The garlic noodles with shrimp are great. Aside from the fact it's reasonably priced, especially considering where the establishment stands, the sauce they use for the dish is very flavorful. Even better, the vanilla ice cream they serve from the case in front was arguably one of the best I've ever had. What became most salient to me from my dining experiences with this place was the service. The people behind the counter are consistently courteous, and willing to make clarifications about the food when needed. There was, at one point in recent memory, a woman working here who was absolutely the sweetest. Her warm, gentle demeanor made the place seem all the more inviting. Personally, if the food were to ever become a reason to cease my patronage (which I doubt it will), I would still come here, for the sole purpose of keeping such good staff in their jobs read more

Had a great experience at Monkey King at the Brewery. I ordered the lemon chicken with rice and the salt and pepper chicken with fries and garlic noodles, and everything came out very flavorful and satisfying. The chicken had a nice crispy crunch on the outside while staying hot and juicy inside, which really stood out. The space is a big plus plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, making it comfortable and very kid-friendly. It's a great spot to hang out without feeling cramped. On weekends, there's also a BBQ spot next door that I was told is a must-try. Apparently it always has a line down the street and sells out, so the wait is definitely part of the experience and worth it if you've got the time. Didn't get a chance to try the gelato this time, but it looked amazing definitely on the list for next visit. Overall, really solid food and a chill atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

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After a mistake with my order, they made it right with a replacement. Samatha was great at fixing it . Salt and pepper is my go to while Cajun has replaced ABC for my son. Always a good meal! read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Cajun wings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

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The restaurant looks great, I love the high chairs they're pretty cool. I use to eat from here years ago and I have to say the Spicy Garlic Crab Fries were amazing! They still taste the same, only difference I noticed was the spice level it's not as HOT as it used to be. The service was pretty fast too, I never tried my fired with shrimp before but it was pretty good. Overall it'sa 9/10 for me! Amazing thanks guys @ Monkey King read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Spicy Garlic Crab Fries with Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

While visiting Alameda Brewing, I was hungry for dinner. They don't have their own menu, but partner with Monkey King next door. You order there, and you can eat at the brewery. I was craving something more filling so I got a chicken fried rice, that was super flavorful. Portions are large for the price as well. They have a large menu. The workers were very friendly and made ordering simple; food is ready quickly too. They have their own seating as well, plus some in the shared mall area. read more

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My relatives were in town so we stopped at the Alameda Brewery for drinks and order food from Monkey King next door. We ordered General Zhou's wings, green beans with tofu, crab fried rice and garlic noodles. We shared these 4 dishes and all of our food was great! We ate it so fast I forgot to snap a picture, next time because read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

We were in Oakland (Town Bizzzzz) near the Alameda connector & was thinking about where to eat. We decided on MK but the other one was closed, luckily this one was open! We pulled up, & the wait was minimal. I had garlic noods exxxtra garlic, dry fried ribs & lumpia. Perfect portion to eat half and half for leftovers the next day. It definitely hit the spot. Monkey King not monkeying around.. read more

They don't miss same staff same great food salt and pepper wing are must once a month

Eric has great customer service very friendly and the food was amazing coming back again for sure

Cajun rice was really good! Cajun noodles were well liked too. Dry fried ribs are different than they used to be. They were soft this time - not crunchy, and even though I requested extra chopped jalapeños and garlic (I think) I didn't receive it. The garlic isn't pungent or flavorful which was disappointing. I might try the salt and pepper chicken wings next time. Overall not a bad dining experience. read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Cajun fried rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

Food was bomb the kimchi rice was my favorite I wished it was a bit more spicy but still very yummy, thai tea was brewed perfectly!!! Clean and staff very friendly. read more

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I'm back this my spot when I'm in the bay...they have the best wings I promise they hands down Nothing to say but get here asap get them lemon pepper and then salt n pepper wings it's gone change your life!!! read more

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The food is always on point !! 10/10 the chicken is tasty but the garlic noodles are always a win!

