Restaurant
Por. Pochaya
654 656 ถ. วิสุทธิกษัตริย์ Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
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654 656 ถ. วิสุทธิกษัตริย์ Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
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Book NowAbout Por. Pochaya
Por. Pochaya runs on a strict weekday schedule—serving fiery Thai-Chinese cookshop classics from 9 AM to 1 PM. Locals crowd the retro dining room for crisp, tender garlic fried prawns, golden crab omelettes, and simmered pork tongue in sweet pea-and-carrot gravy. Orders fly fast from the woks alongside plates of garlicky morning glory. An in-house counter pulls fresh espresso and Thai iced tea to balance out the heat, with chilled coconut jelly waiting in the cooler.
- Four-Hour Weekday Window: Open strictly Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, drawing dedicated daytime crowds for lunch.
- Heritage Cookshop Dishes: Decades-long legacy of wok-fried specialties, including golden crab omelettes, garlic fried prawns, and tongue stew.
- Nan's Coffee Counter: Houses an internal counter pulling fresh espresso and iced Thai tea to accompany the spicy wok courses.
What's On at Por. Pochaya
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Por. Pochaya
Why diners organize their mornings around Por. Pochaya's heritage cookshop wok dishes and in-house coffee bar
Heritage Cookshop Wok Cooking
Por. Pochaya prepares time-honored Thai-Chinese wok recipes like fluffy crab omelettes, tender beef tongue stew, and stir-fried specialties served at accessible prices.
The legendary stir-fried beef was absolutely packed with flavor, tender and perfectly cooked. The crab omelet was another highlight – fluffy, rich, and full of sweet crab meat. Simple setting but world-class taste.
Mdw Fresh Wok-Fired Seafood & Aromatics
Wok-tossed garlic prawns, deep-fried sea bass, and fresh shellfish are fried to order with bold aromatics and noticeable freshness.
Everything tastes like it came straight from a skilled home kitchen: bold, balanced flavors, generous portions, and that unmistakable wok-fired freshness.
Sherson GFG Integrated Nan's Coffee Counter
A dedicated barista counter, Nan's Coffee, operates directly inside the dining room, pulling fresh espresso drinks and brewing Thai teas.
Nan's coffee inside the Restaurant is just a blessing.
Marina Marina Signature Coffee & Tea Pairings
Guests pair savory, peppery stir-fries with specialty iced Thai tea, espresso drinks, or house coconut pudding.
Iced Thai tea with espresso shot went down like smoothly. Not too sweet.
Harris Tong Strict Four-Hour Weekday Window
Operating exclusively from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays, this four-hour service rewards patrons who arrive early or plan ahead.
It’s a morning and lunch restaurant, 9-1pm and they don’t open on the weekends so be mindful and when you go. But it’s worth moving your schedule around for.
Dom Early Morning & Pre-Booking Advantage
Dishes and key ingredients sell out quickly during the midday rush, making morning arrivals or advance reservations advantageous.
มาช่วง 9:00-10:30 คนยังน้อย แต่ถ้ามื้อเที่ยงต้องโทรจองค่ะ
Pat K.
Most popular items
Classic Thai-Chinese cookshop wok recipes and heritage stews
Crab Omelette
The crab omelet was another highlight – fluffy, rich, and full of sweet crab meat.
Mdw Tom Yam
the spicy clams and the tom yam absolutely awesome.
Bogdan Stanchev Garlic Fried Prawns
Coated in crispy fried garlic, each bite was bursting with flavor.
Nels Beef Tongue
My wife and I ordered beef tongue with onions, it came with this delicious almost sweet sauce with carrots and peas.
Dom
Other favorites
Beverages, sides, and sweet finishes from the coffee bar and kitchen
Thai Iced Tea
I had Thai Iced Tea and it was just right, mildly sweet and slightly spicy.
Mark H. B. Coconut Jelly
One sip of the chilled coconut water was so refreshing and sweet, and incredibly fresh.
Nels Morning Glory
I ordered beef with basil (little spicy which it was ) with rice and morning glory. All delicious and very quickly served.
Marina Marina Iced Thai tea with espresso shot
Iced Thai tea with espresso shot went down like smoothly. Not too sweet.
Harris Tong
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours and days?
Por. Pochaya operates strictly on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and is closed on weekends. Service runs for just four hours a day, so plan around this narrow daytime window.
Do I need to make a reservation before visiting?
Reservations are accepted and strongly recommended for peak lunch times, as tables fill up fast and popular dishes or ingredients can sell out before closing. Walk-ins are possible, particularly earlier in the morning between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is parking available nearby?
Paid parking is available at a nearby hotel just past the restaurant for around 30 THB per hour, or at a nearby temple within a short walk.
What payment methods are accepted?
The restaurant operates as a cash-only establishment, so make sure to bring Thai Baht cash when visiting.
Can I order coffee or specialty drinks with my meal?
Inside the dining room, Nan's Coffee operates a dedicated counter serving freshly pulled espresso drinks, Thai iced tea, and refreshing beverages alongside the kitchen's wok dishes.
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