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    Lazy Monkey

    3.2 (49 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Hakka style pork
    Kathy L.

    They weren't kidding on the light meals. It was definitely snack size but at regular meal prices. The food was not as memorable as what I had remembered back in the day when they first opened. I'm thinking that their bubble teas might have been a better option.

    Lazy Monkey store front.
    Dale E.

    Lazy Monkey - A series ofHaiku Reviews by Dale E: Oh, where can I go? I'm out of my neighbourhood and I'm so hungry. I'm also sleepy is there a place with coffee? I need caffeine soon. I found a small spot that is next to the high-school, I hope that it's good! They have bubble tea! There are so many flavours! Choosing one is hard. "Like, he said she said..." "Science sucks, like omg! " ...Don't go at lunch break. Quick! What has caffeine? Lychee green tea, oh heck ya! I'll have one of those. You have chicken too? I'll take the 4-piece strips, please. So hot and tasty! Smokers by the door. Don't you have places to go? Silly teenagers. I went alone, but it would be good for groups. They have large tables. This place is so cute and it's called "Lazy Monkey." What more do you want?? I thought it was great! Chicken, Bubble Tea, Wifi. I will like, be back.

    Taiwanese fried chicken and fried calamari
    Caroline P.

    Hubby and I decided to try some Taiwanese cuisine for a light lunch since I'd been making empanadas and juggling with musical commitments this past week. The good: my honey lemon green/black tea was the best tea I've had in a long time. Nom, nom.... the Taiwanese fried chicken was absolutely delicious! Wonderfully spiced and not overbattered, it's served with a bit of fried Thai basil and garlic. The fried calamari (fairly large tentacles) was also done perfectly--nicely seasoned with just the right amount of crunch and soft on the inside. Our server also recommended that we try the tomato and beef noodle soup. It came in a steaming hot bowl with melt-in-your-mouth pieces of beef in a flavorful broth. The bad: I found everything a bit pricey. When we ordered the Taiwanese fried chicken and the fried calamari($8.95 and $9.95), they combined both orders into one serving basket (compare our photo with the photo of Linda C.'s fried chicken which fills an entire basket). The tomato and beef noodle soup was $14.50; I was expecting a bigger portion size. There are a limited number of tables in this restaurant (most customers usually order takeout) and the ambiance outside the front entrance is less than desirable. There were half a dozen teenagers smoking and distributing their cigarettes to minors.

    Ty M.

    I like the Taiwanese Fried Chicken and Fried Squid Tentacles. But last week I went, my fried squid tentacles were not seasoned well, some of them were good, but some were lack of favour. My husband and I do not like the hot spring noodle. The presentation was nice and unique, but the yee noodle soup had no taste and the meat balls that came with it just tasted like the ones we could buy from super market. The Taiwanese Pork Rice with Tofu and egg was not bad, and I will try the casserole/baked rice next time I go as I were told they are good. Bubble tea is good, I like the High Mountain Oolong milk tea; but I do not like the pearls as they are too sweet for me, especially I only order 1/4 sweetness for my drink. Have to mention the food was hot! very nice!!! Because recently I found most of the food that was served by other places are not hot and I do not like thatl

    tables and chairs in a restaurant
    Tam M.

    Their bubble tea is great we ordered the winter melon milk tea and yakult green tea both half sweet and it was perfect! Would come back for their bubble tea. Food on the other hand is meh. we ordered their fried pork and chive dumplings which was good but didn't come with any dipping sauce so we had to ask them for soy sauce and hot sauce. I also ordered their recommended pork chop with rice meal the pork was very dry it really lacked some sauce and flavour. My husband ordered the beef and tomato soup which he really liked it was better than mine. The place inside is very small and needed some renovations wall was torn and cracking chairs were uncomfortable not a place you would come with a family or a big group. I wouldn't really recommend this place if you are looking for a good meal maybe just a good bubble tea and late night snack. So overall I gave this place an average rating because their bubble tea was good food was not great atmosphere needed improvement

    a plate of meat, rice, and vegetables
    Anthony T.

    We wanted to try this place because of a recommendation from a co-worker. We had the Pork and rice dish which was decent. The pork was cooked well and was not dry one bit. The rice had a sauce on it but didn't make a difference in taste, Just bland as well as the egg. We also had the Taiwanese style fried chicken. Season and cook was fantastic but we were given just two skewer sticks and utensils for this and the meat we not cut all the way, barrel of monkey's more like it. The wonton in spicy sauce was decent just because of the peanut butter sauce added. The service was decent but can't say I'll be coming back anytime soon. It was a good experience. Nothing more.

    Came here after a yummy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Was craving for something sweet to finish off the meal. Wasn't too sure what to expect from this restaurant, when we pulled up there was a crowd of people smoking outside. So it came off kinda shady... but when we entered, we found it to be chock full of asian high schoolers. The bf and I may have been the oldest customers in the crowd that afternoon... Anywhos, we both weren't sure what to expect, and when we try out new bbt places, we try to stick to the staples so we have a good benchmark. I opted for a hot triple milk tea, and the bf got a "double q" milk tea. We loved the funky texture of the crystal jelly. It was a refreshing change from regular pearls. Will seek out a time to come back and try their hot food options.

    Eswina N.

    I've been here twice. The first time I had a pork chop entree which comes with rice and something else, can't quite remember. The 2nd time I had the deep fried Tofu and Taiwanese chicken. The food is flavourful and delicious but also quite greasy. The deep fried tofu was unevenly spiced, this I think because the food is greasy and the spice ends up clumping on grease and so does not get spread evenly. The chicken experienced the same problem as I found some pieces much saltier than others. The servers are extremely polite and friendly.If they could cut down on the grease I probably would be back more often.

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    First time I've been here I've ordered a hot lychee milk tea without bubble. The taste it's not like the lychee but durian..

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    We went there on a Saturday morning. The staff were friendly…read more Their drip coffee is high quality and smooth. They also have nice loose leaf tea selection. We ordered two breakfast bagel sandwiches; they were tasty and fresh. We'll definitely come back.

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    Cravings - Mouth watering butter chicken served with 4 slices of nan bread. A generous portion!!!

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