Thai Pothong Restaurant and Gift Shop

17/06/2026

Just a casual weekday 🕺 choosing between a 5-Mojito lineup, including:
🌱 Classic
🍧 Lychee
🥭 Mango
🍹 Passion Fruit
🔋 Chartreuse Mojitos.

No big deal. 👁️

17/06/2026

You don't need a special occasion to order Thai for lunch or dinner. "It's a weekday and I don't want to cook" is a perfectly valid reason. ✅
Give yourself a break, let us handle the meal prep! 🥡 Order for pickup, or delivery straight to your door.

16/06/2026

A cold front is soon to hit the Inner West, resulting in an increased craving for hot soup. 🍲

Do not panic, we are fully stocked with your favourite survival fuel to help you combat the chill:
🦐 Tom Yum Prawn Soup (with a perfect spicy kick)
🍗 Chicken Coconut Soup (aka a warm hug in a bowl)
🥦 Vegetable Coconut Soup (creamy goodness)
🍄 Tom Yum Mushroom Soup (earthy perfection).

Our soup-er soups will warm your heart. ❤️‍🔥🍲
Stay warm, and let us handle the cooking. ✅

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...

12/06/2026

Dinner and a show takes on a whole new meaning when Optimus Prime is guarding the Entrée's!
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Come for our iconic Coconut Seafood, stay for the scrap metal art! All of these incredible recycled art pieces are handcrafted in Thailand and on display in our Newtown Gift Shop.
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We have a massive range of sizes available, from desk-sized miniatures to life-sized giants all looking for a new home!
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📸 Who are you taking a selfie with first?
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06/06/2026

The King’s Birthday long weekend is here, which means you have official royal permission to skip cooking! 👑🚪
We are OPEN ALL LONG WEEKEND! 🥳
Come check out our:
🤖 Giant metal Transformers guarding the entrance AND downstairs in our awesome Gift Shop! (Yes, they are for sale!)
🔥 Fiery favourites for meat and seafood lovers, like our extra-spicy Jungle Curry, rich slow-cooked Massaman Lamb, or the theatrical Coconut Seafood dish served inside a whole fresh coconut! 🥥🦐
🌱 Massive dietary-friendly options, including extensive, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menus so absolutely everyone can feast stress-free.
🌶️ Total flavour flexibility with dishes you can easily customise to your preferred spice and dietary needs.
🍹 Refreshing sips including sweet, young coconut juice straight from the shell, alongside our incredible signature cocktail list.
🍨 The ultimate grand finale, our legendary Deep Fried Ice Cream, the perfect sweet crunch to end your feast! 😋
Don't risk the walk-in line, make a booking to lock in your long weekend table. 🎉

Authentic Thai food, Thai ambiance & impeccable Thai service is key for an authentic Thai experience.

06/06/2026

Need a sweet pick-me-up? 🍰💚
Wait until you take a bite of this ultra-fluffy Pandan sponge with a creamy filling. It is a perfectly rolled, cloud-nine comfort food. ☁️
If you aren't ending your Thaiways noodle lunch with a slice of this airy Pandan Roll, are you even doing lunch right? 🤔
📍Catch us at Newtown station and upgrade your day. 🍜🔥
Newtown station.💚

29/05/2026

🌧️ Outside maybe grey, and miserable. 👎 But inside our restaurant is warm, golden, and smells like Pad Thai. 👍😋

Don't let the bad weather ruin your appetite, our tables are set and waiting for you to shake off that umbrella. 🌂
So grab your friends and family and pop in for Lunch or Dinner this weekend!🎉

ThaiPothongNewtown

Authentic Thai food, Thai ambiance & impeccable Thai service is key for an authentic Thai experience.

29/05/2026

No boring lunches allowed!

POV: You ordered Thai for lunch from Thai Pothong and your afternoon just got 100x better. 🤤✨

Plan ahead for next week, place your order and pick up from Newtown station, or let us bring the flavour right to your door!

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📲 Head over to our website and check out the daily menu!

24/05/2026

Forget standard vanilla, around here, Pandan is the absolute queen of desserts. 👑💚 Watch our team at work making rolling look incredibly easy.

Our soft, green, fluffy Pandan Roll Cake is prepared and rolled up right here at Thaiways Newtown!

It’s light, airy, and pairs perfectly following a post-noodle craving.🍜
Before heading to work this week, pick up your favourite lunch and dessert from Thaiways,📍Conveniently located at Newtown station.💚