The Monkey King

“Asian-fusion restaurant in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. They are a blend between Chinese and Bengali influences. Came here for a pre-show dinner. For starters, we ordered the scallion pancakes and the chicken dumplings. We also ordered a side of Szechuan marinated cucumbers. All the small plates were fantastic - we particularly enjoyed the scallion pancakes which came with a very nice dipping sauce. For mains, we ordered the cumin lamb ribs, double garlic eggplant, and a side of crab fried rice. I have never had a lamb dish cooked so well and seasoned perfectly. The double garlic eggplant was also delicious and the sauce that it was in was perfect for dipping pieces of lamb as well as the fried rice. The crab fried rice was awesome, the crab meat was perfectly blended in so you weren’t eating a big chunks of crab. This has definitely been one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I have been to. Overall: 9/10”

“We had an amazing experience at The Monkey King! We came with a group of friends and everything was excellent from start to finish. The food was delicious and full of flavor, the service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, perfect for a group night out. Everyone at the table loved their dishes, and everything came out fresh and well-prepared. It’s a great spot to gather with friends, enjoy great food, and have a really good time. We’ll definitely be back!”

“We came here to celebrate my friend’s birthday and it turned out to be such a lovely experience. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented-every dish had that perfect Asian-fusion balance of comfort and creativity. The ambiance is where this place really shines. The lighting is warm and moody, giving it that intimate, modern-lounge feel without being too dark. The brick accent wall, emerald-green booths, and gold fixtures make the space feel cozy yet upscale-perfect for date nights or small gatherings. Our waiter Jonathan was excellent, attentive, kind, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. Service really can make or break a dining experience, and he nailed it. My only wish is that the cocktail list was a bit more extensive, because the drink I had was okay, and I would’ve loved to explore more options. The wine list was impressive I’ll admit, but I wasn’t in the mood for wine lol Overall, it was a beautiful night-great food, beautiful setting, and wonderful company. I’ll definitely be back!”

“The waiter was really amazing and the ambiance was nice. Terrible lighting at this restaurant and I have 20/20 vision. The taste of the food was not worth the price on the menu. We got the Black Pepper Steak (4/5), Crispy Garlic Fried Chicken (2/5) and Roasted Duck-Fat Fried Rice (2/5) The black pepper steak was pretty flavorful, the Crispy Garlic Fried chicken had a crispy outer layer (like the name says) but flavor ?? Im not too sure what happened with that and the Roasted Duck-Fat Fried Rice taste like regular fried rice (so I’m confused by the name) Wouldn’t go back again but I do recommend Brooklyn Chop House and Philippe Chow …”

“Great ambiance with very pleasent staff and service! However the food left MUCH to be desired! We ordered shrimp toast , pan fried dumpling, green beans, crab fried rice and cumin lamb!... The shrimp toast and green beans were the star of the show! Flavorful and cooked to perfection. The crab fried rice was extremely dry and lacked CRAB and the cumin lamb was HORRIBLE! It was EXTREMELY FATTY and Dry. If you dont mind this than maybe this is the dish for you. The staff was pleasent and extremely attentive. However we were constantly asked how we like the food and Several times mentioned we did not care for the lamb as we barely touched it and litterally every staff member said "yeah, not my favorite" or "yeah its very fatty you kinda have to be into that kinda thing", as if they knew it wasnt good!... none the less beautiful intimate restaurant with atmosphere and playlist but i will NOT return. Rated 2/5 considering its a restaurant and food should be star of the show.it was not& It fell flat IMO!”