Les avis sur Pichai évoquent globalement une expérience thaïe contemporaine, inventive et conviviale, axée sur le partage et les saveurs intenses; les plats, souvent décrits comme savoureux et équilibrés, font l'unanimité sur plusieurs tables, avec des coups de cœur pour des éléments comme le collier de porc grillé, les scampis et les dumplings au tapioca, et des desserts comme le tiramisu au thé thaï; l'ambiance et le service sont salués pour leur chaleur et leur connaissance du menu, mais certains trouvent le service parfois pressé ou distant, la salle bruyante et les tables un peu serrées; les portions sont parfois jugées petites pour le prix et certains commentaires évoquent des plats trop salés ou très épicés selon les goûts; malgré ces bémols, l'ensemble est généralement perçu comme l'une des meilleures expériences thaïes à Montréal et donne envie de revenir pour découvrir la carte et les accords mets-vins.
Went to Pichai for dinner with a friend, & had a bunch of dishes to share that were all delicious! Loved the Som Tum Thai papaya salad & the Phai Mamuang Tod (pictured here) was flavourful, not too sweet & a delicious way to end the meal! Would recommend ordering a couple things to share ✨
We had a wonderful experience here. The food was absolutely delicious, & the wine selection was great. Our waiter was incredibly helpful & guided us to a fantastic bottle of wine & perfectly chosen dishes. Excellent service & atmosphere - we will definitely recommend this place & come back again.
6 févr. 2026
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I went in not even sure what the menu had in store. I didn't do my homework. I didn't come prepared. But sometimes in life, it's when we least expect something that we are truly delighted. That was the case at Pichai.
As a group of 6, we were recommended to order about 12-13 dishes. We got away with about 10 & everyone was full by the end. The flavors from the pork collar, scallops, pork belly & dumplings were surprising yet complementary. Dazzling pops of lime, cilantro & choy to round out the salty & the spicy meats.
But the masterpiece, the coup de gras, the show-stopping number of the evening was the Egg... this was a capital'E' Egg - soft boiled & fried, dressed to the nines in a stunning savory sauce, cilantro & hot peppers. Massive kudos to the genius chefs that devised this Egg. This was the only dish we ordered twice because it was so amazing. I will be coming back for this Egg.
The servers were beyond fantastic... detailed & swift. They explained the adventurous menu well & made great suggestions.
The ambiance was also great. We did shamelessly whip out our phones to Shazam some songs playing over the PA.
If you feel like eating thrilling food with unique, delicate details, Pichai is the place.
Had an excellent meal at Pichai last night! Everything was fantastic, but the Green Curry was a real standout-creamy, aromatic, & perfectly spiced. The service was friendly & the atmosphere was vibrant. I highly recommend!
We met another couple who had been before. We were warmly received. Our waitress Paras was excellent. She definitely knew how to upsell. As they promote'family style' which is popular these days with restaurants as it is effective in getting customers to spend more. We had several plates starting with the fish balls. These were good but a bit chewy for my taste. The sticky rice was way too sticky. Then we had the fermented pork which was tasty. Then the dumplings which were also good. We had some marinated tuna from a secondary menu which was delicious & the arctic char which was whole fish. It was spicy & delicious as well. I found the food flavourful & the service was excellent. The shortcomings were the sticky rice which needs to be worked on. I also found the wine list was super expensive with no budget options. I also didn't like our seating as our booth for 4 was awkward & uncomfortable. A bit of work needed to get to 5 stars but a pleasant & somewhat pricey experience with wine. Would recommend.
The food here was so delicious. I was so focused on chowing down that I didn't think to get good photos. The grilled chicken is so succulent. The service is friendly & laid back. The dining room has a cool vibe. I highly recommend.
3 oct. 2025
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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 ;)
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.
Ate here blindly & was really impressed, great service & the food has so much flavour! Highly recommend giving this place a shot for something new & unique! Wish the portions were larger 🙏
28 juin 2025
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I went there for dinner & the food was excellent. Our waitress gave an outstanding service & helped us decide what to have for dinner based on our preferences. I totally recommend this place.
This is my 2nd time to Pichai. Service is impeccable, accommadating. The food is outstanding. The textures, portions, flavours, presentation were as perfect as last year with several different items I had not tried before.
I went with friends & family that love heat.
Luk Shin Plaa Tod fish balls were bursting with flavours. I could have devoured the sweet chillie
Yum Hoi Shen Raw Scallops were like a palate cleanser & was perfectly seasoned.
The Sakoo Sai Moo tapiaco dumplings were fantastic.
Naem Moo Yang had flavour & texture.
Kor Moo Yang was delicious
The sticky rice was perfect with our favourite dish the mushrooms
Then came the insanely delicious Mango: Mango jam, whipped coconut cream, condesnsed milk. Ice shaving of mango burst. Cooling the palate.
We tried two intersting wines, private collection which paired well. Last time we tried cocktails.
Porc is rarely a protein of choice, however they were beautifully prepared.
A never have desserts, however this was worth every bite & light.
Pichai is definately on my top 10 list of favourite Montreal restaurants.
As a Montreal licenced food guide for 33 years, working with visitors I am always looking for special hidden gems. This is definately one.
I will definately back to try more. Highly recommended
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Jeudi soir. L'endroit est bondé. Nous sommes trois. On nous recommande de prendre 2 plats par personnes. Nous en prenons 7, juste pour être sûrs. Ce fût un régal. & une réelle explosion de saveurs!
Ce que nous avons pris :
- Crudo de pétoncles; incroyablemeng bon. Coup de coeur.
- Salade de papaye; rafraîchissante & savoureuse.
- Pad Krapao avec petits calmars; correct, mais pas fan du calmar là-dedans
- Curry de légumes; extrêmement savoureux & délicieux. Un peu trop sucré.
- Collet de porc grillé épicé; délicieux & piquant!
- Tofu au soya; bien mais pas wow
- Oeufs mollets frits; bien mais passable
Globalement très satisfait des plats qu'on a mangé! Le seul point négatif de l'expérience a été l'attente; On a attendu quand même un bon moment avant que la serveuse revienne pour prendre notre commande.
Love pumpui so had to give Pichai a try & it did NOT disappoint. Food was incredible - the scallops & fermented pork were notable standouts. Service was also incredible- thoughtful staff & excellent timing of bringing out each dish. Could not recommend this place enough !!!
3 avr. 2025
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you need to go here! the vibes in the restaurant are cozy & retro, & the decor is adorable. their dishes are meant to be shared, & everything was delicious. their waiters were very helpful & sweet, too. i highly recommend pichai!
C'est toujours un plaisir d'aller au Pichai ! Notre serveuse était chouette, souriante, & nous a offert un petit shooter pck c'était ma fête hihihoho. Elle nous a aussi fait une super belle recommandation de macération. Donc service ++. La bouffe est aussi incroyable, un expérience de saveurs difficile à recréer à la maison mettons. Niveau alcool, j'aime particulièrement les macérations & je suis toujours satisfaite de ce qu'on m'offre. Je n'ai pas mis 5/5 car je trouve en effet que c'est un peu cher pour la quantité & je trouve qu'il y a peu d'option végétarienne/végane.
Casual, fun & flavourful! I recommend Pichai to everyone who visits Montreal & everyone raves about it afterwards. Must get the curry & milk tea tiramisu.
