
Pochana Brisbane
A lively Thai-themed Kangaroo Point eatery with street food and cocktails — 4.3 stars from 2,500-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pochana Brisbane brings Thai street-food-inspired cooking to Brisbane, with the venue listed in Kangaroo Point. The restaurant is presented as Pochana by Kinn Thai, with a focus on boldly flavoured dishes made for everything from a quick bite to a shared meal. Its menu covers a broad range of Thai styles, including salads, soups, curries, stir-fries, noodles, rice dishes, barbecue and smaller plates.
There is plenty to explore for groups who like ordering across the table. Named highlights include Pad Cha Seafood, mixed seafood stir-fried with Thai herbs and southern-style spicy curry paste; crispy whole barramundi with sweet fish sauce and a spicy green apple salad; spicy salmon salad with chilli-lime dressing, herbs and peanuts; and Hainan chicken served with light soy sauce. The signature section also includes three-flavour whole barramundi, sizzling beef with vegetables in black pepper oyster sauce, Asian chilli soft shell crab and orange duck with plum sauce.
For a more casual shared spread, the menu lists pork skewers and satay chicken among its small dishes, alongside Thai salads, Tom Yum and curries such as red, green, Panang and Massaman. Stir-fries include chilli basil, cashew nut, oyster and peanut-sauce options, while Pad Thai, Pad See Ew and fried rice cover familiar street-food favourites. The website also highlights all-day specials including fried rice with toppings, beef curry and a plant-based stir-fry.
Pochana describes the space as cosy, colourful and energetic, with a lively Thai street-food feel. The venue says it welcomes family gatherings and meetups with friends, making it a natural option for shared meals rather than a formal dining occasion. Drinks include Thai milk tea, mocktails, cocktails, beer and wine, with the broader drinks offering designed to suit both relaxed meals and group celebrations. Dine-in, takeaway and delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash and HungryPanda are available, giving Brisbane diners several ways to enjoy the menu.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:45
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:45
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:45
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:45
- Friday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:45, 17:00 – 20:45
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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