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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 2026-07-15
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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 is always a go-to for me. Excellent food, amazing service, & great value. Equally good for takeout!

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Excellent takeout experience! They forgot to give us the wine we ordered at pickup & after we called them, they delivered the wine to us even though we were slightly out of their delivery zone. Oh, & the food was so delicious! The shrimp pad Thai & the greens were highlights.

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Amazingly tasty food & friendly staff

Jan 11, 2024
on Google

The chicken wings were so crispy & delicious, & come sitting in a killer sweet chili sauce. Very good pad Thai, flavourful & packed with crunchy peanuts. & we absolutely loved trying the different lime+chili fish sauces sitting on the table. The pear sticky rice did not hit the spot we were looking for with the mango one, mainly due to the star anise/cardamom/cinammon spice blend that the fruit was poached in. Seating was a bit cramped if you are assigned to the window seats, especially with our winter coats on our laps. Whoever sits by the curtains to the left of the entrance is sure to get elbowed a couple of times by patrons walking in.

Jan 7, 2024
on Google

Cuisine thailandaise très gouteuse.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Ça criss de coche!

Jan 1, 2024
on Google

Excellent pad thai au tofu, portion parfaite & service sympathique pour emporter je n ai jamais été déçu depuis leur ouverture. Si vous aimez la nourriture goûteuse c est à essayer & oui ils sont bien occupé!

Dec 27, 2023
on Google
5.0

A good place for Thai food. The Pad Thai & the Green curry were very nice. The taste was right as in Thailand, Highly recommend.

Dec 19, 2023
on Google

Damn good food!!! Authentic Thai food made by awesome Montrealers

Dec 19, 2023
on Google

The pad thaï is fantastic. I love the decor. It's small but cozy. we did not have to wait for a table :)

Dec 18, 2023
on Google