Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop

Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop is a highly-recommended Thai restaurant located on King Street in Newtown. They offer authentic Thai food made with fresh ingredients, impeccable service, opulent ambiance, and seating for over 350 guests making it an ideal venue for functions and celebrations. Visitors can also enjoy browsing their gift shop featuring unique Thai gifts and imports. Don't miss regular promotions including a complimentary bottle of wine on your birthday! Experience authentic Thai hospitality at Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop.
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06/09/2026

We’re continuing the Father’s Day feast with a certified crowd-pleaser:
🥦Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork, tossed over a blazing wok flare!🔥🥩
It’s fast, it’s fiery and as you can see, our chef literally dodges fireballs to get this onto your plate! 🧑‍🍳🔥🥦

Give Dad the superpower of not having to wash up tonight.

Book a table and let us do the cooking for you and your favourite people 🥳 🍽️✨

Happy Father’s Day to all the legends in our community! 🥂🦖

05/09/2026

🍺 Father’s Day Beer Roulette!🍺
Can you pause the video at the right moment to pick Dad’s favourite beer? 🎯

Let us know in the comments which one you landed on!
Happy Father’s Day to all the legendary dads out there.🎉🕺

05/09/2026

The tune is a bit of fun but our BBQ meats, as well as ‘Dads and carers everywhere’ are always the real star of the show on Father’s Day! 🌟🥩👨

We’re bringing the heat, the sizzle, and that perfectly caramelised BBQ soy glaze straight to your feed. 🥩🔥

Whether you're treating Dad to the ultimate feast or just craving the 'best Thai' grill in town, 3️⃣0️⃣ years in the game means we know exactly how to make a crowd drool.🤤

Warning: Side effects of watching this video include booking a table and letting us do the grilling for you and your loved ones!🍽️
✨Happy Father’s Day to all the legendary Dads and carers out there! 🥂🦖🥢

The ultimate cure for a hungry belly: a steaming hot plate of Pad See Ew! 🤤🍝We’re talking wide, chewy flat rice noodles ...
05/09/2026

The ultimate cure for a hungry belly: a steaming hot plate of Pad See Ew! 🤤🍝
We’re talking wide, chewy flat rice noodles kissed by the wok, tossed with egg, fresh Chinese broccoli, sweet carrots, and our signature flavours.It is pure comfort food perfection, and yes, it tastes even better than it looks! ✨

How do you noodle?

Customise your plate exactly how you like it:
🐓 Chicken
🥩 Beef
🐖 Pork
🦐 Prawn
🥕 Vegetable.

Skip the kitchen and let us bring 3️⃣0️⃣ years of noodle mastery straight to your table. 🥢🚶‍♂️💨

Established in 1996, Thai Pothong has become a local institution in Newtown, known for its rich cultural ambiance and award-winning restaurant. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it's a journey through Thailand’s rich history and culinary traditions, perfect venue to celebrate a bir...

05/09/2026

Warning: Watching this video will cause immediate, uncontrollable cravings for authentic Thai food. 🤤🔥

Every single one of our delicious, steamed prawn dumplings is hand-pleated with a whole lot of skill, our team's hands move faster than the King Street traffic, folding up perfection one prawn dumpling at a time! 🦐🥟

They are fresh, they are juicy, and they are waiting for you 🥢Consider this your official sign to close your phone and head straight to Thai Pothong tonight. 🚶‍♂️💨

🎉 BIG NEWS, NEWTOWN! 🏆 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Thai Pothong is a FINALIST in the 2026 New South Wale...
02/09/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, NEWTOWN! 🏆
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Thai Pothong is a FINALIST in the 2026 New South Wales Restaurant & Catering Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence! 🇹🇭✨
To be recognised alongside the best in the industry, especially while celebrating our 30-year milestone, means the absolute world to us.
This nomination belongs to our incredible team who work tirelessly every day, and to YOU, our amazing community, for your decades of love and support. ❤️
Wish us luck and come celebrate with us this week! 🥢🥳

Established in 1996, Thai Pothong has become a local institution in Newtown, known for its rich cultural ambiance and award-winning restaurant. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it's a journey through Thailand’s rich history and culinary traditions, perfect venue to celebrate a bir...

We told you our customers are the secret ingredient ... and our staff are the secret sauce! 🧴❤️Serving up smiles, spice,...
22/08/2026

We told you our customers are the secret ingredient ... and our staff are the secret sauce! 🧴❤️
Serving up smiles, spice, and plenty of love for 3️⃣0️⃣ years and counting.
We love feeding this community every single day! 🥰🥢

Established in 1996, Thai Pothong has become a local institution in Newtown, known for its rich cultural ambiance and award-winning restaurant. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it's a journey through Thailand’s rich history and culinary traditions, perfect venue to celebrate a bir...

