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    The Monkey King

    4.3 (277 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Lorraine T.

    Birthday Dinner! I chose The Monkey King as the spot to celebrate my nieces birthday & a celebration it was. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the hostess. We sat at the bar, ordered a few drinks until our table was ready. After about 10mins we were shown to our table. Our waitress quickly came there after to introduce herself along with walk us through the menu. She made great recommendations regarding portion sizes and how much food we should be ordering for a party of 3. We ordered sooo much food... scallion pancakes, Peking Duck, char siu, pan fried chicken dumplings, stir fried Bok choy, roasted duck fat fried rice. Although everything was good the char siu and duck were my standouts! So flavorful and perfectly portioned for the 3 of us to share. Our waitress was amazing! Consistently checking on us, presenting the cake I bought for my niece and making sure our wine glasses stayed full. The owners also came over towards the end of our meal to introduce themselves as well. The Monkey King is a true gem!! We'll definitely be back.

    French 75 was a no for me
    Liz D.

    New years Eve Eve! I wish Yelp had half stars. I'd give it a 3.5. We made reservations for 3 and unfortunately the 3rd was running too late. We arrived on time amd were seated at the bar. This particular night they were short staffed and that did put a damper on things in the beginning. We didn't actually get seated until after an hour. The staff just seemed overwhelmed and not really attentive. Had to wave down staff for updates. The food was good though. We tried the beef chow fun, shrimp toast. Garlic chicken. Chicken pot stickers, marinated cucumber, carb fried rice and the char su. The char su was great but I wanted it served hot. My favorite things were the shrimp toast with that curry sauce and the crab rice. The beef was a bit too salty for me. The drink I wanted wasn't available apparently. The ingredients ran out. He said he would make me a French 75 and.. I hated it. The place is cute. Weird how the door placement is. Confusing to get in. There was no one in the front to greet me. I just walked over to my friend at the bar. I did like a coat area especially since it was freezing that day. All in all glad I tried it. Not sure if I'd rush back. Nothing was WOW for me . Heads up they dont tell you they charge extra for sauces that they give with the small plates. Which is weird. There is also a 3% surcharge for cards and automatic 20% on all bills for gratuity.

    Scallops
    Donesha T.

    5 stars. This place hit all of my expectations. Great playlist. The restaurant is more spacious than I realized as well. You can certainly host a large group here. All of the staff were extremely warm and attentive. I wish I remembered our server's name, but she was wonderful alongside all of the others that came to check on us. Note: all of the food items are brought out separately, so keep that in mind. There was a delicious scallop option with bacon I think on top. Delicious I normally do not order chicken when I go out, but the crispy garlic fried chicken was out of this world. The skin on the chicken was fried too perfection and not like a crispy fried chicken, but still delicious and the marinade really made it down to the bone. My favorite thing was the fried Sichuan oyster mushrooms. But if you have a sensitivity to peppercorn, keep in mind this dish contains it. The only item on the menu I was slightly disappointed by was the general tso shrimp. The flavor was amazing, but the texture of the shrimp with the breading on the shrimp was a little off. Maybe overcooked? Also, they had a really delicious version of an espresso martini. If you sign up for inKInd I think you can get a discount as well.

    Beef chow mein, cumin lamb ribs, Black Pepper Steak Platter, general tso shrimp, crab fried rice and Double Garlic Eggplant Platter
    Tai G.

    The food here is AMAZING! Portions are big enough to share with one or two people depending on how much you eat. The vibe was chill, definitely packed on a Saturday night. The service was pretty good, the servers check on you to make sure everything is good. The bok choy was sooo good and flavorful. The beef chow mein was my favorite dish: the meat was soooo tender and there was a lot of flavor. The garlic eggplant was also very good. It is a bit pricey but worth the trip because the food was amazing.

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    Corey P.

