We had a really good experience here, from the food to the drinks to the service, everything came together nicely. The space has a fun, laid-back vibe that makes it perfect for a casual night out. We ordered: * Papaya salad * Wasabi shrimp ceviche * Steak Stuffed Wings: hands down the highlight of the night. It was such a creative, flavorful, and absolutely delicious dish. Every dish felt thoughtful and full of personality. They are creative but not over the top. Would definitely come back again next time I'm in Montreal. read more

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I was attracted to Street Monkey because it was Cambodian food which is rare to find but familiar in that it was Southeast Asian. We started with cocktails. I had a Lucy Liu which was delicious and had a little kick to it. The Thai basil was great counterpoint. The service was helpful and prompt and the gentleman knew the menu well. We started with the pork belly and shrimp chip combo that was in a slight sauce of red curry. The spices and flavor were delicious. We also ordered the pickled vegetables which was refreshing contrast to the meat. We also ordered stuffed chicken wings and green papaya salad. We ended with the desert of mango with sticky rice. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and tart enough to contrast with the coconut milk sweetened sticky rice. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the cooks work in the kitchen. The space and ambiance were lovely. read more

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Went here while in Montreal this past week. I was excited to see Cambodian options and so we gave it a shot at the chef counter! We had a great experience. My favorite dishes were the lamb and the eggplant, but everything was great. Not pictured: a corn and tapioca dessert that really brought unique flavor and texture. The cocktails were creative and fun, and really unique. Service was solid, vibes were good. It's shared plates that come out as they're ready.. don't be like the table near us that insisted on coursing everything out at the same time for each of their guests which seemed like an insane request based on this menu. The kitchen staff worked really well together and were very fun to watch. I would definitely return and would recommend for solo dining, pairs, and small groups. read more

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Really love the vibe here very unique and cool atmosphere. I went on a Wednesday night and was only offered seating at the bar, even though several two-seat tables were available. We assumed they were reserved, but they remained empty until closing, which felt a bit shady. That aside, the food was great prepared fresh on the spot with a unique flavor profile. Everything is served tapas style for sharing, and while the quality is there, I found it a bit pricey for the portion sizes. Overall, I enjoyed my visit and got to try everything I wanted, but it's probably not a place I'd rush to return to. read more

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We made a reservation here after receiving a recommendation from a bartender the evening before. As we were only in town for a few days to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we wanted tips from locals! This spot did not disappoint! Top notch service and the food and drinks are amazing. Definitely check out the specials. That night they were serving maitake mushrooms delicately deep fried with Cambodian spices and a basil olive oil that was absolutely divine. The bone marrow, the stuffed wings, and the steak w/ fermented fish paste were all dishes we would order again. What a gem! read more

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Omg! The most delicious Cambodian food in all of Montreal Canada . The portions are large enough to share and come out hot. The menu is full of exciting cuisine that will take you through a Cambodian kitchen. Ambience will also give you good vibes. The service is gracious and friendly as soon as you enter and when you are leaving. A must visit! read more

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While vacationing with our adult kids and their spouses, we wanted to try something different and decided on the fixed menu here to satisfy that wish. Even though we had a couple of hesitant participants due to their concerns that the food would be too spicy or too out of their comfort zone, it turns out that it made everyone's list of "What would we recommend to someone visiting Montreal". There is no higher praise to give to an establishment! The staff was professional and personable and handled our table of 8 with ease. We ordered numerous cocktails and I did not hear a single complaint about any of them. I can only vouch for the Yuzu Snooze Yuzu Lose drink and would certainly recommend it! In hindsight, I should have taken some time to photograph our food; however, I was in the moment and just enjoying each dish as it was presented. There was plenty to eat and even the hesitant participants found that they enjoyed all of the selections brought to our table. I know we will be back next time we are in Montreal! read more

This was quite the find! Booked a rez after reading all the great reviews online and this place really did not disappoint. The venue is hip & cool and the staff is friendly & personable. The food is SUPERB! Some with quite the kick, but all delicious. The drinks were awesome too. I highly recommend a fun, festive, & delicious dining experience here! read more

Have been eating at the Street Monkeys for a few years now and it never ever disappoints! The food is always fresh, locally sourced and delicious. The service is consistently attentive, the waiting staff is knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. There's a nice ambiance no matter which evening of the week, the music is never too loud that you have to scream to be heard. I have recommended this restaurant to a few people and they have all loved the place. Highly recommended! read more

