Monarch Izakaya Restaurant

The BEST matcha mochi waffle and black sesame french toast I’ve had in NYC so far! Made with so much love by a husband-and-wife duo at this adorable Japanese brunch/izakaya spot in Williamsburg. Lawrence is a talented baker who makes amazing scones, and Aya creates the Japanese comfort food she grew up having with an American twist. You can feel the care in every detail, from the decor to the food itself. Even the bento boxes were designed by Aya and the stickers were cut by hand one by one. So much heart in this place! ＊Matcha Mochi Waffle ** We tried their new matcha mochi waffle and I swear this one’s about to blow up. Crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, with a matcha flavor throughout. A little sweet with the red bean for me, but I still loved it and kept going back for another bite. ＊Black Sesame French Toast $20 *** The highlight of the brunch! It came with two thick, fluffy slices of black sesame milk bread, topped with black sesame whipped cream for that extra nutty flavor. The pumpkin butter on the side was sooo good with it. ＊Salmon Saikyo Bento $24 * They just launched bento boxes and this one honestly surprised me. The miso marinated salmon was tender and umami, and the takikomi gohan lowkey reminded me of Trader Joe’s japanese fried rice but better. ＊Okonomiyaki $17 It came out sizzling on a cast iron! They added cheddar for an american twist. A little salty on its own, but it makes sense as an izakaya style dish to have with a beer.

Underrated Japanese restaurant by creators of the now gone but never forgotten rabbit hole! On weekends they still offer their classic eggs Benedict and scones. I’ve had the pleasure of eating here both during brunch & dinner really fun desserts including a gluten free and dairy free cheesecake. During the day they get lots of natural lighting and great spacious booths are available! For brunch they’re walk in only but I’ve never had to wait too long but call ahead if you have a large party. Food always comes out quick. Charming staff very welcoming thank you Lawrence and Aya

I had a really good experience here. The place itself is cozy and welcoming, with two floors and a balcony, which makes it perfect for summer nights. The prices are very reasonable for what you get, and the food and drinks feel well thought out. What really stood out was the service. The server was very attentive, friendly, and made us feel comfortable without being overbearing. Overall, it’s a great spot to hang out, especially if you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere with good value. I’d definitely come back.

The food is what all fusion food wishes it could be. Every item had its own special characteristics. You can tell that the owner takes food seriously as a way to appreciate and learn culture. Look out for their strawberry shortcake mochi in the future! Seriously from ambience to friendliness to food quality and creativity. 100/100. I think I can die happy now with no regrets. Thank you for such a truly special experience. I look forward to coming again!!!!

Monanch Izakaya truly is a hidden gem in Brooklyn. They have two floors, and the decor is so unique it feels like you are somewhere else. It is definitely a photo spot, and they even have an outdoor spot. They offer 2 unique menu options, but a key issue is that their meals feel more like an appetizer. Our bill was pricey for appetizer size for a family of 4. Regarding service, the waitress provided the basic needs and she did check up on you. Overall, I would recommend here.

Mmm! I was pleasantly surprised by the tastes and textures of this place. I was walking by and looked at the menu but wasn't sure if there was anything I actually wanted... I'm glad we decided to give it a try in the end! I got the hangry panda and my partner got the shitake fried rice. Dang, both were a burst of flavor. I love that they also make their own in house breads. I am looking forward to coming again to try their other items!

Love coming here! Obsessed with their spicy tuna handroll, crunchy chicken salad and matcha ice cream sandwich!! Honestly, from the appetizers to the mains to the desserts, everything is delicious!!

LOVED this space for a birthday! I hosted a 30th birthday for a group of 16 people in the Pink Room, and it was perfect. The space felt intimate and private enough that we could mingle a bit around the table. Lawrence was incredible at helping make sure the night ran smoothly -- we decided to pre-order apps and mains to share family style, which was perfect so the food came quickly and everyone could chat instead of focusing on what to order. Additional dishes could be ordered throughout the night. Cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented. The space is chic and has the perfect vibe for a night time celebration. The space was also not too loud so we could actually hear each other and have fun conversations, which can be a challenge in NYC. The space is set apart from the main restaurant, so we felt like we had our own space. Service was great, food was delicious. Everyone had a great time! Will definitely reserve again for a future group event!

