Bayon is such a gem! This cozy spot serves up amazing Cambodian food that’s full of flavor and warmth. The vibe is elegant and relaxed, and you feel right at home as soon as you walk in.
The menu has all delicious staples as well as unique dishes you don’t see everywhere, and everything we tried was so tasty—perfectly spiced and packed with fresh, delicious ingredients. You can tell they really put care into the food, and it has that homemade feel you don’t always get in the city.
The staff is awesome, too—super friendly and helpful if you need suggestions. Bayon is perfect for anyone who loves exploring new flavors or just wants a chill, memorable meal. Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristin Garbarino
One of the highlights of dining in NYC. The fish amok is a standout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Amok Traditional, Grilled Amok Chef's Special
Ana de Souza
Super delicious and lovely! We had never been here before and it was an amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loc Lac, Nem Nuong, Phnom Penh Roast Duck
Tamar O
This little gem is tucked away on a side street. The food was really tasty and all the ingredients were fresh, the service very friendly. There were so many items on the menu we wanted to try.
The wait for the food wasn't long. The Nem Nuong pork ball appetizer was generous. The texture and flavor of the meat deliciously succulent. Knowing how good the Spicy Siem Reap Noodles are will make it hard not to reorder those every time we go. I can't wait to revisit and try some of the other items on the menu. I loved the flavor profile. Oh, and the ambiance was very relaxing, which is a huge plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Liu
I wish more people knew about this place but at the same time I love how it’s a bit of a hidden gem. The server was very nice in explaining to us what the more authentic cambodian foods were. We had a fermented fish dip / roll and the flavour was quite unique. We also had a vermicelli with red curry (not pictured) but that was also really yummy, it was both flavourful but also light and did not make you feel heavy afterwards. Everything we had here was quite good and I would be very happy to come back and try more things on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nyoam
Jess Peng
We came here on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed Cambodian food for the first time. Everything was great! The owner was so considerate; she showed us how to savor each dish as well as what’s special about each ingredient. It was during the off-peak hour so we were also able to see the chef working in the kitchen. The backyard was perfect for New York’s early fall weather. Thank you for the amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh Chao Crepe, Loc Lac
Sandra Bouny
I was visiting New York this summer and was looking for a khmer food restaurant (im leaving in a French island now and there is no khmer food). It was really excellent, it remembered me my mom cooking! And the owners were really nice and welcomed people! I 100% recommand this restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Zhang
Everything was so good! The owner super friendly and walked us through the menu and gave us suggestions. We went with the classic fish dish, the veg dumpling and duck. All dishes were so flavorful and texture was great. The dumpling was wrapped in potato starch paper and had a great crispness to it. The duck was so soft and juicy - really love the sweetness. And the fish was really moist and carried the curry sauce really well. Will def be back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loc Lac
Tony Fisher
So good that I have to make this my first review. The food was wonderful - lots of flavor and nicely balanced and all very unique. Each dish was really tasty and the service was super friendly. If you like Thai food this place is definitely worth a visit. We had the beef skewers which were really nice with lemongrass flavor and peanut sauce. The Prahok crudite was really good too with a really distinct flavor - a definite repeat for me. For mains we had the crepe which had a wonderful stuffing of shrimp and chicken along with the baked fish - amazing red curry flavor loaded with seafood. The tapioca desert was also really tasty! Overall a 10/10 experience.
Beautiful ambiance, amazing decor. The service was very friendly and prompt.
The vegetable dumplings were so good! Not your classic dumpling, they’re a starchy tapioca like texture, so good!
They have options to substitute the meat for tofu for the entrees marked with “v”. They yellow curry was Thai flavor adjacent , but more flavorful! The spicy siem reap noodles were very similar to a drunken noodle taste. I liked the food, it was a little pricy for vegetarians unfortunately
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Maddy Rueda
It’s so nice to finally have a Cambodian restaurant in NYC! The food is delicious - each meat was incredibly tender and the spices were flavorful and well balanced. It is so good that my friend decided to go a second night in a row and says it is his new favorite restaurant in the city!
A hidden gem!!! The Loc Lac steak was so tender and the Cari Noodles were so flavorful. Really appreciate how the owner took the time to explain classic Cambodian dishes to us and the history behind the place :) Highly recommend to anyone looking for nice ambiance and amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hayley Cohen
Absolutely amazing meal and will be returning for more. Can’t recommend enough. The portions are huge and there is so much flavor in everything.
We had the Nem Nuong (pork meatballs), Tamarind duck, and Grilled Amok (fish stuffed with shrimp and scallops) - all absolutely stellar.
delicious food, lovely atmosphere, and kind staff !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Amok Traditional, Grilled Amok Chef's Special, Banh Chao Crepe, Khmer Fish Cakes, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, Chive Dumplings
Bayon is such a gem! This cozy spot serves up amazing Cambodian food that’s full of flavor and warmth. The vibe is elegant and relaxed, and you feel right at home as soon as you walk in.