We love Les Street Monkeys! Every time we come to Montreal (several times a year) we sit at the chef's counter and watch the magic happen. The most delicious Cambodian food, lovely service, fun vibe. It's not just a restaurant, it's an experience. Go! read more

This is my fourth time at this awesome restaurant, and it was my boyfriend's first time visit. We are celebrating his birthday. The service is top notch by our waitress. Since the dishes are tapas style, we order four items (chicken wings, fried papaya salad, lamb chops and fish with amok sauce along with sticky rice) and with my litchi tequila cocktail called Pearl Necklace. I can't describe how every single dishes were beautifully presented and how they were immensely delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant. There is no way anyone can be disappointed. read more

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This place was my second dinner, but I was in Montreal for a short trip and didn't want to pass up the opportunity. I wasn't expecting to eat so much for a second dinner or to be so satisfied with every dish from beginning to end. Ambiance: urban, funky, and cool but without any pretense or pretentious staff. Service: the staff had the courtesy to call me an hour before my arrival to let me know the restaurant was running out of a couple dishes. This level of courtesy is completely unheard of in the states. After arrival, the staff proved to be knowledgeable of every dish's ingredients, composition, and complementary dishes making fantastic recommendations. Food: to say I was thoroughly impressed would be a total understatement. With a second dinner, I didn't expect to clean every plate, but I did. The most brilliant dish of them all is the bone marrow. Do not come here without experiencing this item. The only thing that could make this dish better is making the chew kway really crispy, but not necessary. The stuffed chicken wings is also a crowd pleaser for any palate. read more

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This was my first time trying Cambodian food. I wasn't disappointed. The meats here taste good. Its a tapas style restaurant where you order drinks and multiple plates for sharing. read more

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Street Monkeys is to Cambodian food, like chicken balls, chop suey and egg rolls is to Chinese food. If you keep this in mind when you show up, you'll be a lot less disappointed. The food is Cambodian ex-pat food: salty, overly sauced, sweet, deep fried and meant to sell drinks. It's more of a bar than a restaurant. If you're there for that kind of vibe to drink and have snacks, great. It was perfect as that kind of place. Service was okay. Food came out in spurts as it was ready, and that's fine, but then we forgot what we ordered as well. It gets a second star because the food itself, had it not been so salty and sauced for Western tastes (?) has glimmers of deliciousness. It was well cooked but the taste of the food itself was completely overwhelmed with salt, sugar and sauce. Rice: From yesterday. You can't call yourself an Asian restaurant and then serve old rice from the day before. At least sprinkle water on it and reheat it to make it better. Or tell us the rice isn't ready yet and we should wait. At least give us the option. They did however, kindly comp it. Chicken skewers: Excellent. Without that sauce, better. Should have given it as a dip. Stuffed chicken wings: Meh. It's more sausage than wing. Arctic char: Best of the bunch. Bone Marrow: OK. The broth was the only thing I liked, the spices in there, the subtle flavours not hammered by too much salt - I needed a bowl! Squid: Saltiest I have ever eaten but closest to a real Cambodian dish. Less salt, and it would have been great. Portions are small, so be forewarned when you see the prices. (Which makes sense as it is $10 - $15 (?) a dish) I won't be back, but it's just because it's not my vibe. read more

Came here for Sunday dinner. Ordered several popular dishes. All were well-prepared, delicious and quite flavorful. Service was friendly, kitchen took a bit of time in between plates. read more

