A little shop in Summit serving up delicious Indian fusion. Apps: The cauliflower koliwada was ok, a spicy carrot mash with peanut and chili crumble; it cooled too quickly, I think and that made it soggy instead of crunchy. Flavor bomb burrata was amazing - on top of a naan, tomatoes and green garlic chimichurri with a fresh burrata and what was like a very sweet spicy honey on top - delicious. Sadly they were out of the truffle chicken masala. We opted for the butter chicken - also delicious and rich. Palak paneer - always nice to see the spinach version. Very good. Both were great with the garlic and butter naans... sopped up with the naan or rice, delicious. The 'Rarha' Lamb Chops were ok, overcooked until the bone crumbled so a bit hard to pick up, cutting it was a bit tough, and the mustard-tumeric potatoes were very good but heavy. BYOB. Menu completely online and somewhat hard to see -- bring a big phone. Street or muni lot parking. Servers were pleasant but often busy cleaning up - a bit of dropping things all night - customers knocked over their lights, dishes fell, glasses broke - I felt like it was a Jewish wedding with all the wares falling on the floor mid-way through dinner. Portions are solid and they also gave to-go bags for the leftover naan and boxes for the leftover dishes. read more

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TLDR: Great ambiance and service, decent food but with milder flavors, worth a visit, but not my top Indian go-to. We stopped by Four Monkeys on a busy Friday night, and the place was packed, always a promising sign. Even with the crowd, parking wasn't an issue at all; Lot 3 is right nearby and there's plenty of street parking, which made getting in and out painless. Inside, the restaurant is on the smaller side, but they've managed to fit in a surprising number of tables without making it feel cramped. The lighting is dim and moody in a way that works well for the space, and the subtle monkey-themed decor is genuinely charming- playful but tasteful. Menus are all via QR code, and even the cutlery feels upgraded and fancy, adding a nice touch. Service was a highlight. The staff is friendly, helpful, and refreshingly honest as they guided us through the menu, prevented us from over-ordering, and offered thoughtful recommendations. For water, they give you options: tap, sparkling, or still. What we ordered: * Pili Mirch Paneer Tikka (appetizer) * Bandar Butter Chicken * Homestyle Bhuna Chicken * Garlic Naan (pro tip: the naans are huge, one is easily enough for two people) The paneer app was really solid, think paneer tikka with a definite kick, paired with some tasty dipping sauce, chutney, and even grilled pineapple. A fun combo and definitely one of the stronger dishes. The mains, though, both the butter chicken and homestyle bhuna chicken, leaned very much on the milder side. The sauces were more liquidy than expected, and they felt geared toward diners who prefer Indian food without the heat. With slightly less gravy and a bit more spice, both dishes could've been standouts. The garlic naan was fine, though more firm than the soft, melt-in-your-mouth style I usually prefer. Overall, I'd say Four Monkeys is a good try and a nice addition to Summit, but probably not my go-to Indian spot for the food alone. That said, the ambiance is great, the staff is wonderful, and it's worth a visit, especially if you're into milder Indian flavors or want a cozy, lively night out. read more

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I'll say this for Four Monkeys. I almost think this was a group of guys who loved monkeys, built out a space to house their monkey collection and then decided to make it into a restaurant. These guys are heavily invested in the monkey theme. I really enjoy Indian food. The wife hates cumin. Hates it. Cumin gets her fumin' as the kids say. Not sure where they're saying it, but some of them are. So I am on my own for lunch. Which is unfortunate. Because lunch would have benefited greatly from several more people, all ordering different things and sharing them. As it is I what to choose one item and make the best of it. I had the chicken tikka, butter naan, and rice. Everything was very good. Portion was good. The takeout menu looks more exciting. I will need to try that. The day I went the restaurant was very hot. Do they not have air conditioning? Was it broken? Nothing was mentioned. Service was perfunctory. I came in at 2. Restaurant closes at 3 to change over for dinner. Honestly they seemed a little annoyed. An hour is plenty of time to eat lunch. Certainly was in my case. They seemed much more intent on changing the restaurant over for dinner than say, refilling my water glass or checking to see how my lunch was. I think I will try the take out which seemed like some really interesting ideas. Do not know if I will be back to eat there. Maybe on a cooler day with friends to try some other dishes. But the monkey decor is first rate. If you love monkeys this is the place for you. read more

