Social Monk

My first time here. I though monks are vegetarian. I did not ring a bell until I took a bit. It was a chicken, but they changed it for me. If u are vegan and vegetarian, please make sure your order is what u want. The guys took my order was very nice. I will come again. I felt noodles was not soft, so not for sure, but the brown rice was good. No additional charge. That is the best.

First of all our table was very sticky. The chair was sticky and the floor was sticky. The restaurant was not busy, so I don’t see why they wouldn’t of wipe down the dining area. Once the food came It looks delicious. I personally got the cashew chicken. And it tasted like tomato paste very acidic. I did not enjoy it one bit. I tried to add sauce to it and it still didn’t change the flavor. I tried to add rice to it, but it just was too tomato tasting. My family got the orange chicken. The padThai and Kungpao chicken. The orange chicken head too much bread and very little chicken. The pad Thai lacked flavor. The bok choy in the green beans tasted very good. The water tasted best

Fantastic Asian fusion restaurant. I specifically recommend doing their lunch combos. They come in to go containers which is nice because I always have some leftovers. I highly recommend the blistered green beans and drunken noodles. Everything I’ve tried on their menu is great and if I lived a little closer I’d probably be here more often.

This place is definitely a way better a alternative to panda. It’s actually taste fresh and it comes hot! We got the food with out additional spice and it had a pleasant kick. They had sodas but they also had green tea, black tea, passion fruit and ginger lemonade and classic lemonade. I got passion fruit lemonade. It was sweet but you can water it down to your liking. They are very generous with the ingredients a lot more ingredients and flavor notes then panda for sure! Super chic spot it’s a very elevated Asian food place.

I love this place and appreciate the gluten-free and vegan options they offer. However, I'm giving three stars because the Thai green curry I had today was only warm and lacked flavor.

This is a great Asian fusion with dishes from Thailand, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese. We had ordered Dan Dan noodles, Drunken noodles, Pork dish with rice, and Short Ribs with rice. For dessert, we had the Vietnamese coffee soft serve and Corn flakes soft serve. The dishes were delicious although I thought that there was only a few pieces of meat in the short ribs dish. The Dan Dan noodles was tasty but was a bit much on the sweet side. Update: We had the drunken noodles and the chicken super green bowl. Delicious!!

Good food, super tasteful. Think something between PF Chang's and panda express. The price is a little expensive but not overly so. Got the cashew chicken and drunken noodles. Both tasty but noodles can be spicy so make sure you like that 😋

I've ordered from this place a few times through doordash food always excellent today I decided to actually go to the store itself and dine in.I ordered fried rice orange chicken egg rolls and cucumber salad not shown in picture because when I got it I tasted it - it tasted strange as I was looking through it I saw that the skin on the cucumbers had some black mold looking thing growing on it I told the server he took it back offer me another cucumber salad which at this point I said no because there's no way I was eating it. Did not offer to refund me the cost of the cucumber salad or anything. Other than that the food is great just not so much the attention to details.

Although "Social Monk" seems to have ceased operation; it's not totally accurate. At the same location you will now find a store front by the name "Neighborly" which has few menus to choose from under the same umbrella: Social Monk, Gaby's (CA cuisine), Mini Kabob (shawarma wraps meets pressed panini, mélange), a pizzeria and a cookie label. More to find here: https://beneighborly.com IMHO, it's better than before since they reduced the SM menu to what worked and added more options/hits from different cuisines. Here's their new Yelp page: https://yelp.to/bwLCp8GOXD

Not social monk anymore. Operating under Neighborly. Even the RICE was horrible. If you have ever seen the documentary how the chicken nuggets are made? My sweet and sour chicken was that, but worse. Imagine it barely cooked and nasty. These people should be shut down and ashamed to put this in a bag and deliver it as good. My dog refused to eat it.

Something seriously wrong with the execution and service at this restaurant! It's been five years since we have been here and we have seen a dramatic change! Which is evident by the lack of people at the restaurant on Thursday night around 6pm. We ordered the chicken wontons, and you needed a microscope to see them as so small. They were also overcooked and burnt: the cooks tried twice to make them, and burnt both times. They replaced them with vegetable spring rolls and they were undercooked in the inside. We also order shrimp pad Thai and it was over-sauced. The shrimp was also very small. The shrimp use to be much larger pre Covid and better tasting. The best item were ordered was the papaya salad and it was just ok. The best part of the restaurant was the young staff that were kind but sadly had not direction from management.