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Awesome awesome spot! I rarely review anything at all, but this spot was so great that I had to write something.  Just know four Philly guys walked into this spot not thinking much of it, but we each walked out with a phenomenal experience thanks to Hillary (with her food selections for us) and Francis (with them awesome cocktails). There was also another awesome dude at the bar area that we chatted up with too, but I forgot his name (sorry dude, just know Angelo's has the best cheesesteak and I recommend Pizzeria Beddia). Overall, everyone here was truly awesome, which made our time at the restaurant that much better. But let's break it down... Ambience: This place very much reminds me of a lot of restaurants in NYC. As soon as I walked in, it took me straight back to my times in NYC, which I loved. It's well lit, but not overly bright. The lighting definitely created a really chill vibe, with the tables all nicely spread apart. I love the bar setup--there's a front and rear bar (right in front of the kitchen). Service: Amazing service! We came in and were greeted immediately. Was told that there was a wait (best to make a reservation) and was offered to receive a text when we were up next. This is a nice feature that would've allowed us to leave and explore the area. The kitchen was busy, but our food came out in a timely manner. In addition, each time our dish came out, the waiter or hostess described what it was and how to eat it. Drinks: First, you know this is a legit Cambodian spot when you see some type of cocktail with Henny and TWO Heineken on taps (iykyk). I had the Long Beach, and my friends had the Yuzu Snooze Yuzu Lose. Both tasted great, but the Yuzu one had a taste that reminded me of home. Not sure what it was, but I ended up switching to the Yuzu. I will be back to try the other cocktails and hopefully any off-menu ones. Food: If it's your first time to the restaurant and you don't mind splurging a little, just ask the hostess to put in the order for you. That's what we did, and "no ragrets". So thank you Hillary and the kitchen! Food was so good that my ass had to look through their menu to name the dishes we had. -WASABI SHRIMP CEVICHE: Has a really heavy but nice hit of wasabi taste. Even with the strong taste of wasabi, you can still taste the sweetness of the shrimp. Combine the garnish on top with the shrimp; this dish was executed very well. Would order again. -STUFFED CHICKEN WINGS: Another really good dish that we would order again! I don't exactly remember the taste of this dish, but don't let the little to no details in this review make it seem like we didn't enjoy it. We would order this again.  -PRAHOK KTISS: Two words, "FLAVOR BOMB"! I'm not sure how to describe this dish besides using those two words. It's on the salty side due to the paste, but it's damn good. It goes very well with the raw veggies, but the intense flavor from the shrimp paste and Prahok can make it a little overwhelming for some. However, we loved it and would order it again. This dish with white rice would be killer! -PHNOM PENH STYLE BONE MARROW: So damn good that my friends and I talked about it the next day. If we hadn't had a flight to catch today, we would've come back for more. The marrow is eaten with Chinese fried dough (surprisingly, it wasn't oily at all) and is extremely flavorful. Something about the hoisin sauce and whatever else was on it made it taste even better. Best bone marrow I've ever had. The side of soup was a nice addition to level out the extreme richness of the marrow. If you're into bone marrow (even if you're not), I highly highly recommend. Would order again! -LAMB CHOPS: not your typical lamb chop. This reminded me of Vietnamese Porkchop com tam. It tasted great! Whatever marinade they used, good fucking job! I did not taste much of the gamey flavor of lambchop at all. My one friend, who isn't a big fan of lambchop due to its gameiness, said he didn't taste it at all. We all really liked this dish too. Would recommend.  -FISH WITH AMOK SAUCE: This dish was good but did not stand out like the rest of the dishes we had. The fish is really light, especially the batter, and the sauce is not overpowering. It just felt like something was missing. If this dish came after the Wasabi Shrimp Ceviche and before all of the other dishes above, then I don't think I would make such a comment. It's just that the other dishes we had before this were so flavorful that I was probably expecting the same. -CHHAA LOC LAC: Just like Vietnamese Bo Loc Lac, this dish definitely reminded me of home. But at this point, the group was pretty stuffed, but we thought it was really good too. Another would order dish for us.  Overall: I highly recommend this spot if anyone wants elevated Cambodian food or food that reminds you of SE Asia. But one thing I regret is that I wish we had bought Hillary and the chef/owner a shot for making our night. This spot hits all of its mark, and my friends wi read more

Les Street Monkeys - a bar with a man behind the bar - Cambodian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Absolutely amazing. If you visit Montreal, this should be on your bucket list! Every dish was on point. Cocktails were killer. Can't recommend enough. read more

A group of friends went to this place because it was one of the only restaurants open on a Monday, while the whole street was basically closed. Les street monkeys is like a Thai + tapas type of place where you share small dishes with other people. The problem is that we were still in the middle of the pandemic, so sharing food is a no-no for me. Therefore I took a full entree, which was a pad Thai (special of the week). On receiving the food, I was quite disappointed because it took a very long time and the portion size was significantly smaller than my friend's, who ordered the same thing. For the meal itself, it was a decent plate, but not the best pad Thai I've ever had. read more

Les Street Monkeys - The special of the week (pad Thai) - Cambodian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Inconspicuous location sitting at the crossroads of a new uplifted Wellington street. Trendy decor, great bar seatings and some of the best Cambodian inspired menu in the area. Perfect mix of signature drinks, sized menu items to share and Wu-Tang Clan tracks playing in the back. Get ready to spend on a great evening. Friendly ubiquitous staff. read more

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The reviews are true! Food was tasty. Portions are indeed pretty small for what you end up paying. Creme brulees were huge! If we knew, we would have ordered just once. Some of the dinnerware were chipped. So I thought for this price, you could get better quality. This is a big no no. Cheapened the experience. Service was just enough. Ambiance was nice. read more

