Looking for some awesome Pork Belly w/ Crackling skin in the KC area?! This place has got you covered! For years, I've been searching for a decent spot around the area that serves this classic Asian dish and I've not found it yet! Not only is it one of the only spots that have this dish, they do it WELL! The meat is always soft and juicy, never dry and the crackling skin is like a crispy pork chip! Honestly, I would come to this restaurant JUST for this dish. I've ordered from this restaurant a couple times already and each time I have, I've not been let down! The food is always bussin' and the price is not too bad either! As I mentioned earlier, I would definitely recommend their Pork Belly w/ Crackling Skin AND the Salt and Pepper Shrimp w/ the heads! They do both these dishes justice! The staff is always decently friendly and the place is pretty clean as well so no complaints here! Overall, this little joint is an awesome little spot for Cantonese food! I've yet to try their other BBQ and Noodle dishes, but you bet I'll be back for those! Definitely a go out and get it now from me! read more

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The food came out hot, delicious, and quickly. The food felt very authentic and comparable to other authentic Cantonese restaurants in the area. The servers were perfectly attentive. read more

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Wow! We've driven by a few times on the way home from Costco and decided to stop in. IT iS AWESOME. Friendly staff, large menu, and everything was delicious and cooked fresh to order (piping hot!) Mongolian Beef - a touch thicker then we've had before but really shows off the tenderness of the beef. Orange chicken - delicious, white meat chicken with real oranges. Kung Pao chicken - delicious chicken with snow peas and baby corn. Crab rangoon - big pieces that were crispy with a naturally colored sweet sauce. Plain lo mein - simple and super tasty. Egg drop soup - excellent. All the meat was so tender! Definitely check this place out. Everyone was unsure with the name, but it is so worth trying out! read more

Had an event in the area and stopped in for an early dinner. We were seated immediately and they have a very extensive menu. Decided to share two dishes - Hunan chicken and Kung Pao chicken, both at medium spicy level (we like heat ). The food came out quickly and we were very happy! The veggies were perfectly cooked and the chicken was spot on - nice and tender and as it's really easy to overlook chicken, we were bother thoroughly impressed! Flavors were spot on and we had plenty for leftovers. Will definitely try again! read more

You know that if your Asian parents approve, then it is a great place! My parents came to visit and upon recommendation of some friends, we went to Monkey King for lunch! A bit of a drive, but this is somewhere I'm willing to come eat whenever! It wasn't very busy when we went, so we were quickly seated and got our food pretty fast as well. We ordered the beef chow fun, bbq pork and duck, and some string beans. Everything was AMAZING! The beef chow fun was some of the best I've ever had and I definitely ate that dish so fast! The green beans and the bbq pork were also amazing as well and lived up to what everyone said! This is a place that I can see myself going to often, or at least ordering from often as well! And -- has that Asian parent stamp of approval ;) read more

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Yum! Cantonese restaurant this close and its delicious. Yes please! I tried the 3 BBQ combination with marinated roasted duck, soy chicken, and roasted pork belly. Each came with a specific sauce that complemented the protein. The meat was all crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - exactly what I needed to fill my craving for good chinese BBQ. We also got the Yuzi Tofu Pot and it was a win. Silky, egg tofu simmered in delicious sauce just hit the spot. Make sure to give it a try. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Yuzi Tofu Pot - silky tofu in delicious sauce - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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First time coming here. Service was very prompt and our food came out fast. The General Tso's chicken met my expectations, I enjoyed it. It was flaky and the sauce was excellent. The noodles and sauce of the beef chow fun was also very good. I did not like the beef, it was very chewy. Overall, a good experience and I would go back. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - General Tso's Chicken - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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At the time of this review, I believe they have been in business around 6 months. I'm so glad that I finally tried them out! There are some items at Monkey King that are among my favorite in the area. The Hot& Sour Soup is fantastic. No globs of gelatinous goo - and the flavor is just right. I ask for green onions on mine, because that's just how I like it. My two favorite appetizers (so far) are the Crab Rangoon and the Pot Stickers. Both are excellent, but the Pot Stickers are life-changing. They are made by hand. The sauce they serve with them is a perfect match. If you know of fried dumplings as good as these, please tell me, and I'll see how they stack up. I have tried a few of the entrees, and they have all been wonderful. Honestly though, the Beef Chow Fun can't be missed. It's not on the lunch menu, but totally worth the extra few bucks. The flat noodles really soak up the wok hay and the beefy/onion flavor. The bean sprouts add a nice crunch and mouth feel. I'll go out on a limb and say this is my new favorite place to have Chinese food. They have a lot of Cantonese dishes which seem very authentic; however, I don't know if I'm brave enough to try them. Maybe some day. Let me know your favorite menu items here, as I really want to explore the ones I haven't tried yet! read more