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Long overdue review. Visited last year for my Bday with friends, and we all loved the food. It's rare to find an Indian Restaurants that has good reviews from Indians and non-Indians. While they did westernize some of the dishes, they still maintained the overall flavor and taste, so the food was not bland or lacked the authentic Indian taste. Quality and quantity were both good, and the decor and atmosphere were pretty good. Service was not too slow, considering they were pretty packed. read more

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Small venue. Has a take out lunch special. Friendly staff. Small bar menu. Menu with a variety of fusion. Food is good, not your typical traditional Indian fare but good if you like to experiment with fusion! read more

Four Monkeys - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Fantastic Indian restaurant in DT Summit! The interior is a bit dark, but once you get used to it, get ready to feast. The service was solid, the waiters came by repeatedly to check on us. The food was fantastic, we got to try multiple appetizers and curry dishes. Some highlights included: crispy okra salad (super flavorful with contrasting textures), butter chicken (classic dish, perfect with naan), and shrimp vindaloo (spice level gives an awesome kick). Overall, everything was excellent and whatever we didn't finish was perfect for takeout. Recommend! read more

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Fantastic Indian bistro that blends creativity with traditional charm in a delicious way. The flavors are spot on, the vibe is relaxed upscale & service is pleasant. Worth trying dishes include bhoot jholakia chicken tikka, pesto chicken tikka, crispy okra salad, pili mirch paneer tikka, butter chicken, shaam savera kofta, palak paneer & butterscotch rasmalai. read more

Four Monkeys - Bhoot Jolokia Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

A new favorite spot to grab Indian food. I'm always looking for nice Indian restaurants in NJ where you can have a sit down meal in a pleasant environment. NYC vibes in NJ and I'm here for it!!!! The food is excellent, the ambience is excellent, the service is excellent and it's byob.. what more do you want! I grabbed drinks at the summit house before heading over here if you're not into the byob mood. read more

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I visited Four Monkeys last weekend with my family & we absolutely loved it! Dining out with multiple food allergies can be tricky, thankfully the team at Four Monkeys was very responsive and responded to my email correspondence immediately, assuring me they had options for us. They did not disappoint! My son ordered baby goat curry & enjoyed every bite! We also ordered Bandar Butter Chicken and Tandoori Pomfret. The butter chicken was better than I expected, I'm not usually a fan, but this was excellent! Flavorful and not overly creamy. My favorite dish of the night was the Tandoori Pomfret, it was divine! Cooked to perfection and a decadent curry base. The staff was incredibly helpful. We worked with the Manager, Pankaj, who went over the entire menu and helped us decide on a safe dish for my son. He then confirmed our choice with the kitchen before placing the order. Pankaj checked on us multiple times to ensure we were enjoying our dinner, the extra care was greatly appreciated. Thank you Four Monkeys for a delicious, safe dining experience! We can't wait to return & we're already planning our visit to your sister restaurant, Dhamaal, in Montclair. Thank you! read more

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We made a reservation well before their posted closing time, and when we arrived we were told that we had 1 minute to order. Felt extremely rushed because of that. We weren't even really greeted. So they definitely need to update their closing times if that's the case. We liked the burrata, and the biriyani was very flavorful. read more

