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How to get a reservation at Bong

How to get a reservation at Bong in Crown Heights, New York City. Tables are booked on Resy. Release rule on file: 20 days out at midnight ET.

Difficulty and odds on this page are a Midnight Table estimate, not official Resy or OpenTable data.

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Bong is a Cambodian room in Crown Heights. Tables are booked on Resy. 20 days out at midnight ET.

Reservations open

20 days out at midnight ET

This is reported publicly and hasn't been confirmed by the restaurant. Confirm on the booking page before you set an alarm.

Strategy

How to approach Bong

Tough · 3/5

Editorial estimate. Included on the current Eater 38 (“App Icon”). Sellout speed, seat count, and Notify reliance were not measured, so the evidence for a higher score is thin.

Platform: Resy.

Be online at Midnight ET, when the 20-day book moves.

Next drop

Walk-ins on file: Officially reservation-only; extra outdoor tables when it is warm.

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A Midnight Table estimate, not a feed from Resy or OpenTable, and not a guarantee.

The secrets

Insider tips

  • The room has just seven tables, but a tiny two-seat walk-in counter has opened. One couple who arrived at 5:10 for the 5:30 PM open were first in line and took the first seating.

    single report Reddit

  • Officially it's reservations only, 20 days out at midnight, but in warm weather extra outdoor tables make a walk-in worth trying.

    single report The Infatuation

Last checked October 17, 2026. Paraphrased from public sources. Policies change, so confirm with the restaurant.

On file

City
New York City
Cuisine
Not confirmed
Booking platform
Resy
Difficulty
Tough · 3/5. Midnight Table estimate.
Release rule
20 days out at midnight ET
Walk-ins
Officially reservation-only; extra outdoor tables when it is warm

Questions

How do you get a reservation at Bong?

Bong books via Resy.

When do Bong reservations open?

20 days out at midnight ET. Source status: Publicly reported. Confirm on the booking page before the drop.

How hard is it to book Bong?

Tough (3/5). That is a Midnight Table estimate, not live availability and not official Resy or OpenTable data.

Does Bong take walk-ins?

Officially reservation-only; extra outdoor tables when it is warm.

How do people get a table at Bong?

The room has just seven tables, but a tiny two-seat walk-in counter has opened. One couple who arrived at 5:10 for the 5:30 PM open were first in line and took the first seating. Officially it's reservations only, 20 days out at midnight, but in warm weather extra outdoor tables make a walk-in worth trying.

Does Midnight Table sell reservations?

No. Midnight Table sends alerts and helps with planning and booking. Every reservation is made in your own name on the restaurant's own platform, and Midnight Table does not resell tables.

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