Tucked away in a small corner of Lenexa, Monkey King Chinese BBQ & Noodle Restaurant feels like one…read moreof the most authentic Chinese spots in the Kansas City metro area. Their menu consists of a lot of dishes, and some are quite unique .. you don't usually see items like bird's nest dishes at most Chinese restaurants around here except for maybe Bolings. Me and my husband visited on a Saturday night around 8 pm and really devoured our meal. The menu can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you honestly can't go wrong with stir fries at any Chinese restaurant. For appetizers, we ordered chicken egg rolls, which were hefty and filling. For the main course, I ordered the chicken in black bean stir fry, and my husband got the shrimp Kung Pao chicken stir fry. We paired both with steamed rice. The black bean chicken was rich and earthy, with that deep, slightly funky flavor from the fermented black beans. It was very umami, salty and complimented nicely with the fresh, crisp vegetables and well-cooked chicken. I really liked it. The shrimp Kung Pao was spicy and tangy, with perfectly cooked shrimp (the fried shrimp covering was chefs kiss) and crispy veggies. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. The egg rolls were about $4 for two pieces, and the stir fries were around $17+ each. The portions are quite large compared to other places in the area, so the pricing seemed reasonable. For 2 main course dishes your bill could easily reach up to $40. Otherwise, The restaurant was clean, the staff was kind, and service was quick. It also wasn't too crowded when we visited. I would rate the service 4/5, mainly because we had to ask for silverware, condiments, and tissues separately. The food, though, is definitely a 5/5. Highly recommended! I will definitely return to have more dishes like beef chow fun, the soups and last, but not least BIRDS NEST!!

Went to Monkey King for dinner. It was good, but not quite great. We ordered the roasted duck,…read morecombo bird's nest, Hunan beef, salt & pepper calamari, and salted fish eggplant with chicken. The standout dish was definitely the bird's nest--it had the best flavor overall. The duck was a bit too fatty, and the calamari was heavily battered and greasy. Service was just okay--nothing memorable.

Enjoy the meal and service is great every time! The apps are…read moreto enjoy all! Definitely to commiting a visit at least once a month

The reason for 3/5- I am so disappointed. Out of all the times that I have eaten here I have never…read morebeen disappointed. I usually come here for dim sum, and it is upsetting for me to say that my husband and I should've chose somewhere else to eat for dinner. For dinner, we ordered fried rice and chow fun. Those two main entrées were okay. You can't really mess up those two fillers at an Asian restaurant. We ordered scallion pancakes- they came out soggy and soft. Not even crispy like how they usually are. The flavor wasn't there either. If I wanted microwaved scallion pancakes, then I would've bought them from the store and made them myself. My husband ordered the short ribs- they were bland and tough like rubber. It had a funky taste to it that he couldn't describe and he had to force himself to swallow it because he didn't want food to go to waste. I ordered the chicken feet- this is one of dim sum's signature dishes and I am so upset I didn't even get to enjoy one of the dishes I always order. It was dry and the flavor wasn't there. The service was fantastic. They checked in on us and made sure our water was filled. The timing of the food coming in and out was fine. The ambiance was inviting. There was a sense of urgency and I appreciated that.

I placed a Lunar New Year family dinner order through DoorDash and later received a cancellation…read morenotification. To clarify, I called the restaurant and was told that my order was almost ready. I specifically confirmed that the food would still be delivered, and the staff member reassured me that they were working on it. After waiting with no update, I called again to ask for the ETA and whether the driver had left. At that point, I was told that we had cancelled the order, which is incorrect. We did not cancel; in fact, we called proactively to ensure the order was still being prepared. I understand that holidays can be busy, but clear and accurate communication is essential. The conflicting information and lack of accountability were disappointing, especially for a planned family holiday meal.

Food is amazing! I ordered a half order of crab Rangoon which were light and crispy--perhaps the…read morebest I've had--and chicken mai fun. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. Heavy on the onion and scallions, but otherwise perfect! Maybe next time I'd add broccoli and mushrooms for a fee? Not too busy at 5:30 on a Friday, so it's quiet and there's Christmas music piping through the speakers. Service is excellent.

This little restaurant packs a big punch in flavor…read more Everyone's food in our party was very good.. No complaints.. (Even the guy that got sauteed squid ) I ended up with the General Tso's chicken and it was super crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. It had enough spice and wasn't overly saucy. It really tasted like it was made with care. The restaurant was A bit plain looking but clean and the staff was attentive and got our food out pretty quick.

Did carry out it was awesome! My favorite Chinese restaurant…read moreby far!! My husbands order of Mongolian Beef, and I have Hunan Chicken, stir fried to perfection!

