Monkey King is easily a 10/10 experience and one of those rare restaurants where the food is…read moreincredible and the people behind it make you feel genuinely cared for. First, the owners are some of the kindest, most thoughtful hosts you could hope to meet. You can feel how much they care about their community the moment you walk in. They've also made real efforts to make the space accessible for different bodies, which is something that far too few restaurants consider. That level of intention and hospitality truly stands out. And then there's the food -- absolutely phenomenal. Every dish feels intentional, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Standouts for me: Shrimp Toast - the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp, rich, and balanced. Duck - deeply flavorful and cooked to perfection. Ribs - tender, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Char Siu - sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Eggplant - unbelievably delicious and a must-order. Monkey King is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Amazing food, genuine hospitality, and a space that feels welcoming and thoughtful. Highly recommend supporting this gem.

If you're looking for a great spot for date night, Monkey King is definitely worth checking out…read more The ambience was great--the space feels stylish, relaxed, and perfect for a night out. Even the bathroom was impressively nice, which always says a lot about a restaurant's attention to detail. The food and drinks were on point. The crab fried rice, fried shrimp toast, rib lamb were all flavorful and well-prepared. One standout for me was the spring rolls--they were so good, crispy and packed with flavor. The drinks were also great, making the overall dining experience even better. Between the great food, nice atmosphere, and convenient location, it's definitely a place I'd go back to again. Alexa greeted us and took our order she's amazing! If you're planning a date night or a nice dinner out, Monkey King is a solid choice.

3.5 overall Parking…read morecan be challenging but I got lucky a few blocks away. Was empty on a weekday evening, but they have a decent amount of seating. Service was friendly and quick. The Chacha Noodles with Fried Pork Belly.came out steaming hot from the kitchen. Bouncy noodles paired with crisp veggies balanced well together. The pork was crisp as well, though some pieces were a bit overdone. I do wish the pieces were sliced a bit bigger... maybe would help it not be overdone. They give a good amount though. I love the hot sauce. The Butterfly Pea Lemonade was a little on the sweet side for me, but had a good amount of sourness to balance most of it out. A decent Thai spot in the area.

Went here for lunch and it was amazing! We got the pad see ew, chicken dumplings, chicken satay,…read moreand ginger stir fry with beef. Everything was really fresh and flavorful without being too salty or oily! The service was quick and everyone was really nice. It was clean inside and there was a bathroom. One of the best spots for Thai in the area, I will definitely be back!

So excited to see them open again!! I've been going to Driftwood since last year and the food…read morealways blows me away. It's my favorite place to bring people to share an amazing meal and they always love it too. Mimi is always super friendly and kind and the space is very inviting! Our favorite things we have to get is the BLT fried rice and the rice noodle rolls. We tried some of their new menu items since reopening and we definitely have some new staples to add. The crispy octopus was so tender and flavorful, you can taste the love in it. Usually not one to order deserts but we got to try their mango sticky r-ice cream and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. I felt like I was eating my SEA childhood as an ice cream. 10/10 please stop by if you live in NYC or visiting!! You won't be disappointed.

I was fortunate to have had the chance to go to a Yelp Elite Event at Driftwood about a month ago…read more I've been dreaming about their Rice Noodle Rolls ever since! Thanks to fellow Yelp Elites Chun and Jeannie for organizing this group dinner so we could return to Driftwood! There were 8 of us dining tonight; sharing many dishes. We literally ordered everything on the menu (except two dishes), including their 3 desserts! What a delicious feast! Our Feast Tonight (14 Snacks/Entrees & 3 Desserts): -- Milk Bread $10 -- Endive Salad $13 -- Mala Tots $10 -- Salmon Seaweed Crisps $16 -- Golden Crab Bao 2/$17 -- Charcoal seared scallops $17 -- Stir-Fry Peashoots $13 -- Chicken Mochi Waffles $15 -- Rice Noodle Rolls $18 -- BLT Fried Rice $22 -- Roasted Bone Marrow w.Toast $18 -- Pork Belly Wraps $18 -- Pork Ribs w.Sweet Potatoes $16 -- Fresno Gouda Cornbread $9 Desserts: -- Persimmon Cake Roll $11 -- Asian Pear Sorbet $12 -- Milk Tea Pudding (Earl Grey) $8. The 2 menu items we DIDN'T order (only because it was just too much food for us): -- Driftwood Burger $20 -- Driftwood Seafood Boil $48 (although we didn't order the Boil this time, I had it in the past and this seafood boil was delicious!). Each dish was better than the next. I've gone to my fair share of group dining events but these dishes were on another level. Fresh ingredients, innovative food combinations & flavors, each dish completely different from the next. I was going to list all my fave dishes but I realized that every dish would fit into that category! You can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order. Do yourself a favor: grab some friends, and try all their dishes like we did! This was a phenomenal shared meal experience! Even though we were completely FULL after our 14 Snacks/Entrees, we HAD TO also order all 3 of their desserts (shared by 8). A perfect way to end this fabulous meal! Note that their liquor license is coming soon but in the meantime, try one of their unique, refreshing mocktails! They also have a bunch of games at the bar, which you can bring to your table to play while waiting for your food. Parking: plenty of free street parking is available. There is also plenty of metered parking; free after 7pm. Big thanks to Owner Mimi and Chef for their hospitality and fine foods. We had such a great time! See you again soon!

