Pichai | Montreal’s Must-Try Thai Gem 🇨🇦
After a haircut downtown, I randomly stumbled upon Pichai—coincidentally, a friend had just raved about it (shoutout to foodie influencer @🐑🐑 for the indirect rec! 😆). Walked in without reservations and was thrilled to discover it’s ranked #68 on Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants! The flavors? Authentic Thai with premium ingredients and clever twists—so good I want to eat through the entire menu. 🍽️ Tasting Notes Starters: 🐚 Madeline Island Scallops Quebec’s sweet, plump scallops in tangy-spicy sauce with mint—reminiscent of Koh Samui vibes. 🥚 Crispy Soft-Boiled Egg Fried to golden perfection, topped with tamarind sauce and garlic chips (sauce might be store-bought, but still delish). Mains: 🍛 Green Curry (Weekly Special) Pork meatballs + Cantonese/Sichuan sausage in coconutty basil curry—my Thai comfort food dream. 🐟 Fried Red Trout Quebec-caught fish with fiery red curry—bold, fragrant, and rice-worthy (I devoured two bowls). Dessert: 🧋 Thai Tea Tiramisu Coconut flakes + orange-tinted cream—a textural masterpiece I forced myself to finish (despite being stuffed). ✨ Why It Shines Bib Gourmand potential: Bistro charm, tight seating but stellar service. Menu magic: Daily staples + weekly specials (like that must-order green curry). Thirst trap: Their Saint-Justin sparkling water is so good I’m buying cases for home. 📍 Pichai Walk-ins welcome (but book ahead for weekends!). #ThaiFoodHeaven #MontrealEats #Top100Worthy #FoodieFinds #CarbLoading