A Cambodian restaurant in UES?! Sign me up! Everything I had here was brand new to me and I absolutely loved it. The Prahok Crudite was insane. It is fermented fish and pork cooked 3 ways and while all were amazing, the red curry was my favorite way. Baked Amok is Cambodias national dish and once again the curry and the baked fish inside had the perfect texture and depth of flavor. The whole inside rim of the container is the fish and the fat congeals in the perfect way for a ton of flavor. Banh Chao Crepe is an egg and turmeric crepe filled with a combination of chicken, shrimp, and pork and bean sprouts to use in lettuce wrap. The combination with the mint and lemon sauce worked perfectly. For dessert we had sago. This is a hot soup with coconut milk, tapioca, and heavily salted black beans. I'm obsessed with this. It works so nicely together and the salted black beans just really work in it. Service was amazing and helped so much figuring out what we should get to truly try some Cambodian dishes. read more

Bayon - Prahok Crudité - Cambodian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food exceeded my expectations! It was partly familiar with Southeast Asian vibes but also with new flavors I haven't had before! Tbh I thought their food looked alright on Yelp, but I heard good things on social media, so I still wanted to check it out! The traditional amok resembled an egg soufflé except packed with seafood in an aromatic red curry sauce. The fish and scallops were very tender and shrimp pieces were juicy. I was surprised at how fluffy the egg portion was and also much sauce was at the bottom. The curry had other types of herbs/spices that I haven't tasted in other SEA curries. The spicy siem reap noodles felt like a Thai drunken noodle, BUT it had this salted duck egg yolk taste that I couldn't really pinpoint. The beef pieces were tender, veggies crunchy, and noodles generally al dente, although I think it could have been more uniformly cooked. Service was pretty standard - staff were politely but checked in a little too frequently for me. The restaurant itself was big with indoor and outdoor seating in their garden. Loved how it was generally more quiet. Overall I had a great time! While NYC has a lot of trendy SEA restaurants with fancy aesthetics, Bayon takes a different approach and just lets their food do the talking. read more

Had eaten at this same location when it was formerly the Angkor Cambodian Bistro; glad to see it has re-opened, with an interior that seems fresher and brighter than in the past. The Cumin Lamb Dumplings were pleasant to the eyes and taste, moist and able to be accompanied by a chili sauce. The Tamarind Duck was quite sweet but tasty, though the breast meat might've been better served a little rarer. Had been hankering for amphibious treats for a while, and the Basil Frog Legs (Cha K'dow) did not disappoint; the were plump and juicy, with a little spicy kick. read more

Bayon - Cambodian Near Me - New York, New York

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What a phenomenal meal. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and I will be back again and again to make my way through the menu. Restaurant was calm and cozy and warm, staff was great. No notes on any dishes we tried but can't recommend the papaya salad, baked amok and tamarind duck enough. read more

So glad that this Cambodian restaurant opened up near my work! My friends and I were looking for something different than Maya's Happy hour after work, and were lucky enough to walk through the door right before the evening dinner rush. We were immediately impressed by the immaculate ambiance, with lots of wood paneling, a majestic Buddha statue, and tables set with origami flower napkins. I am fairly new to Cambodian food and appreciated how the spices were mild. The dishes we ordered had novel and powerful flavors. We got the Bahn Chao Crepe, Phnom Penh Roast Duck, and the Spicy Siem Reap Noodles with Beef. The Bahn Chao Crepe was a chewy glutinous rice flour egg crepe filled with minced shrimp, chicken, onions, bean sprouts. The strong flavors of the filling pair well with the refreshing lettuce wrap that you top with peanut and sauce. This was an interesting dish with contrasting textures and a fun way to start the meal. The roast duck with red curry coconut sauce was also delicious. The sweetness and tenderness of the duck paired with the red coconut curry made the dish indulgent. This was best enjoyed with rice though the small bowl that accompanied the dish was not enough and we had to order another. The noodle dish was great as well, though it didn't stand out as much as the other two dishes. The sweetness of the noodle reminds me a little of Thai Pad Kee Mao although the spices and sauces used are different. Overall, we had a great time at this restaurant and found all the food to be outstanding. It gets busy after 6PM so try to make a reservation! read more

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Every plate demonstrates true culinary understanding. They've achieved elegance without overdoing it. Every person here treats you like family. I left happy with my meal. All dining needs are addressed here. read more

This restaurant stands unrivaled among options. The workers demonstrate excellent customer focus. The servings are generous at this place. Bayon created a wonderful meal. The ownership's standards appear throughout. read more

