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    Monkey King Pub & Grub

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Pubs
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MONKEY KING PUB & GRUB ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
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    Happy hour specials

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    Mango habanero wings and tater tots
    Steph C.

    More of a fast food dine in or takeout and enjoy at the brewery next door spot. It feels like an indoor outdoor space and has an airy brewery vibe to it. Their specialty are wings but they have other dishes as well. We ordered the mango habanero wings (more sweet than spicy) with a side of tater tots. The tots came in a generous portion. Staff are friendly and kind. They gave big portions of gelato to kids who ordered.

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    Patty P.

    I haven't eaten in at Monkey King Pub & Grub since 2019 and it was just as good as it was then. We ordered lychee martinis at the bar and Mongolian Beef Chow Mein and it was both significant portions, the martinis were delicious, and everything came out swiftly. I loved the 2000s hip-hop R&B music and it was busy, but still relaxed at around 6:00pm. They take orders via QR code but the staff checked in on us often and were warm and helpful.

    Cajun wings
    Christine M.

    We ordered wings and got breasts. They made it right with a phone call letting them know they made a mistake. They gave us credit for a new order. Today they got it right! And delicious too :-) Samantha was super helpful and fixing everything !

    salt and pepper wings with fries
    Diane L.

    We had dinner at Monkey King. We ate at the bar. We shared the salt and pepper wings with fries and the green beans with tofu. We also had a regular and mango margarita. The margaritas were average. The green beans were very good. The wings were just meh, they needed to be cooked a bit longer. I may return another time, but would come earlier in the day to see if the chicken wings and drinks are any better.

    Carol C.

    My date and I wanted to have the hot 'n sour soup again. Thus, we dined there two days ago. He ordered the 10 wings. Instead they brought out garlic fries with 5 wings. I ordered the chicken laab, which was a generous portion and on point. The other two items were garlic noodles and soup. The service is still lacking. This time around they brought out the garlic noodles, the garlic fries with wings and the chicken laab. We waited quite a while for the soup. I have been to plenty of Asian restaurants for family dining. The appetizers and soup are the first things that arrived, followed by several entrees and dessert. Drawback: Truth be told. I hate reading those menus stuck on the table, and ordering the items from a mobile device is totally ugh. Food may be great. However, I still can't up the rating to a four star. It is still a three star. Not sure if I want to do a third visit. Perhaps another option would be better. Call them, place the order to go. Then I would rather go elsewhere close by to dine; namely Alley & Vine.

    Ginger & Green Onion Crab Fried Rice (one added with spam)
    Candace R.

    I love monkey king, always have. The music and lights are always a vibe. I'm a huge fan of the lumpia and the crab fried rice, full of so much flavor! My friend and I were greeted as soon as we walked in and were able to seat ourselves immediately at the bar. From there we were handed menus to look over as we waited for someone to take our order. The only reason I'm giving a 4 star review is because it was my first time dining in (I usually just order to go) & wish we received faster service.

    Lychee martini
    Janelle N.

    We went here with the address linked on google but they did move locations just down the street but I wish they posted it on the wall it be easier. Everything is ordered on your phone and if you want drinks, you need to order in the front. Seems like more of a place that people usually pick up their orders because people were coming in and out rather than having a sit down. I went here with my friend after work and the food came out fast. I think some of the food was rather salty but overall pretty good. My friend and I really enjoyed the garlic noodles. It terms of the ribs, I didn't like it at all. It was rather dry and so salty- I couldn't taste much of the meat but just the batter. I think the fried rice is a good side and overall the portion sizes were great. Ate and was satisfied and had tons of left over to take home!

    Smaller Portion of Sweet and Sour Fish
    Marsha W.

    SMALLER PORTIONS OF THE SWEET AND SOUR FISH. Anyone that has previously ordered the sweet and sour fish, especially as a to go order knows that they use to fill the container nearly to where it could not close. Their portions used to be extremely generous, which is why I was so disappointed in finding out that they now only offer eight chicken nugget sized pieces. It's an obvious change that I'm sure other previous regular customers will recognize. I will say the flavor is the same, but it definitely doesn't feel as worth it as before given the amount and size of pieces they now provide. I will order this item again, but definitely not as often and with the portion size mind.

    HOUSE FRIED RICE
    Taylor W.

    Another night out with a rather large group. They usually visit, but this was my first time. It was very cold inside, but we stayed for less than an hour. The menu was very big, but I knew I wanted chicken wings. I had the korean chicken wings and they were very good. Not too spicy, and were still good airfried the next day. It wasn't very busy and service was quick. I didn't drink anything, but the bar looked like it had a creative menu.

    Jungle juice
    Jacoby P.

    Saw someone post the food here had to come in and try it for myself and this places led was PACKED. I got thrrr at 5:15 and it was packed and they just opened at 5:00PM, I got the shrimp fried rice, Mongolian beef chow mane, and the salt and pepper chicken wings & fries, everything was good, THE SHRIMP FRIED RICE WAS THE BEST FRIED RICE IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, I live in Sacramento and I've had mostly all the Chinese food places and don't really like their rice and I get out here and they have the best rice I will be coming back Food: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 Price: 10/10 Tip: 0 (spent alot of money on food

    Cuz where else do you go when you want guaranteed good food...MONKEY LONG!!!

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    Horrible custom service , took a crap ton of time taking my order. Would not recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Monkey King Pub & Grub

    Are dogs allowed?

    I don't think dogs are allowed inside the restaurant. Perhaps if there is an outdoor parklet, dogs would be allowed there.

    Am I allowed to bring a cake?

    Yes

    Why is it so difficult to order off the website?

    What time are you ordering? They open at 5pm, and also this place is so packed everyday so maybe there getting behind not to sure but if you ever try this place get the salt and pepper wings, garlic noodles, or Mongolian beef chow mien

    Do they have party trays Togo for pickup orders?

    Yes! We do have party trays. Please email monkeykingalameda@gmail.com for custom price quote.

    Is it a buffet?

    No. You can order a la carte

    Do they ask for ID on the weekend? If do then then what time?

    They only ID after 9pm

    Are they going to ask us if we want water or something?

    I believe so or it's automatically

    How do I make a reservation?

    You have to call them after 5

    When do they stop serving food?

    10:30pm

    Call you call ahead to get seated?

    You can join the waitlist via the YELP app.

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