We were a party of three. My spouse had chicken lo mein which was delicious and the other member of our party had a beef and noodle dish which she enjoyed very much. My walnut shrimp however was some of the worst glop that I have ever eaten. It was served with some kind of a white-ish sauce that looked like (well I am going to stop there) and had a very nondescript sort of sweet sort of lemon but oh so gloppy texture. The walnuts were few which was just as well because they tasted sweet like they were candied. The shrimp was fried in some kind of batter. All of this horrific entree was served atop a bed of lettuce. It was truly an awful combination of texture, flavor, color and presentation. Nothing about it was good. Whatever you do, don't order this dish if you go. read more

I'm already so excited to return to monkey king! Got their chicken lo mein lunch special with 1 crab Rangoon and egg drop soup.. everything was so delicious, and good portions (except only 1 crab Rangoon, was hoping for 2 ). Service was reasonable, everyone was friendly. Relatively quick to get our food. And the ambience was the perfect balance between that small Asian food restaurant that we all know and love that you KNOW is good and authentic, but it's also not too small and cramped and awkward. It was the perfect amount of space. Can't wait to come back! read more

There are some really good authentic Chinese restaurants in the suburbs of Kansas City and there is Monkey King. Hands down my new favorite spot for authentic Cantonese style Chinese food! Hidden away right off of I-35 in Lenexa, it's crazy to me how this place isn't more well known. The name alone brings me back to my childhood of watching the iconic Monkey King. I have been a strong supporter of ABC Cafe in Overland Park, and still believe it is a fantastic place to get great authentic Chinese food, but recent noticeable increase in prices (and decrease in portion sizes) have allowed me to explore other options. Boy am I glad I did. Monkey King is sneaky big on the inside with several rooms to house larger parties. The menu itself is not overwhelmingly large and includes some classics Chinese dishes with your typical Cantonese style BBQ. We ended up ordering the BBQ combo plate, Chow Fun, and some Chinese greens that were an off menu item we saw another table order. The food was served quick and portion sizes worth the price. The BBQ pork and duck were absolutely heavenly. The Chinese greens (water spinach) are my favorite vegetable dish that brought me back to some good Chinese home cooking. If you're someone looking to explore authentic Chinese food, then this is the place to be. read more

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My favorite Chinese restaurant! I have dined in and carried out and it's always good!!! We have loved everything we order. We've had beef and broccoli, salt and pepper squid, salt and pepper shrimp, beef chow fun, and a variety of the Chinese bbq, it's all good!! read more

Food was on Point. Service was very friendly and welcoming and the Ambulance is great, a very cozy type of restaurant. We ordered a variety of Cantonese dishes and it did not disappoint at all. All the dishes weren't salty and it was well balanced and delicious. We will be returning soon!! read more

