With over ten years of experience, Chef Somboun Norindr offers traditional Thai cuisine without American adaptation. Dishes seasoned with coriander, ginger, curry or lemongrass and soups with coconut milk. There are also classics such as Pad Thai, Thai rolls and desserts. The first restaurant using peanut sauce in Montreal in 1986!
Our Specialties
Fine Thai cuisine, Seafood, Red curry, Green curry, Yellow curry, Paneang curry & Masaman curry . Specializing in the Pad Thai.
Phayathai delivers a warm, traditional Thai dining experience from a family kitchen where the parents cook and the son serves, creating an atmosphere that feels authentic and welcoming. The menu highlights classic Thai flavors with fresh ingredients, generous portions and dishes like red curry chicken and basil chicken that guests describe as delicious and non Americanized, while spice levels can be quite lively and patrons are advised to pace themselves. Service is fast and attentive and the ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it easy to feel at home even when the place is busy. Prices are reasonable and many reviews mention excellent value and the option to bring your own wine, encouraging locals and travelers alike to return and discover more here.
We recently dined here as a group of 12, including 5 children, & had a great experience overall.
The portions were generous & perfect for sharing, which made it easy to try a variety of dishes from the menu. Speaking of the menu, there's a great selection of options that cater to different tastes, & the sharing-style concept really adds to the experience.
Despite being a larger group, the wait time for our food was reasonable, & everything arrived at a good pace. The atmosphere was warm & inviting, making it a comfortable spot for both adults & kids. I would recommend them to have a high chair.
What stood out the most was the service. Even though we made our reservation the same day & the restaurant had another group booked later in the evening, the staff never made us feel rushed & allowed us to fully enjoy our time.
Overall, a great place for group dining with good food, fair prices, & attentive service. We would definitely come back!
Fantastic experience at Phayathai! The owner was there, which made everything feel warm & personal - you can really tell how much care goes into the restaurant.
The food was excellent across the board: fresh dumplings with rich peanut sauce, a vibrant mango salad, perfectly cooked Pad Thai with shrimp, & flavorful stir-fried dishes (beef with broccoli, garlic pork, crispy seafood noodles). Everything was well-seasoned, fresh, & beautifully presented.
Great service, generous portions, & authentic flavours. We'll definitely be back!
Mar 1, 2026
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C'est excellent si vous aimez les plats plus traditionnels. Dans ce restaurant, c'est la maman qui cuisine, le papa & le garçon sont serveurs. Ils aiment parler de leurs traditions. N'hésitez pas à leur poser des questions. Ils sont supers intéressants. Attention au nombre de piments... ça peut être très très épicé.
Superbe endroit cosy, on est dépaysés, on est ailleurs... bouffe typiquement thai, respectueux de la tradition, service chaleureux & rapide. On va y retourner assurément !
Même s'il y avait beaucoup de gens, nous avons reçu notre nourriture très rapidement. La nourriture était incroyable & le serveur était très gentil & sympathique. Si j'avais pus mettre 6 étoiles je l'aurais fait.
Quelle belle découverte, accueil chaleureux du patron, qui a beaucoup d'humour soit dit en passant, fine cuisine thaïlandaise non américanisée
Nous étions trois personnes avec des mets différents,chaque personne a apprécié grandement son plat,un vrai plaisir pour les papilles, portion généreuse & fruit de mer abondants.
Ambiance, service excellents.
Nous y retourneront certainement.
Korb koun kaa pour tout.
Restaurant authentique thaïlandais ! C'était une expérience culinaire. Moi & mon collègue étions à Blainville pour le travail. Nous étions surpris de la qualité de la nourriture & des odeurssaveurs agréable de nos plats. Je suggère fortement ce restaurant, il en vaut le détour.
Notre première visite & certainement pas notre dernière! Quelle trouvaille! L'endroit est beau, agréable & propre. Le propriétaire est très chaleureux & acceuillant. Il a été patient avec nos questions & nous a bien conseillé. Puis la nourriture, WOW! Tout était tellement bon! Tout était frais, cuit à la perfection & merveilleusement savoureux! Nous avons déjà hâte de revenir!
Oct 22, 2025
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