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724 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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Bong is a reservation battle rather than a sidewalk line. Brooklyn Magazine reported in its opening months that walk-ins were not permitted, that "you must use Resy to secure a seat," and that "time-slots on the site seem to pop up and disappear and pop up again at random intervals" — concluding "the system is not designed for spontaneity." With only about 20 seats, per Resy's Right This Way profile, every service sells through quickly.
The booking mechanics have shifted since opening. The Infatuation reports that Bong releases reservations 20 days in advance at midnight, while Resy's opening-week profile described reservations dropping one week out at 9 a.m. with "a handful of them... reserved for walk-ins," so it pays to check the Resy page and set notify alerts rather than trusting a single drop time.
The demand is inherited. Resy's Right This Way notes chef Chinchakriya "Cha" Un ran the celebrated Kreung pop-up for eight years before opening this permanent spot with partner Alexander "Chapi" Chaparro, and The Infatuation says the Kreung series was known for its "exclusive IYKYK appeal." The Infatuation counts roughly seven tables inside plus sidewalk seats, and notes walk-ins are realistically possible only for outdoor tables in good weather.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservation-driven through Resy — The Infatuation reports bookings release 20 days in advance at midnight, while Resy's opening-week profile described drops one week out at 9 a.m.; either way, the 20-seat room books out fast.
Walk-ins: Mostly no — Brooklyn Magazine reported walk-ins weren't permitted in the opening months, though Resy's profile said a handful of seats are held for walk-ins and The Infatuation notes outdoor sidewalk tables can take walk-ins in good weather.
Dinner Thursday-Sunday, 5-10 p.m., per Resy's Right This Way; it opened in summer 2025 on a three-night week per Brooklyn Magazine, so check Resy for the current schedule.
Yes — Bong books through Resy, and it's the only reliable way in. The Infatuation reports reservations are released 20 days in advance at midnight, while Resy's opening profile described weekly 9 a.m. drops. With roughly 20 seats and only four dinner services a week, tables disappear almost immediately.
The Infatuation reports Bong releases reservations 20 days in advance at midnight on Resy. Earlier, Resy's Right This Way profile described bookings dropping one week out at 9 a.m., so the schedule has shifted — check the Resy venue page and set notify alerts rather than relying on one drop time.
Usually not. Brooklyn Magazine reported walk-ins weren't permitted in Bong's opening months, with Resy slots that "pop up and disappear" at random. Resy's profile said a handful of seats are held for walk-ins, and The Infatuation notes outdoor sidewalk tables can seat walk-ins in warm weather — don't count on it.
Hard — the room seats about 20 people, per Resy's Right This Way, and it's open only Thursday through Sunday. Brooklyn Magazine wrote that "the system is not designed for spontaneity" and that dedication will "probably get you inside eventually." Demand carries over from chef Chinchakriya Un's Kreung pop-up, which ran eight years.
Dinner Thursday through Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m., per Resy's Right This Way profile — Brooklyn Magazine noted it launched in summer 2025 with just three nights a week, so the schedule has already expanded once. Check the Resy page or @bong.nyc on Instagram for the current week's services before you go.
Bong is the permanent home of Kreung, chef Chinchakriya "Cha" Un's Cambodian pop-up that Resy says ran for eight years and The Infatuation describes as having "exclusive IYKYK appeal." Brooklyn Magazine called the Khmer cooking "staggeringly good," and the tiny former-Ursula space at 724 Sterling Place seats only about 20.
Sources: Resy | Right This Way · The Infatuation · Brooklyn Magazine · Bong (official site)