Restaurant POTONG Announces its Latest Renovation and Newest Course Menu
Bangkok, Thailand, June 09, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / Restaurant POTONG has announced its opening after renovation on 16th June 2026. We would like to thank everyone for the tremendous support and many inquiries for booking in May. Five years after opening the doors within a 120-year-old family-owned Chinese herbal medicine building in Bangkok’s Yaowarat district, Restaurant POTONG enters a new chapter with the completion of the most ambitious renovation in the building’s history.
Since the opening in 2022, POTONG has continuously evolved while remaining deeply rooted in the heritage of the historic building that has housed generations of Chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij’s family. Throughout the years, the restaurant has earned international recognition while building a reputation for its progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine, storytelling, and commitment to pushing culinary boundaries.
The year 2026 marks the Year of the Horse, a zodiac sign associated with forward movement, ambition, resilience, and transformation. For POTONG, it arrives as a fitting symbol of a new phase, one that embraces growth while remaining connected to the foundations that shaped its identity.
Just as the restaurant’s original opening in 2022 coincided with the Year of the Tiger, a year that held special significance for Chef Pam’s family history, this next chapter represents another milestone in POTONG’s ongoing journey of evolution.
The renovation reflects years of learning, growth, and reflection. While preserving the soul and character of the historic building, every aspect of the guest experience has been thoughtfully reconsidered to better serve both guests and team members for years to come.
The transformed restaurant now features a more intimate dining experience with only 28 seats across two dining levels, including 14 seats (with 2 dedicated seats for 1 person) on Level 2 and 14 seats (with one dedicated Private Dining Room, maximum of 10 pax) on Level 3. The reduction in capacity allows for greater comfort, improved flow, and a more personal connection between guests and the POTONG team.
Behind the scenes, significant investments have also been made in the kitchen, cellar, and operational infrastructure. The renovation was driven not only by the desire to elevate the guest experience, but also by a commitment to creating a better environment for the team responsible for bringing POTONG to life every day.
Rather than changing the restaurant’s identity, the project focuses on strengthening its foundations. The same historic building remains at the heart of the experience, now carefully renewed and prepared for the future while preserving the stories, memories, and heritage contained within its walls.
Beginning 16 June 2026, guests will be welcomed into this new era alongside an updated POTONG tasting menu. Together with our Sommelier, Chef Pam has also revisited the wine odyssey with new, unique offerings by glass, including natural, organic, biodynamic and sustainable choices.
From June through mid-November, POTONG celebrates the annual season of young tidal mud crabs from Ranong’s Andaman coast. During this limited period, guests will experience the prized seasonal roe of these exceptional crabs, highlighting one of Thailand’s most anticipated ingredients of the year.
The POTONG Tasting Menu is offered at 6,300 THB.
To commemorate the restaurant’s journey while looking toward the future, guests may also choose from two retrospective additions that revisit defining dishes from previous chapters of POTONG’s evolution.
“Legacy” Courses (2023–2024) — 2,700 THB
• Signature Rice Rolled Noodle / Caviar
• Roasted Dry-Aged Duck Neck / Marinated Foie Gras
“Revolution” Courses (2025) — 2,500 THB
• Signature Hokkaido Scallop / Milk Brioche
• 18-Hour Smoked Beef Rib / Honey Soy Glaze
These optional courses serve as a reflection on the milestones, creativity, and progression that have defined POTONG’s first five years, while setting the stage for what comes next.
To provide greater flexibility and a more personalized dining experience, POTONG will introduce an extended service schedule, with reservations available from the first seating at 3:30 PM through the final seating at 8:00 PM. The restaurant will remain open until 11:00 PM, allowing guests to enjoy the experience at a more relaxed pace.
The evening may also continue at Opium Bar, POTONG’s award-winning cocktail destination, which will remain open until 1:00 AM.
As POTONG enters its next era, its vision remains unchanged: to honor heritage, champion Thai ingredients, pursue continuous innovation, and create meaningful experiences that connect people through food, culture, and storytelling. The Team and I (Chef Pam) can’t wait to welcome everyone to our home, Restaurant POTONG.
