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.
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.
Sep 17, 2025
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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.
Le pad thaï & le repas légumes aux crevettes ont été très décevants. Légumes trop cuits qui flottaient dans un bouillon , dommage car nous avions aimé leur curry précédemment.
Un des meilleurs PadThai en ville! Belle ambiance, bel accueil & bonne bouffe!
N'hésitez pas de demander de vous assoir au bar & de converser avec le barman qui impressionne avec ses cocktails préparés devant vous !
Incredible experience - the director Benjamin took the time to answer questions & give great recommendations. The food was top notch. We tried a few different dishes & they were all great. The beef curry, chicken cashew, pad thai, chicken satay, pad kra pao were super enjoyable. Also the mango sticky rice is an absolute must - it was the highlight of the meal.
Apr 22, 2025
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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 :)
Really nice place we tried tonight, with good food & drinks!! Pad thai was good & saucy, so was the khao soi! The cashew nut chicken was okay. The service really tinted our night though… While the guy at the door was very nice, our waitress was rude. No hello, no thank you, not one smile. I also work as a waitress, & even on my bad days I've never acted remotely close to that with my clients. Still a nice restaurant.
What a great experience! Went to pamika for dinner with a group of friends & we really enjoyed our evening. We started with drinks, I ordered the'meditation' which came presented on a little stand with a dramatic effect & tasted very fresh & fruity.
For appetizers we ordered the papaya salad which was delicious & the sugar cane shrimp which has a very special sweet & savory taste. I highly recommend these two dishes!
We also had the pad thai which we loved!
The service in this restaurant is excellent, the waiters are very attentive & take the time to explain each dish when presented on the table.
I highly recommend this place!
Food was just okay. Ordered crispy shrimp, Tom yum soup, Tom yum pad Thai, green curry. Shrimp was a cool idea, but felt like the egg noodle was more a gimmick cuz it didn't add much. Sauces weren't thick or rich enough in the pad Thai & curry. Lobster in the pad thai seemed pre-cooked frozen, definitely not fresh. Overall food tasted pretty muted. Place is beautiful though & service was great. Didn't see any East Asian servers, they were all in the kitchen, classic discrimination.
It was my first time visiting the restaurant in Montreal & it didn't quite meet expectations. The meal started strong with the fried shrimp & chicken skewers which were both delicious. For entrees I had the chicken pad see ew which was quite disappointing since they used normal rice noodle as opposed to wide thai noodle, some of the vegetables were undercooked, & they used a lot of soya sauce. I also had the braised beef panaeng...the curry sauce was delicious but the brisket was very dry & overcooked. Don't think I will return to the restaurant next time, considering there are many other authentic thai restaurants for half the price. But, if you're looking for a quick dinner/drink with great service & atmosphere then this would be a safe place to go.
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First time visit - Food was great & the restaurant was gorgeous. Possibly one of the best pad thais I had. Glenn made the experience so much better & he was such a great host/server. One of the best services we had :)
One of my favorite restaurent in Montréal! The best things are the salmon tartare & the beef paneng with sticky rice. You can't go wrong with those two! I usually not eat spicy 🌶️ but it is so amazingly good I can't stop myself. If you're real hungry I also recommend the pad thai. The satay wagyu is not recommended. It was very small & forgettable. For the same price you have the salmon tartare which is exceptional. We wanted beer but it was not available that evening. We ordered margaritas thai I think & it was really good! A must if you are in town you won't regret it
We ordered the Bangkok rolls, Crispy shrimp Pad Kra Pao, & Khao Padmanpu with drinks. Kudos to the chef on the well balanced flavors of authentic Thai food. The Pad Kra Pao was spicier than I've had at different Thai restaurants but so many things about this restaurant exceeded my expectations. The terasse was a stunningly beautiful oasis. We were visiting Montreal so I feel so lucky to had tried such delicious Thai food. This place is worthy of all the high praise.
