Restaurants
Thai Pothong Restaurant
Open today
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
294 King St
Newtown, NSW, 2042
Thai Pothong Restaurant
Awarded best Thai restaurant in Sydney for 4 years in a row.The iconic Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop, located in Sydney's trendy Newtown disctrict, has been a local favorite for many years -- and has continued to attract celebrities and travelers from all over the world due to its reputation for authentic Thai food, fresh ingredients, impeccable service, and truly opulent and festive ...read more
Contact details
Payment options
- EFTPOS
- Cash
- MasterCard
- Visa
Cuisine
- Thai
Licensing
- BYO
Dining Options
- Take-Away
- Eat-in
Price Guide
- Entrees over $30
Features
- Family Friendly
- Bar
Menu
- Dinner
I'm very skeptical of people having have tasted better thaifood in Sydney. Yes I've had food close to this in quality for less out west(better value), but nothing can beat their food and atmosphere. I would only reccomend this place for a dine in experience unless your earning 6 digits, and don't mind folking out over $20 a meal on takeaway. If the price is still to steep for a dine in experience (I wouldn't blame you) go for the specials at thai-rific (this place is only a touch less ...read more
Thai Ways at Newtown station is a Cute tiny little extension to the famous Thai Pothong just down the road. It's designed specifically for the foot traffic in and out of Newtown Station offering quick lunch packs you can eat in or take with you. I had the Penang which has a pungent coconutty flavour and tender beef chunks swimming in it. TheChilli Basil Fish was ok, but not the best as the batter goes all soggy when packed into the containers they pre pack – I'll probably try ...read more
Even after many many years in business, Thai Pothong is still as popular as when I first knew about it. The crowds seem to fill this place on many hours of the day, especially during the evenings over the weekends. I returned for another visit to his place a few weeks ago and experienced just that. This large restaurant however has plenty of tables and seats and just enough space to make the patrons comfortable. The food range on this restaurant of standard Thai restaurant ...read more
I love the interior of the restaurant. It's a well decorated space which has a great lively atmosphere in the dinner period. It accommodates big groups well which my friend held a birthday dinner of about 20. They have the usual Thai dishes but a larger entree menu which are displayed so nicely on their plates. We also ordered pad Thai which we thought tasted the same to other cheaper places but it's the finer dining experience that sets it apart from other Thai restaurants!
