Chef leaning against bright orange and yellow storefront window.

Barang's Cambodian Restaurant in Borough Market


This week I photographed the team behind Barang Street Kitchen – a Cambodian street food concept founded by Tom Geoffrey back in 2021. The whole project has grown through residencies and supper clubs, most recently at Louie, and it’s now landed for a six-month pop-up at The Globe Tavern in Borough Market.


There was a real buzz the moment I walked in. Barang has only just opened after some hugely successful preview nights, and the energy in the room was unmistakable. Tom is a warm, welcoming host as well as a seriously talented chef, and alongside his general manager Angus, they make a formidable team. I photograph a lot of people and businesses, and you can feel straight away when the chemistry is right. These two have it in spades.


I’ve not even eaten there yet, but based on what everyone’s saying, I’ll be booking a table very soon. If the food lives up to the atmosphere, it’s going to be something special.

Close-up of hands resting on dark hexagonal tiled floor.
Two people sit at a restaurant table near a window in a black and white photograph.
Black and white sequence of someone walking past a tiled wall with text and papers posted on it.
Black and white photograph of an ornate vintage window sign reading 'The Globe Tavern' with decorative scrollwork.
Black and white image of cooking pans and utensils arranged on a kitchen shelf.
Close-up view of dark, charred meat pieces in plastic containers showing burnt edges and smoky texture.
Black and white photograph of worn stairs with text reading 'First Floor' and 'To The Kitchen' painted on the steps.
Black and white abstract pattern made from crumpled paper and shadows creating an artistic textural composition.
Professional chefs working in a busy commercial kitchen with stainless steel equipment and prep stations.
Close-up black and white detail of a worn leather seat corner showing texture and weathering.
Handwritten lists on white paper posted against subway tile wall with small round fixture visible.
Black and white photo series showing chefs working in a busy restaurant kitchen preparing meals.
Chef slicing raw fish into thin pieces on a black cutting board for sashimi preparation.
A dramatic black and white photo series showing empty interior spaces with moody lighting and stark shadows.
Black and white image of a minimalist restaurant interior with brick walls and window lighting.
Black and white photo of a restaurant kitchen with white subway tile walls and stainless steel equipment.
A person sits alone at a table in a monochromatic restaurant setting with brick walls and natural light.
Vintage black and white photograph showing people dining inside Borough Market with exposed brick walls and pendant lights.
Fresh whole raw fish arranged on a dark surface with ice and garnishes for seafood preparation.
Black and white photograph of decaying organic matter and debris scattered on rough ground in dark lighting.
A black and white photograph shows a document with 'BARANG' text printed at the top on a wooden surface.
A black and white collage of chefs in kitchen settings wearing aprons and striped uniforms.
Professional black and white portrait of a photographer in a black turtleneck holding a vintage camera.

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