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Restaurant Pichai

Authentic Thai flavors take center stage at Restaurant Pichai where bold spices meet a vibrant Montreal atmosphere.

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
4.4$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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ThaiGrillSeafood/FishGreat selection of beersGreat selection of wines
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Restaurant Pichai centers its culinary focus on the vibrant and bold traditions of Thai cuisine, prioritizing the integration of intense aromatics and precise heat levels. The kitchen specializes in authentic grill preparations that highlight the natural qualities of fresh seafood and premium fish cuts. Patrons encounter a direct approach to flavor where fermented seasonings and fresh herbs define each prepared dish. This establishment emphasizes a straightforward engagement with regional Thai cooking methods to deliver complex profiles in every bite. The environment remains dedicated to the delivery of these high-impact ingredients through traditional wood-fired grilling techniques. By maintaining strict standards for ingredient sourcing, the menu ensures that the specific textures and pungent profiles essential to this culinary style remain consistently represented in every portion served.
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Reviews for Restaurant Pichai

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (1000+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
70%
4★
14%
3★
8%
2★
6%
1★
2%

Review Summary

Restaurant Pichai offers an exceptional and memorable dining experience, characterized by inventive, flavorful, and authentic Thai-inspired cuisine that stands out for its bold, complex, and spicy profiles. Guests frequently praise standout dishes like the raw scallops, grilled pork collar, mushroom salad, and the signature Thai tea tiramisu, noting the high quality and freshness of the ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant, cozy, and intimate, creating a lively setting perfect for sharing plates with friends. While the popularity of the restaurant necessitates reservations well in advance, many diners appreciate the warm, knowledgeable, and attentive service provided by the staff, who are often highlighted for their ability to guide guests through the curated, rotating menu.
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4.0

🍽? Food:

⭐ Rating (1-5): 5

Notes (flavor, freshness, temperature, presentation):
The food was exceptional & easily the highlight of the evening. The tofu practically melted in your mouth & was some of the best I've had in years. The Hed Nam Tok (mushroom salad) was beautifully presented, packed with flavor, & is an absolute must-order. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, & the flavors really stood out. They also have an extensive wine selection with something for every palate.

👤 Service:

⭐ Rating (1-5): 4

Notes (speed, friendliness, accuracy):
We had reservations but did have to wait a little longer than expected to be seated. While we waited, we enjoyed a drink outside, which made the extra wait much more enjoyable. Once we were seated, the food arrived promptly after we ordered. During the meal, a bottle of wine was accidentally spilled while our plates were being set down. The staff handled it professionally by immediately replacing the plate & even brought us another wine to try, which was a thoughtful touch. Everyone we interacted with was warm, friendly, attentive, & made us feel well taken care of throughout the evening.

🌿 Atmosphere:

⭐ Rating (1-5): 4

Notes (cleanliness, decor, noise level, comfort):
The restaurant is tucked into a charming location with a cozy, intimate feel. The space is fairly compact, so you'll be seated close to neighboring tables. While it may feel a bit tight, it also adds to the restaurant's charm. It was clean, the lighting was warm & moody, & the noise level was moderate, making it easy to carry on a conversation throughout dinner.

⭐ Overall Rating:

⭐ 4/5

Final Thoughts:

Would I return? What dish stood out?

Absolutely. The standout dishes were the tofu & the Hed Nam Tok mushroom salad. As someone who eats tofu regularly, I can confidently say it was one of the best I've had in over a decade. The shareable plates made for a wonderful meal with friends, & the excellent wine selection was an added bonus. Overall, Pichai Thai delivers outstanding food in a cozy, intimate setting, & it's a restaurant I'd happily recommend for a date night or dinner with friends.

Aug 26, 2026
on Google

Very good food. Like the concept & the service was superb. Prices are very high. The fermented pork belly was very salty.
Grilled shrimp were amazing. The Tiramisu was a layered cake which was amazing but had no connection with a Tiramisu.
Overall a very nice & enjoyable meal.

Aug 24, 2026
on Google

Best mushroom dish, best green curry & best sticky rice of my life - & I love Thai food. This was a life-changing meal. Would absolutely recommend.

It was honestly the best meal we had in all of Montreal, both me & my partner agreed.

Aug 24, 2026
on Google

Un des meilleurs restaurant thaï de Montréal & sûrement un des meilleurs de la ville tout court.

Aug 24, 2026
on Google

AMAZING food. Service is some times meeeh…some servers have strange non chalant attitudes. Plates come in various order that sometimes make little sense in terms of taste & heaviness. But the food is just incredible. Its also very loud in there. BuT THE FOOD.