I discovered Monarch while searching for Ube desserts nearby, which is one of my favorite treats since childhood. When I saw their brunch menu featured Ube Ricotta Pancakes, I was instantly sold. Upon entering, you'll notice a striking staircase leading up to the second floor, along with Japanese memorabilia on the walls and shelves. History lovers will appreciate that Monarch is located in a building that once housed a theater called The Collapsable Hole. First up was the Ube Ricotta Pancakes. It's served with hibiscus-poached pear, sesame crumble, and maple butter. The combination of flavors and textures worked beautifully. My only wish is that the ube flavor had been a bit more pronounced. Still a delicious dish. Next, the Szechuan Sweet Spiced Bacon. I requested it crispy and it delivered. It reminded me of thin slices of Chinese beef jerky, which happens to be another favorite treat of mine. Last was the Breakfast Banh Mi filled with a cilantro and pickled vegetable omelette, house-made pâté, pickles, lots of cilantro, jalapeño, and Maggi sauce, all tucked inside a house-made baguette. Bold, fresh, and very satisfying. A highlight of our visit was meeting Lawrence, one of the owners, who stepped out of the kitchen with trays of freshly baked blueberry and raspberry scones. We were offered a few samples and they were nothing like the typical dry, dense scones I've had before. Lawrence's version was lightly crisp on the outside and moist and fluffy on the inside - truly unique and memorable. Sharing a few helpful tips: -Asian-inspired dishes available for both carnivores and herbivores -No brunch reservations -Closed on Mondays -Indoor and outdoor seating available on the second floor Overall, we really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. We're already looking forward to returning for dinner and drinks!

This restaurant is a beauty! I stopped here for happy hour and I ordered from their happy hour menu. I ordered a beer $5 (Kirin Ichiban Japanese beer) and Korean chicken Fingers, and charred broccoli with vinaigrette. My beer was great; I now need to find this beer somewhere to have at home The Korean chicken fingers was something I did not expect at all but I was so happy with the outcome. They were a tab bit spicy for me but I like spicy and it wasn't that spicy for me to stop eating it. I felt the spicy after more than a couple of bites. I liked the crispy texture and the KFC sauce. The restaurant is cozy and beautiful inside. Great restaurant to dress cute and take pictures and the food is picturesque. It has a modern chic aspect and the staffing is very inviting. When I walked in they greeted me with a warm genuine smile. Since it was still happy hour time they provided me with a happy hour menu which I appreciated that they didn't try to push a pricer dinner menu on to me. When I was dining there weren't too many people dining at the same time as I was. It was great in my opinion to have a cozy dinner without a noisy background. I really enjoyed my experience dining at this restaurant. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would love to come back for more Korean food. 10/10 restaurant recommendation.

We went here on a Saturday night. It wasn't crazy busy but it was pretty chill. We ordered the tuna handroll and chicken kaarage as appetizers. The tuna handroll was pretty good. The chicken kaarage was alright. I ordered the ramen as my entree and it was pretty decent. Overall, it's a nice cozy spot. I don't think their dinner menu is as good as the brunch menu. Also, it's a little overpriced.

A lovely environment to have a date night. The decor inside kind of reminds me of Singapore or Malaysia lol. Don't love the small tables, but it is what it is when real estate is highly coveted. To start, we got the salt and pepper calamari. We were so obsessed with the nam jim sauce. The whole time we were sitting there, we were thinking how we can recreate it at home! We also got the steam buns, shiitake fried rice, and spicy minced pork noodles. We were pretty full by the time the entrees came, which was surprising because the portions looked pretty small.

I tried this restaurant for brunch, and it was definitely one of the most unique meals I had. Kimchi waffle - probably my favorite dish. Savory, mildly spicy, and slightly tangy, with a perfectly poached egg. Black sesame French toast - the black sesame flavor isn't very strong, so this was the closest to a standard brunch dish. But the bruleed bananas were a nice touch that takes it a step up. Korean fried cauliflower - my other favorite. The fried cauliflower is super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a tangy and spicy sauce. Reminded me of a Korean gobi Manchurian. Ube ricotta pancakes - ube is also a pretty mild flavor, but the pancakes were super fluffy. The plums were a unique topping, adding some tartness. Eggplant banh mi - kind of mixed feelings about this one. The eggplant had good sweet and sour flavor, but is cut into large slices that can be a little hard to bite into. But the bread and the other fillings of the sandwich were delicious, and the potatoes were a nice accompaniment. I split everything except the banh mi with five others. Everyone else at the table got their own entrees (wagyu burger, breakfast banh mis, Benedict, and okonomiyaki). My portion of the bill came out to about $42 out of a total $260, which really isn't that expensive. The restaurant has a balcony which is really nice to sit at when the weather is good, but the entire space is beautiful. Be patient - service takes time, but it's totally worth it.

Stumbled on this super cute gem while walking around Brooklyn and wow--what a find! From start to finish, everything was incredible. We kicked things off with the yuzu lemonade, which was super refreshing. Then we shared the chicken dumplings (perfectly crisp and flavorful), a fresh, vibrant cabbage and grilled chicken salad, and a seriously next-level bacon, egg, and cheese--elevated with fig and gochujang for that sweet-spicy combo I didn't know I needed in my life. To top it all off, we finished with a blueberry scone, fresh out of the oven that morning. Total comfort. The best part? The owner took the time to walk us through the menu and share the story behind some of the dishes. It made the experience feel personal and really special. Already planning to come back !

