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Thai Pothong Restaurant

Thai, Extensive Vegan Menu

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Top tips

  • Ask for the separate vegan menu; reviewers report a wide selection, with vegan duck and chicken dishes among the choices.
  • Book ahead, especially for dinner or group celebrations; multiple reviewers say the restaurant gets packed.
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  • Try the tamarind tofu, salt and pepper tofu, or vegan chicken satay, which reviewers specifically praised.
  • For a birthday, tell staff in advance; reviewers describe birthday desserts, candles and other celebration touches.
  • Ask for your preferred spice level when ordering; one reviewer found a dish very spicy despite requesting mild.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention panang curry, salt and pepper tofu and satay.

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Also green curry, chicken satay, goi cuon, mango sticky rice, mango sticky rice cocktail, spring rolls and tamarind tofu.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and fast service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Thai Pothong pairs a large traditional Thai menu with a separate digital vegan menu featuring dishes such as vegan duck salad, tamarind tofu and vegan chicken satay. It’s a busy, polished dining room with an ornate Thai-imports shop, attentive table service and birthday celebrations; booking ahead is wise, and reviewers describe prices as higher than nearby Thai spots.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Thai Pothong Restaurant · dine-in · 2 dishes

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294 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–22:00
Tuesday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–22:00
Wednesday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–22:00
Thursday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–22:00
Friday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–23:00
Saturday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–23:00
Sunday
12:00–15:30, 17:30–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Outstanding service
  • Good atmosphere
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4.7 6,091 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.7 25 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Very knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mock meat
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