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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

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
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    Loud
    Good for groups

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    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 !

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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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!!!
    Lanita S.

    Food is always on point. They literally never miss a beat either and it's always fresh and hella good. The salt n pepper wings are fire the. Ran fried rice is fire and so was the Mongolian beef chow mein...everything on the menu unis fire so just go there now...you're still reading this review STOP NOW AND GO TO MONKEY KING NOW!!!

    Spicy chicken wings
    Wing L.

    I haven't been here in years so thought we would stop by. This place is really not it anymore. The menu has downsized and the quality of the food also went down. It's very loud since it's a pub and you order on the QR code. Garlic noodles - 1/5 didn't taste garlicky at all. Really just tasted like a chow mien or something. And it was so much liquid at the bottom of the dish. This was not done well at all Kimchi fried rice - 2.5/5 it barely had any kimchi in it. Was basically a regular fried rice with an egg on top. Back then this rice was orange...now it's brown. It tastes fine but it's definitely not kimchi fried rice Korean wings - 3/5 it's very sweet...kinda reminds me more of a sweet chili sauce vs a spicy Korean wing. Salt and pepper wings - 3.5/5 it's prob one of the better things we ate today but you can see all the msg on there coating the entire wing Calamari - 3/5 again the whole thing is coated in msg so it tastes good but ehh Overall I don't think I'll be coming back. Foods just mediocre and there's a lot more food in Alameda I prefer.

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    Krisstina C.

    I've been coming here for the past couple of years, but now I only find myself coming back for the garlic noodles. It was pretty loud, even for a pub. You order through the qr code but it takes awhile for the food to come out. Garlic noodles were 5/5. They were chewy, buttery, and garlicky. Mongolian Beef was 0/5. Sooooo salty I couldn't take more than 3 bites. Monkey King fried rice 2/5. It had good additions like spam and chinese sausage but also very salty. Salt & Pepper Wings were 3/5. Nothing to wow me. This place is located in a busy area so there is only street parking with some parking garages in walking distance. I appreciate the late hours. Next time my friends and I are craving asian food late at night, I would come back.

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    This place never disappoints. We love coming here. The kimchi fried rice is our favorite.

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    The Crab fried rice was delicious. Great atmosphere with music and tasty cocktails. Will definitely return back to dine in.

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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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    One of the absolute highlights of my recent trip was visiting Admiral Maltings. A beer group I'm in…read morehad a virtual happy hour with their team a couple years ago, and it went on a wishlist that I finally got to achieve. I got to have a private tour with owner Ron Silberstein, who showed me the facility, explained the process, and introduced me to the team. They specialize in California grown grains, malted on a small scale for CA breweries. During my visit it was a variety of wheat being malted to order. It's a beautiful facility. The Rake specifically is their bar, which is an absolute must-visit for any beer fan in the Bay Area. Essentially, their tap list is from many regional breweries that all use their malt. It really shows off the variety of flavors when you can learn about the ingredients and know they were made right in the building. They also have a selection of to-go beers from breweries too. Bartender Grayson was super friendly and helpful; I had a couple flights during my visit too. They have cozy indoor seating, all with windows overlooking the malting floor, plus a beautiful outdoor deck with high top tables beyond. This is way more than just a beer bar, it's a fun experience.

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