The food here is really good. So next time I'd order to-go. We got the Mongolian Beef noodles & the ABC wings, both were amazing, not greasy or too salty. We came in the early afternoon and the music playing was so loud we could barely hear the person taking our order. The staff was also not the friendliest to deal with. read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Mongolian beef noodles & ABC wings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

My order was brought outside to our table between the businesses, served 3 minutes after I ordered. The food was cold. Garlic noodles cold. Tasteless. Scrawny wings, also, not hot. Big waste of $20. We went outside because the crap music was too loud. No STARS! Not going back, ever. read more

Well although there has been a few Administration and management changes in the way the restaurant operates now. The food is still on point ! We awaited for a waiter for the longest but now you have to go up to the cash register first and make your order and pay for it then sit down at a table. I recommend everything on this menu is soooo food. I usually get the crab fried rice honey walnut prawns and chicken pepper wings. We always get a table soread and pig out for hours!​ read more

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Oh so good I'm not sure where to start. The wings are so good. I love how flavorful and garlicky they are. I highly recommend that. They also have really good noodle dishes. You can't go wrong there as well. Highly recommended. read more

Food is great service is great. I forgot the man who helped me. It was a Hispanic heavyset man, but he's so funny and he suggested his sauce that was amazing and the service is good. read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

This is a small restaurant located in downtown Alameda. The menu is eclectic, with a mix of Asian-inspired and Southern comfort dishes. You'll find everything from Korean gochujang wings and kimchi fried rice to Filipino pork lumpia and homemade gumbo. We tried the lemon pepper boneless chicken with fries, which came out to about $16 with tax. The chicken was flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned, and the fries reminded me a bit of McDonald's--though I wish they had been crispier. Next time I might ask if they can make them extra crispy. The portions were solid, and overall it felt like a good value. The indoor dining area is very casual with plenty of seating, and there's also a covered outdoor patio with heat lamps and string lights--perfect for chillier nights. It's right across from Alameda Island Brewing Company, so it's easy to grab a beer before or after your meal. There's also an ice cream shop attached, which I didn't try this time, but it's nice to have the option. Overall, I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area. I'd come back to try more dishes. read more

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The quality of the food took a major hit! I use to love Monkey King food. I don't know what is going on at this Alameda location, I ordered my usual crab fried rice and it had less than a handful of crab in it. They use to load it with crab meat! The chicken wings wasn't cooked in the sauce, it was fried and the glaze was just drizzled on it! OMG then the soggy shrimp they had in their garlic shrimp over rice, was HORRIBLE! smh never going back 60 dollars of nasty food. I'm so disappointed. read more

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I took my grandma to eat here for lunch the other day and it was amazing . I've been here before at the other location , but it was closed so we went to this one. We ordered the food and was suggested to order our to - go food after we eat because it was all going to come out at once. So that was helpful. No longer than 7 minutes later the lumpia had came out fresh and hot. Then the food came out right after. The only bad thing was that is was like cafeteria style where they serve the food then if you need extra stuff you have to get there attention and see if they come or keep getting up and asking for things. Other than that the food was great nice and hot. I got new things to try and they were really really good. We also got food to go for my mother who wasn't there with us. 10/10 definitely recommend read more

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Ordered takeout and was extremely disappointed. I ordered wings - lemon pepper flavored and added a side of fries and a side of ranch. Wings were crispy but it was extremely salty. It tasted like it was drenched in salt. The fries were limp and undercooked. These fries probably were sitting out for awhile. The ranch was additional cost and it was the most watered down ranch I ever tasted. I could have bought a bottle or ranch at Safeway and it would have been better. Ambiance inside is clean and had an ice cream/gelato area. Service is quick. Upon arrival my order was ready. read more

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Went here to watch a World Cup game. The food was amazing . I had the spam fried rice, chow mein, wings, and the garlic shrimp with rice. Everything was delicious. The service was fast and friendly. You do need to go next door to get your beer, but no problem to do that. The beer selection a good blend of IPAs and Lagers. The ambiance was super fun, and specially with the World Cup going on. Highly recommend. I will definitely go back even after the World Cups are done read more

We came in at 10 PM, the restaurant was barely packed and the waiter didn't instruct us on how to order food so we sat for 10 minutes before we realized you order online through QR. We submitted out order at 10:25 and our food for 2 did not come out until 11:30 after asking numerous times on an eta for the food. Although it tasted great our experience was completely ruined by the lack of urgency and terrible customer service. read more

Eh. The food wasn't impressive but the atmosphere is clutch. I haven't been to the OG location in years. Last I remember the chicken and fries were delicious. Going off of memory, the food doesn't taste the same. The place wasn't too full. You order at the register then grab your seat. I received my order almost immediately. It was piping hot. The presentation is nice. Lots of garlic and some jalapeños. Unfortunately, it had no flavor. In my opinion of course. I would still recommend this place though. It's a nice chill place to hang out, chit chat and watch the game whilst plenty affordable food options Side note: They also sell gelato read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

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Years later and I'm still coming back to get This and That Wings and Garlic Noodles! I love that I can sit next door at Alameda Brewing and Monkey King will bring my wings over as I drink a cold beer. You can even bring your dog to Alameda Brewing, which makes it all the better! If you ever find yourself at Monkey King at the Brewery, you can't go wrong with This and That Wings or Garlic Noodles! read more

