Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, BangPop is the latest addition to the South Wharf restaurant precinct. Recreating the energy and excitement of Bangkok’s hawker stands, this innovative offering delivers an authentic taste of Thailand.
With an emphasis on affordable and casual communal dining, the compact menu constantly acknowledges its street food heritage. Hawker stand staples, such as grilled pork neck and chicken spare ribs, have found their way from the food carts of Thailand to Melbourne’s Docklands and, to ensure absolute authenticity, we are proud to have Yaigum – a Thai stallholder for more than 40 years – will be sharing her Isaan family’s secrets with the kitchen (curry pastes, dipping sauces, marinades and Isaan dishes).
Head chef Kam McManamey (previously at Geoff Lindsay’s Elwood restaurant, Dandelion) brings a sense of refinement to the street food offerings, while all the time demonstrating a strong understanding of the importance of flavourful dipping sauces and aromatic condiments.
Fun, vibrant and fast-paced – BangPop encapsulates the best bits of Bangkok’s frenetic street scene. Just look at the huge projection at the back of the bar to be transported straight to the heart of the city.
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