    As a UA alum, I had to check this place out after hearing the owner was also an alum. Made a reservation for dinner with no problem and was seated right away. The vibe here is great--low lighting and a smaller, more intimate space. I started with their version of an old-fashioned, the Atelier. Wasn't really my thing since it was heavy on the bitters, but that could just be the bartender's pour. Food-wise, everything hit. The char siu was amazing--super flavorful with a nice crust and juicy inside. The fried oyster mushrooms were probably my favorite dish of the night. They legit taste like calamari. I'd recommend asking for a dipping sauce to go with them. For the main, I went with the lobster lo mein and wow... absolutely incredible. Flavorful, filling, and honestly big enough to share with 2-3 people. It came with green beans on the side which rounded it out nicely. Service was on point. Kat and Nana were super friendly, quick, and made sure we were taken care of all night. Easily a 5/5 experience. Definitely recommend.

    Char Siu
    Leah B.

    My husband and I celebrated our four-year anniversary here, and if I could give this place ten stars, I absolutely would! The restaurant far exceeded my expectations. Our server, Nana, was amazing -- super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. She even surprised us with two glasses of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the night even more special. The food was incredible! The atmosphere was perfect -- not too bright, with great music playing in the background. For appetizers, we ordered the pan-fried dumplings, char siu, fried mushrooms, and scallion pancakes. I normally don't like mushrooms, but I devoured these -- they were that good! The dumplings were fried to perfection, and the sauce paired perfectly. The dishes are served family-style, which we loved. We got the wok-fried string beans -- they were soooooo good -- and the roasted duck fat fried rice, which was absolutely delicious. It was my first time trying duck, and I'm glad I did! We wanted to try the lamb, but it was sold out -- just another reason to come back. Everything was amazing: the staff, the food, and the vibe. I can't wait to return and try more dishes from the menu!

    Fried Shrimp Toast
    Melissa H.

    I'm still dreaming about the shrimp toast, eggplant, and the crispy chicken. We were there for a special occasion and all of the staff went out of their way to note it, which was very appreciated! The ambiance was perfect too - I'd come back for a drink at the bar or to eat again!

    Nehal A.

    Our family took an hour and half trip to this restaurant since it was promoted as a Bengali Chinese fusion place. We made reservation in advance to ensure our spot. Upon arrival we were seated in our table within minutes. The place appeared modern and slick, cool dining tables and a dining bar that is little below the restaurant floor. But I found the restaurant's ambiance too dark, it was hard to see anything around the restaurant. The iPhone taking all the pictures in night mode, that's how dark it was. The menu was via QR code but the restaurant had no reception for Verizon. I asked them for wifi and they gave me one that had network problems. So I had to walk outside multiple times to load the menu. Once I read thru the menu I was disappointed to see it was full of regular Chinese appetizers and entrees, nothing Bengali about any of them. We ordered whole bunch of items, starting with the soup dumplings. The soup dumplings barely had any soup, I counter, about five drops came of each dumpling. Shrimp shau mai and pearl dumplings both were basic. The vegetable dishes like pickled cucumbers, eggplant with garlic sauce and boiled bok choy were actually far better good dishes. Chicken wings were also good. The best dish of the night was the lamb ribs. They were soft, juicy, tender, had amazing taste. But it took them an hour to bring the dish out. We finished all our other food, and then waited 10-15 minutes more to finally see the lamb dish arrive at our table. The service was pretty good. Our server was very polite and friendly. The staff cordially greeted me for father's day. Although the dinner was fine, I felt like for the price we paid the dishes could have been far better quality and quantity. I had eaten most of these dishes in other Chinese restaurants for half the price.

    Four steamed buns with smooth, shiny surfaces are arranged inside a round wooden steamer basket. The basket is placed on a speckled white ceramic plate on a marble table, with some receipts or papers visible in the background. The buns appear freshly steamed and are likely part of Asian cuisine.
    Cyn C.

    This place was great! Unfortunately we didn't have reservations so we had to sit at the bar but we still had a great time. All the food was fresh and had delicious flavor. It gets VERY busy in here so you're better off making reservations if you want a table. We got the pork with cabbage, it was delicious! And the buns. We will definitely definitely return!

