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.
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.
Great place to visit! The food tasted authentic with genuinely good ingredients. The dishes are preset with respect to curries, so you can't change the protein in them. The spice level is fairly mild, even for their labelled extra spicy. But you have tabletop condiments you can add to ramp up the spice level.
If you have children, there were no high chairs or booster seats. So ideally need them to be able to sit in a booth.
Seems like a great place for a date. Food is served quickly & small menu.
Cynical at first. But Ive been converted. Absolutely delicious. Decoration is perfect. Service is effortless & relaxed but efficient. Food is amazing. Prices are great. Nothing but good things to say about Pumpui
Sep 26, 2025
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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?
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!
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.