I am so disappointed by the quality of food here as you can tell they are cutting corners left and right. We ordered the lunch special which was served all in to go boxes, although we were eating at the restaurant which was unpleasant. The orange chicken was all breading and completely dry and hard as a rock, it actually hurt to eat. The egg rolls did have a nice flavor though. Portions were incredibly small especially for the price and there was no one in the establishment which makes sense now. It felt very strange. We will not be dining here again.

Delicious! I was craving green curry so we stopped by and got some curry, pad Thai, and chicken satay. Personally, the pad Thai isn't that stellar, but keep in my mind I'm not a fan of tamarind. 7/10 The chicken satay was juicy, flavorful, everything I've ever wanted. The dipping sauce was perfect to pair. We got 4 skewers to share and by the end I only wished there were more. 10/10 Green curry was a hit among the fam except one person. Who threw away the container of leftovers we were saving for next day lunch, much to the dismay of everyone else. We will hold this grudge forever. 10/10 Staff was the kindest. Brightest smile I've seen in a while, it was blinding. Offered us water cups unprompted while we waited for our order and brought the food out immediately. We ate here during the beginning of the pandemic and weren't too wowed, but after trying it again we're definitely coming back more often!

Had the Dan Dan noodles-it was really good, with just the right amount of spice to it. The service was also quick, there wasn't much of a wait.

No longer in business. Stopped by today and it said they are closed until November and will reopen as a new restaurant.

Lunch was delicious! Large portions, priced ok and very flavorful. Service was good. It was raining when I went, but their outside patio is really nice. Will definitely go back on my next CA visit. I hope they will open more locations!!

Good food and terrible customer service. They can do with more smiles and common customer service Long wait

Used to have best Pad Thai around, not any more. Seems like they changed the sauce and then added a ton of it. Noticed other food items quality had also gone down hill. Cheesecake Factory decided not to make this a chain and now they aren't concerned about its quality. Will soon be gone...

We used to order pick up from here regularly. Our recent pick up was for the 4 person family meal, something we've ordered many times. This time, every item, except for the spring rolls and noodles, were half full or LESS, including the steamed rice where the contents of two containers could not fill up one container! This meal for 4 people couldn't feed two of us. I've heard of shrinkflation, but this was ridiculous. We like the food and the service was otherwise great. But I don't think we will return. We have plenty of other Thai food options where they have not reduced the amount of food they put in their containers.

I love how quaint the establishment is, gives great vibes, the food is amazing and very flavorful. The food is so good, I drive from Calabasas 3-4 times a week to get this great tasting food!!! Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!!

The food is acceptable, though the cleanliness of utensils and plates/bowls may vary. The staff, mainly composed of younger adults, generally possesses excellent soft skills. My primary complaint is the peculiar noon opening time of the restaurant.

Did takeout and the Pad Thai has burnt grilled chicken and the entire thing tastes and smells so strongly of burnt chicken - what a waste of food and money that needs to be thrown straight in the trash. First and last time here.

We'd driven by here a few times, so we finally decided to give it a try. The restaurant itself seems very open and has good options for both indoor and outdoor seating. We came for lunch, but I'd imagine this would be a good place for happy hour. The food itself was good - not the greatest but pretty decent. I enjoyed the chicken mushroom lettuce wraps - they were tasty and had plenty of filling to lettuce ratio with Super good crunchy slices of lettuce. There was a lot of oil in it, though, and there was a thick layer sitting in the bottom of the bowl. We also tried the lunch special, and this was a bit disappointing. The food itself was good, but we paid extra to try the shaking beef entree and only got about 4 pieces of beef in it. Definitely would've expected more beef in a dish called shaking beef. Staff weren't the most pleasant when we were there, but there was still a nice ambiance to the restaurant. Plenty of parking in the lot outside.

