The Monkey King
Bushwick · $$
4.5(837)
Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY · $$
Sunsets is La Cantine's dinner service. Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, our daytime luncheonette turns into an intimate and cozy bar à vin at sunset, offering Natural wine & beer and serving seasonal French & Spanish inspired cuisine in the shape of shared plates. Non-alcoholic drinks and seasonal desserts are also available :)
“Absolutely loved this place! The food was absolutely exquisite, every bite was full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully made. Honestly, una experiencia deliciosa from start to finish. And the service? Spectacular. Everyone was so warm, attentive, and made us feel super welcome. You can really tell there’s passion behind both the food and the hospitality. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to. Súper recomendado.”
“The bakery items look amazing, but I tried the lychee rosewater hibiscus iced tea and I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend. The outdoor seating area is also very enjoyable, especially during spring and summer. I’ll definitely come back to try the bakery items next time.”
“Had this place on my list for a while - every day their Insta stories break my heart for seeing what I miss here! And they didn’t disappoint. We ordered the vegan chickpea sando with extra egg and a special: spicy lemon drop + basil chicken cutlet sandwich. Also a tiny raspberry cakey treat and the pecan pie for takeaway. Everything was divine, super fresh, super creative, super colorful and flavor bombs. I wish I could go every day since they have new specials daily! Also the drink menu is not to miss - the date oat milk shake was so goooood. Only downside: it tends to get a little chill since there’s a lot of people going in and out. But it’s a busy place for a reason!”
“Really cute place with very tasty and inventive dishes. Thought it would be more French, but not complaining - we ordered the mimette cheese and fennel honey with sourdough, the tuna crudo, Japanese sweet potato, buttermilk fried chicken, and bay leaf vanilla gelato dessert along with a glass of wine each and it came out to a little under $200 for two. Everything tasted great and was very well balanced; surprisingly I think the chicken was my least favorite, even though it came recommended, and that was just because the flavors didn’t stand out to me compared to the others. We had counter seats which were good for people watching, but would definitely recommend outdoor seating once the weather warms up.”
“We tried the Christmas-named sandwich recommended by the staff and the potato layer sandwich, and both were enjoyable. The shop was small and cozy, with a pleasant atmosphere. Rather than being particularly unique, the food offered familiar and comforting flavors, which made the experience relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, it was a satisfying visit, and I would like to come back again.”
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