It's been hailed as the most authentic Thai restaurant on King Street, possibly the most authentic in Sydney. Having been established for over 30 years, high expectations were warranted when entering this establishment. So of course, I required an expert in Thai cuisine, someone who'd lived in Thailand for 10 years and knew authentic inside out.
Needless to say, this place passed. It's a bit of a showy affair, with its outlay of white dressed tables, wine glasses, golden buddha statues and gift shop - it's borderline sickening how much marketing runs through Thai Pothong. The menu wasn't as extravagant however, with traditional dishes spanning three pages and nothing more. At least they kept the integrity of their meals. The food was well cooked and extremely flavoursome. And, according to my Thai food experts, as authentic as they come. Where presentation lacked, taste made up for it. The fish cakes were chewy, the panag curry was sweet and creamy and the prawns and tamarind sauce was so delectably sweet that one was tempted to lick the plate of every morsel. The service was good, however required a little more attention but overall this was a memorable experience.
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