Épicerie Pumpui
Thai restaurant · District de Saint-Édouard
83 Rue Saint-Zotique Est, Montréal, QC H2S 1K7, Canada
Highlights
Authentic Thai curries and fried chicken with imported pantry staples
Authentic Thai curries and fried chicken with imported pantry staples
"This casual Thai curry shop opened in Little Italy back in 2017 and has been making diners swoon with deep, spicy flavors ever since. Get the fried chicken wings with sweet chile sauce. Get the fiery pad kaprao with sauteed pork and fried egg. Get the heaping serving of shrimp pad thai. Get whatever curry is on rotation at the moment. Get whatever’s calling to you because, really, every dish is a winner. Spotlighting local suppliers, hosting industry friends for kitchen takeovers, collaborating with artists for exclusive merch, and partnering with nonprofit organizations for fundraisers, this place has solidified itself as a community hub. And whether you’re savoring a meal at a booth with friends, perched solo by the window, chilling at the picnic tables out back, or grabbing grub to go, you can rest easy knowing this spot has you covered — it’s even been awarded a seal of authenticity by the Ministry of Commerce and the Royal Thai Government. Know before you go: If you’re looking for a less casual, more wine bar-esque experience, head to standout sister spot Pichai on St-Hubert Street." - Valerie Silva
"Pumpui—an endearing term meaning “chubby”—is a Thai restaurant in Little Italy, with vintage photos of Thai movie stars lining the white tile walls. Hip and helpful staff guide diners through the compact menu of curries, salads, and seasonal specials at this informal spot that’s open for lunch and dinner. (If you want something fancier, check out their other restaurant, Pichai). Grab a spoon and fork from the stainless-steel box on the table and dig into plates of ultra-crunchy chicken wings with sweet chili sauce and some sticky rice with coconut milk for dessert. Pumpui’s signature galangal-infused Chakwow IPA is on the menu, as well as reasonably priced Québec wines and ciders that match the heat to a tee." - ivy lerner frank
"Pumpui—an endearing term meaning “chubby”—is a Thai restaurant in Little Italy, with vintage photos of Thai movie stars lining the white tile walls. Hip and helpful staff guide diners through the compact menu of curries, salads, and seasonal specials at this informal spot that’s open for lunch and dinner. (If you want something fancier, check out their other restaurant, Pichai). Grab a spoon and fork from the stainless-steel box on the table and dig into plates of ultra-crunchy chicken wings with sweet chili sauce and some sticky rice with coconut milk for dessert. Pumpui’s signature galangal-infused Chakwow IPA is on the menu, as well as reasonably priced Québec wines and ciders that match the heat to a tee. photo credit: Alex Blouin photo credit: Alex Blouin" - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"Chef Jesse Mulder’s gai tord Thai fried chicken has been a staple at Pumpui ever since he first opened this Little Italy counter-service spot where he flexes skills picked up from 20 years spent cooking in Thailand. With good reason: A rice flour crust gives the chicken a crunch you can hear from two tables over, and the oyster sauce and spice marinade seals the deal." - JP Karwacki
"Pumpui is a must-try any day of the week — and, luckily for locals, that includes Mondays. It brings fragrant, flavour-packed curries and other Thai specialties to Little Italy, where you’d be hard-pressed to find anything else quite like it." - Daniel Bromberg