My friend and I decided to have a dinner to celebrate our birthdays and she suggest street monkeys. We were a group of five and had a reservation for a Friday night although the restaurant was busy it wasn't so loud that you had to yell to hear each other. The menu is quite big and we decided to order several dishes and share. To start I had gotten 2 drinks one was a version of a pina colada made with pandan. The other drink was a tamarind flavoured drink. Both were tasty and added to the atmosphere. For plates we had a variety including the beef salad, the stuffed chicken wings, wasabi shrimp,the eggplant, and beef noodles to name a few. Everything was tasty and I appreciated the flavours of the fish sauce which is home made along with the emphasis on mint and basil. There's so much of the menu I still have to try but if your a group of people ordering several dishes your sure to have a great time and and leave super full! read more

The staff was really friendly and helpful . Make sure you a make reservation. We were 4 and we decided to Order several dishes and share. We started with the papaya salad which was very tasty. The imperial rolls were amazing. The drum sticks were very tasty and had a great kick to them The Chicken and beef were very tender. The Mee Siam noodles was also amazing. The special tonight was Shrimp in red curry sauce which was also great. To finish this amazing meal we had friend bananas and Mango sorbet with pink chilli salt . This was a sure hit . We will be back! read more

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Les Street Monkeys is an amazing Cambodian restaurant located in Verdun, Quebec. They serve a huge variety of seasonal dishes, each with its' own world of flavours, as well as an extensive, unique wine list. On the menu: * Chha Traap (King oyster mushroom on roasted eggplant) * Chha Kari (Red curry shrimp stir fry) * Somlar Machu Yuon (Sea food Tom Yum soup) * Fried Chicken Drumettes (Shrimp paste, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, garlic) (6 Pcs) * Wasabi Shrimp Ceviche (Argentine shrimp, lime, fish sauce and wasabi dressing, spring onion curls, fried shallots) * Moms' Imperial Rolls (Pork, taro, onion, Kampot pepper) (3 Pcs + 1 extra) * Thai Tea Crème brûlée (Black tea, condensed milk) Deliciously crunchy, hot and sweet chicken drums are impossible to stop popping. The kaffir leaf and lemongrass combined with the sweetness of the sauce give them a unique and almost dessert-like quality. The wasabi shrimp are fresh, sweet, wasabi-hot and perfect as an entree. The Imperial rolls pork is tender, sweet and goes really well with the marinated veggies. The crème brûlée has the perfect texture; crunchy on the outside and smooth and flavourful underneath. An amazing food experience every single time. read more

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Food is delicious. Quality is delicious. Quantity is small portion. Not a 2 $$ sign. More like 3.5 $ sign. So... beware. read more

Les Street Monkeys - THAI TEA CREME BRULEE (BLACK TEA, CONDENSED MILK) - Cambodian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Decent food and great service but very pricey. We shared several dishes and I also got the 1st base cocktail. Most of the dishes were pretty good. My personal favorites were the thai sausages, the chicken skewers and the stuffed chicken wings. The beef skewers were a bit overcooked. The mee siam was too sweet. The fermented fish sauce on the beef steak was too fishy for me but one of my friends liked it. The portions are pretty small for the price. In order to be full, you will probably have to spend over 40$ per person with a drink. The service is great. We didn't wait too long for the food as they came one at a time. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. The place itself is nicely decorated and had a good vibe. Although the food was decent, I don't think I would come back. We already tried half of the menu and nothing in it makes us want to go back and eat again. read more

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Excellent food. Attentive wait staff. Nice relaxed vibe. I trusted the waiters recommendations to good effect.

Excellent food and excellent service. My personal favorite was the Nataing but my fiancée loved the bone marrow. You have to try the fish with amok sauce. Perfectly fried with crispy coconut pieces atop. Already planning our next trip back to Montreal just to eat here again! read more

The atmosphere of this place is a club meets a cocktail bar meets a tappa restaurant. I can see it going from a place to have an intimate relaxed dinner to a bustling energetic bar depending on the clientele of the night. We were here on a Friday late night for dinner and found it mostly empty. There were several tables quietly enjoying their dinner and drinks, so we grabbed a table and did so also. The food are in tasting portions, meant to be shared at the table. Everyone gets maybe a bite-or-two and the dish will be gone. For example, the sausage stuffed chicken wings ($10) comes with only three wings and some pickled veggies on the side. But they are well seasoned, perfectly cooked and shows a lot of thought and preparation. The rest of the dishes are in the same vein. Small dishes, pricey for the portion, but well executed. I think we ordered around 7-8 dishes for 4 people and we were not hungry but definitely not feeling full by the end of the night. Extra star for making a great unique cocktail that packs a punch! Check the drinks menu for specials. read more

