Originally from the Isan region of Thailand, Pamika has traveled the globe to see her dream blossom and ensure the authenticity of her creations.
Bearing the name of our executive chef and owner, Pamika promises dishes reflecting the most faithful taste, authenticity and traditions, in order to offer you the best Thai experience in the heart of Montreal.
Pamika Thai delivers a warm, intimate dining experience with beautiful moody decor and a vibe that invites easy conversation. The menu showcases authentic Thai flavors with balanced spice and standout dishes such as pad thai, red beef curry, khao soi, and mango sticky rice, while cocktails add a creative touch. Service is consistently attentive, with staff guiding guests through the menu whether at the bar or the dining room. The atmosphere combines refined lighting, elegant plating, and a cozy cocoon like feel that suits both dates and gatherings. While pacing can be slower during peak times and some price points are on the higher side, the emphasis on fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and a memorable overall experience makes Pamika Thai a standout choice for exploring Thai cuisine in Montreal.
Working in Montreal for the week & it's dinner time! I did my usual Yelp'ing & landed on Pamika Thai! Here's how it went!
Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the street in downtown is this gem. It's got a small footprint on the outside, but inside is a different story! It's so beautiful & intimate in here. The floors & the ceilings are darker colors giving a more intimate vibe. The decor is AMAZING & transports you to an entirely different country. The vibes were very intimate, romantic & definitely a place you want to be.
Service: Glenn was my bartender as I sat at the bar & he was awesome. He was funny, witty & made sure I had the best time possible. I also would like to shout out Benjamin as well. He's the director of the restaurant & also made sure I had a good time.
Food/Drinks: I started off with the Le Vieux Cajou, which is Buffalo Trace whiskey infused with cashews, spicy coriander syrup then a few dashes of both Angostura & chocolate bitter. This drink sounds so out there, but it was so smooth, oaky, a bit nutty, mildly sweet, very tasty, robust, woody. I really liked it. I saw so many things on the menu that I wanted to try that I couldn't make up my mind so I opted for the tasting menu! Here's how it went! Out first was the Fried papaya salad which consists of deep-fried green papaya & carrots, fried shrimp, fresh chilies, tomatoes, long beans & peanuts. This was very tasty with that good spicy sauce on top. I loved the sweetness with the salt & the heaviness of the fried batter. Absolutely delicious. Never had anything like it before. My only complaint is that the shrimp didn't pull all the way out of their shells like I'm used to. Lol. Next up was the Khao Soi which is a dish comprised of egg noodles, chicken drumsticks, a quail egg, pickled choy, limes, coriander, red onions & khao soy sauce. This dish was a bit spicy, with flavors just all over the place in a great way. LOVED the rich curry flavor, super aromatic. Lastly was the Set Tum Thai which is That BBQ pork shoulder served with sticky rice & a papaya salad. It was SUPER flavorful pork & an amazing spicy sauce. Rice was nice & sticky to calm the flavors down. Well-balanced.
Value: It's more upscale &'modern' Thai cuisine so you have to pay for it. Lol. All prices are in $CAD. My first drink was $14.00. The tasting menu was $85.00. Absolutely worth it.
In conclusion, I loved this place, what it represented & how everything was executed. I highly encourage you to check this place out! Thank you for reading.
Très bons plats, je me suis régalé avec le paneng boeuf, le pudding au taro que nous avons partagé, était parfait pour satisfaire nos becs sucrés. Le service chaleureux & professionnel. & le décor magnifique.
Le seul hic, les prix des entrées (rapport quantité) mais c' est délicieux.
Impressionnante expérience culinaire thaïlandaise! Tous les plats étaient savoureux & magnifiquement présentés. Le service est impeccable & nous avons vraiment apprécié notre repas. Belle ambiance calme, idéale pour discuter entre amis. Beau décor également. Nous retournerons assurément à ce restaurant!
Aucune réservation.
Accueil & service impeccables.
