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    Monkey King At the Brewery

    3.9 (616 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Cajun wings
    Christine M.

    After a mistake with my order, they made it right with a replacement. Samatha was great at fixing it . Salt and pepper is my go to while Cajun has replaced ABC for my son. Always a good meal!

    Alexander G.

    While visiting Alameda Brewing, I was hungry for dinner. They don't have their own menu, but partner with Monkey King next door. You order there, and you can eat at the brewery. I was craving something more filling so I got a chicken fried rice, that was super flavorful. Portions are large for the price as well. They have a large menu. The workers were very friendly and made ordering simple; food is ready quickly too. They have their own seating as well, plus some in the shared mall area.

    Diane L.

    My relatives were in town so we stopped at the Alameda Brewery for drinks and order food from Monkey King next door. We ordered General Zhou's wings, green beans with tofu, crab fried rice and garlic noodles. We shared these 4 dishes and all of our food was great! We ate it so fast I forgot to snap a picture, next time because

    Spicy Garlic Crab Fries with Shrimp

    The restaurant looks great, I love the high chairs they're pretty cool. I use to eat from here years ago and I have to say the Spicy Garlic Crab Fries were amazing! They still taste the same, only difference I noticed was the spice level it's not as HOT as it used to be. The service was pretty fast too, I never tried my fired with shrimp before but it was pretty good. Overall it'sa 9/10 for me! Amazing thanks guys @ Monkey King

    Cajun fried rice
    Karen C.

    Cajun rice was really good! Cajun noodles were well liked too. Dry fried ribs are different than they used to be. They were soft this time - not crunchy, and even though I requested extra chopped jalapeños and garlic (I think) I didn't receive it. The garlic isn't pungent or flavorful which was disappointing. I might try the salt and pepper chicken wings next time. Overall not a bad dining experience.

    Hanoi Chicken Wings
    Meliza M.

    Food was bomb the kimchi rice was my favorite I wished it was a bit more spicy but still very yummy, thai tea was brewed perfectly!!! Clean and staff very friendly.

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    Deshawn B.

    I'm back this my spot when I'm in the bay...they have the best wings I promise they hands down Nothing to say but get here asap get them lemon pepper and then salt n pepper wings it's gone change your life!!!

    Mongolian beef noodles & ABC wings
    Kaycee C.

    The food here is really good. So next time I'd order to-go. We got the Mongolian Beef noodles & the ABC wings, both were amazing, not greasy or too salty. We came in the early afternoon and the music playing was so loud we could barely hear the person taking our order. The staff was also not the friendliest to deal with.

    My girlfriend is brought to eat there. This is the next day.
    Denise P.

    Well although there has been a few Administration and management changes in the way the restaurant operates now. The food is still on point ! We awaited for a waiter for the longest but now you have to go up to the cash register first and make your order and pay for it then sit down at a table. I recommend everything on this menu is soooo food. I usually get the crab fried rice honey walnut prawns and chicken pepper wings. We always get a table soread and pig out for hours!​

    Ernest M.

    This is a small restaurant located in downtown Alameda. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Asian-inspired and Southern comfort dishes. You'll find everything from Korean gochujang wings and kimchi fried rice to Filipino pork lumpia and homemade gumbo. We tried the lemon pepper boneless chicken with fries, which came out to about $16 with tax. The chicken was flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned, and the fries reminded me a bit of McDonald's--though I wish they had been crispier. Next time I might ask if they can make them extra crispy. The portions were solid, and overall it felt like a good value. The indoor dining area is very casual with plenty of seating, and there's also a covered outdoor patio with heat lamps and string lights--perfect for chillier nights. It's right across from Alameda Island Brewing Company, so it's easy to grab a beer before or after your meal. There's also an ice cream shop attached, which I didn't try this time, but it's nice to have the option. Overall, I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area. I'd come back to try more dishes.

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    Their fried rice & the beef chowmein are both very delicious. First time I fell in love that I had to come back! 10/10

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    Eric has great customer service very friendly and the food was amazing coming back again for sure

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    They don't miss same staff same great food salt and pepper wing are must once a month

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    The food is always on point !! 10/10 the chicken is tasty but the garlic noodles are always a win!

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    Consistently solid service and super tasty food with delivery to Alameda Brewing. What else could you ask for?

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    Ask the Community - Monkey King At the Brewery

    Is this a pet friendly environment?

    Our dining room is service pet friendly. But, we have a community patio and brewery next door that’s all pet friendly

    Is the kimchi fried rice vegan?

    No..but it can be..just omit the spam and eggs and it’ll be a vegan dish. Thanks!!

    Is there outdoor seating available?

    There are a few tables on the sidewalk.

    Where can I buy the chili oil you serve? Please tell me!!!!!

    Thank you for your interest in our chili oil!! Our chili oil is house made but we’re working on bottling our secret sauce and chili oil to adapt to the new normal as more people are cooking at home.

    Does anyone know if they are opened during quarantine?

    Yes, they are!

    Can the kimchi rice be ordered without spam?

    Everything is made to order so Yes you can order without spam.

    Do the wings have a batter of some kind or is it just skin?

    No batter just skin

    Are the garlic noodles vegan?

    Our garlic noodles is made with butter, so it’s not a vegan dish.