The waitstaff were very nice and attentive but wasn't blown away by the food. Ordered the okinomiyaki, ube pancakes, and crab Rangoon. Seemed like it could be a cute date spot and was pretty empty on a Sunday afternoon.

We tried from the vegan menu. Food is decent but small portions and somewhat overpriced for the taste. Service is slow - roti and baos took a lot of time when the place crowded. Ambiance is good but nothing extraordinary.

What's good: Nice setup, decent food, friendly staff, and well priced. What's not good: They looked understaffed, slightly longer wait just to see the host, and smaller portions. Walked in on a warm March Sunday for brunch and were seated on a table of three after waiting for close to 10 minutes to just see the host. Went straight to ordering which included a $5 coffee (which unfortunately wasn't too warm), and ordered from their Vegan brunch menu which looked pretty promising! Ordered the Hungry Panda ($19), where the Mushroom Thai "Sausage" caught my attention. The sausage was just ok, but the Tofu Scramble was extremely delicious (a little heavy on salt). The plate also fills up with potatoes which were fairly dry. Also included in our order were Shitake Fried Rice ($19) which was heavy on oil, and KFC Fried Cauliflower ($14) which was pretty decent. Service was slightly slower, and food took around 20-minutes to arrive after ordering. Overall though, was a good experience and we will visit again whenever we are in the area!

The food was absolutely delicious. We went for dinner. I got the bibimbop and my husband got Malaysian noodles. The staff and owner are super great and cordial. The service was fast and efficient. The overall ambiance was very pretty as well. We would definitely come back and try their brunch menu which apparently boasts items from the owner who is a baker as well

I came here on a Sunday night. We sat upstairs where the seating was split into two sections. We sat in the smaller section with just three tables. The tables were quite close to each other so it wouldn't be the best option for a private conversation. The restaurant seemed to have nice decor and an open upstairs patio for warmer months, but this section kind of felt like an after thought to squeeze in more people. The sill above the window was lined with leafy green plants which did help with the ambiance a bit. To drink, I had the Wind Up Bird. It was fruity and pleasantly sweet. For an appetizer, we shared the korean fried cauliflower. It was delicious with crispy, doughy cauliflower topped with a sweet and spicy sauce. My partner also enjoyed the crab ragoon. This is a great spot for vegans and vegetarians as they have an entire vegan menu with lots of options. For my main, I got the vegan bibimbap. It was a generous portion size and served in a hot stone bowl. The rice was crispy on the bottom and topped with tender zucchini, mushrooms, kale, kimchi, and other veggies. On its own, the dish was a bit bland, but the accompanying chili sauce provided good flavor. I also asked for chili oil which added a nice, subtly spicy kick. I'd love to come back to try the rest of the menu!

I had a wonderful brunch experience at Monarch and can't wait to go back! My best friend is vegan, and Monarch has an entirely vegan brunch menu that she was able to order from (she got the Hungry Panda, which she loved). I ordered the Breakfast Banh Mi, which I was so happy with -- it was SO filling, and the homemade bread wasn't too hard (which can be an issue with a banh mi). I swapped the side salad for the breakfast potatoes, which were seasoned to perfection. For a drink, I got the hot matcha latte, which came with the cutest little foam art! Next time I go, I'm hoping to try the kimchi waffle.

Solid 5 stars for Monarch. It's a very quaint and cute cafe that serves interesting Asian flavors. Their black sesame French toast sign outside was very alluring, so my partner and I came in to try out the dish. It was very flavorful and we enjoyed the concept a whole lot. We also ordered some hot tea and the yuzu tart for dessert. Both dishes were excellent and I highly recommend. Great place for a date or girl lunch/dinner!

The service: absolutely welcoming, lovely, kind, attentive. The space: well planned, cute, comfortable, great options depending on time of year (ext balcony and int booth option which are my favorites). The food: yes, yes! Yes!!!! So goood!! I first came here in pre-Covid times aka forever ago lol... on a whim, had lunch on the balcony in spring/summer. Loved it. Vowed to come back. More recently, my partner and I went. Had brunch. And boy.. was it good! Lawrence is a gem and although I never met the other owner officially, I guarantee she is too! Great spot. Great food. And we will be going again! Esp since my bf doesn't really care about food as much as me, and he still raves about this place! Love that!! Molding him into my lil foodie lol! Must try items: eggs Benny, the omelette, the scones!! I usually don't do scones but there's are soooo good!! They're moist and tasty! Im like why are all scones not like this? WTH! I thought I wasn't into scones till I tried these! Now I'm hooked! I was super impressed by the omelette tho. Don't sleep on it! I promise! She's unassuming but the flavors are incredible!! And I tried the umami bomb cocktail. Not as strong as I thought but powerful drink. If you like umami and cocktails, I'd say give her a go :) Go to monarch. And then go again and try something new! You won't regret it!!!

