Cancel

Open app

Search

The Monk’s

3.2 (25 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Loading...

Order The Monk’s Takeout or Delivery

The Monk’s Photos

THE MONK’S ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - The Monk’s

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

R - Street Style Noodles, chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Naan
Omar R.

Very good food! Like really really good food!! I had the Street Style Noodles with chicken. Best I've had! My wife sticks to her tried and true chicken Tikka Masala. The Tikka Masala was good also. Butter naan was on point.

R - Monk's Chopsuey Noodle
Arpitha B.

I got pickup. Corn starter was great! Chop soy was too sweet. That's not authentic. I would try it again in person and try more dishes before making up my mind on the restaurant!

Dining room
Mohsin S.

Made a random stop here. Saw the sign and pulled up for something new. Busy place. The nice hostess up front explained the menu and led me to a table out on the patio. The menu is IndoChinese and traditional Indian dishes. I ordered the Kadhai Chicken and a butter Naan. The kadhai was tasty but being from Karachi I'm biased ! Regardless I would order it again just call it by some other name. The naan ended being more like a roti. I like mine nice and fluffy and fully cooked. Service was prompt and friendly. This place could have received a much higher rating except for one major issue - I found out that if I leave a tip on a card then the server does not receive it. A big issue for me and I'm unlikely to return for that reason. These poor kids working there deserve better.

The Monks does not have great sanitary conditions, plates and utensils smell like fish, not great for vegetarians. Appetizers were decent and came quickly, but again, not great quality. The Chilli garlic paneer was assumed to be dry but it's really just the monchow soup with paneer chunks in it. Portions, other than the biryani are pretty small only for a single person. Food is a little bit flavorful. We asked for Goat Biryani, but they gave us paneer, and it took 30 minutes just to get it out of the kitchen, and it took an extra 20 minutes to get the correct order out. The waiter didn't even say sorry, terrible customer service, didn't even welcome us either. Overall not a great experience go to any other indian restaurant in the area to get good food.

Monk's Special- noodles
Noshin J.

What a gem in Castle Hills Realm! Indo-Chinese that's authentic with unique dishes to satisfy your taste buds! The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The ambience is soothing, with cool lighting and easy going atmosphere. There is plenty more f seating for small and large groups. The menu features what you may expect but also has some unique Monk Specials like the Corn Chat Patai, which was an awesome appetizer that made my mouth dance!! (The best I can describe this is like an Asian version of elote, minus the mayo and cheese) and I loved the chicken tandoori momos!!! They are plenty big and filled- and the spice level was perfect! I also enjoyed the Monks Special Noodles w with all the veggies and chicken - though I did have to ask for the sweet chili sauce to add a bit of sweetness! - Yummm!! Overall this food was great! Not overwhelming with any particular flavor or spice - good to have every day even! Saying this to say, we will definitely be back!

Saag Paneer
ravi c.

We visited after a fun evening out with family, hoping for a great meal--especially since my partner had enjoyed the Irving location. Unfortunately, our experience fell short. The ambiance was inviting, and the naan was well made, but the rest of our meal was disappointing. We ordered saag paneer with naan and bandi noodles, requesting a spice level of 3 out of 5. The server didn't clarify how spicy that would be, and the noodles arrived much hotter than expected--so spicy we couldn't eat more than a few bites. The saag paneer was watery and lacked flavor, though the naan was fresh and soft. When we mentioned the spice issue to the manager, there was no effort to address our concerns. We ended up taking the noodles home and, in an attempt to salvage them, ate them with peanut butter. While the setting is nice, the food and service need improvement to match the reputation of other locations. Would not recommend for those sensitive to spice or looking for attentive service.

M

Very good food and service is very nice The best waitress is bhawana shes so sweet I haven't had in a long time this good food

Dynamite Chicken, Mugalai Chicken, Mango Lassi

We love everything about The Monks! Honestly, we probably come once a week. The staff have become like family, and are so kind. They are always thoughtful about the fact that we bring our kids, and give us paper plates and plastic silverware for them. They know and remember that we appreciate their drinks coming in plastic cups. The chairs are also great for small kids at a table because they contain them well and they can't fall out. For such a beautiful restaraunt, they make it so family friendly. The service alone is enough to keep coming back, and I haven't even mentioned the food! It's too good to share, so my husband and I each have to get our own mango lassi, Dynamite Chicken, and Mugalai.