Très beau décor feutré avec une belle ambiance oû l'on peut parler & s'entendre.
Nous avons pris le menu de MTL à table au complet à partager avec les accords mets & alcools (vins, saké, & spiritueux).
Tout était délicieux.
Un gros merci à Joseph, notre serveur, pour les compléments d'information tout au long du repas.
Le repas était excellent. Les saveurs étaient très appréciées. L'ambiance était bonne & le décor est agréable. Le service de Joseph a été particulièrement apprécié.
Beau restaurant, la décoration est magnifique & l'ambiance est bonne. Le service aurait intérêt à être rehaussé. Une demande de changement de table qui semble compliqué surtout quand on demande uniquement la table d'à côté.
Une demande de plat supplémentaire, sans suggestion, ni explication & une demande de diviser la facture sans que le serveur se force trop. On met tout sur les factures & on divise sans se soucier de ce qui a été pris par les uns & les autres.
La nourriture est bonne, les plats sont plus raffinés que dans d'autres restaurants du même type.
Impossible d'y aller si on est allergique aux arachides.
Oct 18, 2025
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The vibe & decor of the place was very nice. It did take us a while to get sat, & to get our order taken, even though the restaurant was not very busy.
We ordered a new appetizer from a special menu, was were caramelized pork dumplings in tapioca, this was very tasty (& pretty looking). Our Pad Thai was delicious & a good portion size. The sweet & sour chicken, unfortunately, lacked flavor. Our dessert, roasted banana, was very yummy but we think it was meant to be warmer than it was served to us.
Overall, we enjoyed our meal & had a nice time.
Malheureusement, je dois faire une mauvaise critique de cet établissement. J'étais très excité à l'idée de goûter la cuisine du chat Pamika, dont j'ai beaucoup entendu parler.
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été très bien servis par une équipe compétente. J'ai demandé un Negroni, mais faute de Campari, on m'a proposé un cocktail signature floral & rafraîchissant: j'ai adoré.
Le décor est joli, mais un peu daté. La salle de bain aurait pu être plus propre.
Nous avons commandé quatre plats, que nous nous sommes partagés entre trois convives. Les portions étaient généreuses. Toutefois, c'est la que s'arrêtent les compliments. Nous avons pris la salade de papaye, le pad thaï, le pad Kra Pow & le poulet aux noix de cajou, & n'avons rien trouvé d'exceptionnel à ces plats. Ils n'étaient ni très savoureux, ni très originaux, & nous nous sommes faits la réflexion qu'au prix qui nous était chargé, nous aurions mieux fait de les préparer nous-même. Quel dommage.
Enfin, ma conjointe & moi avons eu une légère indigestion après le repas. Puisque c'est le seul repas que nous avons consommé en commun, nous soupçonnons malheureusement la cuisine du Pamika.
Je pense qu'un meilleur équilibre des saveurs serait de mise, surtout considérant la qualité du service, du décor, de la carte des vins & des présentations, car tout le reste était parfait, mais je n'y retournerai pas, car au centre de toute l'expérience, la cuisine nous a lamentablement déçu.
The décor was beautiful, & the atmosphere had a great vibe.
My favorite dish was the Phra Ta Pow-flavorful & perfectly spicy. The Tilapia also is a much try. Crispy & tender.
The Tom Yum, however, arrived a little cold, so I'll be sure to ask for it warmed up next time.
Other than that, everything was excellent. The service was outstanding, & the staff were all so welcoming. A special thanks to Ioan for the wonderful service!
Very lovely place, the decor is unique & elegant, the staff is very attentive & the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered specifically very spicy dishes: Pad Kra Prao & Pad Kee Mao & they did not disappoint. The food was excellent & very spicy! We picked this place specifically for the reviews mentioning that a spicy meal is genuinely spicy which is something that is harder to find in Montreal where all spicy dishes are mostly mild. So if you are a fan of spicy food & want to try a real spicy Thai food this is the place. Alternatively they also have non spicy dishes so it will appeal to any level of spice lovers.