This restaurant is so cute! The interior is decorated so nicely and is super welcoming. The front seating area is really well lit and gets lots of natural light, whereas the back has a great vibe with the ambient lighting. I loved the food as well. The pan seared dumplings had amazing flavor. The wrappers had a nice bite to them, the filling was perfect, and the sauce on top was delicious. I had the Eggs Benedict, which was so filling! The Canadian bacon was Szechuan flavored, and I loved the fusion twist. The staff was wonderful and very kind as well. Minus one star because we were seated right under the AC, and it was constantly dripping dangerously close to the food. The experience was overall good though, would definitely come back (and request seating elsewhere).

Modern East Asian restaurant with a full cocktail bar. We dined in on a Monday night and were seated immediately. Menu is well organized and vegetarian friendly. We decided to lean veggie with this meal. We started with the addictive cabbage. It's perfectly cut cabbage with the quintessential East Asian soy sauce, garlic, and crispy onion blend. Topped with sesame seeds. It's simple, classic, and as the name suggests - addictively delicious. It hits all the taste buds. I had been drinking mezcal earlier in the evening, so I continued the trend with a mezcal based cocktail. I wasn't able to quite identify it, but the drink had this umami or earthiness characteristic of Asian cuisine. We also had the onion roti which was a confusing way of labeling a scallion pancake. Thin and crispy pancake. Slightly greasy (as I prefer). It was served which a curry sauce. I didn't taste much curry flavor to it. Initially, I thought it was a light brown version of hoisin. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the "onion roti". Next came out the agadashi mushrooms. Crispy and juicy maitake mushrooms served over a dashi broth. I'm surprised how well the breading stayed together despite being soaked in the broth. As expected, this was a super umami forward dish. Ultra savory with woody, nutty, and earthy flavors to it. After that was the Korean fried cauliflower. Not sure, I'd characterize it as Korean style. The breading was a thicker beer batter style. Definitely crunchy and crispy. Not in a Korean way but more of a British fish and chips style. Another savory forward dish. Topped with a sweet and spicy sauce that was nostalgic of sesame / general Tso Chinese take out, but with a distinctive spice element. Last, we had the eggplant in a bean sauce. The eggplants were scalloped which was a prep style that I haven't had before. I liked the execution and texture of the eggplant. Dish had dill and celery which took over. It was another dish that had this peculiar savory / umami quality to it that I couldn't quite pin point. Service was attentive and the pacing of the dishes was perfect. I appreciated the overall creativity of the dishes here. There was one gender neutral restroom which was very spacious and handicap accessible.

An option for brunch, but not dinner. Service was exceptional (left my sunnies here 2 months ago & they flipped through the whole restaurant while on call with me looking for it), staff definitely makes an effort to get to know the customers feel like home. Food tends to take long so won't recommend if you're absolutely starving but definitely a spot for long, slow chats. Date vibes. : [Brunch]: flavors of each dish felt balanced. Does not feel too heavy. Good for sharing to try out other items on the menu. drinks are good for someone not too big on the taste of alcohol but still enjoys casual drinking [Dinner]: not recommending the pork belly fried rice. added too much oil cooking the kimchi and rice even though pork belly exerts a hefty amount of oil itself. overwhelmingly greasy to the taste, couldn't really taste any of the ingredients after first bite. they tried to serve both dishes at the same time so the dishes ended up being served lukewarm. Cod was decent, would've been lot better served hot.

Walked in at 1pm on a Saturday with no wait. There was a decent number of filled tables on the first floor but ample empty seating as the outdoor seating was empty and we were the only ones upstairs so we got to make use of the lovely terrace! Everyone who works here is extremely pleasant and impressively kind, and we met one of the owners who was very passionate and explained that all the bread and pastries were made in-house. We ordered: - Black Sesame French toast: This was tasty but didn't meet my expectations. I really liked the flavors of the pumpkin butter and syrup (very brown-buttery) and the texture of the banana was creamy but still had a good snap to it. However, I didn't like the sesame cream, and I usually am a huge black sesame fan. The sesame cream had a pretty sharp cheesy tang at first taste (which was off-putting), and then a tiny hint of black sesame aftertaste (which I liked). The bread (which I think was their black sesame brioche) became a little too drowned under the toppings and the texture deteriorated and was nearing mushy. I don't mind a soggier texture (big tres leches fan), but I would've enjoyed the toast even more if it was crunchier on the outside to provide a more diverse array of textures. - Addictive Spicy Cabbage: Our favorite dish of the meal. The crunchy textures are satisfying and there were plenty of aromatics to boost the flavor. This was a little salty to eat straight-on but I think it would've made for a great sandwich topping. - Breakfast Banh Mi: The sandwich was beautiful but was unfortunately underwhelming in taste and texture. The house-made bread was excellent with a great chew, but the inside of the sandwich was one soft/mushy texture. It seemed like the egg (nicely fluffy, but not much flavor) was releasing a lot of liquid to where the sandwich was dripping and puddling into the plate, and making the bread soggy, as well. The pickles did not have much of an acidic taste or crunchy texture to contrast from the inside, so each bite was rather flavorless and mushy. I ended up putting some cabbage/fried garlic/peanuts from the side dish on the sandwich to enjoy it more. We swapped the banh mi side-salad for potatoes and the potatoes were nicely done! - Mockingbird mocktail: After we stirred the drink, it was an enjoyable drink with a pleasant bitter edge. Overall, I thought the place was nicely decorated, the food was beautiful, and the people were great. However, I probably wouldn't order any of these dishes again. I do want to return to try some of the menu items that are interesting to me, but think that their strong suits probably lie more in their pastries/bread rather than prepared dishes. It seems like the owner is vigilant about receiving feedback from these reviews so I'm still looking forward to trying new things and seeing if my feedback is incorporated!

