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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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4.5441 ratings
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Reviews for Epicerie Pumpui

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*as of 2026-07-15
4.5441 ratings
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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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Carole
5.0

Quand je veux me faire vraiment plaisir, & mettre mes papilles en feu, rien de mieux

Dec 31, 2025
on Google
Debarati
5.0

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
C
1.0

Déjà venue une fois - excellente expérience, personnel aimable. Mais hier soir, deux des serveuses ont été incroyablement impolies & hostiles envers moi, au point que je suis repartie sans rien prendre. Je comprends qu'il y avait beaucoup de monde, mais un peu de politesse...

J'ai vraiment eu l'impression de déranger, comme si ma présence les agaçait.
Je n'aime pas écrire de commentaires négatifs, mais je suis déçue !

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
Jean
5.0

Really good, a bit crowded but worth the wait!

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
Sheri
5.0

Great little Thai restaurant! The fritters were amazing! (ended up ordering another serving). Fast friendly service. Beautiful & delicious food. Large portions

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
Pierre-Luc
5.0

Resto au décors très simple avec une ambiance extraordinaire. Le service impeccable. Pas de pression de partir même si il y un file dehors. La vitesse pour recevoir les plats était parfaite. Les plats chauds goûteux étaient juste wow. Ça partait que le chef aime faire la cuisine de qualité. On y retourne ? Ho oui !

Nov 8, 2025
on Google
Kévin
5.0

Une valeur sûre. Un très bon rapport qualité-prix & des plats savoureux.

Oct 27, 2025
on Google
Liam
5.0

The staff was great. They took us in at the last minute as we walked in. I highly reccomend the chicken wings & the tofu pad Thai.

Oct 23, 2025
on Google
Nour
3.0

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.

Oct 22, 2025
on Google
Nicolas
5.0

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.

Oct 21, 2025
on Google
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