damnlines.comdamnlines.comA seven-table Cambodian restaurant from chef Un, of the celebrated pop-up Kreung, that The Infatuation ranks among the toughest reservations in NYC outside Manhattan.
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The Infatuation's guide to NYC's toughest reservations calls Bong one of the hardest bookings in the city outside Manhattan, reporting that the seven-table Cambodian restaurant releases reservations 20 days ahead at midnight on Resy, with roughly a dozen dishes available at any given service.
When Bong first opened, Resy's own blog described a looser cadence: reservations dropping "one week out at 9 a.m.," with "a handful" of seats held back for walk-ins in the 20-seat room — a sign the booking window has tightened considerably as demand grew into 2026. The Infatuation's review of Bong echoes that difficulty, describing dinner there as "an exclusive and slightly chaotic house party, where the party favors are laced with tamarind."
Walk-ins aren't the primary path in: per The Infatuation, the restaurant is officially reservation-only, though extra outdoor tables reportedly open up for walk-in diners when the weather is warm.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservation-only via Resy; The Infatuation's 2026 toughest-reservations guide reports tables release 20 days out at midnight. Resy's own 2025 opening coverage described a looser one-week-out, 9am release with a handful of seats held for walk-ins.
Walk-ins: Officially reservation-only, per The Infatuation, though extra outdoor tables reportedly open up for walk-ins in warm weather.
Currently listed as Tue–Sun 5:30–11pm, closed Mondays; Resy's 2025 opening coverage described shorter Thu–Sun 5–10pm hours, suggesting hours have since expanded.
With only seven tables, Bong's reservations release 20 days ahead at midnight and go quickly, per The Infatuation's toughest-reservations guide. There's no published walk-in wait time since the room runs almost entirely on pre-booked seats; walk-up diners are only occasionally accommodated when extra outdoor tables open in warm weather, per The Infatuation.
Yes, reservations are required and booked through Resy, releasing 20 days in advance at midnight according to The Infatuation's 2026 toughest-reservations guide. Resy's own blog, covering Bong's 2025 opening, described a shorter one-week release window, suggesting the lead time has lengthened as the restaurant's reputation grew.
Generally no — The Infatuation describes Bong as officially reservation-only. The exception is extra outdoor tables that open up in warm weather, giving walk-in diners an occasional shot, per The Infatuation.
Bong is a tiny space with just seven tables and 20 seats total, according to Resy's blog coverage of the restaurant's 2025 opening.
Mark the release date: tables go live on Resy 20 days ahead at midnight, per The Infatuation's toughest-reservations guide, so being logged in and ready right at midnight matters for the seven-table room.
Sources: The Infatuation — The Toughest Reservations In NYC Right Now · The Infatuation — Bong review · Resy Blog — A Cambodian Pop-Up Finds a Home in Brooklyn · Bong official site