Unbelievably incredible. The upper section of the restaurant is so beautiful and their kimchi fried rice is absolutely amazing like my Korean mom's. And I won't GATEKEEP ANYMORE .. THEY HAVE THE BEST SCONES!!! IN THE CITY AND EAST COAST . I SWEAR BUY A SCONE AND YOU WILL HAVE A COSMIC Out of BODY EXPERIENCE. You're welcome!!! Everyone is incredibly friendly and charming that works here.

Delicious and unique takes on Asian cuisine in a sleek and cozy space with great service. We loved the Malaysian noodles and Bao

Really enjoyed the brunch I had at Monarch! They don't do reservations for brunch but we came really early that it wasn't a problem so they were able to seat us right away. The interior of restaurant is really beautiful with two floors of seating. The dishes are pretty unique, small plate, Asian fusion. Super vegetarian and vegan friendly as they had a whole separate vegan menu. Altogether my friend and I shared the onion roti with the yellow curry sauce and I got the breakfast bahn mi and she got the hangry panda. The roti was pretty good and we really enjoyed the sauce. The house made baguette was delicious. I'd definitely come back to try more brunch items and their dinner menu.

Had a casual date night here on a Saturday night-- we made a 7:30 pm reservation the same afternoon, so my instinct is to say that it is not too terribly difficult to get a reservation, even for a prime spot. We were seated in the corner table by the window which I thought was very cute-- minor complaint was that the table was very close to the table next to it but honestly this is pretty standard for NYC. We got the onion roti and calamari to start. Fully forgot to take photos of these items, but the roti was fine, nothing exceptional. The curry sauce it was dipped in was cold which was a bit off putting to me. THe calamari was great! Very salty, but I was a fan of the dipping sauce, a variation of a fish sauce. For entrees we opted for the garlic chicken and the malaysian noodles. Garlic chicken was again, nothing too special, but tasty. THe malaysian noodles were delicious! Noodles were chewy and not too soft and I was a huge fan of the coconut milk based broth. Overall, it was good, but don't know if I'd come again.

Ate brunch here today and had a great experience - from the food, the decor, and the service. I had the Rabbithole Eggs Benedict and it was delicious, it had Szechuan spiced bacon and perfectly poached eggs. My friend had the Hangry Panda and couldn't stop raving about it. It was vegan and he isn't, so very much non vegan approved for taste and flavor. The owners, a husband and wife team, work here and we had the chance to chat with them. They were very kind and wonderful people, you can see the thought and care put into every detail, from the plating, quality of the food, drinks, and even curated playlist. They were also kind enough to bring out a matcha flan dessert for my friend's birthday, which was really good, and I love matcha. Will come back again to try their sweet dishes on the brunch menu.

Overall, I enjoyed this place and will likely be back because I live around the area. My only negative is an odd experience when I initially got there with the host / bartender / not exactly sure what he was. Made a reservation ahead of time for two in the "pink room", which was downstairs in the back (very intimate and cute). When I arrived, there were a few open tables but the host instead walked me upstairs and sat me there - half the lights were turned off upstairs, there wasn't any music, and there wasn't a single person up there... IT WAS SO BIZARRE. After 5+ minutes of no one coming back to even pour water, I went back down and asked him to seat me in the pink room since that's where the reservation was. He seemed really flustered and annoyed, but eventually agreed. It was such a bizarre experience. Aside from this, our actual server was really friendly and kind. Food wise, I would recommend family style. I'm not vegan, but they have an extensive vegan friendly menu. Between two people we ordered: -Salt & Pepper Calamari: pretty standard, but crunchy and flavorful and just what I wanted. Good to share for two, but fairly small portion for more than that. -Mushroom & Edamame Dumplings: decent, but probably the least exciting thing we got. Not sure I would order again. -Spicy Minced Pork Noodles: the best thing we ordered. Sooo good! I've even ordered this a few times from delivery. Sadly, no photo. I ate it too quickly. -Cod in Coconut Broth: very flavorful. It had a slight kick to it. Very good and perfect for cold weather.

