Name: Restaurant Pichai
Address: 5985 Rue St-Hubert, Montreal, QC, H2S 2L8, CA
Telephone: +1-5144191606
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Monday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Thursday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Friday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Sunday

5 pm - 10:30 pm

Pichai is widely praised for bold, creative Thai flavors and a shareable, neo-Thai concept that shines in dishes like scallops, pork collar, fermented pork belly, tapioca dumplings, and a memorable Thai tea tiramisu. Several reviews highlight standout plates such as papaya salad, tom yum, and the egg dish that became a showstopper, with many diners calling the flavors authentic, lively, and deeply satisfying. Portions are often described as small for the price, though the quality and variety invite tasting across multiple dishes. Service ranges from impeccable and knowledgeable with excellent wine pairings to rushed or inconsistent, with reports of staff miscommunications and, in some cases, a less welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance is noted as vibrant, cozy, and stylish, sometimes loud, occasionally a bit too dark for reading menus. The menu includes weekly specials and a chef tasting option, with vegan and vegetarian choices appreciated by many. Overall, Pichai stands out as a top Montreal Thai option and a memorable dining experience, worth a visit for those seeking bold flavors, while reservations are advised and expectations should account for occasional service inconsistencies.

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Sacha

5.0

One of the best meals I've ever had. Each dish was full of flavour, & so incredibly memorable. Wonderful service too. Can't recommend Pichai enough!

May 26, 2024

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Jenny

The « tasting menu » isn't on the menu but be sure to ask if they offer it that night! You will not regret it if you do, we were so full & for $65 /per person it was an incredible deal. Truly an amazing experience between all the balance of Thai flavours. The only place that I could say is better than my mom's 🤫

Mar 7, 2024

Meredith

One of the best meals I've had ever! Service was quick & friendly, the dishes were the perfect size, & every bite was so fresh & flavourful. Do not miss this if you're in Montreal. This meal was such a delight!

Feb 10, 2024

Pichai, I love you. The food is always shockingly good & tasty. Flavours are balanced with even spice, sweet, sour & salt. Eating here with my friend is always an exercise of eating as quickly as we can like animals bc it's just so darn good. They've improved their Thai tea tiramisu & it's so much stronger now. Salivating as I write this.

Dec 3, 2023

Richael

2.0

Overrated, overhyped & overpriced. The food is okay, but lacks flavour, is pretentious & definitely not worth the wait. There are other smaller, cheaper & more authentic Thai places in Montreal.

This is more of a looks good on IG but doesn't taste good irl kind of place. Save your money & time & go one of the many friendlier family run businesses in the area for authentic Thai food. Disappointed.

Oct 8, 2023

Kyle

Wow. Wizards of spice & flavour must inhabit the kitchen because every dish here is magic. Prepare for some heat though by ordering a good bottle of wine from their impressive list. Perfect meal & date night - the hype around this place is real.

Sep 13, 2023

Michaela

3.0

The food was really disappointing especially for the price. I had the green curry special & it was so oily. The sauce had a decent flavour but nothing mind blowing. It was like the vegetables & meat couldn’t hold the flavour because the sauce was so oily it just slid off. & the beef was also very fatty & hard to chew. The prices were outrageous.The veg red curry took on a strange flavour the more it sat. The tamarind egg were so underwhelming basically just a soft boiled egg. The papaya salad was our favourite but you could find something comparable at probably any Thai restaurant. Our server was very kind & the ambience was great. Unfortunately the food was a let down.

Sep 11, 2023

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