Four Monkeys - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

We had been meaning to try this wonderful restaurant in Summit. Went with friends and loved it. Very welcoming and friendly staff. BYOB which is always great. Beautiful space, albeit a bit dark in lighting. We started with trio of Samosas. Everyone liked this fish. We got the Pani Puri with a mint and spicy water. I loved this so Much! We got the crunch cauliflower which I'd order again. The shrimp Lettuce wraps are outrageous. The menu is a modern take by the chef on Indian cuisine. For main courses we got the Aloo Goni; Bhutanese chicken; chicken Chettinad, and Rarha lamb chops with bucket chilli naan and the tandoori roti. Delicious. On to dessert we got: Tiramisu in bloom; Butterscotch Rasmalai; and Cassata ice cream. Again simply delicious. I will be returning here soon. Give it a try you will love it. read more

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It is an unique name that attracted me to come in for dinner. They are more like an Asian fusion Indian food with great interior decoration. I ordered the shrimp lettuce roll. The sauce tased like Vietnamese sweet hot sour kind. They need to be a little generous on the protein portion. The garlic naan was delicious. Great place to enjoy the Indian fusion dishes. Definitely come back to sample more. BTW, parking around the restaurant is not so easy. read more

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Amazing! Was looking for a Resturant in the summit area to eat and four monkeys came up. I'm really picky with Indian food especially because I've had some of the best Indian food in LA, but the flavors were so rich and flavorful! I only wish there was more chicken in the butter chicken because the sauce to meat ratio was a little off but it was still so delicious nonetheless. The presentation was also gorgeous and I loved the interior! Service was great, our server checked up on us often and was super nice. I'll definitely return and recommend this restaurant to my friends and family! read more

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Delicious food tonight. We had aloo gobi, dal, paneer tikka masala, garlic and arab naan. Everything came out hot and it was very satisfying. It was the best meal of the year according to my boy. Our waiter was excellent. Well versed on the menu and friendly 5 star for that guy read more

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Came here to treat some friends a few months back to an elevated culinary experience and that's exactly what Four Monkeys is. Service is wonderful and the food -- impeccable. I enjoyed trying several varieties off the menu from apps to dessert and can't wait to be back! A wonderful spot for any occasion and party. read more

Four Monkeys - Papad Guac - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

We had a very nice dinner at Four Monkeys in Summit. Maxwell provided excellent service--attentive and genuinely friendly--and Pankaj made sure everything ran smoothly. Chef Mahesh's fusion menu is thoughtful and creative, with flavors that reminded us of Venezuela. The tostones were perfectly done, and the chai tres leches was a great finish. We look forward to going back. read more

I'm so full & satisfied!! The decoration is very pretty, the lights are dim and the music is soft and low. The bathrooms smell really good and were clean. Even though we came in near closing time they still served us without rushing and with care. We had a great experience and will return. read more

