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.
Overall, reviews describe Les Street Monkeys as a vibrant spot offering inventive Cambodian-inspired cuisine with a strong emphasis on sharing plates, where many dishes and flavors are praised, from papaya salad and wasabi shrimp ceviche to stuffed wings, cod in coconut curry and other fusion twists. The service is repeatedly noted as attentive and friendly, and the bar program with cocktails earns frequent praise, along with a lively, colorful ambiance that is great for groups, dates, or casual nights out. A few comments point to small portions for the price and occasional inconsistency across dishes or noise level, and some diners note that tasting or fixed menus for larger groups can feel limiting. Nevertheless, the overall takeaway is a memorable, creative dining experience with high quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation, making it a go-to spot for exploring Cambodian-inspired flavors in a convivial setting.
It's truly impossible to have a bad experience here. The chefs & staff are clearly passionate & in their element, creating an atmosphere that feels both professional & welcoming. Sitting at the bar offers a front-row seat to the culinary action-a bonus experience in itself.
The owners are consistently warm & attentive, ensuring that both the food & overall experience are top-notch.
This spot is a neighborhood favorite for a reason, so making a reservation is highly recommended!
Really love the vibe here ☺?very unique & cool atmosphere. I went on a Wednesday night & was only offered seating at the bar, even though several two-seat tables were available. We assumed they were reserved, but they remained empty until closing, which felt a bit shady. That aside, the food was great prepared fresh on the spot with a unique flavor profile. Everything is served tapas style for sharing (3 of everything pretty much), & while the quality is there, I found it a bit pricey for the portion sizes. Overall, I enjoyed my visit & got to try everything I wanted, but it's probably not a place I'd rush to return to
I absolutely loved the food here! It was very delicious but a bit on the salty side, so I would recommend ordering a side of sticky rice or jasmine rice to accompany the main dishes.
We ordered all of the specials, & of those, I recommend the asparagus & morels, & the stuffed zucchini flowers.
We sat at the bar & got the opportunity to see all the action. The staff was very skilled & professional.
Très belle découverte de ce resto type tapas. J'ai goûté parmi les meilleures plats des dernières années ici, une explosion de saveurs. Seul inconvénient: chaque plat est plutôt cher pour la portion. Comptez 2 plats par personne pour être plus ou moins rassasié. Nhoam un peu décevant.
Big shoutout to Hilary with her knowledge of the menu along with her friendly relaxed vibe. Another shoutout to our friend Erick for bringing us out of towners to Les Street Monkeys for dinner on Saturday night. From the papaya salad, to the cod in amok sauce, savoury grilled beef & chicken skewers & lamb chops. An interesting take on the bone marrow with the palate cleansing broth. All of it was so good! Wish we had room for the pork belly & the stuffed chicken wings! Delicious cocktails to wash it all down. Highly recommend eating here! Also, we were told about a pop-up collab that Chef Tota of Les Street Monkeys is doing with DaiLo in Toronto, so I'm hoping to make it out there!
Verrrrry busy (midweek 😄). Good food 👌🏼 light, how i like it. Would recommend as an experience :) we didn't have a reservation so we sat at the bar to eat. It was cool to see the kitchen/cooks 🙃
Une adresse qu'on garde en tête dès la première bouchée. L'ambiance est décontractée, colorée, avec une cuisine cambodgienne super bien maîtrisée. Les employés sont sympathiques, rapides, & toujours de bon conseil pour choisir les plats à essayer.
Le vrai highlight ? Leur menu à partager. C'est la meilleure façon de goûter à tout - & on a envie de tout goûter ! Chaque plat arrive avec du style, des parfums qui claquent & des textures parfaites. Du crispy rice, aux dumplings maison, en passant par leurs crevettes croustillantes & les grillades marinées, tout est fait pour éveiller les papilles. Les assiettes sont généreuses, & le concept de partage rend l'expérience encore plus conviviale.
We went as a group for a birthday celebration. Communication from start to finish was great. Thank you Hilary. & the service had a great flow as we went early. Food was really tasty & we had the small portion 9 services. Cocktails are really worth it. I recommend this spot for any group gathering.
Mar 6, 2025
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Does Drop Dead Divine sound good to you? If so you should head to Les Street Monkeys now. Outstanding Umami cuisine from Chef Tota & his ultra efficient & friendly team. Started with the eggplant dish (Nhoam D'Aubergine) which wowed my longtime foodie friend who couldn't believe her taste buds. Other dishes were the'fried' cod with Amok sauce, which was the best fried cod dish I ever have eaten. So light it's hard to believe it's fried (thanks in part to OiLChef) & the sauce was perfect. The chicken brochette was exquisite & should be renamed because the chicken almost tasted like some other kind of meat altogether. Now the cocktails, ooh la la. No wonder people come from all over the city to discover the superb blends & flavour mastery.
The creme brulée au Thé Thailandais was heartier than the usual variety, a very nice twist on such a common dessert.
All in all , can I give 5.5 stars? Can't wait to try Chef Tota's other Cambodian noodle fare just a few doors away at Ketiw
Ce restau en vaut le détour!! L'atmosphère est vraiment agréable & cozy & tous les plats commandés étaient extraordinaires! Une vraie explosion de saveurs en bouche.