Came here from brunch and can say was pleasantly surprised by how great to food is! We ordered the Black Sesame French Toast and the Hungry Bear Breakfast, both items were phenomenally great. Both seems like simple dishes on the menu but they both had a unique twist to it. The Hungry Bear Breakfast came with candied bacon, potato's coated in a cilantro cumin sauce which was very special, and the Fennel raisin toast that it came with was absolutely delicious. I will definitely order this dish again if I come again! The Black Sesame French Toast was also really great. Not too sweet, pairs really well with the sesame cream and pumpkin butter it comes with. This place is definitely on my list to visit again!

I had an overall positive experience at this restaurant. I would probably rank this place more as 3.5. I'm pretty skeptical when I enter a pan-Asian restaurants, so I was pleasantly surprised with the food. Some dishes are worth ordering more than others. I appreciate that this restaurant tries to showcase diversity in Asian cuisine; however, I think it falls just a tad bit short with its flavor. I would love to see this restaurant push its flavor profile to be a bit stronger. I would recommend ordering: - Cod in coconut lime broth - Crispy Brussel sprouts - Malaysian noodles with chicken - Korean fried cauliflower I wouldn't come here if you were looking for a large meal -- I would say this place is more small bites with drinks types of vibe. If you're looking specifically for Asian cuisine, this isn't my first choice. I think there are options in the area that provide you with more authentic flavors. If you are vegan or vegetarian, there are many options at this restaurant! One thing that did put me off was that ordering a hot water would cost the same as ordering a tea. Perhaps I'm used to other Asian restaurants providing complementary hot water, but hearing this was a little disappointing.

Stopped here on whim and I'm so glad I did. The dumplings were incredible and the cabbage and cauliflower was so unexpectedly delicious. My friend got the French toast and the combination of flavors was delightful. This is place is underrated! Definitely worth the visit.

The food at Monarch is delicious and the ambiance as well as service is great. It's located right beside Nitehawk and across the street is a vegan cafe,Terms of Endearment. The one deterrent for Monarch is the price for the portions you receive. The Bahn Mi sandwich is the size of half a sandwich elsewhere for $18 and comes with no sides. The KFC cauliflower was incredible and I would definitely come back just for this alone. Cocktails were unique and fit the dishes served. I definitely hope they expand on their offerings as most items fit a small bite sort of style. The serv

This is lovely restaurant in Williamsburg, and the food is also amazing! The food is very pan-Asian, they have everything from bibimbap to Malaysian noodle. We ordered cod in coconut broth noodle and the wagyu burger, both were super tasty. The appetizers were also great. The servers were very nice and friendly. They have a nice outdoor area, it was a little cold so we decided to move inside, and the server was very attentive and helped us moved inside. We will definitely come back to try the other stuff on the menu! This is a love place for a date or just hanging out with friends for drinks.

When in Brooklyn, do as the locals do! I made reservations at this restaurant In Williamsburg and everything that followed was pleasurable. Walking into the restaurant, the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. I asked lots of questions about the menu and the server was knowledgeable and made some great recommendations. The food was delicious! Very flavorful and generous portions. The restaurant is very spacious with lots of options to stretch out. I look forward to returning to this location in the future.

Beautiful place with unique offerings! They have a unique spin on American brunch. The sesame french toast with brûléed banana was very interesting- you can't find it anywhere else. I would suggest not mixing the butter with the sesame because the butter taste overwhelms the sesame flavoring and it loses that special flavor. The brulee banana was yummy, sugary and crunchy on top. The chilled sesame noodles were my favorite. It packs a spicy kick but it's still perfect for the summer because the noodles are chilled. It won't leave you sweating bullets.

Food overall was very flavorful. Came here for dinner on a weeknight and sat outdoors. - mushroom edamame dumplings (4/5) - homemade, delicate yet perfectly fried. Great folds. - cod in coconut broth (4.5/5) - beautiful flavors and the cod was perfectly cooked. Would have loved a crunch element. - Brussels sprouts - (3/5) a staple but a bit underwhelming - they were quite small, I didn't love the avocado combination. My Brussels expectations are high though.

The food here was delicious and unique! The ube ricotta pancakes were soo fluffy, and paired beautifully with the poached pear and caramel syrup. The Japanese style omelette was equally well done- buttery rich and complemented with seaweed and bonito flakes. I got the lavender orgeat latte which was delicious, but I only tasted the lavender and not much of the orgeat (an almond flavored syrup). The ambience was lovely. We sat on the second floor terrace which was well-decorated with plants and overlooked the street. Service was good too. Would definitely come back!