Lettuce Wraps were delicious! We love sitting on the patio and enjoying lunch together as co-workers. Food is delicious... Made to order, hot and well seasoned. Only complaint from this visit was that two items came out together and then we waited for about 7 minutes for our coworkers food... Which was the boxed lunch special. We would prefer everything together and were surprised the special took longer. This was the first time we tried the boxes, which were very good. Definitely going back soon!

Great menu and consistently solid dishes. This place won't disappoint. I especially love the Drunken Noodles and the Dan Dan Noodles.

My husband and I were in the area and originally were going to go to a different restaurant but it was closed for New Years Day so we decided to try here! They have plenty of parking in front. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. It's a casual restaurant where you order and take your number to your table and they bring it out. The prices are very reasonable and there are so many options on their menu. I really enjoyed the drunken noodles. I would 100% order it again. My husband got the dan dan and enjoyed them but would probably try something else. The Thai wings were really good too! They do serve alcohol but we opted for fountain drinks (coke not Pepsi so def a win on that haha). We will definitely be back. My husband works down the street so I plan on sending him there to pick up dinner on his way home from work some nights!

*1.5 stars* Came here for the first time tonight and definitely wouldn't want to return. Service was friendly. Wasn't very busy and food appeared to be coming out quickly.... We sat down and my date received his meal and after patiently waiting for mine, I finally asked an employee for the status of my plate. He told me another 10 minutes and then the manager came out and told me they couldn't make my dish and while standing over us at our table asked me to choose another dish. I ordered the crispy walnut shrimp and it came out dry and not crispy. They attempted different ways to make our experience better but it only went from bad to worse and I left hungry. $50 later...two entrees and two beers, did not enjoy my experience nor were the dishes memorable.

This was my 1st time ordering from this restaurant. Everything was almost perfect. The Chicken Pad Thai was mostly good but sauce was a little heavy handed & also too sweet for me. The veggie spring rolls were very good & I liked that they added lettuce cups & cilantro on the side. Lastly, let me tell you something - the Mini Blackout Cupcake was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I had no idea what to expect as far as how it would compare to an item from a standalone bakery but O.M.G. YUM. It had generous frosting (my fave part of any cake), PERFECT texture & taste. AND FOR ONLY $1.50. Tonight I'm ordering two other mini cupcake flavors to try, + the Satay Chicken.

The Chicken Wings are not on the menu anymore just FYI - I see a lot of appetizing pics of that on here. Restaurant is clean and has delicious food offerings. The Orange Chicken was outstanding and tasted authentic. Drunken Noodles were great if you like spicy food. For beer the options are not extensive - Just 1 IPA and 1 Lager

Yes yes yes, a new Favorite! Quality asian food at a fast food speed. Working in the Thousand Oaks area (only location in LA) and came across this hidden treasure. Food was great, but portions are too tiny for the price. Had the large lunch meal with the most tender and flavorful beef w/onion peppers green beans, side of rice, and a side of blistered green beans & eggs rolls. Prefer the beef sauce vs side of green beans; they were both cooked perfectly, not too soft. Eggs rolls were okay. Rice cooked perfectly. Wish there were more locations and that portions were bigger. Can't wait to try more menu items.

Chicken fried rice and grilled chicken was my favorite! Zoey and Billy are amazing staff! Would recommend

Not bad if you're in need of some takeout. They are currently doing $10 off takeout orders over $30, so my family thought we would take advantage! Our order only took 20 minutes to prepare after we ordered on their website. We got drunken noodles, chicken wings, shrimp, shaking beef, and orange chicken for the kids. The shaking beef was delicious! Very tender, juicy, but a bit salty. Definitely have to eat it with the rice. It came with a lot of beef too! Great portion. The drunken noodles were pretty good. I can't handle spice well and requested for the fresh chilies on the side. Even without the chilies, it still had a small kick. Pretty good. The noodles were tender and some were rolled like cheung fan! The cherry tomatoes add a great texture and flavor to the dish.

