Drunken Munkey NYC
“The Malabar Coastal Shrimp was full of flavor and similar to a tikka masala or a butter chicken type of dish since the marinade had a creamy, thicker texture.”
“We had the crispy okra and pani purree (sp?)”
“I had the Bramble cocktail – tasted perfect (not too sweet) – so had to have another one.”
Drunken Munkey NYC
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Did brunch here and they've got a great deal w. the beverages. My friend and I both opted for different dosas and both were fantastic. A lovely space with great service. The chutney and sauce per perfect with my lamb. Good coffee, lovely chai and cocktails, I would definitely come back.
Small, tightly packed space with great Indian food at very reasonable prices. This may be the most flavor available in Yorkville on NYC's Upper East Side, not a neighborhood known for spice. Amazing fried okra. Actually, all sides were fabulous; perfectly cooked and seasoned. Mains come with great mix of extras; rice, naan, raita, lentils. No need to order like in many similar spots. Service a little haphazard and beer list bore no relationship to actual availability, that said this is now my new favorite restaurant if I ever find myself this far from home again.
This place is just okay and the food is really average. I ordered the Railway Chicken Curry listed under their specialties. Nothing exciting or special about it. The curry was too watery/watered down and at $19 for the entree, you don't really get much.
Quite disappointed. My friends were having some cocktails, which looked good.
Service-wise, no complaints at all. Warm, attentive and smiling staff.
Ambience 4*
Food 4*
Service 1*
Came here on a rainy Tuesday afternoon with my boyfriend. We had made a reservation so were seated immediately. We noticed that the place was almost full.
We ordered the bartenders special cocktail which was a strawberry gin based cocktail. This was really good and seemed fresh. We ordered the fried okra, pani puri and paneer tikka as appetizers. We had planned to spend some time here so informed the waitress that we would order the entree later. She immediately said, oh this place is going to get more crowded and it might get delayed if you order later. We were surprised at this. But said we were not in a hurry.
The food was good with decent flavors. We ordered the butter chicken which was really tasty!
What really annoyed me was how the waitress wanted us to leave asap. Firstly she removed the paneer tikka platter even though it had salad and chutneys while we were still working on it on a side plate. Then she came and removed my boyfriends plate with a half eaten paneer piece on it as he was working on it. Common ! You need to at least ask if we were done. That was completely rude and unsolicited behavior. Lastly she was in such a hurry and forced us to sign our check and leave.
When we come to have a good evening , we don't expect to be treated this way which ruins our mood. The owners who have made a great job on having this unique restaurant in UES should also take some time hiring good waitresses who don't treat their customers this way!
Mmmm mmmm mmmm! The Drunken Monkey was delicious and met all of our expectations.
The space is small and can get pretty crowded, so I suggest making a reservation (as I did). As soon as we walked in, I was glad that I did, because there was a line of people waiting to get a table.
We were greeted instantly by the receptionist and were seated right away. (Side note: If you're that kind of person who likes to wear hats indoors, this isn't the place for you, because they will ask you to take it off). Our table was towards the end, and again, the space is very small, so room was limited.
Our waitress immediately came over and took down our drinks. While our first impression of her was great, her service went downhill from there unfortunately. She became less attentive and disappeared for long periods of time throughout our dinner.
We ordered two plates and a couple of sides and split it amongst each-other (3 people). It was more than enough food for us, and I have to say that the portions are great for the price. We ordered the Butter Chicken Tikka Masala, the Butter Paneer Tikka Masala, crispy okra, and Chana Masala. The two main entrees came with a side of rice and naan (which was warm and delicious – seriously I could've sufficed on just the naan). Everything was fresh, HOT, and seriously amazing. This isn't your average Indian restaurant either. It is modernized and pricier, but it is worth it. From the decor, to the history laid out on their menus, this is definitely a place to visit whether you're a tourist or a local.
Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. It was a perfect combo and the perfect size, seeing as we didn't leave any leftovers yet we were all filled to the brim. With that being said, there's ALWAYS room for dessert and with that we ordered the Cricket 'Rum-ball'. It was so delicious. It was warm and moist and wasn't overly sweet. The perfect end to a perfect meal! Definitely worth the $10.
Overall, The Drunken Monkey is a NYC delight. The food is delicious, the ambiance is nice, and the prices are good (considering it's NYC AND the portion sizes).
I've been here several times with friends who live nearby. And this is a GREAT neighboorhood restaurant/bar/bistro. The food is excellent, the service is beyond great, and the make you feel welcomed and appreciated. This is litterally my favorite place in NYC now.
I came back and I still love this place! The cocktails are amazing and the food is delicious. This place is a riot for birthdays! (You'll see if you check it out)
Happy hour until 6! It is fun little gem tucked away in the UES!
Showed up to this bohemian Indian restaurant with no real expectations. The place wasn't that big but it was full to the gills! Managed to find a spot at the bar thanks in large part to the lovely hostess! Ended up with probably the best seat in the house with a view of the Cocktail Chemist and the guys in the kitchen! Dinner turned out to be delicious and quite satisfying! I had a couple beers and let the bar tender mix me up something special and he did not disappoint! The drink was a rum based refreshing drink that was just perfect! If your in the neighborhood don't hesitate on this one!