Pathumwan Princess Renovates Kongju Restaurant with First Australian Hanwoo in Thailand

Pathumwan Princess Hotel, part of MBK Group, unveiled the newly renovated Kongju Korean Restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel on 26 August 2026 under the concept of Timeless Korean Dining, bringing in Chef Sunny Back to co-develop the menu and highlighting authentic Korean-breed Hanwoo beef raised in Australia for the first time in Thailand, building on the success of the restaurant that has been part of Bangkok for over 30 years.

Renovation Under the Timeless Korean Dining Concept

Ms. Arthorn Vanasantakul, Chief Executive Officer of Hotel and Tourism Business at MBK Hotel and Tourism Co., Ltd., said that over the past 30 years, Kongju has earned the trust of both Thai and international customers to become one of the city's leading Korean restaurants. This renovation is therefore not merely a celebration of past success, but an elevation that builds upon what customers are familiar with.

For the interior design, the team selected natural green tones to create a more relaxed and contemporary atmosphere, while developing an entirely new menu to cater to diners of all generations. The launch event was attended by Mr. Wijak Praditavanij, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MBK Public Company Limited, and Mr. Kriengkrai Puriwitwattana, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, alongside Korean partners, celebrities, influencers and members of the media.

Chef Sunny Back and New Menu Highlights

Chef Sunny Back is a Korean chef with over 11 years of experience who has been behind cooking classes and banquets at the Korean Cultural Center, as well as being entrusted with creating receptions for VIP guests at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand, and has joined in designing the menu to convey authentic Korean flavours and culture from a new perspective.

• Australian-Raised Hanwoo: Korean-breed Hanwoo beef raised in Australia, served for the first time in Thailand
• Modern Goojulpan: A new interpretation of Goojulpan, or the nine-delicacy platter, an ancient Korean royal court dish
• Cheese Pork Ribs: Tender, richly flavoured braised and grilled pork ribs with cheese
• Gyeranjim: Korean-style hot pot steamed egg
• Sotbap: Fragrant stone pot rice

Kongju Restaurant is now open for regular service on the 2nd floor of Pathumwan Princess Hotel. Those interested in making a reservation can contact the restaurant via the channels below.