Bayon
Named for a temple in Siem Reap and filled with works of art from Cambodia—a giant Buddha’s head here, a painting of a ruin-filled jungle there—this quiet, welcoming restaurant does an excellent job of introducing a lesser-known Southeast Asian cuisine to Americans.
Start with the prahok crudités, which comes with bowls of three different curries, plus rice to cool the mild spice, along with lettuce and sticks of raw vegetables to wrap around or dip into the curries. The giant Banh Chao savory crepe, crafted from rice flour and stuffed with chicken and shrimp, is another multitaste extravaganza. Diners can use several sauces and green leaves such as mint or lettuce to customize each bite differently. The baked fish curry known as amok is also a top choice, and so is the shredded mango salad. The only thing we’d suggest skipping are the too sugary desserts.
Named for a temple in Siem Reap and filled with works of art from Cambodia—a giant Buddha’s head here, a painting of a ruin-filled jungle there—this quiet, welcoming restaurant does an excellent job of introducing a lesser-known Southeast Asian cuisine to Americans.
Start with the prahok crudités, which comes with bowls of three different curries, plus rice to cool the mild spice, along with lettuce and sticks of raw vegetables to wrap around or dip into the curries. The giant Banh Chao savory crepe, crafted from rice flour and stuffed with chicken and shrimp, is another multitaste extravaganza. Diners can use several sauces and green leaves such as mint or lettuce to customize each bite differently. The baked fish curry known as amok is also a top choice, and so is the shredded mango salad. The only thing we’d suggest skipping are the too sugary desserts.
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