Super cute authentic Cambodian spot. Food was AMAZING. Tried some of the most interesting southeast Asian dishes I've encountered. The owner is also SO nice and sweet and talked us through the dishes' origins and how they differ from other regions in the area. Highly recommend for any occasion, such a neighborhood gem! read more

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Authentic and delicious Cambodian food at reasonable prices. Hospitality is off the charts as well which is quite welcome. Will definitely look to be back! read more

This restaurant reaches heights that deserve recognition. The staff responded with exceptional rapidity and all employees smiled sincerely. Good food without long waiting. The main dish costs won't empty your wallet, but a full meal might. This restaurant is worth visiting at least once. read more

The Cambodian food here is flavorful and tasty. For discerning palettes, the subtle and different regional seasoning, prep and presentation of their dishes is a welcome option to add to the many Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines offered in big cities. The service is gracious and ambiance, elegant. Only 1 point to make, this one night, we felt a little rushed through our meal. I am hoping it was just an off-nite with the particular server just wanting to get to the end of her shift. Otherwise, we enjoyed our meal and attentive service. read more

What a find in the neighborhood. What a great mix of good food and a lovely staff. They were so enthusiastic about talking through the cuisine. It is reminiscent of Thai, but not. Mango salad and the Amok. Are recommendations. We just have to go back since there were other dishes we want to try. If you are in the mood for Thai, switch gears and have Cambodian at Bayon read more

First off, great service! They just reopened after a closure due to Covid so they're still working out the kinks-- but you wouldn't even know it. Food was served in a timely manner that our table was almost never empty of a dish. We got iced tea, grilled amok, the crepe dish, fish cakes, and siem reap noodles (plus a bonus plate of steamed dumplings, yum!). The grilled amok was stuffed with a shrimp filling and had a delicious curry sauce with a side of rice and the crepe dish was filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts among other things with lettuce leaf wraps and a side of sauces and peanuts. My two favorite dishes were the fish cakes (the best side sauce with this!) and the siem reap noodles, which had just the right amount of spice to them. The iced tea is very similar to Thai iced tea. All the portions were perfectly sized where you leave feeling full and happy! It was a nice quiet service with soft music and conversation going on. Will definitely be back for more soon! read more

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Delicious food and excellent service! Recommend this place to everyone. Everything has so much flavor.

The food and service is always excellent. This is our favorite place to bring in town and out of town friends. The ambiance is friendly and welcoming. read more

This place is part of my top five restaurant if not the first. The food is unique, fresh and flavorful. The owner is amazing! read more

Went here for a quick bite with a friend visiting and will definitely be coming back. Our service was stellar, excellent recommendations, I had the crepe and come to this place if you're looking for something different and cute! read more

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Stopped in on a whim, and was not disappointed. The roasted duck dish was tender and flavorful, with a delicious sauce. The fish dish was superb, lots of ginger and a silky sauce that contrasted perfectly with the crispy skin of the fish. The black bean tapioca for dessert was a delightful discovery; slightly sweet with an earthiness from the beans. read more

Ordered take out- Your Receipt ORDER # 263AF9FA 1.0× Beef Red Curry $28.00 1.0× Loc Lac $30.00 1.0× Sautéed Eggplant Beef $28.00 1.0× Spicy Basil Fried Rice Chicken $20.00 1.0× Spicy Siem Reap Noodles Beef $22.00 1.0× White Rice $3.00 Subtotal $131.00 Taxes $11.63 Not one dishes was better than 2 stars. I wanted to love it and was excited to try Cambodian food. This food was bland and poorly cooked. The fried rice had hard grains and lacked salt. The noodles also suffered from lack of flavor and were mushy. Lo lac beef was not bad but very small portion. The eggplant was not fully cooked and had some hard pieces of eggplant. The curry beef was watery. The taste of coconut was present but not even a hint of red curry paste. I am sad to say I can't recommend this restaurant. read more

I recently moved to NYC during the Cambodian new year time. I was unable to go home and see my family, so my boyfriend found this restaurant and took me here. As a Cambodian, the food here reminded me of my mom's cooking and felt very nostalgic. The food was very delicious and packed with flavor. The prahok was our favorite dish, following up with the roasted duck. On the menu, the noodles were labeled as spicy, but they weren't (the flavor was still tasty). It is very rare to stumble upon authentic Cambodian restaurants, so I would definitely stop and check this place out. I can't wait to come back and try their other dishes. read more

