Mai Thai Cuisine is repeatedly described as an authentic Thai spot with bold, well balanced flavors, generous portions and a cozy open kitchen vibe on St Denis, where dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Green Curry, Drunken Noodles, calamari, papaya salad and mango sticky rice are highlighted for freshness and depth, and spice levels can be adjusted to personal heat tolerance. Service is generally praised as friendly, fast and attentive, with a welcoming atmosphere, though a few experiences note busy times that slow down service or tight seating, and some guests mention price or occasional sweetness or saltiness in certain dishes. Overall Mai Thai Cuisine is seen as a standout destination for real Thai flavors and a warm, family run feel, with strong takeout and catering options and frequent plans to return.
I recently visited this Thai restaurant recommended by a friend, but I left quite disappointed. The fried seafood was mushy & overly salty, while the curry lacked the vibrant flavors I was expecting. The mango salad had a peculiar aftertaste that was off-putting. On a positive note, the Tom Yum soup was excellent. However, the dining experience was marred by the small open kitchen with a malfunctioning vent, making the place uncomfortably hot.
The mango sticky rice was AMAZING, flavourful, nice presentation & warm. The server was the kindest person ever, super sweet, the cook also. I was the only one inside but felt really comfortable!
Jul 9, 2024
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Hands down best Thaï restaurant I've ever tried the Kra-Chai is my favorite dish with juicy fish itms to die for. Dessert was absolute fire too the stocky mango one🔥 Chef has a magic touch & the waitress was super welcoming & professional
This has had to be, without a doubt, my favourite restaurant experience. The food was amazing & you can tell it was made with soul. The pad thai & pad seew were so delicious. & the mango sticky rice was just as delicious & heart shaped! I went with my partner so it felt extra special. The staff was extremely friendly, Kira included! I truly felt like part of a big family. Coming back here 10000%, & a big recommend to all who are curious.
Jun 14, 2024
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Overall, I enjoyed the meal, service & quaint atmosphere. the pad-krachai I found a little salty for my liking ( could have had more green peppercorns, & maybe a different veggie to sweet peppers). the mango fruit was ripe but tangy. unfortunately, not a thai mango. All things considered, it was all right though (prices I found to be on the expensive side).
Montreal is a great city for experiencing authentic cuisines & tonight's adventure was Thai. We were walking through the area & decided to try this small second floor restaurant & it did not disappoint. We were early so had the place to ourselves though Uber eats drivers kept coming & going. We tried their mango salad & a variation of pad Thai using larger flat rice noodles that was very good. Definitely recommend!
The food preparation was very disappointing. All the food delivered was bland … very little seasoning… dry… it was as if the meat was simply placed in the bowl next to the rice . Mango salad had no spice even though I asked for medium spice . Other beef chicken & pork plates were subpar …The quality of the food was fine … it’s just that the taste was flavourless .maybe it’s better in the restaurant, but Uber eats delivery quality was not good . I’ve tried Thai from around the world & many in montreal . This was not good unfortunately.
Very authentic taste & exotic ambiance. Had the spicy wings, red curry, Tom yum soup & mango sticky rice. I’d recommend them all since they all tasted great.
Downside:
- beef quality should be better / more tender with that price range. Same as the steamed rice (we all except having authentic Thai rices with curries, aren’t we!)
- no AC inside, might be too hot for ppl coming on summer days.