The menu has all delicious staples as well as unique dishes you don’t see everywhere, and everything we tried was so tasty—perfectly spiced and packed with fresh, delicious ingredients. You can tell they really put care into the food, and it has that homemade feel you don’t always get in the city.
The staff is awesome, too—super friendly and helpful if you need suggestions. Bayon is perfect for anyone who loves exploring new flavors or just wants a chill, memorable meal. Definitely worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the highlights of dining in NYC. The fish amok is a standout.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Amok Traditional, Grilled Amok Chef's Special
Super delicious and lovely! We had never been here before and it was an amazing meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loc Lac, Nem Nuong, Phnom Penh Roast Duck
This little gem is tucked away on a side street. The food was really tasty and all the ingredients were fresh, the service very friendly. There were so many items on the menu we wanted to try.
The wait for the food wasn't long. The Nem Nuong pork ball appetizer was generous. The texture and flavor of the meat deliciously succulent. Knowing how good the Spicy Siem Reap Noodles are will make it hard not to reorder those every time we go. I can't wait to revisit and try some of the other items on the menu. I loved the flavor profile. Oh, and the ambiance was very relaxing, which is a huge plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wish more people knew about this place but at the same time I love how it’s a bit of a hidden gem. The server was very nice in explaining to us what the more authentic cambodian foods were. We had a fermented fish dip / roll and the flavour was quite unique. We also had a vermicelli with red curry (not pictured) but that was also really yummy, it was both flavourful but also light and did not make you feel heavy afterwards. Everything we had here was quite good and I would be very happy to come back and try more things on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nyoam
We came here on a Saturday afternoon and enjoyed Cambodian food for the first time. Everything was great! The owner was so considerate; she showed us how to savor each dish as well as what’s special about each ingredient. It was during the off-peak hour so we were also able to see the chef working in the kitchen. The backyard was perfect for New York’s early fall weather. Thank you for the amazing experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banh Chao Crepe, Loc Lac
I was visiting New York this summer and was looking for a khmer food restaurant (im leaving in a French island now and there is no khmer food). It was really excellent, it remembered me my mom cooking! And the owners were really nice and welcomed people! I 100% recommand this restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was so good! The owner super friendly and walked us through the menu and gave us suggestions. We went with the classic fish dish, the veg dumpling and duck. All dishes were so flavorful and texture was great. The dumpling was wrapped in potato starch paper and had a great crispness to it. The duck was so soft and juicy - really love the sweetness. And the fish was really moist and carried the curry sauce really well. Will def be back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loc Lac
So good that I have to make this my first review. The food was wonderful - lots of flavor and nicely balanced and all very unique. Each dish was really tasty and the service was super friendly. If you like Thai food this place is definitely worth a visit. We had the beef skewers which were really nice with lemongrass flavor and peanut sauce. The Prahok crudite was really good too with a really distinct flavor - a definite repeat for me. For mains we had the crepe which had a wonderful stuffing of shrimp and chicken along with the baked fish - amazing red curry flavor loaded with seafood. The tapioca desert was also really tasty! Overall a 10/10 experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Amok Traditional, Banh Chao Crepe, Satay, Prahok Crudite
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Beautiful ambiance, amazing decor. The service was very friendly and prompt.
The vegetable dumplings were so good! Not your classic dumpling, they’re a starchy tapioca like texture, so good!
They have options to substitute the meat for tofu for the entrees marked with “v”. They yellow curry was Thai flavor adjacent , but more flavorful! The spicy siem reap noodles were very similar to a drunken noodle taste. I liked the food, it was a little pricy for vegetarians unfortunately
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
It’s so nice to finally have a Cambodian restaurant in NYC! The food is delicious - each meat was incredibly tender and the spices were flavorful and well balanced. It is so good that my friend decided to go a second night in a row and says it is his new favorite restaurant in the city!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loc Lac, Spicy Basil Fried Rice, Phnom Penh Roast Duck
A hidden gem!!! The Loc Lac steak was so tender and the Cari Noodles were so flavorful. Really appreciate how the owner took the time to explain classic Cambodian dishes to us and the history behind the place :) Highly recommend to anyone looking for nice ambiance and amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing meal and will be returning for more. Can’t recommend enough. The portions are huge and there is so much flavor in everything.
We had the Nem Nuong (pork meatballs), Tamarind duck, and Grilled Amok (fish stuffed with shrimp and scallops) - all absolutely stellar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love my Cambodian ?? food ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
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