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This place was absolutely delicious. The food was Impeccable and the service was so attentive, kind, and super helpful in their recommendations. I came here with my family, super excited for some yummy Indian food and I was blown away by how delicious each dish was, it kept getting better and better (as though that was possible)! Maxwell was our server and he made such great recommendations. He was so kind. We started with the Pani Puri, we did the guava and pineapple water, and it was such a cool experience and so yummy too. Next we did the Ghee Roast Eggplant, and WOW. THE FLAVORS!!! Now, Maxwell recommended we get the cheesy Naan and wow wow wow. We put the eggplant on top of it and it was a game changer. Each bite was just more and more mouth watering. Then we had the flavor bomb burrata and it's a must try. The flavors really were just like a bomb in the mouth and each bite was just so delicious. I, of course, also put this on the cheesy naan and it did not disappoint. For the entrees, we split two, the butter chicken and Maxwell recommended the baby goat curry, both were absolutely divine. The flavors were amazing and it was not very spicy, it was perfect. I enjoyed each bite so much. We got the garlic naan for these to dip in the sauces, I highly recommend. Lastly, the tiramisu. Get it. Best tiramisu I have had in my life. You won't regret it. If you're full, make room. Overall, the ambiance of the place was beautiful. There were so many little pieces of decoration that tied it all together. The service was amazing and everyone who worked there was so helpful and so kind. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Service sucks I'm the only one in the restaurant and it took 25 min to get an appetizer. The food is too salty and the music is too loud it's like a club atmosphere. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Dining at Four Monkeys is an exquisite experience from start to finish! The ambience, service, presentation and the food are all delightful. We came here Friday night without a reservation. They were able to accommodate us after a short wait, but the kitchen closes at 9:30 so we were somewhat limited in our full exploration of the menu. We opted for four starters so we could get a sample of the menu. We had the following -Sweet and Sour Eggplant Bruschetta - perfectly spiced, with well cooked chunks of eggplant -Shrimp Balchao Lettuce Wraps - another slightly spicy delight; the heat of the shrimp tempered by the cool lettuce wraps -Fish tacos - crunchy, crispy fish wrapped in an Indian soft bread -Lotus Root and Lentil Dumpling Chaat - by far the most unique and special item! Delicious, fresh flavors and unique textures. We enjoyed the food so much, we returned on Sunday for lunch. We had -Crunchy Cauliflower - deep fried and battered with a yogurt based side sauce -Buttery Lobster tails - perfectly cooked, on a bed or Indian spiced mashed potatoes with a coconut curry "gravy" - delightful! -Paneer Butter Masala - the most "traditional" Indian dish we tried - rich, creamy curry sauce over firm chunks of paneer -Arabic Naan to soak up the extra sauce In addition to unbelievably delicious food, the restaurant itself is beautiful. They did a great job renovating the interior into a sexy hotspot. I felt transported to the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Very cosmopolitan! The volume level on the music was also appropriate! The service was excellent as well; we did not feel rushed at all and the wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu read more

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Overall good, although I was not happy with the limited dairy free options. Other places cook with coconut cream. This place has creams and yogurt in the dishes. I'm sure they all taste amazing, I just can't have them! The food was good. Each dish though would get individually rated: I tried: -spicy corn soup (V)- great flavors and spicy! ***** -crispy okra salad- loved the texture. Flavor was just ok *** -samosas *** -shrimp lettuce wraps- I was a bit disappointed with these ** -lamb keema ** -homestyle bhuna chicken- this is why I'm giving my overall rating 5 stars. ***** I was too hungry to take photos! read more

Came here for one of my girls birthdays. This is a very quaint cute restaurant. Love love the decor!! From the monkeys to the green and black plates. Don't get me started on the gold silverware. Beautiful!! Food was delicious! They serve some beer, and are a BYOB. Parking on the street is free after 6 and there is a large lot not far. Next to the summit train. We brought a cake and lots of wine and Prosecco. Very good time, the staff were amazing!! Definitely will be back. read more

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This place always very good. Food is delicious. Slightly on the expensive side but worth every penny. Highly recommend. I also love that they got rid of their Credit Card fee. read more

Great Indian food in the area they serve classic and innovative Indian dishes we tried a variety things and enjoyed it. The staff is friendly and cute ambience read more

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We were rudely turned away by the host. He told us in a very nasty tone that he had no tables. He didn't suggest that we return later nor did he say that reservations were needed. One member of our party has disabilities, so I wonder if we were being discriminated against or if this man simply has no customer service skills. read more

Service was very good, staff were very responsive, and ambience was great. Unfortunately, food was terrible; avacado bhel was average; the two dishes we ordered Maa Ki Daal and Paneer Tikka were too salty, absolutely tasteless, and non-palatable. Despite paying a premium NYC price for all the dishes, it is sad that we don't get quality food here. Even earlier, has a similar experience more than a year ago, but thought of trying again but it was a wrong decision. Will not return here. read more

