Epicerie Pumpui

“ What a lovely little gem with some delicious Thai food. I took the fish and my friend the pork, both dishes were soooo tasty, flavourful and perfectly balanced with spicy tang to it. The service was excellent, we had wonderful waitresses and food came out very quick. It’s small and usually packed, so you do have to wait a bit to get sit down but we got some drinks next door while waiting. Very nice neighborhood as well. ”

“ Food is amazing! It’s fresh, portions are generous, and the flavors are harmonious. Most things are a little spicy so beware if you’re not used to it. Atmosphere is intimate. Mango sticky rice changed my life! ”

“ For those seeking an authentic Thai dining experience in Montreal, Epicerie Pumpui is a must-visit. From its delectable mango sticky rice to its flavour-packed main courses, the restaurant captures the essence of Thai cuisine in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re a longtime Thai food enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore, Pumpui promises a memorable culinary journey. ”

“ I had a good feeling about this place as soon as I walked in, and boy did the flavors not disappoint. This is THE place to get Thai food in Montreal. Generous portions and amazing taste. This will make it into the Montreal repeats for sure. Be sure to come on the early side as there’s not a ton of seating and it fills up quick but it’s so so worth it. More tables are out back in the summer. ”

“ Incredible flavours. A bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it especially the lunch deals. Wish there was more protein options like chicken or beef for their curry. ”

“ Great find of asian food in this corner of Montreal. Usually you judge the place to see if there’s asian working/eating but don’t judge the book by its cover for this place. The choices are authentic and the mango sticky rice is to DIE for. Not much seating place so get ready for the wait, if it’s summer i think a take out option is good too! ”

“ Nice place to try! Green Curry is good, It won't be too greasy. Love chicken wing also, just pear sticky rice is too sweet. Anyways, good for lunch!! ”

“ We chanced upon this great place when we were wondering around the neighbourhood of Beaubien and Petite Italie. It has that Asian roadside cafe. The place was packed the night before, but luckily they also opened on Labor Day when many other places were closed. (Another Asian mentality!) I’m not a Thai food expert, but having had some amazing local food in Bangkok and Chiangmai, I often find London’s Thai food a bit westernised. Pompui on the other hand, is not falling over to appease the typical western taste. Non messieurs dames! We had some very tasty options, which led us to return a couple of days later for our last lunch before having to return home. First lunch, we had their special of the week - a creamy Asian salad, which was like a “thin” coleslaw with a Thai twist of lime and fish sauce. The main courses were a beef laab, which was like sliced and spiced raw beef with an Asian salad that you could wrap with beetle leaves. It came with sticky rice; and a green Thai curry with fish balls and sticky rice. Both dishes were strong in flavour and stood up well to each other even if you were eating together. The laab was a new thing to me. I have watched many YouTube videos with Chef Yia Vang about the Laos food that talk about laab. This one is Thai, so you may regard it as either the big daddy influencer or subsequently being influenced. Who knows? You can taste the different saltiness and spices. Chew slowly and you get all the fragrance of the fresh herbs and vegetables. It’s a chirpy tune with all the various notes. 2nd lunch - we decided to try out the other tasty items on the menu that we couldn’t fit in last time. The fried chicken wings - oh yeah! Nuff said. You can taste the marinated wings that have a generous sweet chilli sauce dressing. Each wing is the full 3 joints. Not like KFC hot wings where they are only giving you one section as one piece. Crispness is maintained in every bite. So good we had two portions! Then we had the pork belly on morning glory. The waitress advised us to use the garlic vinegar, which is a condiment every table, as it helps to lift the saltiness of the pork belly. Oh boy, yeah, that’s a fab dish that will make any pork lover happy for hours! Super friendly staff who can speak English, French and to my stomach! There are clearly a lot of locals who enjoy this joint. So go and check it out. ”