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.
Pichai offers impeccable & joyful service with dishes that will transport you to new parts of the world. The crabs had an incredible flavor that I still cannot forget. Our server guided us through a wine list that offers an array of value & perspectives. Our Italian white wine steeled us for the love & spices inside the 5 dishes we enjoyed. This place feels like family. I am jealous of folks who are able to enjoy Pichai's plates more often. A must visit. I had to get a shirt! Please get dessert!
Jun 22, 2024
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Impeccable service. We tried several dishes & all were delicious - great seasonal menu as well. Our server was also very knowledgeable on wines & recommended us some great choices. This place is an absolute must!!
We ate outside for our loversary & it was a great night. Great wine choice, the orange wine was extra funky & extra delicious. Unique meals, especially the tapioca dumplings, which I recommend. I also really loved the shitake curry.
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my visit to Paichai. The service was extremely slow, it took the waitress a good 10-15 minutes to acknowledge us & offer beverage. Then it was an additional 15 to have my glass of wine & maybe 10 more for the server to come back to take our food order. The concept of the restaurant is to select 5-6 plates to share with your group. The plates were good. While we received our last plate the server told us that we need to settle our bill & leave as they need the table. That's when we learned that the reservation are for a 2h period. This would have been a nice information to learn before we order or during our diner so we could have speed up the process. As a good restaurant experience is as much base on the quality of the service as the one of the food I have to say that I'm overall disappointed with my visit there.
2024: friendly attentive service, was patient while I sampled different wines. Definitely recommend their Pinot Blanc from Alsace. Scallops were good but spicy. Duck yellow curry was delicious. Beef salad was pretty good. Swordfish was okay but the sauce was nice. Thai tea tiramisu was fantastic. Mango pudding was alright, might be better without the grass jelly. Cute decor. My sister enjoyed the music. 2022: Excellent service. Great food.
Feb 23, 2024
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Love this place, the food, the people, the atmosphere. Even the wine list, which skews a bit natural for my tastes, always has something I really enjoy. If they have the massaman curry on special don't miss it! Great stuff.
Best Thai food I've had since being in southeast Asia. Got 3 menu items (the pork neck, chicken legs, & Som Tham) & for 2 people that was a lot. Came with sticky rice. Extensive wine list, but only 2 cocktails (which is cool, they're a wine bar). Food was absolutely crazy for how much you pay per person. Worth making the trip from wherever you are in Montreal.
Had dinner there last night, the food was really flavorful, loved it. The wines however were bloody awful. One actually had a distinct nose of newsprint (I’m not exaggerating at all), & was totally undrinkable. If pairing their menu with different varieties of vinegar or cheap cooking wine is your thing then you’re in for a real treat. Too bad though because the food was very good.
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.
Utterly outstanding!! Would walk there from anywhere to eat there, & the pork collar in particular! Service great & a fascinating & brilliant wine selection.
I had no expectations when I went to Pichai & was really impressed by the food. I remember the tapioca dumpling as one of my favorites but everything on their menu was delicious. If you're a group, you should definitely share & try everything. We had a really good night & a belly full of wine & Thai food.
Sep 3, 2023
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