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