I will say I appreciated the variety on the menu and to some extent the presentation. However, a lack of flavor impact and disjointed condiments did NOT justify the overly-inflated price point. We visited on a weekday for lunch and only 3 tables were occupied. The host at the front was on the phone with a customer and took a few minutes to acknowledge us. When we were eventually directed to a small table, I asked if we could sit in a comfy booth between two of the other guests and was told a flat out "No, this is the only table we have". Not off to the greatest of starts. We ordered only apps- crispy okra, cauliflower and grilled paneer. My wife had a salted lassi and I had a soda. I threw in a roti just to have a bread as well. The okra had some flavor but was cut so thin and overly fried that "crispy" became "straw". I would recommend cutting them just a hair thicker so they dont become overly dried. The cauliflower was good, and had a great mustard seed relish (the only relish that worked this afternoon). The grilled paneer was where we got lost. It looked like just the visible edges had been flamed to give a grilled appearance but nothing on the sides and bottom edge looked as if it had seen heat. It came with an aioli sauce which was taking up 1/3 of the plate and NOT matched well. Saving grace was the roti- tasted fresh. I will also give kudos to the servers who brought food out fast and were very polite. All in all, I love the efforts being made here but a lot of tweaks are needed for us to find the quality of food matches the price-point and experience. read more

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Enjoyed dinner here on a Friday night, just me and my son. The reviews are spot on: service made us feel like part of the family. Parking wasn't bad- had to pay the meter for an hour but there was plenty of street parking. Food was just spectacular. Fresh. Tender. Flavorful without being overwhelming. Timing was lovely- they didn't make us wait too long, and we took our time eating. The waiter offered us a free taste of the mango drink. YUM! And so nice. The extra special touch was we had leftovers to take home and they gave us more rice to take with the food. How thoughtful. It's rare that the food is so good and the service is so enjoyable. Definitely worth a trip! read more

Four Monkeys - Butter Chicken, garlic naan, palac paneer - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Our third or fourth time there and very disappointing this time through given the service. And we won't be going again. Party of six. Three of our proposed orders were deemed "too spicy" and the waiter just shook his head no. I talked him into one and it was very spicy but fine and edible. We wanted garlic, butter and chili Naan, but our waiter kept shaking his head no at the Chili and saying "no .... cheese". Three times. We got the cheese and it honestly sucked (and did I mention, we wanted chili). They only could find one paper menu for us and it was torn and barely held together. Never refilled our waters (apparently disappointed that they didn't sucker us into opening one of the unmarked, still water bottles in front of us when we sat down ... which I did the previous time and paid for ....). Never checked on us. An entree never showed up. And we felt rushed (for a 7:30 reservation on Saturday night). Butter chicken was fantastic (and the only thing keeping this from a one star) but it was very, very light on the chicken. $300 tab for a party of six. We won't be back a fourth time. read more

I was so excited to try out this new Indian restaurant that recently opened in the Summit area! I loved my experience and everything (food, ambiance, decor, service) exceeded my expectations. We arrived around 7pm on a Thursday night and were seated right away without a reservation. It got busier as the night went on, so would definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time if possible! The food options creatively combine traditional Indian dishes with unexpected pairings that makes the whole experience super unique and exciting. We wanted to try everything on the menu but settled for the pani puri with assorted waters (chose 2 out of the 4 flavor options) and chicken keema bruschetta for our appetizers. For the entree, we shared the baby goat curry (comes with a scoop of rice) and garlic naan. We appreciated the sensible portion sizes, it was the perfect amount to share between 2 people (and still have plenty of room for dessert, of course!) All of the apps and main dishes were well-made, the meat was cooked and spiced to perfection. My absolute favorite part was the dessert! The gulab jamun tiramisu seamlessly combines two of my favorite dishes- highly recommend! Overall, service was very friendly and efficient. Our empty dishes were cleared away quickly to make room for the next. And the food came out quick, as well. Everything was priced fairly for the quality you pay for. They even brought wet towels at the end to wipe your hands. It was a well-thought out dining experience! read more

