Restaurant POTONG

Samphanthawong

A progressive Thai-Chinese restaurant in a meticulously restored 120-year-old former Chinese medicine shop. Chef Pam's 20-course tasting menu reinterprets family recipes across five floors, from speakeasy lounge to rooftop bar.

Heritage & Innovation

Housed in the chef's ancestral family pharmacy dating from 1903, this five-story building underwent a careful two-year restoration preserving its original SINO-Portuguese features. The ground floor speakeasy-style lounge occupies the former medicine shop, while upper levels showcase contemporary dining spaces.

Progressive Thai-Chinese Cuisine

  • 20-course tasting menu exploring Chef Pam's culinary heritage
  • Signature interpretations include deconstructed Pad Thai and aged roasted duck
  • In-house fermentation program and custom kombucha pairings
  • Integration of traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients

Architectural Features

  • Original street-front awning with preserved Thai-Chinese signage
  • Multi-level dining experience progressing from welcome lounge to rooftop
  • Historic shophouse elements maintained throughout
  • Opium Bar occupying the top floor with city views

Technical Details

  • Three-hour dining duration
  • Advance booking required (2-3 months)
  • Led by Chef Pam, named Asia's Best Female Chef 2024
  • Listed in World's 50 Best Restaurants
  • Features Thai wine selections
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