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.
La nourriture est excellente & le service est très bien.
Malheureusement la musique est si forte que nous devons tous hausser le ton ce qui rend le tout assourdissant.
Sep 26, 2025
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Best Thai food in Montreal hands down! Every dish is an explosion of flavour. The scallop crudo is so incredibly fresh, it really is a must. Don't forget to try the shaved ice for dessert even if you are full !!!
Very unique Thai food. Not the traditional one. Taste is good but not the one we expected. The service is just average. The restaurant is not child-friendly. They don't have highchair not booster. The worst part of is their POS system: it still calculated the tips using the post-tax amount, even though the law changed over 4 months ago. The waiter is clearly aware of that, but he makes all kind of excuses instead of just admitting it. They seem to be concealing this & hoping most customers won't notice. Overall, it feels very dishonest.
The food at Pichai is good & I'm a regular, but the service has become way too rushed. We order right away & eat as dishes come out, yet we're made to feel pushed out for the next table. Offering dessert & then dropping the check while we're still eating it is rude. The rushed service makes the experience unpleasant.
I enjoy the food here & would've been 5 stars, but it's been a few times now where we were rushed out & it is really unpleasant. The last time I went they asked if they could bring the check immediately after dessert came out, but then they made me pay while we were eating.
Either allocate more time per reservation or simplify the experience. If you're only willing to give 2 hours then I'll just order half of the recommended quantities so I have enough time to eat it without being rushed ;)
I didn't enjoy most of the food they had to offer. fish balls (decent) , pork belly (overly fatty), arctic char (excellent), & pad krapao clams (mix of raw & overcooked basil with inedible parts such as stems & flowers, very little clams), Thai tea tiramisu (in my opinion they don't pair well together). Overall was not blown away like other diners sadly.
I've been here a few times & safe to say the recent time will be my last. Had a reservation but was still asked to wait while they clean the table (which is a reasonable explanation for a couple minute wait but we had to wait 30 minutes while others who came in after us were being seated right away).
Food was decent but can't help to notice the slip in quality (earlier visits the food was excellent but the past few times it's gotten progressively worse). Atmosphere also isn't the best but I'm sure that gradually decreased with the quality of food.
Our waitress was great, very friendly which is the only reason this review isn't lower. We got two of our dishes relatively quickly but the last dish we spent waiting 40 minutes for (all 3 dishes were ordered at the same time), again not sure what caused the delay but we were ready to leave before that point.
Again used to be one of my favourites but it's gotten progressively worse over the last visits, I hope they are able to turn things around but I won't be returning to witness it for myself.
Sep 1, 2025
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This was one of the most outstanding meals we've had, & we were visiting from DC! The flavors were so complex, fresh, & bold. We loved every single thing we ordered, & while we were full, we still went for the Thai tea tiramisu which was incredible. The staff was so knowledgeable, & especially Parasto made our experience exceptional. Make the reservation, this is a meal you'll remember.
Très bonne bouffe, avec beaucoup de variété, on y découvre des pans de la cuisine thaïlandaise qui sorte de l'ordinaire !
Petit bémol sur la salle du restaurant trop bruyante
Le curry rouge était délicieux & avec un bon rapport prix/quantité !
On aimerait plus d'options végés dans la carte temporaire ;)
SPEECHLESS. Like I don't have the words or the emotional range to handle how good Pichai was. Every single dish was so intentionally crafted it felt like someone sat down & wrote a love letter to flavor, folded it into origami, & served it to me on a plate.
I would literally recommend every single thing we had. Multiple times. To strangers. On the street. At traffic lights. But if I have to pick, the raw scallops, the grilled pork neck, & the Thai tea tiramisu , would win the votes tonight.
I'm already plotting my return. I know I'll dream about Pichai till then.
Nous sommes allés chez Pichai un samedi soir d'août pour souligner les 40 ans de mon copain. Assis au bar, nous avons passé une superbe soirée. Tout était délicieux - les plats, les saveurs, l'ambiance. En tant que végane, j'ai apprécié les quelques options disponibles (3 ou 4), qui se trouvent sur le menu régulier - donc pas sur le menu de spécialités qui change chaque semaine. J'aurais aimé un peu plus de variété, mais ce que j'ai goûté était franchement excellent.
Un petit bémol du côté des vins : nous avons demandé à la serveuse de choisir pour nous un accord avec nos plats, en lui indiquant un budget maximum. Le vin servi était délicieux, mais il atteignait exactement ce montant sans qu'on nous propose d'autres possibilités ou accords plus nuancés. Ça m'a laissé une petite impression de choix « par le prix » plus que par souci d'harmonie avec les plats. Mais c'est un détail : l'expérience globale était vraiment au top.
Mon copain a trouvé l'ambiance sonore un peu forte, mais de mon côté, je l'ai trouvée vivante & agréable. On recommande sans hésiter.
