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| - I was meeting a friend for weekend brunch...and being a fan of monkeys, I was initially drawn by this restaurant's name. After reading some reviews, I was curious to visit this tiny but eclectic restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Definitely very unique space - in total I would say it is only about 800 sq feet. Trendy with very interesting decor including a variety of hot sauces on the bar counter, several monkey-related decorations, an open kitchen, and only a few tables with a narrow hallway. Having read some reviews, I had already signed up 30 min prior on Nowait, however we still had to wait about 15-20 min to be seated at the bar. Unfortunately, because the space is so small, there is really no room for huge bags or jackets. I appreciate what they have done with the space, however I would have still preferred a bigger restaurant. Location is excellent - across the street are several Korean stores as well as a natural food store. I was surprised that parking was not difficult at all for a Sunday morning!
Food: 4.5/5 I had the smoked salmon and crispy capers eggs benedict. It was delicious!! Perfect portion size and the eggs were cooked just perfect. I had the hollandaise sauce on the side which was good as I prefer less sauce in general. I was once told that the quality of hash browns is indicative of how good a brunch restaurant is - and I have to say these ones were delicious =) I love the few yam hash browns that were mixed in with the traditional potato ones and the slightly spicy but sweet flavoring. The dish also came with a small fruit cup. Fresh and satisfying breakfast!
Price: 3/5 As expected for brunch - maybe a bit on the average to high-average size for quantity
Service: 3/5 The wait was longer than expected. There was some confusion / disorganization with the wait list, which was a bit frustrating given that most people had already signed up using Nowait. Also I thought our server was a bit aggressive, but it was also quite busy at the time. Overall average.
Overall: 4/5 The space is definitely small but cool and unique. I would say the food was probably stood out most for me as my favorite meal is breakfast. It is a nice location for a weekend walk afterwards especially with the neighboring markets. I would consider returning again but maybe at a quieter time to avoid the long line and packed space!
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