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    The Monk’s

    3.2 (25 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    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!

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

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    4.4(32 reviews)
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    I was pretty disappointed with my experience. The toffee ice cream tasted good, but the container…read morewas noticeably underfilled, especially considering the price. It felt like I was paying for air instead of ice cream. I also ordered a medium caramel frappe, and while the flavor was decent, the cup was so small it looked more like a small than a medium. For what they charge, the portions are simply not worth it. The worst part was the service. There were only two orders ahead of us, yet we still waited an unreasonably long time to get our order. It didn't seem like the staff was working efficiently. The only positive thing I can say is that the shop has a nice atmosphere and seems like it would be a good place to study. Unfortunately, good ambiance doesn't make up for overpriced menu items, skimpy portions, and slow service. I won't be coming back.

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    D’Caramel Patisserie - Top left to bottom right: pear danish, bostok, caramel hazelnut roll, and strawberry danish

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    4.4(127 reviews)
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    A Sweet Way to Top Off a Birthday Celebration!…read more Well, since it was my daughter's birthday, it was only fitting that we top off the day with coffee and something sweet! So, off we went to D'Caramel Patisserie, a cute little place that was cozy, clean, and inviting. When we walked in, there were already a few customers enjoying their treats. The place was very clean, well-maintained, and nicely organized. We were greeted by two of the sweetest young ladies, no pun intended! working behind the counter. Ms. Ari and Ms. Paige both had gorgeous smiles and were incredibly polite, friendly, and welcoming. Since we were still pretty full from lunch, we didn't want to overindulge... although being surrounded by all those goodies certainly made that decision a little harder! We settled on a Black Forest NY Roll for $7.95 and an Acorn for $11.75. The Black Forest NY Roll was flaky, filled with pumpkin cream, and very tasty. The Acorn was also delicious. The cream wasn't heavy or overly sweet, it was just right-down tasty! And of course, if you're fixin' to have sweets, coffee is a must! My daughter ordered a 12 oz. hot Latte for $5.45. My wife got a 16 oz. iced Americano with half-and-half for $4.25, and I went with a 12 oz. Cappuccino with caramel for $7.45. We all enjoyed our selected beverages, and they were a perfect way to finish our birthday outing. From what we were told, D'Caramel Patisserie has been open for approximately three years, and it's definitely a cute little place worth checking out. So, if you're in the area and have a hankering for something sweet, come support this local little gem! Stop in, grab yourself a pastry and coffee, and be sure to say hello to the two lovely ladies, Ms. Ari and Ms. Paige. Sometimes, a birthday celebration doesn't need anything fancy--just family, good coffee, something sweet, and a couple of friendly smiles. And that's exactly what we found here!

    This place is absolutely phenomenal. They hand make all of these desserts. The price is high for…read morethe area, but low for national average for this category of sweet. Really good deal. Each fruit pastry has a beautiful chocolate shell. You crack that open and there is a light and sweet mousse/whipped filling around a breaded and/or layered sweet jelly center. It is so dang good! You must experience it! The service is SUPER friendly. Primarily female workers and I think it's a female owned business? You can tell because the attention to detail is superb. Ambiance is super light filled and good vibes! Clean, cute, and modern. I have been twice and can't wait to go back.

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    4.3(154 reviews)
    10.5 mi
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    A visit from local favorite bartender Matthias caused the need to visit this bakery, which doubles…read moreas a bar a few nights a week. Full stocked bar with some interesting ideas for drinks. Square top peninsula bar to the left as you walk in and lounge area sofas and arm chairs to sit in groups to the right. Place is clean and just FYI it has one unisex bathroom and the place opens at 7 PM. This Friday night featured an appetizer menu, what I will call a munchies menu of tacos made by another vendor, and bottle cap bingo of all things. I tried the pecan bourbon old fashioned ($13) and found it to be good. I try to limit the add-ins somewhat and so I just stuck with Buffalo Trace on a large rock for the rest of the night. My wife had several mixed drinks that were in the $12 range. Matthias came up with a drink that was, per my wife, "sweet and strong." I thought maybe she was thinking of me when she ordered but she nixed that idea pretty quickly....LOL Mini-charcuterie ($12) I thought left something to be desired. Beef jerky added with just a toothpick of cured meats. Not sure how they fit three different types on there but they did and it was just enough to make you want more. Cheeses seemed to be basic run of the mill diced. Per my wife it was ok, but she would probably pass on ordering it again. It's not meant as an entree to be fair and there is a good portion as a whole, but just overly simple and a little light on proteins. I'd cut down the cheese and double the toothpick, also 86 that jerky stuff and probably have a decent plate. Maybe even through a couple extra strawberries on there. Two sisters sitting next to us ordered the artichoke and spinach dip. They said the dip was fine but the baguettes were way over-toasted (i.e. too dry) and that seems like an easy fix. Later in the evening during bingo I tried a couple of tacos. They are brought in and stored, reheated when ordered. Unfortunately it seems like it as the flour tortillas are quite soft and it just doesn't come out fresh. The relleno burrito is just a relleno wrapped in a flour tortilla; the potato and chorizo had my wife's approval and mine as well. Laura runs a good bar over there, and some of you may remember her from Torchy's down the road. Fair pours and prices commensurate for around the area. Bingo runs pretty quickly, even the blackouts and the organizer had a plinko game a la price is right style. Was a fun run down memory lane for me. In a bit of irony, we never ordered dessert, which is the main focus of this business during the week. The samples I saw looked pretty good and it seems like the bar is just a way to make use of the space off bakery hours which I can appreciate. To me though they are nearing that price range where I'd expect a little better from the kitchen for appetizers. About $120 was the overall tab which we capped with a 25% tip. Went home after having a good time but just felt they fell short on the food.

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    Flour shop is open late & offers cocktails now

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