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    The Monk’s

    3.2 (18 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    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.

    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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    1 month 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.

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    1 year ago

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    Pho One - B15. Bun Bo Hue

    Pho One

    4.2(560 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    I got a delivery order so i cant speak to the atmosphere or service…read more I got Chicken Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, and Combination Sandwhich. I couldnt finish anything other than egg rolls and that was only because i stopped dipping them in the wierd sauce that looked like water with oil floating on top. The sandwhich was disgusting and i only took 3 bites. The bread was very tough and stale like it sat out for a few days. The meat was very gritty. Every bite was like vinegar soaked sand. The Chicken Spring roll was just as bad. Meat so tough i could hardly chew it. The veggies inside had old brown spots and didnt look fresh at all. I ended up throwing nearly all of it away. I just moved to the area and was hoping to find some great places to eat. I wont be ordering from here ever again.

    Just got out of gym and wanted something healthy. Had noticed this place a few nights ago been here…read morebehind my apartment for a few years and never came. Tonight was the night didn't wanna cook and walked in place was nice clean and staff was friendly. Not alot of people my server was really nice and hospitable. I asked about the spring rolls and he asked if I had ever tried them I said yes the shrimp never beef. He said the beer were very good I told him bring me an order of beef spring rolls and the pork and shrimp vermicelli. Took about 5 min and my food came out it looked very appealing to the eye. Tried the spring rolls with the peanut sauce and o practically picked the peanut sauce bowl! Vermicelli was nice and looked so fresh! Put the sauce over it and dug in. When I say this was hood its an understatement I drank the sauce at the bottom of the bowl thats how much h I liked it! The place was pretty dead which I didn't mind their menu looked freaked good ill have to come back and try some other dishes! Staff 10 outa 10 kept coming buy and making sure everything was good Location 10 outa 10 clean and smelled nice Pork and shrimp Vermillion 10 outa 10 drank the bottom of the bowl Beef spring rolls 10 outa 10 the peanut sauce is the cherry on top! Meal set me back $29 buck with tip included well worth it I walked out full but not stuffed... Ill Def be back soon

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

    A2. Egg Rolls, A1. Spring Rolls

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    Kooksoo II - Entrance

    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.

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    Kooksoo II - Spicy king rib noodle (seafood base, similar to Korean jjamppong)

    Spicy king rib noodle (seafood base, similar to Korean jjamppong)

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    Ramen Izakaya Akira - Spicy Garlic Pork Broth Ramen

    Ramen Izakaya Akira

    4.3(524 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    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.

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