Monkey King is easily a 10/10 experience and one of those rare restaurants where the food is…read moreincredible and the people behind it make you feel genuinely cared for. First, the owners are some of the kindest, most thoughtful hosts you could hope to meet. You can feel how much they care about their community the moment you walk in. They've also made real efforts to make the space accessible for different bodies, which is something that far too few restaurants consider. That level of intention and hospitality truly stands out. And then there's the food -- absolutely phenomenal. Every dish feels intentional, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Standouts for me: Shrimp Toast - the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp, rich, and balanced. Duck - deeply flavorful and cooked to perfection. Ribs - tender, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Char Siu - sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Eggplant - unbelievably delicious and a must-order. Monkey King is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Amazing food, genuine hospitality, and a space that feels welcoming and thoughtful. Highly recommend supporting this gem.

If you're looking for a great spot for date night, Monkey King is definitely worth checking out…read more The ambience was great--the space feels stylish, relaxed, and perfect for a night out. Even the bathroom was impressively nice, which always says a lot about a restaurant's attention to detail. The food and drinks were on point. The crab fried rice, fried shrimp toast, rib lamb were all flavorful and well-prepared. One standout for me was the spring rolls--they were so good, crispy and packed with flavor. The drinks were also great, making the overall dining experience even better. Between the great food, nice atmosphere, and convenient location, it's definitely a place I'd go back to again. Alexa greeted us and took our order she's amazing! If you're planning a date night or a nice dinner out, Monkey King is a solid choice.

Great place with a large group space connected to a smaller more personal area…read more Fish tasted so fresh and super reasonably priced; will definitely be going back! Great happy hour deals on drinks and apps

Overall rating: 5 I…read morewill travel to bushwick just for this sushi. SO FRESH. SO SO GOOD. I have nothing else to say because it was literally so fresh. Highly recommend!

The rolls we ordered were AMAZING and fresh. We got the toro trio and the salmon lover and both…read morewere great. Also ordered the short rib bun, the wagyu slider, and the house salad. The slider was a bit over priced for the portion so just keep in mind most of the starters are potentially one piece. Service was a little slow but overall not a real complaint. Ambiance and decor are very cute and intimate, although I would have preferred a little more space between the tables. It's New York though! Overall great experience and looking forward to visiting again.

Solid spot with a fair price point, but the rice really threw the tasting off. We arrived around…read more9:00 PM, so maybe it was an off night, but the rice was noticeably too firm and that texture dominated the otherwise well-prepared fish. Service and atmosphere were pleasant, and the fish itself showed good quality and balance. If they can dial in the rice consistently, this would be a go‑to sushi bar for the neighborhood. Overall: promising menu and value, just watch the timing or ask about rice that night.

I had to come and have this salmon ramen again just to make sure my first review wasn't skewed by…read moremy hunger. And I must say it was still so good. Yum

We passed along the restaurant in the neighborhood and the inside looked so cozy and vibey with…read morewarm lighting. Luckily it was happy hour and got to have a couple cocktails $2 off each and shared some appetizers. I loved the salmon crispy rice (great portion sizing) and my friend loved the roasted carrots with the honey ginger yogurt. The only thing we had a comment on was the ramen was too salty but otherwise the pork in it tasted like carnitas. Service was wonderful and checked up frequently, with some great dessert recommendations.

Celebrated my aunt's wedding with family and friends at this beautiful restaurant, and it was such…read morea memorable night. The venue felt both spacious and intimate, creating the perfect atmosphere for the occasion. The live band was absolutely phenomenal they kept the energy high all night, had everyone dancing, and truly made the celebration unforgettable. We spent the evening enjoying great conversations over drinks and an amazing dinner. I had the salmon with white rice along with a couple of "porn star" drinks Everything was delicious! The place was spotless, and the staff worked incredibly hard to provide top-notch service throughout the night. Overall, such a wonderful experience celebrating a special moment with loved ones. Again thank you to the hard working staff.