Second visit, the food is always good. The customer service is terrible, and the ambiance in the brewery side is chill. I went for specific dishes, which included the Crab Fried Rice which is one of my favorites. I also came for the Thai Iced Tea and they said they ran out. On a Saturday? You would think they would plan better for a weekend rush, but as I said, the customer service is not the best. At all. Ordered the Hanoi chicken wings, they were really good. Fried to perfection with lots of flavor. The Garlic Noodles with Fried Chicken bites was very good. The noodles were thick, Yakisoba noodles instead of the thin noodles, but still very delicious. Also ordered the Gumbo, which is NOT the traditional Gumbo you would get at a Creole restaurant. This was tomato based, with a sweet flavor and a kick to it. On a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 4.5-5. Definitely do not have to try it again. Food is good, service is bad, what can you do? Get the food to go and call it a day. read more

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Tasty and affordable! I'd recommend getting the fried wings and adding on the garlic noodles to make it a full meal. You have the choice of bone-in or boneless wings. They have a large assortment of wing flavors. I played it safe and ordered the salt and pepper wings (with fries) and added on the garlic noodles. The salt and pepper wings were similar to what you would get at a chinese takeout spot so even though it's tasty, I'd recommend trying something new. The person at the counter recommended THIS and THAT. The Hanoi flavored wings also look unique. Next time I'll probably switch it up and also try adding on the tator tots or opting for fried rice. Service was prompt despite fairly busy on a Friday night and the atmosphere was a lot of fun. I'll be back! read more

Consistently solid service and super tasty food with delivery to Alameda Brewing. What else could you ask for?

I love the service here Would definitely come back. good was great loved the atmosphere the food was delicious read more

Monkey King At the Brewery - This was soo good - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alameda, California

Good spot for snack food that pairs nicely with beer or other social drinks. I have had their salt and pepper chicken wings before and remembered it was packed with flavor and the skin was fried to a nice crispy texture. So today, decided to try the general tso flavor and it also did not disappoint. Added the garlic noodles (they use udon noodles) this time and their lemonade. I asked for half hibiscus and half pineapple flavor and it was a good mix for the refreshing drink. read more

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The most confusing thing about this place is that there is no Brewery. There's one next door, though. We stopped in while waiting for something. We weren't really sure what to expect, but we were not disappointed! I got the garlic noodles with chicken, and my partner got the Monkey King rice. Both were solid portions! It was surprising that everything is served in to go containers even when dining in but it worked out because we had a lot of leftovers! The spot was nice, easy to find and close to Alameda Brewing, where you can bring your food too. We may need to come back to try the wings! read more

Delicious food! The people there are also very kind and once you order if you are wanting an alcoholic beverage you can go right across the left side and actually eat at the brewery next door. They bring you the food and everything. Service is amazing! The place its self is very welcoming and has a lot of tables for you to eat at. read more

First time and I loved my wings real bad! I got the lemon pepper and they were everything I was hoping for! Price and the service was good. The place was big and cold as hell! But I forgot how cold it was once my wings arrived! This place would definitely take lots of my money if I lived closer because these wings were the truth! I'd want to try all flavors! That's a fact!! The beef fried rice and green onion rice was delicious too! read more

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First time here went about 1pm, no line just a few customers seated. Got shrimp fried rice & lumpia to go & scoop vanilla bean gelato. Rice was ok, could hardly see egg & green onion but lots of rice. Lumpiadoesn't have a lot of filling inside & gelato was just ok.. Friendly staff & not a long wait. Not sure if I'll return read more

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Love it the best out beef and broccoli And noodles crab fried rice Mongolian beef gotta have it read more

Does not compare to the original. If you value consistent quality, go across the street for the real thing!

The hype is real. Great food, try ALL the wings, not sure if the sides are great. But this is a wing spot! Service is great, friendly and chill staff. Ambiance is great, it's not like I'm looking for a Michelin star here, but the music is good, lots of space, and watch a game.... Lastly they serve food at the neighboring establishment, so sit there if this place is full. read more

Came here for the first time last Sunday. I've ordered door dash from here but the in-person experience was so much better. The gumbo was spicy and delicious and the garlic noodles were on point. The staff was fantastic. Will definitely be back for more. read more

We came here multiple times. We like their food portion and taste. They prepared and served the food fast. We tried their pad Thai and noodles boat. Both taste good. The staff here also friendly. The plaza here is quite big, and easy to find parking. After the meal, you can walk around the plaza and even shop. read more