Discover Cambodian cuisine in this resto-bar located in Verdun. Located on one of the most beloved streets of Montreal, Street Monkeys is the perfect place to enjoy a dinner with friends or family.
Reviews paint Les Street Monkeys as a lively, stylish spot with a strong bar scene and a creative Cambodian fusion menu. Patrons praise friendly, knowledgeable service that explains the dishes in detail. Many dishes are highlighted as bold and inventive, including wasabi shrimp ceviche, stuffed wings, cod in amok sauce, papaya salad, and other bright, spice driven plates. Cocktails and mocktails are frequently praised for balance and originality, with several drinks singled out as memorable. Ambiance is described as vibrant and convivial, ranging from casual to upscale, though some find it loud or busy. Portions are sometimes considered small for the price, and a few dishes taste sweeter or oilier than expected, leading to mixed experiences. Occasional notes about a preset group menu and seating at the bar during busy periods, plus practical remarks about parking or comfort, appear in the reviews. Overall, it is regarded as a top choice by many and a reliable spot for dates and groups, with repeat visits and strong recommendations.
Truly incredible food! Great place to go & share food with a friend. Delightful flavours. Don't be scared of the warning on the wasabi ceviche - it is sooooo good!
First of all, the service is exceptional. Staff is over the top friendly & knows their menu inside out. Went with some of their recommendations & was not disappointed.
Prepare to spend a little more than you'd think - & it's justified. Each dish popped with flavour at the exception of the Nataing. I was expecting to get more curry coming through with a fuller richness with the pork belly, but it sort of fell flat for me. On the other hand, the Bok Lahong was incredible & fresh, & the spicy fried chicken & Fried Cod were standout dishes to us. Cocktails were great as well.
The place has a slight upscale feel, with some hipster vibes.
Check it out for some Cambodian inspired cuisine with a twist.
Mar 3, 2026
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Hands down one of the best spots in town. The staff is cool & friendly, the ambiance is fun & cozy. But the food; now thats the star. Everything is fresh, hot out the kitchen & nothing disappoints on the menu.
Restaurant avec une bonne ambiance & un bon service. Les plats étaient bons & biens présentés. Mon seul regret c'est qu'au moment de payer, le pourboire débute à 18% au lieu de 15%.
Même si je veux bien laisser 18%, j'aimerais avoir le choix du 15%.
We had two coconut based curry (fried cod with amok sauce & samlor cari khmer) & I found them overly sweet. They offer only a few vegan options which are average. The yuzu pandan drink tasted only yuzu & the pandan part is a piece of leaf inside as decor yet Lucy Liu cocktail is not bad. Last, beef tartare quality is unstable same as their service attitude. Overall not my cup of tea.
+: Cuisine absolument délicieuse. Cocktail extra. Bon rapport qualité-prix.
-: Service un peu lent & restaurant extrêmement bruyant. Parking pas facile dans le quartier.
It is very rare I leave one star review but tonight wad very disappointing. Since we entered they told us we had 1.30h to sit & dine. We agreed (a group of 4).
The dishes were hit or miss… some were very flavourful like the coconut curry fish & papaya salad. Some were very bland in flavour.
What topped it off was the beef tartare. The beef itself wasn't very fresh & you could taste the old bloody taste of beef (when it is 2-3days old).
We told the server that & basically his response is'everyone has liked it tonight' while in the beginning he said'i have a few beef tartare left'.
It should have been a red flag since he said'i have a few left' & not order it.
We felt a bit rushed during the service & two dishes came very late. We had only 10mins to finish them because they were giving eyes to basically finish & leave the table.
It's sad since this place has been hyped by a few friends before.
Le ceviche de crevettes au wasabi est excellent! Bel endroit toujours plein. J'adore m'asseoir au bar & discuter avec les membres de l'équipe. Les cocktails sont délicieux! Ils offrent même un menu spécial pour différentes occasions.
Feb 14, 2026
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I've been to this restaurant a few times over the years & it never disappoints. Fresh tasting perfectly spiced food, fun drinks & attentive service. 5 stars
Accueil très chaleureux
Service très courtois. Nous n'avons jamais manqué de rien.
Les saveurs étaient des plus exquises.
Je dois retourner pour essayer d'autres plats. Merci à tout le staff
I would recommend this place for a quick drink & a bite , but not for a full course meal.
Sharing dishes is fine with us , but the cod & the scallops (42$) were served lukewarm instead of piping hot because they plate the food on cold plates. The taste was delicious. Avoid the beef skewers , poor quality meat , very stringy. The sticky rice was served in a weird little plastic bag, it was just plain rice ….. all & all won't go back , 200$ later & this being a birthday supper , a bit disappointing…
I also mentioned this to the waiter (cold food etc ), nothing … too bad it seems
Went early so the noise level was fine..
Feb 5, 2026
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Belle ambiance! La serveuse a été de bon conseil & très agréable. Très bel endroit. Nous y retournerons. 100$ pour 2 cocktails, 2 entrées & un plat principal.
The atmosphere & the hospitality was amazing, food was top tier, it's a very precise & detailed space when it's come to culture, preservation, & cuisine. One of our favorite dishes was stuffed chicken wings, steak with prahok, & the amok . Wide array of traditional dishes while adding a modern twist. Would go again, highly recommend!
Fantastic eatery. Every dish was amazing. My favorite was the bone marrow entree. Still thinking about it. Great service & vibes. Definitely going back.
If I could sum up tonight's dinner in one word it would be confusing.
Starting with the Pomelo salad, the ingredients themselves were good but don't mesh well & the dish didn't feel cohesive. The Wasabi ceviche had much too strong of a wasabi flavour & it completely overwhelms the dish & the flavour of the shrimp. The stuffed wings were good but were far too small (2) for a price of $20 & I couldn't help but end the meal feeling like I had been conned.
Best dish we tried tonight was the fish coconut curry which we added after seeing how small the plates were. Everything pictured was $140 after tax & tip. Service was otherwise good.