Came here for a date night. I was disappointed at the food because I found it to be very spicy. Prior to ordering we asked about how spicy some of the dishes were and we ordered the dishes that were supposedly not spicy. Unfortunately, I found everything except the dumplings to be spicy and couldn't really eat it. It was a little overpriced for me too. The mocktail was my favorite. It's a nice restaurant in a trendy area, just not for my taste buds.

Chill brunch spot with good food and awesome customer service! Maybe there's more seating out of sight but we opted for the table right by the entrance for that aesthetic vibe and lots of sunlight! Outdoor seating was also available. My friend and I shared the Black sesame French toast, a Japanese-style omelette with additional sides of Szechuan sweet spiced Bacon and Mushroom Thai sausage. The omelette stood out with the buttery fragrant rice without being too heavy though there is a lot of cilantro mixed with the rice if cilantro isn't your thing. As yummy as it was, it does feel a tad lacking on its own so good thing we got the bacon to eat along with it. The bacon was not super sweet or salty and not super crispy which is good with me. Don't recommend the mushroom Thai sausage, I'm not sure what flavor it was but certainly not the mushroom I'm familiar with. Maybe for those who are vegetarian or vegan The french toast was a great way to end the meal. The only 'downside' was the top piece with the ice cream+banana does absorb the syrup+ice cream quicker and got much softer/sweeter than the bottom piece. We were so stuffed but the owner, who was very kind to check up on us throughout, gave us a blueberry muffin! Love the enthusiasm and passion to expand and experiment, I would down to come again to see what's in store and try out the vegan menu.

The ambiance in this place is so nice. The decor is very pretty and well thought out, props to the interior designer. The lighting is moody as well, great for a date night. The food was pretty good! Im vegetarian so they definitely had options for me, but it seemed like the meat options were a little better. It was enjoyable but also nothing out of this world. Its reasonably priced, so overall a solid choice.

I liked this place . I wanted to love it though. I felt the prices were a bit steep for what you get . I wish it was a little more food . The hangry panda breakfast is what I had and it was tasty . I didn't like the sausage but everything else was good . My niece had the black sesame French toast which she enjoyed . What I appreciated though was the service . Our food came out so fast . I would have liked my food to be hotter but it was tasty . The place was cute and quaint . I think I will come back to try more different options and see my final verdict on monarch

Cool restaurant with an innovative, flavorful, and surprisingly vegan-friendly menu! The dinner experience: I was impressed that they had an entire separate vegan dinner menu. I zeroed in on the dolsot bibimbap (just had to remind them to hold the egg to make it vegan) which I loved. Super tasty assortment of vegetables that came sizzling hot in a stone bowl. I'm still reminiscing about all those fresh, delicious veggies and how well they came together. I also tried the Korean Fried Cauliflower which was incredibly tasty (a must-try whether you're vegan/vegetarian or not!) and reminded me of the bang bang broccoli from Planta Queen. Next time I come for dinner, I need to try the addictive spicy cabbage (I'm already addicted just hearing the name, and I haven't even tried it yet!) The eggplant in black bean sauce also sounds incredible. The brunch experience: they don't accept reservations for brunch (only for dinner, starting at 5pm) but they said it's usually easy to walk in and get a table during brunch hours. I went on a weekday and there was plenty of seating. The brunch menu is served until about 4:30. There's no separate vegan brunch menu, but the options are clearly labeled on the regular brunch menu and they look great (a tofu scramble, a vegetable sandwich, and a "grown-up PB&J"). I ventured into the vegetarian options to try some of their house specialties. The ube ricotta pancakes topped with hibiscus poached pear, sesame crumble, and maple butter were delicious (the toppings moreso than the pancakes themselves - hard to detect the ube or the ricotta). The black sesame French toast with brûléed banana, sesame cream, and pumpkin butter was outstanding (my favorite of the two brunch dishes). They also offer a separate menu from the owners' now defunct restaurant The Rabbit Hole, which is a lineup of more European/American brunch options. Overall, I've had two great experiences at Monarch. Love the food, and the service is also so friendly and accommodating. I look forward to coming back and working my way through the menu!

The service was excellent! They accommodated requests and were present while not hovering which made it a very enjoyable brunch to catch up with a friend. We ordered crab Rangoon dumplings to share. Small little bites of hot oozing filling. It's like a crab dip in a bite form. If that's your thing, try them! I could've skipped on these. I also got a black coffee and it was excellent! The kimchi waffle - my feelings are still undecided on. It was a fun concept and the overall flavor was good. I think the texture is the issue for me. Kimchi is watery and it makes the waffle somewhat soggy. I like my waffles on the crispier side and this is definitely not crispy. When it was hot I didn't mind it but after a while, it cooled down and the sogginess was more noticeable. I feel like it can improve. But I still appreciate the fact that there's fun vegetarian options at Monarch! I'd come back to try more things!