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    Southern Comfort Kitchen has a drive-thru? I'm writing this review to share for those exploring…read moreAlameda Island that Southern Comfort Kitchen has a few locations throughout the East Bay (and many may know this restaurant for its food truck), but they now has a new(er) location in Alameda. As a parent, I never knew how much I would appreciate a drive-thru at spots like Walgreens, Starbucks, and now, an actual restaurant! It's the little things sometimes that really help to take the heavy lift off, while giving back the flexibility and energy to the driver :) While I can't speak for the interior of the restaurant, we did roll through the drive-thru to test it out over the weekend while exploring Alameda and all of its charm. On a Saturday evening it seemed like they were pretty swamped, and no one was responding at the drive-thru window so we figured maybe it was closed. We pulled up and my husband got out of the car to confirm before we pulled away with a worker inside the restaurant and they apologized. Almost immediately someone came to the window and gave us printed menus because we had already passed the digital menu part of the drive-thru. We ordered hush puppies, a fried shrimp po' boy sandwich, mac n' cheese, and bread pudding. Oh wee, we had a feast when we arrived home and reheated everything! I think they may still be working out some kinks, but I'm open to trying the drive-thru again next time we're in town post brewery fun. A drive-thru in the East Bay for Cajun bites? Very cool! I've explored their menu before and wow, that bread pudding! Special. Would go back for that alone to try it hot from the oven!

    Soooo I ordered through DoorDash. This was one of those meals that makes you just wish you'd have…read morecooked at home. Seriously. I've had far larger catfish portions for $20, and the catfish? Nothing Southern about it. The cornmeal batter was the most southern thing about it because the flavor? It should be on the back of a milk carton. In Alameda, I find it hard to find good food outside of Asian food. Asian cuisine is winning here, but that wasn't on the menu tonight. Hence my utter disappointment, and I should have known better once I saw bread crumbs included in the menu photos for the Mac and cheese. It just isn't for me. I didn't finish the meal, and the Mac and cheese just isn't the style that I prefer. The best thing in my plate were the four shrimp. Very flavorful and actually tasted like something worth digesting. The fries? I could tell they'd been frozen before.

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    We came as a party of 7. Great ambiance for happy hour!! $1 oysters and fun drinks (but we didn't…read moretry this time). Note that there is a limit to 30 oysters per table. I really like how they let you build your seafood experience exactly how you want it, from the type of seafood to the seasoning and spice level. The only thing was I think the spice level could've been kicked up a notch. Our table ordered a mix of oysters, garlic noodles, Cajun fries, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, which came with corn, potatoes, sausage and hard boiled egg! The seafood was fresh and the sauce coated everything nicely without being overwhelmingly salty, and the corn and potatoes soaked up all the seasoning. All for a very reasonable price if you get the combo, which comes in 3 different tiers! The oysters were a standout--fresh, briny & I loved all the different sauces like horse radish and cocktail on the side. I do wish the fries were a bit more crispy and could've gone heavier with the Cajun seasoning, but that's personal preference. The atmosphere is casual, lively, and perfect for big groups. If you're looking for a customizable seafood boil with fresh oysters, fun drinks, and plenty of options to build your ideal meal, Rockin Crawfish is definitely worth a visit

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    Xingones is exactly what the neighborhood needed. There's ample seating and good bartenders if you…read morewant to dine in, though I usually end up getting their food to go. My go-tos are the Cali-style burrito with asada and the Xingones nachos (with extra cheese). Good quality ingredients and portions that are generous enough that I almost always have leftovers. Plus, the prices are fair for what you get.

    Never made it to their former location but they just moved like a mile away, just on the other side…read moreof 880, so now on the fringe of Jack London. The old space is still under the same owners, almost the same food but maybe more concentrated on the Mexican fare. I'd call this a hipster pub. No table service, gotta order up front and food brought out. Can't start a tab so if you want multiple drinks or food items better order it all at once, or keep getting up to order and re-pay (which I dislike). If you sit at the bar top, they can run you a tab there. But it's usually pretty packed there. Beer n a Shot ($11/4*) the beer is a domestic lager (Miller Hi Life) and you can choose between 3 shots. I chose Fernet as I can use it post meal, while I have the beer with the meal. Don't love the beer but for the price ya just can't beat it. 6 Wings ($13/3.5*) Wings are a big focus on their menu. You can pick from lots of sauces/rubs; different quantities to fit your group/appetite; ranch or blue cheese; you can customize flats, drummies or mixed. They even asked how crisp we wanted the fry, which rarely is ever asked. I dug their thoroughness in the wing game. We chose basic buffalo sauce and I found it to be just average. Quite salty meaning it is mostly Franks Hot Sauce, I like ones that are more balanced with other ingredients. I did like their blue cheese dressing as they add a scoop of blue crumbles to the ramekin itself so it is very chunky which I like. Fish Taco ($5/4.5*) I chose a fried version but you can also get grilled fish. Perfectly fried strips of battered fish. Appropriate accouterments of shredded cabbage, cilantro and sour cream. 2 delicious pureed salsas come with as well that are requisite to use. Cobb Salad ($19/4.5*) Solid entree sized salad. Love how you pick between shrimp or chicken then grilled or fried. You will literally change the dynamics with each choice. The lettuce was fresh spring mix. Topped with crisp bacon bits, grape tomatoes, blue crumbles, avo slices, which is why I am fond of Cobb Salads. So many varying textures and flavors keeping things interesting. They use smaller shrimps but at least they have a nice meaty texture. They season it pretty aggressively and sear it on a hot flat top. Not sure if they cooked it next to some carne asada or if they use beef tallow to cook with, but my shrimp bites totally tasted like steak. I love surf n turf so this totally worked for me. Just don't know if it was deliberate or not. Nice add to the neighborhood and I'm sure I'll be back. Still want to try their nachos and possibly chicken n waffles. Good chance I could do both at the same time as not too often you can. Swoop in when ya can amirite!

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