Barang

95

Signal score

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

A contemporary Cambodian residency perched above a bustling Borough Market pub, serving bold, aromatic sharing plates and creative cocktails in a hidden dining room.

Cuisine

Contemporary Cambodian

Price

££

Neighborhood

Borough

Location

8 Bedale St

Ordering Strategy

The chef insists you order rice to mop up the complex sauces. It is a sharing menu, so bring a friend to tackle the larger curry and meat dishes.

What to order

Safe first

Diver Scallop with Tamarind Butter

Universally acclaimed; The Observer's critic stated they 'trust Barang with my life' after eating this, while the Standard praised the 'textural triumph' of the fat roe, daikon, and pork crackling 'cut into fries'.

Hungry

Saraman Curry

A 'comforting' and 'royal' dish reminiscent of Malaysian rendang. Reviewers 'adored' the version served with tender smoked chicken, charred peas, and just-ripe figs.

Wildcard

Half Pheasant with Khmer Hot Honey

A contender for 'dish of the year' according to The Observer; it is deep-fried until the skin is 'brown-crispy' while the meat remains 'perfectly pickable'.

Wildcard

Prahok Ktis

This was our favourite dish on the menu - authentic khmer flavours. Preferred to have with rice as apposed to the crudite

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Signal Score

95
Strong SignalStrong, consistent praise across multiple sources.Agreement 86%2 Elite · 3 Editorial · 10 mentions

Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Top critic: David Ellis (90%)

Editorial Weight 64 pts

Authority + depth + recency

Agreement 9 pts

How aligned the critics are

Coverage 8 pts

How many real review signals exist

Public Signal 15 pts

Google rating + volume

Boosts 5 pts

Manual boosts + hidden gem

Review signals

2 Elite · 3 Editorial · 4 total signals

Public signal

4.9★ (64 reviews)

Good to know

Located upstairs at The Globe Tavern (look for the side entrance or ask at the bar). It is a long-term residency running until Spring 2026.

Trust signals

  • Visited
  • mediumConfidence level

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