"10/10. I am now a man of faith. That faith is carbs."…read more I will never be able to do better than Eric's amazing review, so I'll just suggest you do yourself a treat and read that instead. Then go here and get something delicious Such a delight to discover this place. So much talent leading to so much deliciousness. Great bakery space - small, but bright and with many enticing options. The service is kind - the owners are nice. We are so lucky to have HAMU. As someone who fueled his early 20s with curry pastries and bao, HAMU is a revelation. It's not Mott St, it's heaven.

I went to HAMU Bakery for the first time recently. The hours are a bit odd (I wish they were open…read morein the morning as I associate a lot of bakery items as morning / mid-morning treats), but I finally made my way to try after having on my list for a while to check out. A lot of the items were gone / sold out already. I asked the woman at the counter (possibly owner?) what she recommended and said it was my first time in. She was so nice! Great customer service. I ordered a few of the items she recommended (that weren't already sold out) and they were all amazing.

I really had hope for this place being my official favorite in the area, but I still struggle to…read morefind truly spectacular Chinese food in the KC area. The general tso chicken was soggy and didn't have any crispness to its outside layer. The broccoli was also limp and lifeless and didn't have any of the flavor from the sauce or the chicken. The rice had very little vegetables and tasted like burnt soy-sauce. The best part of the experience was the egg drop soup and egg rolls. Those had a great flavor and the egg drop soup was a surprise because most of the restaurants here have a horrible smell to their soup and flavor, like it has soured. This is another decent middle of the road Chinese restaurant where you get exactly what you expect from Chinese food in missouri.

When their with my girlfriend not too bad but I didn't eat it all and was going to save it for…read moreleftovers for lunch at work the next day the Togo container exploded in my lunch bag thin plastic and it wasn't really good the the next day...so don't expect leftovers but when it was fresh it was good

So the place was very clean service was fast and great mushu was good enough Singapore curry good…read moreenough gross deep fried appetizers worse egg rolls agh! I 1 silverware was mix and match and I got the kids stuff little spoon etc 2 I took a picture of the dirty dish cart why would you have it out in the tables every time they would throw dishes in it and was very very very loud !!! Never seen anything like it anywhere 3 they didn't care to listen to instructions on no spice no green onions so they get a two stars note to self no outside seating the other reviews were correct odd storage places throughout the place ...would like to go back and be seated away from the cart have them actually listen to the order and hope the other food is better and try the many things on the menu

Ambiance fairly good, low music but a lot of odd bags sitting in several booths…read more Food- burnt shrimp toast & filthy containers of sweet & sour sauce/hot mustard The special appetizer of the day was shrimp dumpling with a tasty shrimp with veins correctly removed in a wonton wrapper without any seasonings Singapore sling had a cute flamingo oragami toothpick garnish Service wanted me gone when they noticed the picture taking

This may be one of the last reviews of this restaurant... Sadly, the owner is retiring in December…read more20 25. Come and get it! Before the closing, we decide to give it a try. We will be coming again and maybe again after that to get some of the frozen dumplings since they have tons of specials at this time. We ordered, chicken feet, cucumber, salad, fried zucchini, fried vegetable dumplings, steamed lamb, dumplings, and steamed chicken dumplings.

Great owners. Clean interior. Tasty food. It will be sad to…read moresee them close at the end of this year since the owners are retiring. The food is amazing and I wish I started coming here sooner. Besides food, they also have some furniture and home decor for sale. Worth while checking out.

We love coming here with a group of friends and ordering several things family style. It is…read moreabsolutely delicious and very authentic Chinese food. The braised pork belly and eggplant in garlic sauce are some of our favorite dishes. We never have to wait for a table and the service is good.

First time I had this dish. It was good, but there are too many chili peppers. Service was good…read more Also had the hot and sour soup, which was mid. Overall good experience.

The food is so good! I haven't had anything I didn't like. The lunch specials are a great price…read moreand lots of food. I can always get 2-3 meals out of an order.

Moon Wok is easily one of the best finds in the city! Every dish I've tried this far has been…read morepacked with flavor and made with care. The teriyaki chicken is my personal favorite - so much rich, savory flavor, and I love that it's paired simply with fresh green beans. It's the perfect complementary combo. Their fried rice? Delicious even on its own - full of flavor without needing anything added. The crab Rangoon are hands-down my favorite in the city: perfectly crisp, proportioned, creamy, and addictively good. The egg rolls knocked our socks off, and the General Tso's chicken was incredible - fresh, tender meat with a depth of flavor you can actually taste. And whatever you do, get the Chinese donuts. Hot, fresh, and I'm not kidding - better than DD. They gave me so many that we couldn't even finish them, and they still tasted amazing two days later. My regular place now!