TLDR: Great spot in brooklyn for East Asian cuisine We ordered the cauliflower, pork noodles and bi bim bap. The cauliflower was not quite as crispy as I would have hoped but still a good flavor profile. The pork noodles were seasoned well and cooked perfectly.

Love this place. The owner and staff are so friendly, and every meal I have had here has been incredible! Would highly recommend the kimchi pancake, omelette over rice, bao buns, iced matcha latte, and yuzu lime pie.

The food and ambiance were fine, but the service lacked considerably. Drinks took 15 minutes to get, apps took even longer. I saw 3 tables that came in after us receive their main courses before we did, then when the entrees finally came, they didn't serve us at the same time. My wife got her main, at least a 5 minute wait, then my daughters came, another at least 5 minute or more wait, then my entree came. The redeeming factor was the food; my wife's bimibop bowl and my daughter's minced pork noodles were very good. My Malaysian chicken noodles were fine.

The food at Monarch is absolutely divine Asian fusion food. Love this place for brunch and all the dishes I've tried here have been fantastic, especially the omurice and various pancake/waffle dishes. The restaurant itself is super cute with various dining areas, including covered outdoor dining. The only thing lacking a bit is the service. Every time we've been here it's been pulling teeth to get the attention of our waiter. Not enough to stop going, but puts a damper on the experience.

BRUNCH WAS CRAZYYY!!! The kimchi waffle was amazing. Not that spicy, but so fresh tasting with an almost mochi like texture. The black sesame French toast was the perfect amount of sweet, with so many different components

Dropped by for dinner on Friday night that had a couple of highs and lots of confusion... Had a reservation and grabbed an outside table on the sidewalk - this may have been part of the problem... Starting with the highs- - Korean fried cauliflower- best thing I ate all night, would have ordered a second round if we didn't have other food coming - Beef with bok choy- beef was tender, sauce had a nice kick. Would have been nice to have something to absorb the sauce (rice/noodles/etc) but luckily we had also ordered the bibimbap which helped Things that were good/fine - chili cabbage- friends really liked this one, it was spicy and fresh - bibimbap - also good but I probably would have liked the flavors more if we hadn't ordered the vegan version The confusion - 3 servers, all of whom seemed confused/ not in synch... I guess the waitress assigned the wrong table number to our ticket so our food kept getting delivered to the wrong table and we had to keep flagging it down. Understandable for the first time it happened, but annoying when we kept having to do it... another host/waiter cleared our table (without being asked) even though we were still waiting for entrees and then seemed a little annoyed that he had to bring us more flatware/plates. There were enough additional items (fingers stuck in the hot sauce, long wait times between interactions, etc) that made me round down for this experience...

2.5 Very disappointed by this place. From the reviews, the restaurant website, and Instagram page... I had high expectations. It was a cold day and I was looking for something to warm me up so I got the stone pot bibimbap and my friend got the pork belly fried rice because it was so popular. The bibimbap was not great. I've had much better bibimbap at Ktown and in queens. It didn't really taste much of anything. The pork belly fried rice was good, but I mean, it's pork belly. It's going to be good. The greatest disappointment was probably the dumplings. $12 for FOUR dumplings?! They weren't even big. They were delicately assembled with a few bits of chicken inside. My mom can make like 60 dumplings from $12 ingredients. Unless you have money to throw away, don't get this. The dining area itself was very nice, cozy. I sat inside on the first floor and it was very hot-- I almost couldn't breathe but I could've probably asked them to do something about it. I just didn't because my social anxiety didn't want to upset the server lol. Upstairs seating was way better but I apparently got there too early and they said that the upstairs dining area wasn't ready yet. The upstairs outdoor seating also seemed nice so I was bummed that I didn't get to experience that. In the end: don't get any dumplings, share the entrees, and try and get upstairs/outdoor seating if possible.

Amazing food and wonderful service! The owner was so sweet and is very passionate about the menu.

I went to Monarch with a friend and was very impressed with the quality of food and dining ambience. The restaurant has an excellent range of dishes that are modern interpretations of asian classics. We ordered the dumplings which were delicious (so much so that we ordered a second round) as well as the Shiitake Rice and the Roti with Curry. Everything tasted fresh, was presented beautifully and was prepared in a relatively timely manner.

I went to Monarch for the first time the other night & it is such a cute, cozy spot to grab dinner. The menu is pretty versatile and they have a good amount of veggie offerings. The chicken ginger dumplings were some of the best I've ever had, and I loved their shishito peppers - the sauce is so yummy. The spicy pork noodles are great as we get into colder weather, but I think they could've used a bit more heat. Will deff be back to try their cauliflower!