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Pretty good Indian. There is a nice vibe inside. I attended a special event which featured various dishes and cocktails. The dishes were pretty good, but cocktails were a miss for the event. Service was pleasant, but I am unsure if the staff helping was different for the special event and were not trained to know the difference between dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian. As an example, the delicious soup with chicken is NOT vegan. As a result, one of our friends has been dealing with her allergic reaction. I look forward to visiting during regular operating hours and not a special event. read more

Food: AMAZING WOW! not pictured is ghost pepper tandoori chicken which was also delicious. The food is so unique and I don't think you'll find these dishes elsewhere. Techa paneer was so good, I could not stop eating it and the spice was perfect. The pomphret was so wonderful and the curry was so good even though we finished the fish I still took it home! Service and Ambiance were great. The server appropriately warned me of the spicy dishes and I would not change anything at all! read more

Four Monkeys - Techa paneer - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

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I have read about this place and since the wife and I were on a "date night" we chose this place. Very NYC vibe inside. Dark but not loud. Seated quickly since we had a reservation. It's a BYOB and they say that there is a corkage fee of $10. Tables are bit close to each other but gives you an opportunity to eavesdrop on some cool convo's. Food: We started with an loved the Double Cream & Scallion Pesto Chicken Tikka - tandoor grilled chicken tenders in this ridiculous sauce. An absolute must! We then shared: Bandar' Butter Chicken - their take on tikka masala. It was very good and the chicken was very fresh. Something we have not had at an Indian rest in recent memory. Jackfruit 'Kathal' Biryani - Jackfruit layered with basmati rice cooked in a sealed pot. I liked it but didn't love it. Wife did love it. Naan - Try the Arabic naan, you will thank me later. Parking is street parking. Service was attentive and the food came out relatively quick. ENJOY! read more

I could not ask for better Indian Food in Summit; Four Monkeys has been the place to eat. The Service, Ambience and Food is simply exquisite. Maxwell and his Team make sure that all aspects of the Customer's Needs for Food are addressed. read more

They should change their name to 5 Monkeys because it is 5 STARS! First, the manager was so helpful because we had a last minute addition of another couple and they were able to configure the tables to accommodate them. Food was delicious and all of the dishes were a good portion. Naan bread was fresh and hot. lamb & chicken meat dishes were cooked perfectly and succulent. Staff was wonderful and attentive. Can't wait to go back! read more

Four Monkeys - Indian Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

We have dined here twice. The first time just felt ok. The food is good, service can be better as its always busy. Ambiance is nice and located in downtown Summit. We got the mango lassi which was ok like every other place, Thecha Tandoor Paneer is very good (preferred more chaat masala for that tang), Sham Savera was ok. We felt that the spinach kofta was too dry and stringy, onion and chive naan was pretty good, Paneer tikka masala was good. read more

Enjoyed the food. My favorite was tandoori mushroom in chettinadu sauce. It was such a unique dish with spicy and sour gravy with South Indian flavors. The Thecha paneer tikka was good and is spicy. So if you like spicy food this is the dish for you. Restaurant has such cute decor with thoughtful details like banana pen to sign and the receipt is presented in a monkey's face. The dessert also did not disappoint. Liked the chai tres leche and the tiramisu with unique presentation like a flower pot. It's not like a classic Tiramisu but still had good taste. The place is BYOB. Also reservations have hour and 45 minute block. We were asked to leave after that time frame. I will be coming back to try few more dishes. read more

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What a lovely dining experience. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. I would highly recommend coming here for some absolutely flavorful Indian food. We will be back! read more

The Nan and butter chicken were really good. I wanted to try the jack fruit biryani but it was already sold out when we went there at 7pm. It is dim inside and gives a romantic atmosphere which is great if you're going on a date. BYOB and they provide glasses. read more

Food was delicious!! What a gem :) Excellent service too. Thanks Halcy for taking such good care of us!