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    Hungry Monkey

    4.7 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Spam musubi
    A D.

    Really enjoyed this yummy Hawaiian restaurant in Joplin! I tried the spam musubi and the build your own Poke bowl with Kalua pork. The pork was flavorful and not dry at all. The spam musubi was just as good as the spam musubi I usually get in CA! Loved it. The inside of the restaurant is really spacious and clean, and there's a sunroom and patio in the back. The menu is really extensive and I can't wait to come back to try the wine slushes and shaved ice. The worker who helped me was also super nice and the food came out quick. Excited to be back.

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    Shannon A.

    Great place!!! We were in Joplin visiting and always love to find unique dining spots! We entered through the back and found ourselves in a seating area with no place to order and no greeting...so we went back out the back and around the front! There we were greeted by a friendly hello and later learned you can go to the back or patio to sit. We went with the Mahi Mahi Tacos and fried spam for a side and Kahula Pork Wrap with side salad. Oh my goodness!! Amazing flavors...the lime dressing is spot on! Would definitely go back again. Inside was decorated with an island vibe! Fun!

    Shoyu Chicken Tacos!!!
    Jc P.

    Food was great, atmosphere was pretty cool and the staff were friendly and helpful! We'll be going back!

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    Jen M.

    We were visiting Joplin and we decided to give this place a try. I liked the food, and the staff member was very nice and helpful. However, the dining experience was not good. First: a cockroach literally walked across our table. The table had been cleaned and nothing seemed really dirty. It can happen but obviously didn't make us feel great about the place. But what really bugged me (ha!) was that the entrées and apps are served in styrofoam carry-out containers. This is for dine-in! I'm sorry, Hungry Monkey, but if I pay $18 for a meal I don't want to awkwardly eat it out of a styrofoam container! It's hard to eat, squeaky, wasteful, and presentation is atrocious. It's stupid. If I got this as takeout and brought it home, I would put it on a plate. That's what I normally would do, because I don't like to eat things out of a carryout container if I have a choice. Not sure why a choice has been made here to prepare good food, and then treat it like it doesn't even deserve a plate. It definitely made the food seem not special at all. Definitely can't see myself coming back here next time I'm in town.

    Make your own bowl
    Dolly S.

    Fresh, fresh, food. We went for lunch and did make your own bowls. All 4 of us were very happy with our choices. Even the shrimp was tasty. They have a lot to choose from and are listening because everyone's came out correctly

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    Dianna S.

    Fantastic addition to town. I love that it is something different - Hawaiian. Yummy poke bowls. I had the Monkey Business and my husband had the Sunny Monkey, both with ahi tuna. Super fresh and very filling! You could also make your own bowl. Shave ice is available as well. Menu has lots of other things besides poke bowls that we'd definitely try!

    Cute decor
    Cecilia R.

    One of me Joplin favorites - friendly staff, flavorful food, and relaxing storefront to make you feel like your on an island vacation. Can't go wrong with any menu option ;)

    Pretty Lomi. Light, fresh and delicious. Tuna,  tomato and onion and perfect seasoning.  Lime and it's amazing.
    Annie A.

    Wow. What a treasure. Ok.. I'm from this area and the idea that I could waltz in somewhere in the Midwest and feel like I was in Hawaii, well, that's kinda crazy. The kinda crazy good food that the Hungry Monkey dishes up is something you need to taste for yourself. We started with Spam Musabi. Balanced, sweet, and savory - this kicked off our dinner. I ordered the Silly Monkey poke with Tuna and Shrimp, and my husband ordered the Mix Plate with ribs and fish. Our side of Lomi was fresh and bright alongside the sauces and the perfect rice was a warm embrace. Caden, the owner's son, was a lovely chat telling us about their start, his father's amazing sauce-making and insatiable desire to create another fun concept around crepes. So glad we stopped here and enjoyed the first of many dinners. Get here now!!

    Surf and Turf

    Visiting here and the food and service was awesome!!! Coming from Hawaii, we weren't sure what to expect....and we were happily surprised. Great portions! The restaurant is super clean! The poke bowl with ahi and salmon was super good and the fish was NOT fishy. Kalbi and garlic shrimp was also super good and they ate it all! Shoyu chicken, Kalua pig and kalbi plate was super moist and tasty. Will definitely be back!

    Spam musubi
    Lou R.

    This place is amazing. I would say that this is the best meal I've eaten in Joplin.the poke was off the charts good with flavor and texture. The musubi was also delicious. I'm a spam lover but not so much for seaweed. I'm amazed how good they we're together. Also I highly recommend the cheesecake. The portion is enough for two and the flavor is amazing. My new Joplin spot!

    Poke Bowl

    Poke Bowl Top is pulled pork, Sriracha mayo, cucumber, avocado, seaweed salad, wontons, jalapeños. All fresh, incredibly crisp vegetables, pulled pork was cooked amazingly and practically fell apart, Sriracha sauce was nicely balanced went incredibly well with everything in the bowl. Bottom is seared salmon, Wasabi mango, edamame, jalapeños, seaweed salad, avocado, cucumber. Salmon was delectable, especially paired with the sauce. Both large bowls, my husband ate all of his, but it was a lot for me to eat. Not pictured: Spam Masubi, meant to take a picture but ate before it was even a thought. So delicious. Service was awesome! Food came out so fast. The dining area was chill, and the workers talking and laughing really brought it to life. Love seeing workers at a place they enjoy!

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    Delicious! Great addition to Joplin! New so they don't have everything worked out but the service is friendly and the food is delicious!

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