Aug 19, 2026
on Google
1.0

Prenez le temps de lire ça vaut le coup!
A Montréal & dans ce quartier depuis 15 ans, Pichai, on connaît très bien.nous étions 3 & nous fréquentons l établissement depuis son ouverture. On est des bons clients, pas avare & même plutôt généreux dans la commande. Exemple ce soir, sans compter sur le dessert & 3 digestifs j ai réglé pour 430$ tip inclus.
Rdv a 18h45, on attend 25 minutes pour accéder à table en buvant un verre d eau pétillante d une bouteille qui nous a été facturée. On gagne notre table, le repas se déroule bien, c est bon.
Bien que les assortiments de certains plats méritent à mon avis d être accompagnés de sauce, ou de vinaigrette afin de se marier avec un riz gluant plutôt collant que gluant.
Aussi, je constate qu aucune réflexion particulière n est apportée sur l'ordre des plats, on finit sur un poulet pimenté très agressif accompagné de grains de maïs, je n ai pas compris le rôle du maïs mélangé aux asperges. Mais bref l ensemble des différents plats est plutôt bon avec des goûts marqués...
A quel moment dans la tête de celui qui gère la salle est née l idée de génie qui me conduit à écrire cet avis, moi qui n en écrit qu' exceptionnellement.
J explique.
Comme on a démarré en retard, des gens comme nous auparavant se retrouve à attendre aussi afin de récupérer notre table.
C est alors qu au moment du dessert, alors que nous avions mangé les plats normalement au rythme auquel on nous les avait servies, on se voit proposer, présenté comme une faveur consentie, une place en terrasse afin de finir notre repas. Donc le dessert.
Nous, pas chiant, nous demandons si ça les arrange, le serveur répond que des gens attendent pour la table...
Bon, nous décidons de bouger en terrasse pour faciliter les choses, la température est clémente, on prendra le dessert la bas!
Toutefois on se dit tout de même que nous avions nous même attendus 25 minutes pour notre table & qu'on ressent un peu le fait d être les bonnes poires de services.
Toujours sympathique comme ressentiment alors qu on est client des premiers jours.
La considération pour les clients fidèles est vite oubliée, ma grand mère disait d ailleurs: un morceau avalé n a plus de goût !

Nous prenons la direction de la terrasse donc. C est pas si grave :)
Je suis le dernier à sortir, je pointe le nez dehors, je ne vois pas mes 2 amis en terrasse. Je jette alors un coup d'oeil à gauche, sur le trottoir, à l'extérieur de la zone du restaurant, littéralement sur le trottoir devant la maison d a côté, j ai envie de dire lol, je distingue 2 tabourets, sur lesquels on avait disposé 2 serviettes de table, une bougie, plus c est gros plus ça passe. 3 chaises autour. Mes ami(e)s étaient là. Nous étions punis.

C est bourré d ingéniosité, ça sent le système D mûrement éprouvé, nul doute que la stratégie a été pensée & validée auparavant:
' Pour la 6 la, c est bon je leur ai vendu la terrasse, dressez vite notre table magique avec les tabourets sur le trottoir d à côté ! C est tout bon j envoie le dessert !'
Lol.
Mais enfin, qui a eu cette idée grotesque & offensante?
& a quel moment cette décision est prise dans la tête d un gestionnaire ?
Ça dépasse l'entendement.
Eh bien pour ma part c est un gros non.
Non je ne paie pas 430$ pour me retrouver puni sur un trottoir a finir mon repas. Même les gens qui sortaient du restos nous regardaient avec dans leurs yeux un mélange de tristesse, de dédain & de cynisme, le tout à la fois.
Moi aussi je me serais marré à leur place!
Bref on s'en souviendra, on a passé une bonne soirée car on a suffisamment d auto derision pour en rire.
Mais si j avais été avec juste ma copine ou une date, c était le gros malaise assuré.
Je précise tout de même que le dessert & les digestifs ont été offerts. C était la moindre, vraiment la moindre des choses.
Sans dessert & digestif, 430 a 3, c est pas si mal déjà.
J espère qu ils nous ont bien regardé, car ils ne sont plus près de nous voir ! ( Ça aussi ma grand mère le disait )

Aug 16, 2026
on Google

If you're over the traditional Thai dishes, THIS IS YOUR SPOT. We were a large group (they were so great in accommodating us last minute) & had a set menu. Which was pretty much all the stars of the menu. Highlights for me were the scallops, fish balls, grilled chicken & the shaved ice 😍 it's a great spot for foodies, their cocktail menu is limited as they don't have a full bar. Big vibes & a huge shout out to Laura who was super attentive & accommodating. Food is served quite quickly so if that's not your bag, I'd let them know.

Aug 15, 2026
on Google
5.0

Incroyablement bon. Excellente opportunité de découvrir de vrais plats d'Asie du Sud-Est, authentiques, goûteux, épicés & vraiment alléchants. Une belle aventure culinaire avec une super vibe. On a déjà envie d'y retourner!

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Amazing experience at Pichai, great food, love the intentionally curated menu & they have great service, always filling up our waters & just very detail oriented. Shaved ice was so fresh & amazing also huge, scallops & curry were also amazing, loved the flavors of the chicken but could have been a better portion size of chicken for that dish. Note they have a long chefs menu that's not on their website, so keep an open mind. But so worth the hype & worth having to booking a reservation way in advance.

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Incredible, unique food & spicy really means spicy!!! The ambiance is incredible, service was friendly & fast with a lot of jovial spirit in the entire place! Love!

Aug 14, 2026
on Google