I am actually surprised that it close8at 12 AM for NY that is kind of early! Our group got there…read morelate, we stayed till closing time. We didn't eat, my reviews is for the drinks, ambiance, and rooftop views. Rooftop view gets 4 stars because there is another place that I consider the best. 4 is still great for a night out and fresh air with that excellent romantic ambiance. The inside decor is gorgeous and classy. There is a notice in the lobby about the dress code, is not for the casual look, call ahead and find you before you showed up to prevent access due to the dressing code. New Year our group was out for the whole night so after 12 am, we had to go ti another spot. I wish we could had stayed here all night. Drinks were excellent in presentation and taste. Absolutely great for every kind of meeting, business, friend, family, or romance.

Different menus all three times I've returned and Same star rating…read more At this point I am begging my friends NOT to have their birthday dinners here. PLEASE! On a positive note, the shrimp is probably the best menu item. Seasoned well and the sauce is great. I'd pass on the elote. It is crusted with seaweed which is just weird to me ...but if you like that then hey. The chips with the guac was a miss this time. The teriyaki chicken was cool The chicken chili fried rice was undercooked. And once again the branzino was an absolute miss. All around not one single person liked it . As far as the sides the sweet plantains were great . The mashed potatoes were terrible. I had to show the manager . There was nothing smooth and creamy about this. I literally cut it with a knife. She said wow ok I see . And gave us complimentary shrimp because of it. The desserts are a hard pass . Cheesecake and molten lava cake and just nothing special . The cheesecake is grainy . You can feel the sugar in your mouth. And the chocolate molten cake is a microwaved something if you want to call it cake . Our server was very responsive to our requests. I just wouldn't willingly come here again. Gave it the good ole three tries and now I can confidently say I'm good off it . Don't need to come back . I've had enough strobe lights and loud music. Shout out to the dancers tho! Bravo PS. The bar is top tier . If they opened the restaurant only for bar service, then I would certainly come in for that. Shout out to the elite bar tenders.

The prices here are reasonable and the space is ample. They're offering a half-off beer deal that's…read morea steal. I'm a ramen aficionado. My ramen standards are pretty high. The bowl was okay. The yellowtail was okay, too. Nothing blew me away. The restaurant is near my home, so I'll likely go back to try other items out of convenience. Stay tuned.

Waiting for leftovers to cool down while I write this…read more Ohhhhhh hey Rego Park! It's been a minute since we have had dinner. And this Asian fusion spot stands up among others in Queens Blvd. First it was super cute since. Big leather booths, with dim lighting. The menu went on for day and was pretty intimidating. They had katsu and curry which I almost went for but the spicy coconut noodles were calling my name. I am getting ahead of myself. That was the main event. Before that we had rock shrimp, which were HUGE. The spicy mayo made my nose run. I wasn't made about it. The star of the night was the dinosaur egg appetizer. Spicy tuna and salmon hugged by avocado and surrounded by shaved carrot. This literary was the best of the night. We got the Pacific roll, and although good it did not live up to our massive dinosaur egg that exceeded our expectations. Shout out to the servers for not rushing us out. Also the bathroom was solid! Clean, two gender neutral bathrooms that were both surprisingly nice sizes. All in all, a surprisingly good find! Would definitely come back!

Ordered delivery. Came pretty fast and hot!…read more All the food was delicious and the portions were large. I will say it was a little expensive but I'm willing to pay for the quality.

I was craving duck and they had a variety of duck dishes. Had the duck roll and wasn't sure what to…read moreexcept but it's a duck egg roll. It was yummy. Delivery was quick. I will need to try more dishes.

Came here twice in 2 days…read more Larb chicken appetizer: tender, crispy chicken with a citrus taste and a nice sauce to balance out. Pho King: comes with a torched bone marrow. So good, rivals District Saigon for my go-to pho. Duck curry: tender duck with a rich curry sauce. I'm dreaming about this dish. Seafood laksa: the curry is a little too light for my liking. The seafood was cooked decently, but something was missing for me. I tried a bite of my friend's bun cha and it was good too with the different textures.

This spot in Astoria has my heart! To be honest, there were…read moreso many things I wanted to try at this location and I am absolutely coming back because the food here is exceptional. I tried the karage as an appetizer and had a little kick to it, but not too spicy! I ordered the pork stew, clay pot, and it was so flavorful! Ultimately, I couldn't finish it personally, but I saved the leftovers for Home. The owners were very nice and the mix of Asian dishes made it so that you can come back and try a bunch of new different things. I can't wait to come back! I originally went with a group of nine people, but I would come back by myself!