Now this is something new for verdun !! There is so many things to try: Trout pan-fried in clarified butter, shrimp ceviche, mee siam (a thin rice vermicelli dish) in a spiced soybean and crabmeat sauce, grilled eggplant and papaya salads, and 'mom's imperial rolls' -- a mix of ground pork, onion, taro, salt, sugar and Cambodian kampot pepper. The inside has amazing elements of alleyways, from its mural that runs the length of the restaurant to the strings of neon and exposed filament bulb lighting above the bar. read more

Loved everything about this restaurant. The vibes, the food, the company. I came with a group of 6 which was ideal because we got a chance to order many, many dishes and try all of them! I recommend trying several dishes and sharing to make the most of your experience. Our favourite dishes included the fried chicken, the eggplant nhoam, and the wasabi shrimp ceviche. Looking forward to trying the lamb chops next time. Great experience, overall! read more

HOLY MOLY! The besssst place I've been to in Montreal by far. Delicious!! My partner and I ended up deciding to order a handful of items to share (they recommend sharing so we took their advice) and boy... they did not disappoint! The wasabi shrimp was SO GOOD! It's heavy on the wasabi so you have to be careful but we loved it so much! The beef and chicken skewers were also amazing! I can't forget about mom's imperial rolls!!! Best imperial rolls I've ever had in my life, hands down! I hope to come here again when I come back to Montreal!! read more

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You've been seriously living under a rock if you haven't been to Restaurant Les Street Monkeys. Authenticity and leveraging the asian cuisine. If you love your food with that extra kick, with amazing cocktails(My trick is to always request double shot)- THIS restaurant is the money maker right here. Trust my word, wear leggings, feast like no tomorrow and thank me later. Must order: Bone marrow baked with hoisin butter and black pepper sauce garnish with fried garlic and pickled onion and coriander serve with homemade vanilla donut. You'd definitely want this kind of fat in your life. read more

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It's a disappointment when stars come off when Restaurants can't accommodate clients during "busy hours". We came here around 6:30 pm, group of 5. Our waiter was great but the "your drinks are coming" got old quickly. I had to cancel my second drink because there was only one bartender for a full house. On top of that, we had to order from another server because we couldn't flag down the waiter.Although, service was made up by offering a dessert on the house (I am glad they did). However, it's pretty simple supply= demand. Get another bartender! read more

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Atmosphere: - Nice decor - Lively environment - Can get overcrowded at busier times Food: - eggplant salad: (cold salad), topped with deep fried onion straws which was nice mixed into the salad. - Raw beef dish: Beef came warm which was nice, the dish itself was rather simple and wasn't the highlight of the meal. - Amok fish dish: this was our favourite, the fish comes very lightly breaded with a delicious coconut curry and had toasted coconut shavings for added flavour. Highly recommend this one. - Stuffed chicken wings: flavourful with a ginger kick, another dish that we would recommend. - Grilled squid: this was our least favourite; the squid lacked marinate/sauce and was over cooked. We could have done without it. - Recommendations: 2 dishes per person should be enough food. Drinks: - a little expensive. "Second base" drink was good, nice presentation. - Dr kong drink was interesting (tequila, pineapple) what made this drink unique was its spice. Although a unique flavour, It's something to get used to. Service: - excellent service - The whole staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the food - Our waiter was very pleasant read more

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We had dinner on Friday night and had the 2nd base cocktail as well as the Pomelo, the papaya salad, chicken skewers, stir fried beef (Loc Lac), and fried cod (Amok Fish) One of of our best meals in Montreal, everything was absolutely delicious. Each dish had a variety of texture and great flavor. read more

Love this place, nice decor, friendly service! I feel welcome as soon I get into the restaurent. This place is always packed, better reserved in advance to avoid waiting in line up. I love their authentic papaya salads and boneless chicken wings stuffed with homemade Thai sausage. I recommend this restaurent. read more

