, 2026
on Google

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 flavors were great, & I truly wanted to love it, but something was just wrong with my noodles. Either somebody soak the rice noodles in hot water, or there were far too few bean sprouts in the Pad Thai, ultimately making it a sticky plate of stodgy noodles.

Sep 1, 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

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.

Aug 9, 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