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Very cute place, decor is elegant & refined. The service was excellent. The waiter was attentive & helpful with menu suggestions. The drinks were creative & colourful with an organic feel to them. The food was not bad but the dish I ordered, chicken pad that was under seasoned & very basic. The presentation was very nice for the other dishes & I was told they were very good. I would still recommend Pamika if you want a nice intimate setting & great drinks.
The restaurant itself was absolutely beautiful-great atmosphere & decor that really sets the mood. The food was good overall, though not extraordinary-I've had better, but it was still enjoyable. The cocktails, however, were definitely a highlight: well-made & full of flavor. It's a nice spot for a chill night out, especially if you're looking for good drinks & a great vibe.
Accueil joviale mais notre table était indisponible à l'heure malgré notre réservation. Nous avons patienté dans des fauteuils agréables. La cuisine est bonne mais la carte limitée. La carte des vins offre uniquement des choix dispendieux & le rapport qualité prix est insatisfaisant. Le prix des assiettes est aussi élevé comparativement aux restaurants similaires.La décoration est jolie & les chaises confortables. Ce qui a été problématique est le service. La serveuse avait l'air désabusée de la vie, nous avions l'impression qu'elle était dérangée par nos demandes. Elle disposait notre bouteille de vin dans un seau près de la table voisine (avec la bouteille des autres clients) & ne venait pas remplir nos coupes avant que nous le demandions. Elle renverse du vin & s'excuse du bout des lèvres mais a l'air de s'en foutre complètement. Le service a été lent pour la prise de commande mais pas pour recevoir les assiettes. C'était l'anniversaire de ma fille & aucune attention offerte pour l'occasion. Expérience très moyenne en ce dernier week-end de mars 2025, j'espère qu'ils corrigeront le service.
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Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre repas à Pamika Thai. J'ai trouvé le pad thai excellent! Il était tellement bien assaisonné & les ingrédients étaient frais. J'ai aussi aimé le soin apporté à la présentation/décoration des plats. Nous reviendrons essayer les autres plats du menu ainsi que les cocktails qui avaient l'air très bons :)
First time here, enjoyed the service & attention to detail. The food was okay. I didn't go crazy but the decor & ambiance were nice. Enjoyed the drinks though.
The service is good, the restaurant is nicely decorated but the food is very mid. We ordered the tasting menu at $75 (got overcharged by a couple of dollars at the end when we checked our receipt but I digress) & were disappointed with the selection. The minced duck with cabbage leaf was underwhelming, as were the fried shrimp & fried pork on sugar canes. The grilled pork slices with sticky rice & papaya salad were bland & nothing extraordinary. The braised paneang beef & fried shrimp & fried papaya salad were enjoyable. I probably should have chosen à la carte instead of tasting menu but if this is what they are offering clients to explore & discover Thai cuisine, it is disappointing. Furthermore, we had leftovers that we got packaged up. We saw the waitress leave it on the waiters counter & walk away, only for another waiter to pile other dirty plates on top of our remaining food. The waitress came back, saw what happened & we witnessed a little back & forth exchange before they took off the top plates & willingly decided to place our now contaminated food in takeaway containers anyway. We were too appalled to say anything so we paid & left.
Je donnerais une étoile Michelin à ce restaurant. Une expérience incroyable dans son ensemble. Un menu typique Thaïlandais, des saveurs me rappelant mon voyage en Thaïlande, un service méticuleux, un petit drink de bienvenue impressionnant, un choix de plats tous plus intéressants les uns que les autres, un choix de cocktails savoureux, un décor magnifique, une ambiance feutrée, & tout ça à prix très raisonnable. Nous avons pris la salade de papaye, les brochettes de Wagyu & le Panaeng au boeuf. Les 3 étaient délicieux. C'est définitivement un incontournable!