The food is yummy . My fav is the chicken Pad Thai and the Asian Chicjen Salad . Place is clean and friendly

I gave this a five star review because of the food. If you're looking for ambience, its nice if you're going for a casual vibe. You order and pay at the counter and seat yourself. The main dishes are what really stand out though. I have tried the shaking beef, the basil cashew chicken, the stir -fried pork, the drunken noodles, and Dan Dan noodles. All of them were fantastic. I have to say that the basil cashew chicken has become a go to. But the Mongolian beef is amazing. I think they recommend the Dan Dan noodles, but I really loved the drunken noodles with light spice. If you don't ask for it to be light, then it's definitely very spicy. The sautéed green beans are also very good. But the chicken meatballs, and the chicken lettuce wraps are definitely worth getting. Do not get the egg rolls. Those were awful, and even the people behind the counter don't recommend them. I'm very curious to try the other dishes that they offer, but I can't seem to bring myself to order anything new . One more tip is that I order the main dishes with a light amount of onions. I didn't do that once, and I feel like I got more onions then I did proteins.

came here recently with my family because someone recommended it. We got the family meal and everything was very flavorful and good. The cashiers were very nice, but the lady who I think is the manager seemed very rude to the employees and did nothing when help was clearly needed because it was busy. My wife saw that lady roll her eyes after turning around from a customer too. They need to hire someone better than that. Me and my wife felt bad for the employees

Here's to an awesome staff always polite and helpful. Also Connor the manager is always helpful and hospitable. Rice bowl was very good!

Not good tonight at all. The orange chicken was hard. More onions than beef in shaking beef. I hope this isn't the end that would be sad.

Really enjoyed the meal here! We had the vegetable with tofu rice bowl. I love pickled items and there were two options here so thrilled with that. The tofu was there but not overwhelmingly plentiful. The egg I thought added flavor. Really kind of a bibimap bowl honestly. I didn't find it heavy or overly oily which is a huge plus. Coming off the day before being in LA and eating a bowl there with at was super heavy and oily and salty. Yuck. I thought a good amount of veggies in this - and a nice balance. It made a great dinner. The counter staff were super nice and respectful.

Although I spent just 30-40 min here after Twisted Oak, I can tell this is a cool place to hang. My blueberry something beer was good. And I like leaning up to the bar table from outside. It's a small cozy spot on TO near Hampshire. Before heading off, stop by next door to get some tacos or drive under the overpass at Hampshire and check out Freddy's! The review above was from over a year ago. I forgot to post it. It's still a good place to go.

The drunken noodles were at the perfect spice level for me. The spicy flavor hit but was not overpowering and elevated my senses to enjoy the other sweet, savory, tangy, and salty flavors. It was interesting since they added tomatoes to the drunken noodles but it actually worked since they were juicy, tart, and refreshing. I loved this dish and would get it again. The Thai green curry with chicken was so delicious and perfect for a cold night. The coconut milk base makes it really smooth and creamy and there is a small amount of spice that adds to the flavor profile without being too much. I also liked how there were crunchy snap peas and also tender chicken. The rice also absorbed the flavor of the curry really well. I highly recommend this dish as well for winter. It will warm you up! Portion sizes are large! You can definitely do family style to try different dishes. The spice level isn't too much and is very enjoyable. There is free parking in the promenade and free wifi that you can connect to. The ambiance and lighting is wonderful -- great for a date or catching up with friends. The menu is very diverse with lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. I loved the interior design and how modern and clean everything was. They give you a number to place on the table when you order and they do a great job with bringing food out in a timely manner!

Picked up my online order on Sat. Outdoor dining was open and they had a few customers waiting to be seated. Fair traffic at half past noon. The food smelled great and lived up to my Malaysian expectations. The fried rice has long green beans and definitely had wok hei (high heat from a wok). Chicken satay was excellent drenched in peanut sauce. Their current menu skews Thai instead of Singaporean/Malaysian, most likely due to Thai food being a lot more popular in this area. I enjoyed the pad Thai and drunken noodles. I do wish they allow spice level to be specified as the drunken noodles were a little too hot for us.

Extremely disappointed. $15 for this junk. The business should be extremely disappointed with how they treated my sister on the phone. They refused to resolve the issue in a polite manner, and decided to mansplain everything. Won't be coming back, and I am convinced someone ate some of the orange chicken before we picked it up. Thank you social monk :).

The Chicken Thai Green Curry is wonderful! Just the right amount of heat for a chilly day, and a very generous portion size. My partner says that the Chicken Mushroom Lettuce Wraps are also delicious - I'll have to try those next time!