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This place was wonderful for dinner! Tried the khmer fish cakes, spicy siem riep noodles and baked amok and everything was delicious. The combination of flavors were unlike anything I had tried before, very fresh and cozy yet not too heavy. The fried banana was also a tasty treat for dessert. Service was very attentive and well paced, unlike other places in the city that can feel rushed. The atmosphere was lovely too, not too loud. read more

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Great food- wonderful service- great recommendations by the server as to what to (and what not) to order- a gem

We had dinner here last night - wonderful friendly service and nice ambiance. I wasn't sure about the BYOB status so I bought a bottle of rose. To my surprise, $20 corkage fee. I had the lamb dumpling appetizer - six lamb meatballs in light fluffy dumplings - really more like meatballs with dough. Baked amok - nice presentation and decent flavor. My friend had shrimp and crab fried rice - crab was very fresh. Overall I was not impressed with the experience to the price point and won't be back. read more

Great rare Cambodian food and excellent service. Food in more on the spicy side - exactly how it should be.

We had a lovely dinner at Bayon. Excellent quality, fresh ingredients, truly flavorful food. We also loved the decor and relaxing and tasteful ambience. The owner came by to greet us and we learned this is the only Cambodian restaurant in nyc! The staff were attentive and friendly. Most importantly, the food was delicious. We highly enjoyed our starter, the Prahok crudite, and our mains, the duck and grilled amok were also very good. The mango sticky rice we had for dessert was very solid, though the rice itself and the creamy sauce could have been a bit more flavorful. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

Six of us were there for dinner and loved everything. We shared four entrees and two orders of dumpling appetizers and had two desserts. All were really delicious. Our very favorite was the eggplant with beef but we loved the crepe, fried rice with shrimp & noodles with chicken & dumplings too. Service was friendly and professional & ambience were great. Portions were large & prices very fair. Highly recommend. read more

Very friendly service and delicious food. I'm glad after four years after Covid, they have reopened.

Beautiful interior. Excellent service. Extensive menu. Food was excellent. Spiced well. Will be returning

Quite Average. Wouldn't go back. Slow service too. Also got a bit sick after eating here.

Great new addition to the neighborhood. Delicious food that tastes homemade with love. The duck was incredibly moist, the noodles perfectly seasoned and papaya salad fresh as can be. Price point is a bit steep but for upper east standards, I will gladly return again and again. read more

Sexist restaurant. They have a women's bathroom and a gender neutral bathroom, but not a dedicated men's bathroom. I wouldn't have a problem with two gender neutral bathrooms, but mixing and making it unfair like this is unacceptable. Additionally, the labeling of the women's bathroom is in violation of NY State law A.5240/S.6479, and I will be filing a complaint. I will not support such blatant sexism and will not be back and I suggest other men do the same by boycotting this restaurant. read more

I ate here. There were not a lot of vegan options so I went home hungry :( hopefully they will add plant based meat and other options

This is the real deal. Food is delicious and ambiance is authentic. Do not forget to order Grilled Amok read more

The food was enjoyable, but the service left something to be desired. No one checked in to ask how our meal was, and we had to request water refills as they weren't offered proactively read more

The wonderful couple who operated Angkor Cambodian Bistro are back in their former location, the space warmly redecorated and inviting - as beautiful as ever with the same impeccably prepared, incomparable Cambodian food. We dined there Saturday and immediately went for some of the dishes we love - the Khmer Fish Cakes, Ban Chao Crepe and garlic and pepper frogs legs. Everything was as we remembered - the Ban Chao even better than before, if that's possible. The owners warmly welcomed us back and the service was friendly and efficient. They don't have a liquor license as yet, so if you are inclined it will BYOB for a while. Whether you are a fan of Cambodian cuisine or have never tried it, Bayon is the must visit restaurant in NYC. read more

Food was excellent! Service was also excellent! We were a party of 6 adults and 2 babies. Everyone was very accommodating.

I almost never leave reviews but I just have to leave one for Bayon! The food is absolutely fantastic. I've been here three times already and each time has never disappointed! read more

Nice owners and wait staff. An attractive space. Food is very good and often creative. We enjoyed it very much.

Great food, service, and ambience. Vegetable fried dumplings, yellow chicken curry, and banana crepe were amazing. Presentation of food was beautiful. Very reasonably priced. read more

The food was exceptional, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the ambiance was charming. The portions are generous, making it perfect for sharing, especially if you're with a large group. A friend initially recommended this place to me, and I decided to bring a group of six friends last night. It was a huge hit with everyone! It's quite the UES gem. read more