Barang no longer planning to go permanent, but you can still try the Cambodian-inspired food in King's Cross

24/8/26 - Updated with news that the permanent restaurant isn't happening.  

After hearing news from multiple sources that Barang was getting ready to open a permanent restaurant, it seems that that's no longer happening. The restaurant was supposedly going to be taking on the space that once held Darjeeling Express in Kingly Court, but we're now told that there are currently no plans to open a permanent Barang site. 

The modern Cambodian-inspired restaurant comes from Tom Geoffrey (previously a chef at Kiln) and has had successful pop-ups over the years. The longest was a six-month residency at The Globe Tavern in Borough Market, a pub which has become known for being a springboard for restaurant launches, the most recent being Khao Bird.

However, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on Barang as he's recently started a month-long residency at Mare Street Market (there until 5 September), and the menu includes:

• Prahok Ktis: Pork Mince, Pickled Mussels, Toast, Radish
• Diver Scallop, Jeow Bong Butter, Pickled Apple & Daikon, Pork Skin
• Sour Curry of Hake, Carosello Cucumber, Eggplant, Morning Glory
• Roasted Pork Belly, 5-Spice & Ginger Pork Sauce, Mustard Greens

Hopefully we'll hear if Barang takes another go at a permanent restaurant in the future.