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Monkey King BBQ is worth the trip out to Lenexa. Known for their specialty BBQ, this place serves the best Cantonese food at the moment. ABSOLUTELY order the pork belly. You won't regret it. They roast it perfectly, and the first crunch on the Roasted Pork Belly is full of salty goodness. I'm getting so hungry just thinking about it and drooling as I'm writing this review. Also, order the Char Siu or Cantonese Roasted Duck. You also know this is an authentic place when there are 2 private rooms for family style on a Lazy Susan. They definitely expanded their menu since the last time in February. It's a clean restaurant and their service is fast. Bring your family to share any of their delicious menu items. read more

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This food it's authentic and hearty . Large portion sizes and family dining atmosphere. Lots of good Chinese restaurants in the area, this one takes the cake read more

Excellent! Had the chow fun, salt & pepper tofu, bbq pork and bok choy and loved it all. Good service and a nice atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

Nice little Chinese place. All of the chicken here is good and most of the food is very authentic. When I was given my tea it was very hot. The people here spoke to me in Chinese and English and both were great. They easily accommodated a large group. Service was great and everything was good. Only complaint is that the wait was a little long and the tables are kind of small. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Wonton soup - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

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Proper Cantonese roast duck and pork in the Midwest. Decent beef chow fun. Will certainly return. Rating is relative to competing options in the city. read more

First time trying this place and it didn't disappoint. Place was pretty busy but we got seated right away. It's a no frills kind of place but the waiter was nice and attentive. Menu is pretty extensive and the plates are family style. We got the egg drop soup, crab Rangoon, sesame beef, and bbq pork fried rice that we shared between 2 people. Food came out hot and fresh. Everything was super good and we'll definitely be back to try different things! read more

Great food! Excellent taste and FRESH ingredients! Best Chinese restaurant in JOCO! We enjoyed very much. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Fun family lunch! - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

This place has the best Chinese food in town. It was so good I went twice in one week. It is also reasonably priced as well. Crispy pork belly is a must! It tastes best fresh. It is fried perfectly with a good amount of crispness to it. The only thing I wish they had was some spicy chili sauce to go with it (I didn't ask, so they might have it). The Singapore noodle is also super delicious. It has a hint of curry in it that I love. The BBQ pork was decent. After eating the crispy pork, this was not so good anymore. The beef chow fung noodles are also a must as well. I also loved the fried greens as well. Rice is free if you want it on the side. Dishes are large enough to share, especially if you are going with a friend. Plus, you get a little of everything. This is definitely my new go-to place for Chinese read more

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Authentic place. I tried duck dishes and pork BBQ those are good too. That night I want to try something different and order unusual dishes. All of them are tasty as expected. I feel like my experience will be better if I speak Chinese. The business and the shopping area is developing. I will go back there again. read more

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Can't wait for a return visit! Love this place great food and service prices not bad and a huge menu! See ya soon!

I really want to give this place a 4 stars due to slow service but the food is too good!!!! Worth the wait. Authentic Chinese food!

Best duck and crab in town but you need to call to preorder the seafood. The price of the crab is based on seasonal market and the option to cook was not on the menu. Need to call and talk to Jonny with your preferred way of cooking. read more

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As a Cantonese myself, Cantonese bbq is something I've always craved while living here in KC. I tried the Cantonese pork BBQ fried rice for lunch at a weekday, and the BBQ combo tonight with the pork BBQ and crispy pork. Both experiences has been great! For the Cantonese bbq pork, flavor is plentiful and has a good balance between fat and meat (can't have too much of either). The crispy pork does have a slight crunch, but not sure if it's due to it being a to go order that it soon loses it. I ended up eating the pork without the crispy bit which is still good and again good balance of fat and meat. For my friends that haven't tried Cantonese bbq before, it's definitely different than our proud KC BBQ. It's hard to explain in words, but if I have to try to fyi so, the pork BBQ is almost like a burnt end without the char and a honey glaze on top. The only downside is that the price is on the pricier side of the spectrum. Would I still pay for a closer food experience to my hometown? Absolutely. read more

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Delicious food and good service! The menu is full of variety and the portion sizes are huge! Definitely visit if you're in the area.

