Les Street Monkeys se spécialise dans la cuisine de rue cambodgienne authentique caractérisée par des profils de saveurs audacieux et des techniques de cuisson traditionnelles. Le menu met en avant des plats préparés avec soin tels que des brochettes de viande savoureuses, des soupes de nouilles aromatiques et des salades de légumes croquants assaisonnées d'herbes d'Asie du Sud-Est distinctives. Chaque assiette souligne l'équilibre des éléments sucrés, acides, salés et épicés au cœur des pratiques culinaires régionales. L'environnement privilégie une atmosphère décontractée et communautaire reflétant l'énergie vibrante des marchés alimentaires urbains animés. Les clients découvrent une sélection de protéines rehaussées de lime acidulée, d'arachides concassées et de sauces maison. Cet établissement demeure concentré sur la prestation d'ingrédients reconnaissables de haute qualité grâce à des préparations directes qui honorent les racines de cette gastronomie typique.
Les Street Monkeys est largement reconnu comme une destination de choix à Verdun pour sa cuisine d'inspiration cambodgienne, authentique et créative, régulièrement saluée pour ses plats frais et savoureux tels que les ailes de poulet farcies, le ceviche au wasabi et la morue au cari et lait de coco. Bien que de nombreux clients apprécient l'ambiance animée et le service attentionné, les avis sont partagés sur l'expérience globale. Les habitués vantent la richesse des saveurs et le plaisir d'observer la cuisine ouverte, tandis que certains visiteurs soulignent un niveau sonore élevé et un mobilier industriel parfois inconfortable lors de repas prolongés. Si la qualité gustative est souvent soulignée, les critiques reviennent fréquemment sur la taille des portions jugée petite par rapport au prix et sur une certaine irrégularité dans l'exécution des plats, ce qui donne lieu à un mélange contrasté de recommandations enthousiastes et d'évaluations plus réservées.
Great atmosphere, great service, poor food. It feels like they're trying to be creative for the sake of it but quite lacking in development of all of the dishes
Ceviche: extremely wasabi spicy, i think vast majority wouldnt enjoy this dish. Should've added something to counter balance it. To be fair they did warn us about it i suppose.
Twa ko: the flavor of the sausages were very good, however the casing of the sausages were not chewable. Had to spit out all of the cases..
Fried cod red curry: nothing really bad about it like the other dishes, but nothing great about it. Cod was not at all seasoned & the dish, it was bland, i couldnt taste the fish at all but just the soft texture. I'm really not sure why it needed to be cod but any other protein because i think it would've been better
It's a little on the loud side inside but the food & experience were very good. The wasabi shrimp ceviche was a fun experience, but there wasn't much flavor beyond the wasabi (horseradish). The Twa Ko sausages were simply amazing, & the scallops fried rice...the scallops were perfectly cooked & for that reason I'll say it was great, but the fried rice was nothing special. I maybe expected a little bit more given the complexity'advertised'. The cocktail with tamarind & spice in it was extremely good as well.
Worth the experience, it's a great place to have tried!
Honestly the best all around experience I've had in Montreal. I'm obsessed with the cod curry, my girlfriend loves the fried chicken. Service is impeccable.
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Cerviche was strong wasabi but delicious. Messiah was delicious. Squid also great with side of rice. Fried tamarind fish was ok. We should've gone with the cod. Overall great experience.
Cambodian cuisine is rare in Montreal, but Street Monkeys pays great homage to it. We started with the wasabi ceviche, which was so delicious we were practically drinking the dressing by the end. The stir-fried squid was tender & flavourful, & the fried cod curry was saucy yet somehow remained perfectly crispy. The bone marrow was also absolutely decadent. This was my first time trying Cambodian food, & Street Monkeys set the bar high.
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.
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.
The Yuzu Snooze Yuzu loose gin cocktail was delicious-fresh & nicely tangy. We loved it.
We shared three dishes between the two of us & it was more than enough. The papaya salad was fresh & crunchy, followed by the squid, which was perfectly tender & just as good.
We then had the fried rice special with Hokkaido scallops-four large scallops served with a really tasty lemony sauce on the side.
For dessert, we shared the dessert of the day: a tapioca pudding with pumpkin & chantilly on top (we asked for it without cinnamon). It was light, sweet, & a great way to end the meal.
Service was efficient & friendly. & our waiter knew how to explain the menu & the ingredients perfectly.
Les Street Monkeys is one of our favourite places. The food is so off the wall fabulous. Such original food recipes. Always consistantly good ( A most important point ) The service is spot on to the point where your water glass is always full. The service people are so lovely & the patrons all smiley & happy enjoying their food.
Must tries... Shrimp Ceviche, Pepper Squid, Fried Chicken... Well everything really... Lol
