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.
After reading positive reviews I was really hoping to like this place.
Overall the meal was not worth the money & food average. For example we got 2 skewers of lamb for $56. Each skewer had 6 very small slices (not chunks of meat) & not chops like in the photos. Meat was somewhat tough & unevenly cooked some were well done & others rare. Flavour was nothing special.
Waiter hyped the whole fish of the day which was Arctic char. It was dry & not flaky for $55. It was an okay size but nothing like steamed fish you get at Chinese restaurants which is tender & flaky. I didn't mind the sweet sauce but I prefer a Thai fried fish for sure. I think the frying dried out the fish.
The stuffed zucchini flowers were pretty ho hum. I was really looking forward to this too. The stuffing was shrimp paste which was bit rubbery & bland. I could not taste the flower. It was basically shrimp paste fried in batter. We got 2 orders of 2 on a plate. This cost $60 for 4 pieces to share among 6 people. I would pass on this if I were you.
The fried chicken with sauce on it was okay but reminded me of General Tao. I was hoping for something bit different or interesting.
The chicken wings stuffed with sausage was juicy & flavourful. First time I've had stuffed chicken wings so that was fun.
The sweetbreads were okay served with onions & watercress. I think the watercress was raw while sweet onions were lightly cooked. Sauce was nice too. Pieces of sweetbread were bite size. I am a huge fan of sweetbreads so you can do pretty much anything to them & I will like them The others at the table were not as enamoured with them as I was that is they were a little underwhelmed.
There were several dishes with sweet sauces that tasted similar. It would be nice to have more variety. There were no dishes that were very spicy for those who don't like spice or can't tolerate. NOTE all the sauces are pre-prepared so they can't adjust any of them to make less or more spicy. This was a bit disappointing.
The only thing we had which unanimously WOWED us was the eggplant salad. The dressing was super flavourful; the accompanying vegetables complemented the eggplant well & the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The size of the plate was good too with good amount of eggplant. The whole thing was delicious to point you wanted to lick the plate. Really the only thing I'd go back for. For this reason I regret not ordering the papaya salad too. Maybe this is where this restaurant shines.
The waiter was very nice & was telling us what to order & how many orders without really telling us much about what we would be getting. I don't think you want to be surprised getting 2 orders of lamb skewers & end up with thin slices of lamb on a stick.
As for the atmosphere it was not to my liking. The chairs are Soooo uncomfortable. Metal folding chairs really? For almost a $500 meal I think you can buy some comfortable chairs. Ventilation could be better. I just got through a week of wild fire smoke & then come to this restaurant to suck in more smoke.
You could also put signs on the restroom doors so you don't walk right past them into the kitchen!
It is very loud & we were shouting throughout the evening. We were 6 & I didn't always hear what was being said at the other end of the table & they weren't sitting that far away. In fact I couldn't even hearl the person in front of me either. So we were a bit hoarse by time we left.
I am beginning to wonder not just for this restaurant but many others with good Google ratings & reviews if they are manufactured or planted. I find restaurants get these glowing reviews & then the reality is quite different. This one sadly fits this category. For close to $500 I think pretty much the whole meal should be amazing & make you want to lick all the plates. Am I asking too much?
It was not a total loss. I am glad I tried Cambodian food.
I wouldn't consider myself the most Khmer person by any means, but ever since I could comprehend it, I've been raised around Khmer culture & food, & I can say with 100% certainty that this was the best cambodian food I've ever had in my entire life. The squid is genuinely phenomenal, & their sauce is something out of this world. I am not exaggerating whatsoever when I say that meals like the one I had at Les Street Monkeys give me faith in a divine creator.
26 juil. 2025
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Great food, service & ambiance at this restaurant! I had the stir-fry vegetables & chicken skewers. Both were delicious with an a lot of ginger & garlic. Make sure to get the sticky rice to capture all of the sauce.
I had high expectations after hearing great things about this place, but unfortunately, it really didn't live up to the hype. The food lacked flavor & was overly oily, which made the experience underwhelming (the beef sausage notably did not taste good!!!) We tried four different dishes between the two of us, & sadly, none was good-except for the papaya salad, which was just okay. Maybe we were just unlucky, but overall not good :( & very small portions for the price! Do not recommend.
I enjoyed the food. Service was excellent. Ambiance was … meh .. a bit loud & seats were not particularly comfortable. However, portions were very small & very expensive. With tax & tip it was close to 400$ for 3 of us. Too much for me.
The food was delicious, though the portions felt a bit small for the price. The atmosphere was great, & the staff were friendly-just a little too quick at times. Overall, I enjoyed the experience & will definitely go back!
SO GOOD!! This restaurant had been on my list for so long & I am so glad I finally went. Everything was top notch from service to atmosphere & of course, the food. I enjoyed how creative the menu was & the way they managed to highlight Cambodian cuisine with a twist. Special mention for the Banh Xeo (with a twist) & the Prahok Ktiss (pork belly dip), but everything was delicious. I loved it so much I wrote an article about it on my Substack, Table for One.
Food were very delicious, & I love them a lot! The server was super friendly & attentive. However, the restaurant was very loud, & I barely heard the conversation. Another drawback of the restaurant is the portion is very small & expensive. A small plate of food for $20-$30. Two of us ordered one drink each, 4 plates & desserts cost $160 before tax & tips. & we still didn't feel full!
