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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Bayon 7.8
Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
Bayon is a Bib Gourmand Cambodian spot on East 64th Street serving dishes like baked amok, lok lak, and noodle soups in a compact, softly lit room. It’s where neighborhood diners go when they want something different from the usual Upper East Side line-up, with robust flavors and attentive service at approachable prices.
Must-Try Dishes: Baked amok with fish and coconut curry, Beef lok lak with pepper-lime dipping sauce, Kuy teav rice noodle soup
Scores:
Value: 8.3 Service: 8 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 8.4 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: Cambodian Bib Gourmand bringing baked amok and lok lak to Lenox Hill.
Who should go: Adventurous diners craving Southeast Asian comfort beyond Thai staples.
When to visit: Weeknights or early weekends before peak dinner rush.
What to order: Baked amok, beef lok lak, kuy teav noodle soup.
Insider tip: Share a mix of curries and grilled plates so the table can sample across the menu.