Intimate Cambodian gem serving vibrant seafood & pork dishes. A must-try for adventurous palates.
Willa Moore reviews Bong, a small yet vibrant Cambodian restaurant in Crown Heights, praising its delicious seafood and pork dishes, perfect for a date night.
This vibrant Cambodian restaurant in Crown Heights offers an intimate dining experience with a buzzing atmosphere and an exciting menu. Highlights include unique seafood preparations and a standout pork chop, making it a must-visit for those seeking adventurous flavors in a cozy setting.
The Cambodian cuisine at this restaurant is a major draw, with patrons frequently recommending dishes like the heritage pork chop with tuk trey ping poh, crispy whole fish, and grilled pork jowl with melons. While most feedback is positive, some found the golden squid dish a bit too salty due to the salted egg component.
"The heritage pork chop with tuk trey ping poh and the crispy whole fish are frequently highlighted as must-try dishes. Other favorites include the grilled pork jowl with melons and various seafood preparations."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant, highlighting its delicious and innovative Cambodian cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and unique flavor combinations. Many consider it a standout dining experience.
Important Note
Securing a reservation can be challenging due to high demand, with some users reporting difficulty in booking. The golden squid dish has been noted by some as being a bit too salty.
"The user set multiple midnight alarms for Bong for months, and while reservation slots appeared exactly at midnight, they were immediately unavailable. They eventually secured a spot by checking daily and finding three available slots on a Sunday in December."
Positive"The user suggested using notifications for Bong, as many people cancel their reservations, making it possible to snag a spot that way."
Positive"The user has had success booking Bong for others after the initial release, indicating that persistence and monitoring cancellations can lead to securing a reservation."
Positive"The user has been trying to book Bong without success, even after multiple attempts, and hasn't seen any time slots open. They noted that Bong releases reservations later than some other restaurants."
Negative"This user commented that Bong is really good."
Positive"This user recommended Bong in Crown Heights for a modern interpretation of Cambodian food."
Positive"This user expressed interest in trying Bong, noting it serves Cambodian food with unique dishes not seen elsewhere."
Positive"The user found Bong to be fine but did not particularly stand out among other new restaurants."
Neutral"The user agreed with the previous recommendation for Bong."
Positive"The user agreed with a previous recommendation, stating that Bong was one of the best meals they had this year."
Positive"The user praised Bong as a fantastic spot that deserves to become more popular."
Positive"The user commented that Bong is 'really bubblin,' suggesting it is a popular or up-and-coming spot."
Positive"This user expressed strong positive sentiment about Bong, stating that the place rocks."
Positive"The user found the heritage pork chop with tuk trey ping poh to be their favorite dish. They also mentioned the flank steak with charred eggplant and fermented fish dressing as their second favorite."
Positive"The user described the crispy whole fish as nice, though a bit difficult to eat due to the abundance of leaves provided for wraps."
Positive"The grilled pork jowl and melons dish was a favorite among the smaller plates, noted for its nice spice, crunch, and sweetness, with a preference for the honey dew melon."
Positive"The user found the clams machew to be well-flavored, but considered the portion size small for the price."
Positive"The user mentioned that others found the golden squid dish a bit salty due to the salted egg component, but enjoyed the textures."
Negative"The Cambo Corn dish was described as a nice blend, leaning more sweet than sour, and was ordered by the user as a squid alternative."
Positive"This user expressed their strong liking for Island Pops' sorrel pop, wishing they had it more often."
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