Les saveurs thaïlandaises authentiques occupent le devant de la scène chez Restaurant Pichai où les épices audacieuses rencontrent l'ambiance vibrante de Montréal.
Restaurant Pichai concentre son approche culinaire sur les traditions vibrantes et audacieuses de la cuisine thaïlandaise, en privilégiant l'intégration d'aromates intenses et de niveaux de chaleur précis. La cuisine se spécialise dans des préparations authentiques au grill qui mettent en valeur les qualités naturelles des fruits de mer frais et des coupes de poissons de premier choix. Les clients découvrent une approche directe des saveurs où les assaisonnements fermentés et les herbes fraîches définissent chaque plat préparé. Cet établissement met l'accent sur un engagement rigoureux envers les méthodes de cuisson régionales thaïlandaises pour offrir des profils complexes à chaque bouchée. L'environnement demeure dédié à la prestation de ces ingrédients percutants par le biais de techniques de grillade au feu de bois. En maintenant des normes strictes pour l'approvisionnement, le menu garantit que les textures et les profils typiques essentiels à ce style culinaire restent représentés dans chaque portion servie.
Restaurant Pichai propose une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle et mémorable, caractérisée par une cuisine d'inspiration thaïlandaise inventive, savoureuse et authentique qui se distingue par ses profils audacieux, complexes et épicés. Les clients vantent fréquemment des plats remarquables comme les pétoncles crus, l'échine de porc grillée, la salade de champignons et le tiramisu au thé thaï, soulignant la grande qualité et la fraîcheur des ingrédients. L'ambiance est dynamique, chaleureuse et intime, créant un cadre vivant idéal pour partager des plats entre amis. Bien que la popularité de l'établissement nécessite de réserver longtemps à l'avance, de nombreux convives apprécient le service attentionné, chaleureux et compétent d'un personnel souvent loué pour sa capacité à guider les clients à travers un menu évolutif et soigné.
One the best restaurants & hospitality experiences I've had this decade.
Did the chef's tasting menu. Utterly stunning meal, from pacing to techs to total satisfaction. Having lived in Hang Dong, CM, this grabbed the soul with gusto.
BIG shoutout to the homie Frank for the care & curation of our experience from start to finish, sparing no time or energy tending to our every remark & question. You're a gem, guy.
The dishes were loaded with playful spicy & subtle flavours & textures, light & fresh but also satisfying like comfort food. I was so full & happy after the corn salad & eggplant salad (which came with a nice portion of sticky rice to soak up the sauce) off the temporary specials menu. I'll be back to try more dishes soon :)
2026: I came back & had the special Galam Plee Pad Gapi (cabbage with oyster mushrooms) & a half portion of the pork collar which comes with sticky rice. Both were very good. The pork is salty but in a good way when you mix it with the rice & & eat the leaf in between bites. Also, maybe I'm just socially compatible with the staff but I think they give the best service in Montreal, maybe a tie or step up from mikado. They make you feel at home !
I came back a week later to have the Tom Som Pla soup (rockfish from Gaspesie, pineapple, tamarind). It was really wholesome but the red chilies are super spicy & they don't serve it with rice so this one I'd recommend ordering a rice to go with it. I think they should just include one tbh but I was lucky enough to be sitting next to someone who let me have some of her's ;)
A few weeks later I returned & treated myself to a mushroom night : 1/2 portion of Hed Nem Tok (grilled Montreal mushroom salad) that came with sticky rice, khanom jeeb tod (fried dumplings with stuffed pork, shrimp, Woodear mushrooms, Jimmy nardello sriracha), & 1/2 portion of the gaeng panang jaay (red curry, maitake mushrooms, celeriac, seasonal greens) that came with jasmine rice. Everything was exquisite & the service amazing as usual 🫠
Came back & had the nam Tok gai tod (lemongrass herb fried chicken that comes with dill & coriander & sticky rice). It was nice. There's a strong spicy salty kick. Similar flavour profile as their other dishes but not one of my favorites honestly. I sat on the terrace for a moment in the sun & it was chill.
Returned to have the pad normai farang & asked to get more of the rest instead of egg. The asparagus was sooo high quality & perfectly cooked. Nice fermented bean & garlic chive flavours
Always a pleasure talking to the staff, especially the manager Paras. She's such a sweetie!!! 🥺
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The food is so salty that it is bitter to the tongue. If you are a fan of very salty food, it's a spot to consider. However, the restaurant's service & ambiance is top notch.
The absolute best restaurant in Montreal & honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. The selection of dishes was extremely unique with various small plates. The interior was beautiful too.
Overall a fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend the mushroom salad & the raw scallops & pork belly were good as well. What really stood out in our experience was not specifically the service of our waitress but of the support staff. The bussers, the pass, & even hosts were all very kind & I think speaks highly about what kind of operation they are running at Pichai. I can't wait to come back to try more things.
The grilled pork collar was overwhelmingly salty & spicy. I let the server know & asked if the dish could be adjusted to make it less salty & less spicy. She simply said,'Unfortunately, no,' & walked away.
Overall, every dish we had was too salty & heavily over-seasoned. The spices completely overpowered the main ingredients, so it was hard to taste the actual flavor of the food.
Very disappointing experience, especially given the reputation & price point.