We made a reservation for four on Friday at 7:30 pm and arrived a few minutes early. The restaurant…read moreitself was nice, but it was very empty. One of the main reasons we chose this place was for the live salsa band, but unfortunately they did not show up. The waitress told us they were stuck in New Jersey, which was disappointing since I wanted my brother and his wife to enjoy the music. Another big issue for me was the appetizer menu. Almost everything was seafood. I am allergic to shellfish, so my options were extremely limited--only one or two items I could eat. I really think they should consider adding more non-seafood appetizer options. Lastly, the location is not great; the area feels very deserted. Overall, because of the missing entertainment, limited menu options, and location, I would not return. I do hope they consider making changes to the appetizer menu in the future.

Wonderful place with great food! My girlfriend made a reservation for Valentine's Day. We both…read moreenjoyed our meals. The atmosphere is very cool and so is the decor. We both ordered drinks before our food came. I got the Yakitori Don with miso soup and my girlfriend got the Chiang Mai Noodles. Looking forward to coming back again!

The food was so good and super fresh. The veggie dumplings were absolutely amazing. Our server was…read morereally nice and attentive. The vibe was was super chill and felt like a small nook restaurant like Japan super cool.

I am actually surprised that it close8at 12 AM for NY that is kind of early! Our group got there…read morelate, we stayed till closing time. We didn't eat, my reviews is for the drinks, ambiance, and rooftop views. Rooftop view gets 4 stars because there is another place that I consider the best. 4 is still great for a night out and fresh air with that excellent romantic ambiance. The inside decor is gorgeous and classy. There is a notice in the lobby about the dress code, is not for the casual look, call ahead and find you before you showed up to prevent access due to the dressing code. New Year our group was out for the whole night so after 12 am, we had to go ti another spot. I wish we could had stayed here all night. Drinks were excellent in presentation and taste. Absolutely great for every kind of meeting, business, friend, family, or romance.

Very cute place and nice views depending where you're sitting. Food is mid :(…read moreWe ordered the spicy tuna taquitos, truffle fries, French toast and steak and eggs. Spicy tuna I would rate it a 6/10 Truffle fries - 9/10 -- love truffle fries especially crispy French toast - 6/10 -- on the drier end Steak and eggs - 6/10 -- the steak had a lot of fat and not seasoned well but the eggs and fries were good. The server was very attentive and nice. I would give her a 10/10.

The food is really good here & service. The lotus fries are a must try ! You can't come in here…read morewithout ordering them. The teas are really refreshing & good too!

I like their pho and Banh mi. Also so so good lotuses fries. So good all foods and there are really…read morefriendly.

Everything tasted phenomenal !!!!!!!! How many people can say they had a "hookedup" 12 dollars of…read moregiant bowl for curry and great mix of veggies!?!? I wish I had the same type of vegan spot in chicago lol. I dont know how they do it so well. This looks like it delivers well too during winter. This Asian food that says "we invented fake meats and they deserve to be fairly priced" I Recommend it even if your not vegan plenty of options for "no-fauxer" vegans and "pro-faux" mo'fos.

Stopped in here one warm afternoon on a weekday and they had a wonderful breeze going through the…read morerestaurant with the front windows wide open. First timers (but not last timers)! We had the salt and pepper tofu- perfect crisp and soft insides with amazing flavor. I asked what sort of salt they used and was told regular salt - no my table salt at home does not have this flavor, fine keep your secrets! Sesame "Beef" - great savory flavor and not your sugary flavor from your local takeout! Good texture and chew as well. Garlic and Olive Oil Kale - this came out piping hot and all steamy but was definitely double-salted. We could not eat much of this but aside from the salt, it was flavored well. Great surprise ending was our bill was really low and I even asked if they charged us correctly (whats wrong with me you may ask)? We were told lunch items were half price on weekdays - woo! 5 star worthy if not for the kale!

Pretty solid and pretty affordable. Often stop by in between class to get something quick and…read morefilling. Employees are very nice and food comes out quickly.

When I placed my order, he told me to give a tip. That should be up to the customer. Staff should…read morenot tell customers to give a tip, especially when it's a takeout order from a food cart. I won't return because of that.