    Wei H.

    2 stars for the food. 5 stars for service. Family saw a reel online and decided to try this place. They will only sit you when your whole party arrive. The staff are very nice and friendly. Attentive through out the service. Once you enter, you see the bar area in a lower ground which is cool. After-hour vibes, dimmed light, comfortable seats. The food is mediocre. They advertise as Chinese-Bengali fusion but there's no Bengali food expect for one dessert. Very basic for all the dishes. Small portion even though they say it's "sharing" style. Nothing comes with rice. The only dish I like it's chicken wings, tender and wrapped with flavors. Also I can smell weed from our table. Nothing against people who smoke but I really hate that smell.

    Char Siu
    Barney C.

    A fellow Yelp! Elite shared this restaurant with me at an event. I definitely appreciate the recommendation as it turned out to be a pretty decent date night. The food was good. The menu offers enough options for all tastebuds and the trendy decor sets the vibe for a night out that's less on the casual side. The crab fried rice was meh but the chicken was good. Cocktails were a bit pricey but that's par for the course at every dining establishment. I wasn't a fan of the specialty cocktail I adventureouly trieda so if you're not peaked by the description just go with what your know (i.e. an old fashioned). Service was meh. We had to wait for cutlery and the sauce we paid extra for. Also, the server led with bottled and sparkling water which makes you think tap / filtered is not an option. It's a cool spot to check out so yeah, enjoy.

    Roasted Duck-Fat Fried Rice Stir-Fried Bok Choy
    Nia B.

    The food was good. We opted to do family style. For 5 people we were able to get 3 different entrees, 3 appetizers ,2 dishes of the rice, and 2 desserts all to share. The waiter was really attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is nice, the bar is beautiful, the front dining area is spacious (great for warm weather), The rear dining area is small and intimate. I'd visit again.

    Roasted Duck-Fat Fried Rice and Wok-Fried String Beans - The image shows a bowl of fried rice with vegetables and a spoon resting inside, alongside a plate of grilled green beans with tongs on a marble table. The setting appears to be a restaurant with a casual dining atmosphere.
    Abhishek K.

    First time being at this restaurant, and it was incredible. The staff was super attentive and nice. The vibes were very chill but comfortable. Their drinks and cocktails were from a select menu, and you can tell everything was curated. All the food was seasoned and cooked to perfection; the peking duck was the crown jewel and a must-have, but the roasted duck-fat fried rice came in a close second. We were celebrating our anniversary, and they made it extra special. This is a high recommend, and we will be back!

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    Do you take reservations for lunch?

    Hi Marva, I hope this message finds you well. Currently, our dining room is only open for Dinner… Read more

    I know the lamb is halal and it is out of the world. But I really wanted to try the chicken and beef dishes. Would love to know if anything has changed since last year?

    Hi Saima, I hope this message finds you well. We are a halal FRIENDLY restaurant, meaning we carry limited halal options. Currently, on our menu, the pan-fried chicken dumplings (must request the halal option) and the lamb ribs are the only halal… Read more

    Do they require reservations?

    Best if you get a reservation. The wait for standby is long.

    Are you guys currently open for dine-in?

    Yes they are

    Do you have any gluten free options? Thanks :)

    Hi, we can accommodate dietary restrictions like gluten-free on our menu. Please make sure to let your server know and they will help guide you through the menu!

    Is there outdoor seating?

    We offer patio seating in our atrium currently.

    Is it halal?

    We are Halal Friendly and carry some halal-certified meats like our Cumin Lamb Ribs. As we continue to build our menu, our goal is to have more halal options available!

    Do they have a liquor license? I saw on their site that they are charging corkage fee but I didn't see any booze on their online menu.

    Hi Andrew, we are currently obtaining our liquor license and waiting for construction to be finished in our dining room to start serving officially.

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