3️⃣0️⃣ years in service and our wonderful customers are still our secret ingredient! 🌟🥢Our 30th-anniversary celebration ...
22/08/2026

3️⃣0️⃣ years in service and our wonderful customers are still our secret ingredient! 🌟🥢

Our 30th-anniversary celebration night was packed with love, laughter, and some of our favourite people.
Here is a look at the spectacular guests who made our milestone night truly unforgettable. 💖 Thank you for being part of our story since day one.

🥂 Cheers to the best customers and community our team could ever ask for! 🇹🇭

✨ Smiles, and stunning steps! 💃🏽🎶Our 30th anniversary celebrations reached a whole new rhythm! 🕺🎶🇹🇭On 27th and 30th July...
17/08/2026

✨ Smiles, and stunning steps! 💃🏽🎶
Our 30th anniversary celebrations reached a whole new rhythm! 🕺🎶🇹🇭
On 27th and 30th July, our dining room transformed into a vibrant stage for spectacular Live Thai Cultural Dance performances.With shows at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM, our talented dancers brought the true, elegant spirit of Thailand straight to Newtown! 🇹🇭

We loved seeing so many of you captivated by the beautiful costumes, graceful movements, and rich storytelling.
It was the perfect artistic pairing to a wonderful event! ⭐✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for these magical celebrations. 🎉

Side effects of preparing authentic Thai food and service for 3️⃣0️⃣ years = extreme generosity! 😋🥢Last week, we marked ...
17/08/2026

Side effects of preparing authentic Thai food and service for 3️⃣0️⃣ years = extreme generosity! 😋🥢

Last week, we marked our milestone 30th anniversary of Gold Leaf Service, authentic cuisine, and genuine Thai hospitality.
To honour our ‘30 Years of Giving’ tradition, our team proudly presented two $3,000 charity donations.🙏

We are thrilled to support the incredible nurse education programs at RPA Hospital and the vital community services at the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre.

Thank you to our wonderful patrons for making 30 years of giving back possible! 🌟

🎉 12 winners, 4 nights, and $1,200 in prizes! Our 30th anniversary giveaway wraps up! 🎁✨Across 4 jam-packed nights from ...
09/08/2026

🎉 12 winners, 4 nights, and $1,200 in prizes! Our 30th anniversary giveaway wraps up! 🎁✨

Across 4 jam-packed nights from 27th to 30th July, we celebrated our milestone anniversary by giving away 3 lucky door prizes every single day.
It was our way of saying a massive thank you to the incredible community that has supported our authentic Thai food and hospitality for three decades! 🥂🥢

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the 12 lucky diners who each walked away with a $100 Thai Pothong gift voucher:
27th July
🌟 Jiayao Xu
🌟 Paulo Jose
🌟 Pari.
28th July
🌟 Waqas Khan
🌟 Ellyn
🌟 Stephen Papoutsis.
29th July
🌟 Leighana Thornton
🌟 Sophida Saengchan
🌟 Mark Savignano
30th July
🌟 Margaret Beatty
🌟 Khan
🌟 Daniel Adam.

👀 Check your inboxes! All gift vouchers have officially been emailed to our winners. If you see your name on the list but haven't received your prize, please be sure to check your junk or spam folder.

Congratulations again to all our winners! We cannot wait to welcome you back to the restaurant soon to enjoy your next delicious feast. 🌟🍽️

🎤 Mic drop … If you look up ‘legend’ in our dictionary, you’ll find a picture of Nick (AKA "Uncle Nick"), the heart and ...
06/08/2026

🎤 Mic drop … If you look up ‘legend’ in our dictionary, you’ll find a picture of Nick (AKA "Uncle Nick"), the heart and soul of Thai Pothong.

Here he is up on stage serving up a giant, extra-large portion of GRATITUDE to every single one of you who has walked through our doors over the last 3️⃣0️⃣ incredible years.

Three whole decades of authentic Thai food, exceptional service and smiles that feel like a warm hug. 🤗

We couldn't have made it three decades without you! 🥂 Cheers to 30 more! 🎉

Can we get a ❤️ to show "Uncle Nick" some love for 30 years of keeping Sydney well-fed? Share this post with someone who also loves dining at Thai Pothong! 👇✨

Behind every plate of authentic Thai food is a team that loves what they do. ❤️✨ As we showcase our 30th-anniversary pho...
04/08/2026

Behind every plate of authentic Thai food is a team that loves what they do. ❤️

✨ As we showcase our 30th-anniversary photos this week, we had to start with these gems from last week. Two of our dedicated team, just moments before taking the stage for our milestone presentation, bringing the exact same warmth, joy, and smiles they bring to your tables every single day.

