BONG

"The user suggested looking into this restaurant while in Crown Heights."

"The user enthusiastically recommended Bong."

"The user found Bong to be great, contrasting it with Lula Mae."

"Bong was mentioned as a restaurant to try."

"The user stated that Bong is currently the popular spot for Cambodian food, although they had not personally dined there."

"This individual, who is Cambodian, has been to Bong three times and found the flavors lacking and disappointing each time, feeling the food caters to the American palate. While happy Cambodian cuisine is gaining attention, they find Bong's food to be just 'fine' and overpriced for the lackluster experience."

"This commenter had a positive experience at Bong, finding the price reasonable for the amount of food, especially the crab salad, shrimp, and whole dorade fish. They felt the staff were warm and welcoming and would return."

"This commenter claimed that Bong does not serve authentic Cambodian food and is catered towards white people, making it not recommended for Asians. They found it expensive."

"This person found Bong to be underwhelming and overpriced, stating that the food was just 'okay' and not memorable, despite ordering without drinks and spending around $300 for three people."

"This user described Bong as one of their most disappointing dining experiences in NYC, citing ridiculously overpriced food."

"This user defended Bong against criticism, stating they would choose it over Kabawa. They argued that Bong is expensive due to ingredient quality, rent, and small space, and that their dishes tasted authentic and flavorful. They also corrected that Mam is Vietnamese, not Cambodian."

"This commenter compared Bong unfavorably to Khe-Yo, a Laotian restaurant that previously closed. They found Bong to have a limited drink and dessert menu, middling food, uncomfortable seating, and to be overpriced, similar to their negative experience with Khe-Yo."

"The commenter found Bong amazing the first time they visited last year, but extremely underwhelming on a second visit two months prior to this comment, noting a drastic difference in quality."

"This commenter had a very positive experience at Bong, enjoying the ambiance, music, and food, particularly the fish and a carpaccio-style dish. They felt the prices were justified by the quality and experience, despite the small space, and appreciated the staff's warmth."

"This user had a positive experience at Bong, enjoying the food and atmosphere, including the passionate staff. They found the dishes distinct and memorable, though acknowledged that the prices might be high for some. They also mentioned that the lobster dish is large enough to share."

"This user had a positive experience at Bong and looks forward to returning, contradicting the original poster's negative review."

"This user agreed that Bong was overpriced and underwhelming, finding the fried fish incredible but other dishes merely 'mid.' They also noted the restaurant was overbooked, leading to a cramped and disruptive dining experience."

"This commenter suggested that Bong might be a more casual restaurant, possibly struggling with budget constraints for its small space. They believe the restaurant received too much hype and that expectations should be realistic given its size and potential investor backing."

"This user found Bong's lobster dish disappointing due to the tight table space making it difficult to eat. They also found the small plates forgettable and overpriced, not on par with other restaurants, and felt the overall experience in Crown Heights shouldn't be more expensive than Manhattan restaurants."

"This user calculated the total protein ordered (3 shrimp, 6-7 clams, one fish) and deemed the $185 price criminal for the quantity and sloppy presentation."