This has become one of my favorites in OP/Lenexa area since moving here. They have some of the best dumplings and the BBQ Pork dishes are incredible. We love taking friends here. Staff are all very friendly as well. Can't recommend enough. read more

Service was excellent! The menu provided a good variety and the meal was hot and served quickly

It took me way too long to review this place and I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm busy coming here all the time and eating. This is probably the best Chinese food around the area. Their prices are on the high side but every dish I've tried is on point. (Use the back of menu for the more authentic dishes). I've taken alot of Chinese coworkers here and they are all quite happy and impressed. Highly recommend their seafood dishes and BBQ. Not shown but my favorite dish is the yuzi tofu pot made with egg tofu. read more

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Delicious Cantonese style Chinese food! My favorite was the Chinese mushroom with tofu ($18) which was a bed of bok choy topped with lightly fried tofu and shiitake mushrooms. Beef Chow Fun ($16) is one of my comfort foods and they did it really well. The Peking pork ribs ($17) was good also. Service was friendly and quick. The prices are not the cheapest, but the portion sizes are generous. Definitely stop by for some authentic Hong Kong style food! read more

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I never thought I'd find a place as good as ABC cafe, but this gives them a run for their money. Their menu is huge and the food has big, bold flavors. We got the Hawaiian chicken and Salt & black pepper shrimp. Both entrees and the chicken eggrolls were great. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Salt & Black pepper shrimp - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Duck and pork belly were amazing. Brocolli was amazing. Can't wait to come back and try more. ABC Cafe used to be my fav with their headless salt and pepper shrimp. But because of the BBQ I think I found a new fav. Altho I wish they offered a headless salt and pepper shrimp. I got the heads and shell on version here and i dont get having to peel off the shell and peel off the seasoning. read more

OK but no BBQ at lunch. The Chinese food available for lunch is good and reasonable for the amount of food. 4 stars read more

Roasted pork and roasted duck was good . Decent food and the service was nice. My family got a private room and we did enjoy the food . 4.25/5 read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Saw this while on my way to Costco and had to check it out. Server started out by telling me the potstickers take 20 minutes, which means they are house made. They were great! I also tried the crispy pork belly. It was very good, just a workout for the jaw muscles. Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other dishes on their menu! read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - Cantonese fried pork belly - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Great everything here. Food. Service. Speed. Don't miss this one. Authentic and flavorful. When an ethnic restaurant has a number of customers of that ethnicity dining there you know it's good. That adage holds true at Monkey King. read more

I went here and picked up 2 lunch specials. I had never been before but noticed a lot of good reviews, so I decided on giving it a try. The prices are a little high for Chinese take out, but I was willing to pay a bit more for good flavor food. The beef and broccoli had a great sauce, but 7 pieces of broccoli and 5 pieces of sliced beef are not worth $12.99, at least in my opinion. The man behind the counter was courteous and friendly, which is why the 3 stars, the food itself, or at least the lunch specials, were mediocre at best. I wouldn't really recommend or condemn this place, it's just a mediocre experience to me. read more

Wow! I'm impressed with this place. The Char Siu and Roasted Duck is pretty good!! We got the BBQ 2 combination bowl. Pick of two meats. The char siu, pork belly and roasted duck was juicy & tender. The flavor is there too. Sweet and not overly salty. It's as comparable to FUFU Shack in Las Vegas or New Duong Son BBQ in Westminster, CA. I would definitely recommend this place. Finally we found a place in KC that we can go to. I'm so happy. read more

Monkey King BBQ & Noodle - BBQ 2 combo bowl: pork belly/char siu (bbq pork) + roasted duck/char siu. - Cantonese Near Me - Lenexa, Kansas

Yummy Walnut shrimp and the egg drop soup for me, Hubby and step son got the hot pot read more