Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop

18/10/2026

POV: It's Sunday evening, you realise you are back to work tomorrow but you don’t want to spend your evening meal prepping your lunch for the week. 🤩🚋🍲

Don’t stress, you can grab a freshly prepared noodle sensation from our Thaiways Newtown station venue! ✅

Order ahead to avoid spending your lunch break in a queue, or pick up on your way to work before jumping on the train. Just a warning, the delicious Thai noodle aroma may make other train passengers and your work colleagues incredibly jealous! 🤫🤤

We always pack our takeaway dishes tightly wrapped so there are no leaks on your travels. 🚆
Look ➡️ to check out our Thai street noodles menu and if you can’t decide, why not order a different one for each day of the work week? 🤔😋🥢

18/10/2026

A busy Sunday, serving up smiles, flaky Thai roti, and steaming bowls of SOUP-er comfort-food goodness one table at a time! Our incredible team are the heartbeat of Thai Pothong and we are all fired up for the Sunday dinner rush tonight. 🍲🔥❤️

Skip the kitchen mess, pull up a chair, and let the best crew in Sydney handle the heavy lifting for you and your family. 🥳🍽️🎉

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...

16/10/2026

Imagine telling yourself you're too full for dessert, then seeing this land on the next table. 🥹🫶🍰
We absolutely love mango season, and our signature Mango Sticky Rice is out there looking like an absolute superstar! 🥭 ❤️

Whether you are chasing that warm sticky rice, craving a decadent chocolate brownie with peanut butter Thai ice cream, or keeping the kids quiet with an ice-cream, marshmallow and sprinkle masterpiece, the dessert spoons are mandatory tonight. 🥄✨
3️⃣0️⃣ years in the game and we still know exactly how to satisfy a crowd. 😋

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...

16/10/2026

You came for the Pad Thai and cocktails but ended up taking selfies with a Transformer! 🤖📸✨

Step inside our Newtown gift shop located downstairs in our restaurant and you’ll discover we aren’t just serving up Sydney’s favourite Thai food! 🍜

We’re also home to an epic collection of handcrafted scrap metal art! 🎉
From life-sized Stormtroopers, Predator to Aliens and Transformers, every single piece is intricately welded in Thailand from recycled metal parts and imported straight to Newtown. 🦾🇹🇭✈️

They aren't just incredible to look at; they are a major crowd-favourite photo spot for our guests, and yes, they are all for sale, if you want to take one home! 🛒🦖

Pull up a chair for dinner, grab a cocktail, and strike a pose with the ultimate conversation starter! 🥂🥢📸

16/10/2026

POV: The exact moment your brain switches from 'work mode' to 'cocktail mode'. 🧠➡️🍸✨

It’s Friday night in Newtown, our bar is fully stocked, our chefs are firing up the woks to cook your favourite meals! 🧑‍🍳🔥🥦
Pair our legendary cocktails with your favourite curry or wok-tossed noodles, and let the Friday relaxation take over! 🥳🍽️🎉

Consider this your official sign to close your email and head straight to King Street, your table is waiting! 🥂🥢🌟

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...

04/10/2026

Warning: Watching this video will cause an immediate desire to order another drink! 🛑🍹🍍

We are continuing the long weekend vibes with a classic done the Thai Pothong way! 😋
Our Mai Tai mixes dark rum, white rum, and Amaretto Disaronno with fresh lime and our delicious homemade orgeat syrup and it's perfectly balanced! 🤤🌿
3️⃣0️⃣ years of hospitality means we know that a long weekend requires a proper drink.🥃🍹🍸

Grab your crew, pull up a chair, order your favourite feast and let that blissful ‘out-of-office’ feeling take over! 🥂✨

02/10/2026

Long weekend vibes kicking in with a... Siam Overture! 🍸🥥✨
Say goodbye to the work week and hello to coconut tequila heaven! 🍸

We mix smooth coconut tequila and premium Cointreau with a zesty splash of fresh lime juice, sweet agave syrup, and aromatic fresh basil, all finished with a perfectly balanced salt rim! 🧂🌿🍋
It’s crisp, it’s tropical, and it tastes like an ‘out-of-office’ holiday reply in a glass. 🥰✈️

Gather your favourite people, book your table, and let’s officially kickstart the holiday weekend! 🥂🚶‍♂️💨

02/10/2026

Move over, deep fryer. This post contains extreme levels of freshness! 🌿🌯✨

Meet our Fresh Spring Rolls, the ultimate vegetarian mic-drop! We’ve packed super-fresh lettuce, coriander, mint, and carrots alongside juicy mushrooms and soft tofu, all wrapped up tightly in delicate rice paper. 🥬🥕🍄

But let’s be real... the superstar is our spicy, sour sauce. Dunk it, double-dip it (we won't tell), and get ready for a serious flavour explosion! 💥🥢

Perfect for sharing, but we won't blame you if you eat the whole plate yourself. Tag your dining buddy below! 👇

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...

26/09/2026

Tofu skeptics, look away now, or prepare to be converted. 👑🥢
We are taking the classic, crowd-pleasing Vegetable Pad Thai to a whole new level.
No meat?
Absolutely no problem.
Our chef is dropping a masterclass on how to get tofu exactly right. Watch those edges get beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, while staying incredibly soft on the inside.
Tossed with steaming, noodles and vibrant veggies, it is pure comfort food. 🔥
It’s fast, fresh, satisfying, and 100% plant-powered. 🌿

25/09/2026

Step aside green, it’s time for a golden glow-up. 🍰🧡
Watch our superstar team putting the absolute finest finishing touches on this sweet masterpiece. That level of care? Pure art. 🎨✨
The result? An ultra-fluffy, perfectly crafted roll cake topped with a beautiful, delicate flower. Trust us, it tastes even better than it looks! 🌸
It’s the ultimate soft, sweet, cloud-nine comfort food your day deserves. ☁️
If you aren’t pairing your Thaiways noodle lunch with a slice of this beautifully crafted perfection, you're missing out on the best part of the day. 🍜🔥

📍 Made fresh on site, treat yourself at Newtown station and level up your lunch game.

19/09/2026

Your daily dose of sweet, sour, and spicy. 🤤🌶️ Skip the boring lunch and head to Thaiways at Newtown station for a bowl of our Tom Yum Pork Noodle Soup. Made fresh every day and packed with BBQ pork, juicy pork mince, fish balls, and all the crunchy, nutty toppings you love.Just pick your noodle and let our rich Tom Yum sauce do the rest! 🥣✨

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...

19/09/2026

Dive headfirst into summer with our stunning Blue Lagoon! It’s vibrant, tropical, and basically a beach getaway in a glass. 🌊🍹What’s inside the paradise pool:
✨ Vibrant Blue Curaçao
🥥 Smooth White Rum & Malibu
🍍 Sweet Pineapple Juice
🍋 Zesty Lime Juice & Syrup
🥥 Finished with a velvety dash of coconut cream.
Come take a sip and let the island vibes take over! 🍍✨

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...

17/09/2026

We're still on cloud nine and so grateful for the nomination!
☁️9️⃣
We’re dusting off our black tie and suits for Monday 28 September 2026! ✨ Huge love to our team and community, come celebrate with us this weekend! 🇹🇭✨

And Catering Awards

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! 🥂🦖