Thai Monkey - Roanoke

It was our first visit to the restaurant, and while everything looked nice, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The dishes weren't terrible, but they d... read more It was our first visit to the restaurant, and while everything looked nice, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The dishes weren't terrible, but they definitely weren't outstanding either. The vegetables in my drunken noodles were tough and hard to cut with a fork. I also wasn’t a fan of the peanut sauce that came with the spring rolls. My wife said her salad was decent, but it's pretty hard to go wrong with a salad. Overall, it wasn't the worst experience, but I doubt we'll return.

The food was excellent, but the service was lacking. When my husband and I arrived, there were only five tables occupied. The waiter seated us at a corner table... read more The food was excellent, but the service was lacking. When my husband and I arrived, there were only five tables occupied. The waiter seated us at a corner table that was quite dark, with no lighting. We asked if we could move to one of the available tables with four chairs, but he told us that those were reserved for groups of four. I would have understood this if they had been busy and there were no available options, but that wasn't the case. In fact, four out of the five tables were couples sitting at four-chair tables! Instead, we were stuck at a two-chair table in a dim corner. Throughout our meal, the waiter didn't check on us, and I even had to get my own chopsticks. It's disappointing to see a restaurant with such great food but poor service. The quality of the food was fantastic! After trying three Thai restaurants in the area, this one clearly stood out as the best. However, I must mention that there were flies buzzing around our food during our visit.

The staff here is exceptionally attentive and friendly. Our food always arrives quickly. I really appreciate that Thai Monkey offers vegan options. I ordered th... read more The staff here is exceptionally attentive and friendly. Our food always arrives quickly. I really appreciate that Thai Monkey offers vegan options. I ordered the salad rolls without shrimp, but you can add tofu if you like. I also had the vegetable red curry made without fish sauce and opted for mild spice. Previously, I tried the medium spice, and it was quite spicy, so if you're not a fan of heat, I recommend going with the mild option instead of medium.

Thai Monkey is a hidden gem with incredibly flavorful food. Sometimes the dishes can be quite spicy, which I really enjoy. We ordered the drunken noodles with a... read more Thai Monkey is a hidden gem with incredibly flavorful food. Sometimes the dishes can be quite spicy, which I really enjoy. We ordered the drunken noodles with a seafood mix, which was packed with plenty of seafood, and also the red curry with chicken and white rice. We absolutely loved it—our plates were spotless! For dessert, we had the sticky rice with mango, which was delicious, though I’ve had better elsewhere. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. Sorry, no food pictures this time, but I’ll add some when we order again.

Every time I visit Thai Monkey, I can get in and out quickly, whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout. I usually order the pineapple fried rice to go, but dec... read more Every time I visit Thai Monkey, I can get in and out quickly, whether I'm dining in or grabbing takeout. I usually order the pineapple fried rice to go, but decided to dine in over the weekend. The staff are friendly and work diligently throughout their shifts. Service is fast but never feels rushed. It can get quite busy during peak hours. I recommend trying the Tiger Cry appetizer and the crab fried rice as a main. Parking can be a bit tricky if it's your first time—just look for the Thai Monkey sign with stars, and you won’t miss it.