Cheers to three decades of delicious flavours and unforgettable memories! 🥂

✨✨30 Years of Giving Gold Leaf Service.✨✨
Authentic Thai Food with Genuine Thai Hospitality.
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Is it someone’s anniversary? Yes, 🙋 ours. Celebrating 30 years of gold-leaf service, authentic Thai flavours, warm hospi...
04/08/2026

Is it someone’s anniversary? Yes, 🙋 ours.
Celebrating 30 years of gold-leaf service, authentic Thai flavours, warm hospitality, and unforgettable moments.
Thank you for being part of our journey! Here’s to many more years ahead. 🥂🇹🇭💛
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✨✨30 Years of Giving Gold Leaf Service.✨✨
Authentic Thai Food with Genuine Thai Hospitality.
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Established in 1996, Thai Pothong has become a local institution in Newtown, known for its rich cultural ambiance and award-winning restaurant. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it's a journey through Thailand’s rich history and culinary traditions, perfect venue to celebrate a bir...

Last week, we celebrated 3️⃣0️⃣ years of Thai Pothong, and what a week it was.🎉✨This week we’re highlighting some of our...
02/08/2026

Last week, we celebrated 3️⃣0️⃣ years of Thai Pothong, and what a week it was.🎉
✨This week we’re highlighting some of our favourite moments from the celebration. 🥂
And we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers for your continued support over the years, we look forward to serving you for many more to come.🙏

3️⃣0️⃣ YEARS OF GIVING-GOLD Leaf Service.
Authentic Thai Food with Genuine Thai Hospitality.

Established in 1996, Thai Pothong has become a local institution in Newtown, known for its rich cultural ambiance and award-winning restaurant. Our restaurant is more than just a place to eat—it's a journey through Thailand’s rich history and culinary traditions, perfect venue to celebrate a bir...

24/07/2026

The countdown is on, we’re marking 3️⃣0️⃣ years with a very special week of celebrations from 27th–30th July 2026.
It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.

Will you celebrate with us? 🥂🎉
✨What you can expect:

✅ Daily Lucky Draw - 3 Winners× $100 Gift Vouchers each day.
✅ Special Gift Box - Complimentary gift box for every table.
✅ Special Anniversary Offer ( 27th-28th July) - Complimentary entrée for every table.
✅ Exclusive menu (30th July) - 30 entrée + 30 main selections available on the night only.
✅ Live Thai Cultural Dance (29th-30 July) - An elegant performance celebrating Thai dance. Shows at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.
✅ Community Giving - RPA (Nurse Education),
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. Fire Station and Newtown Train station.
✅ Charity Donation - $3,000 donation to RPA (Nurse Education) & Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
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Limited spots available — bookings are filling fast, so don’t miss out.

Address

294 King Street
Newtown, NSW
2042

If you are planning to visit a restaurant located on King Street in Sydney, then here are the travel directions for you:

By public transport:
- You can take a train, bus or ferry and get down at Newtown Station.
- From there, it's just a 5-minute walk to reach the restaurant on King Street.

By driving/parking:
- If you're driving, head towards King Street in Newtown.
- There is limited street parking available on King Street and adjacent streets. However, be sure to check the parking signs as some areas may have restrictions or time limits.
- Alternatively, there are several paid parking options available in the area.

Note: Please note that these travel directions are for informational purposes only and not specific to any particular business or establishment.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+61295506277

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What people say

Thai restaurants are known for their bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and vibrant ambiance. And Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop on King Street in Sydney is no exception. This restaurant has been a local favorite for many years, attracting both locals and tourists from all over the world.

One of the standout features of Thai Pothong is its commitment to authenticity. From the food to the decor to the service, everything is designed to transport you straight to Thailand. The menu is filled with classic Thai dishes like pad thai, green curry, and tom yum soup, all made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor.

But it's not just the food that makes Thai Pothong special. The restaurant itself is a feast for the senses, with opulent decor that includes intricate carvings, colorful murals, and sparkling chandeliers. And if you're looking for a venue for a special occasion, Thai Pothong has you covered - they can accommodate groups of up to 350 people.

And let's not forget about the gift shop! It's filled with unique Thai gifts and imports that make perfect souvenirs or presents for loved ones.

Overall, Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves authentic Thai food and culture. With impeccable service, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere, it's no wonder this restaurant has been a beloved fixture in Sydney's culinary scene for so many years.