Drums of Heaven

See all

10 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 3
Love this 6
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Omar R.
35
38
28

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Great service and food. Butter Masala is world class. All dishes are heavy on protein. 10/10.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Absolute ridiculous quality with to go orders, and the food always feels like it's been warmed up in a microwave just before being served.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Sheshu P.
21
95
27

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

40% of the items on the menu were not available including peanut masala . Drinks also seem they were watered down.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Food is really good and reasonable. People at front desk are so nice. They open until midnight during weekends.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - The Monk’s

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Indian 17,107 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Pho One - B15. Bun Bo Hue

Pho One

4.2(562 reviews)
6.5 mi
•$$

Always amazing food! The service is good! The food comes out so fast!! The ambiance is as expected!read more

Always good. The ambiance of the space isn't anything notable - it's got kind of a diner feel to…read moreit, but I don't care. Prices are very reasonable (even for delivery through various apps), portion sizing is great, and the food works for me, every time. I will say there's a couple other pho places in the area that have menus a bit more robust, that feel more varied. This feels like if you've had two of their rice dishes, one of their banh mi and one of their noodle soups, you've more or less got the feel of the whole place. That said, if I'm hungry and just need a hit of something familiar and comforting, this is a great option. If I'm hungover, or sick, or having a trash kind of day, and I want something to just get me through or over it, this will always do the trick. I've ordered just quarts of their pho broth before, home sick and trying to get anything at all in me, and been perfectly pleased. I don't think it's THE BEST pho broth I've ever had, but it's really good, and it's consistent. I know exactly what everything I get is going to taste like, it's never too salty one day, too much this or that the next day, oily all of a sudden, any of that. It's good, it's cozy feeling, the people are pleasant, and there's no surprises. That's pretty good eating.

Photos
Pho One - Dining room

Dining room

Pho One - A2. Egg Rolls, A1. Spring Rolls

A2. Egg Rolls, A1. Spring Rolls

Pho One

See all

Kooksoo II - King Ribs Jjamppong

Kooksoo II

4.7(109 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$

What a joy to find this place…read more The soup portion was HUGE. I got a spicy beef soup with mushrooms and zucchini and it was amazing. The kimchi was so good that I got a second serving. The gentleman cooking the food was so friendly. He checked on me and gave me two complimentary gyoza. Definitely recommend. My belly is full and I am happy. FYI: You order at a kiosk and they call your number when your order is ready. You get your own water and utensils.

Kooksoo II is the kind of spot that makes you realize noodles are basically a love language. The…read morefood is hearty, flavorful, and feels like it was made to actually fill you up--not just look pretty on Instagram. The noodles had great texture, the broth was rich without being overly salty, and the side dishes were fresh and plentiful. Service was straightforward and efficient--not overly chatty, but they got the job done and kept things moving smoothly. You won't feel ignored, but you also won't be on a first-name basis with your server by the end of the night. Ambiance is simple and casual. It's not trying to be fancy--it's more of a laid-back, everyday kind of place where the focus is clearly on the food. If you're looking for a trendy vibe, this isn't it. But if you just want solid Korean comfort food, it delivers. Overall: great for when you're craving noodles and want an honest, satisfying meal without the frills.

Photos
Kooksoo II - Interior

Interior

Kooksoo II - Jjampong

Jjampong

Kooksoo II - I got this baby to go, and it was still amazing when I finally was able to eat it.

See all

I got this baby to go, and it was still amazing when I finally was able to eat it.

Ramen Izakaya Akira - Spicy Garlic Pork Broth Ramen

Ramen Izakaya Akira

4.3(524 reviews)
1.7 mi
•$$

Kisses xoxoxoxo I love this place. My boyfriend said I was over exaggerating about this place but…read moreprofusely apologized after the first bite. I went the day before Thanksgiving and the japanese chef was a one man show. He was the only one running the establishment because everyone else had left to go to Japan for the holiday. He is so so so so nice. I don't go back to restaurants very often but this place has my heart. This time I got the spicy pork ramen (17), spicy garlic chicken ramen (18), and then got the spicy garlic pork ramen (19) togo. I will say it is a little bit salty, with the garlic ones being more salty than the non garlic ones. However the garlic ones do have more flavor. There's not that much meat/protein either just one piece of meat and an egg. The could be slightly better but it's still good. It also just has bamboo shoots but nothing else. A very simple bowl. Ambiance is nice, it feels upscale but also homey at the same time. They have an open kitchen concept which I like.

I got Spicy garlic pork ramen. I liked the broth. It was tasty and not too heavy. The pork was…read moredelicious, but it was buried at the bottom of the bowl and had broken into smaller pieces. I had to dig for it. I know they probably put the meat at the bottom so it'll warm up with the broth, but I prefer it at the top. The egg was whole and cooked so it was a little runny inside, which I liked. I also liked the noodles. Unrelated to the food, I sat on the bench and there was a customer sitting on the bench beside me. She kept shifting around and causing the entire bench to move, which I didn't like.

Photos
Ramen Izakaya Akira
Ramen Izakaya Akira - Sashimi Appitizer

Sashimi Appitizer

Ramen Izakaya Akira - Bluefin and Avocado Carpaccio

See all

Bluefin and Avocado Carpaccio

The Monk’s - indpak - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...