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This spot has been in my radar for a while seeing that I always enjoy tapas style restaurants that offer you the chance to sample many dishes. I organized a Meetup dinner for a group of 12 where we'd get a fixed menu at a fixed price and chef's choice on the items. From the moment I called in for the reservation, the staff was exceptionally accommodating and polite, ensuring me this would be a great experience, and it indeed it was! We were served an abundance of food, 11 total, to share amongst our group and not one dish wasn't a complete pleasure! We sampled the ceviche, eggplant salad, papaya salad, imperial rolls, marinated beef, chicken skewers, mushroom dip, Thai sausage, curried fish, fried vermicelli, and lamb chop; everything was plain outstanding! All the dishes were well prepared and nicely seasoned; heavy on lemongrass, fish sauce, chilli and basil, representative of Cambodian street food as our waitress who happened to be Cambodian assured us, the dishes were just plain delicious! I also got to taste some of their cocktails, including the Pimm's Juice and Tota Margarita. The Pimm's cocktail was light and palatable. The margarita, with crushed grasshopper and red worm, was interesting but I found it too smoky for my taste. The service, from start to finish, was great; our dishes, served over three servings, came out of the kitchen at the same time and the staff took time to explain our dishes, much to the delight of the group. The venue, with its graffiti wall, light wood tables and black chairs, including the long bar with ample seating and open kitchen, was slick, modern with an industrial vibe. Although we've heard the venue can get loud, we were all able to carry a conversation even though seated under a speaker, and the place was full on a Friday night. I highly recommend this spot for its amazing and tasty food, great service and awesome vibe. Definitely going back asap! read more

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We REALLY enjoyed this place. Really tasty. A touch different bbut tasty. Had the lamb chops, chicken skewers, spring rolls, broccoli st

I went here for a birthday dinner. It's a tapas style restaurant so the menu is fairly limited. The restaurant isn't too big, dim lights with some neon lighted decor and very loud music. It's an open concept so you can watch your food being cooked at the bar. The food was absolutely delicious!! Very few restaurants know how to season a fish well and here it was amazing!! I had the fish over salsa. I also ordered the fried papaya salad which was just as good! Honestly we were all salivating. I asked for spicy and my mouth was on fire! I also ordered their ginger mocktail, really good! However I wouldn't order it with a spicy meal lol As for dessert I had sesame doughnut which I didn't like as much. My friends had a banana dessert which I preferred. I found the music too loud which made it hard to converse with the people around the table. The restaurant was packed and it seemed like there was only 1 waitress taking the orders. I have some food allergies which I informed them of. What I really appreciated is they took that into serious consideration. I was the last person to receive my salad. When asked the waitress why, she said the cooks wanted to make the other salads first, clean the dishes and then make mines. I would definitely go back here! read more

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As a Verdunois born and raised, it is such a pleasure to see a restaurant such as Les Street Monkeys open on Wellington. The perfect place to go and to share dishes and discover Cambodian cuisine. It should be noted that the restaurant does accept reservations and in fact recommends them, as it gets quite busy. DECOR: The restaurant replaces an graffiti-ridden empty space on the edge of the commercial part of Wellington with a mix of urban street elements, industrial decor and clean elements. A long wooden bar runs along the somewhat narrow space from the entrance through the bar to the open kitchen. A pipe and lightbulb chandelier and light strips integrated to the ceiling and a decently sized front window give the space a good amount of light, and illuminate the mural that runs along the wall across from the bar. The atmosphere is lively as there are no empty seats in this restaurant; the music is at a reasonable level. SERVICE: The service at the restaurant was excellent, with a small hang up in service (which is to be expected in any new restaurant) was quickly corrected. The dishes we ordered were brought out at a good pace. DRINKS: We ordered 2 drinks, their twist on a Moscow Mule called "Je Kampote", and "Le Vieux Verdun", a cognac cocktail based on an Old Fashioned. Both were well-made, delicious and of generous size. Though their signature cocktails are probably what most people will go for, they have a decent wine and beer offering, as well as a fully-stocked bar. FOOD: On recommendation of our waitress, we got 5 dishes to share for 2 people: the papaya salad, the pan-seared trout with tomato salsa, the wasabi shrimp ceviche, sachko tuk prahok (rare beef slices in a fermented fish sauce) and grilled squid. All the dishes were excellent, well-balanced, with the strong flavours of fish sauce, lime, garlic and lemongrass perfectly balanced. The stand-out dish was by far the pan-seated trout, which was one of the most flavourful pieces of fish I've ever had. For dessert, we shared the dessert of the day (only dessert option), warm sticky rice in a coconut lemongrass sauce, with toasted coconut flakes and mango. OVERALL: at 95$ +tip for 2 people with 2 drinks and dessert, this restaurant is a must-try! read more

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