Wonderful little lunch place West Lake Village. Family and kid friendly. Lots of menu options including drunken noodles, green curry, spring rolls, and a good kids menu. Portions are huge. A few drink options, including adult beverages. Courteous staff. Can't wait to visit again!

Excellent food and service. We tried several bigger lunch combos with chicken pad Thai, drunken noodles, shaking beef, green beans and egg rolls. The fried rice was Great for kids. And I don't know why but their green iced tea is better than any I've tasted including Starbucks.

Very delicious food! Supervisor was terrific and super good service. Salad is great and healthy .

Good, fast and affordable. The snap peas are so good!! green beans were excellent, and the Kung pal was good, although a little heavy on sesame oil

Hm, hate to go against the crowd but I'm not particularly wowed by this place. I do very much like the modern interior though. I ordered from here twice, once for food delivery and once for dine-in. Nothing wrong with the delivery and service for dine-in. Both came out timely. I ordered Thai green curry with chicken and Thai basil cashew chicken. No picture for green curry but it's fairly standard but a bit subpar in terms of the amount of flavor I was expecting. Thai basil cashew chicken was actually quite good! Not stingy with the protein portions and loved the added crunch from the cashews. However, for both I didn't feel the chicken was that great... What really bothered me was the quality of rice. Growing up in an Asian household, rice is an essential component of a meal and I took down another star because the rice was just weird. For both occasions, the rice was really mushy in the center and dry on the outside. Since this is a Thai based restaurant, I won't use my previous experiences on the type of rice grain to review the ones Social Monk should use but I can at least say the rice didn't complement well with the dishes at all.

The kung pao chicken is very good. Also liked the spring rolls and shaking beef. Disappointed in the curry. It was very bland. The pad Thai was good except for the tofu.

Solid Asian fare overall but would not be my first choice for green curry. Service was quick and friendly, and I appreciated the ample outdoor seating. Also nice that they offer lunch combos. Note that they do not offer frozen custard, as some older Yelp posts suggest. Their dessert options are limited to cupcakes.

What a nice addition to Westlake Village's Promenade. It's next to William B and Paul Martin's. The chain The Cheesecake Factory is behind this fast casual spot. The menu is Southeast Asian. It focuses on spicy dishes with better ingredients than similar fast casual eateries. The inside is charming with cute stools at a counter and tile. There is also an outside patio. It is usually busy but not packed making it comfortable to eat in. I have had several of the noodle dishes. I appreciate the spicy of the drunken noodles and Dan Dan noodles. My husband enjoys the Kung Pao chicken. We enjoy the beer which includes some local favorites. There is a soda machine and interesting lemonades like lemongrass. The custard is superb too! It's a welcomed addition to an otherwise bland opportunities market. So the next time you are hungry, why not give SM a chance? You'll be glad you did. See website for online ordering, menu, coupons, address and hours.

i really enjoy this place! I have been here a few times now, eaten inside and taken to go. Service has always been really good and the staff always friendly! Located in the Westlake Promenade on the side where Paul Martin's is. My favorite is the Banh Mi Pork Belly sandwich; pickled Carrots, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Chilies, Mayo- $12.95. This sandwich is full of flavor, I appreciate that the chilies have been left on to the side of the sandwich. It also comes with a little cucumber pickled salad which I love (the prices have gone up, use to be $11.95). I do wish however for the most it came then with a little more of the pickled salad if the cost is going up. I have also had the Rice bowl with the Pork Belly; fried egg, broccoli, turmeric daikon, onions, sesame- $13.95. I really enjoyed this bowl, it was the perfect size for me, however, for the cost is just a little too much given the amount of food you get. I have also had the Chicken Meatballs; Thai Basil, Chilies, Shiitakes, Cilantro- $7.95. These are quite interesting, they fall apart a little but have a good flavor, nothing too overpowering and the meat is moist. Imperial Rolls are good; contains Shrimp, Chicken, Cellophane Noodles, Shiitakes- $6.95. I can't get enough of some fried goodness! Dandan noodles are decent, Chicken, Chilies, Onions, Peanuts- $11.95, the portions are good. Good flavors, I am just not a fan of peanuts just being chucked into noodle dishes. The noodles have a good kick as well, however I think the dish is a little too salty for my taste. Overall, I really do enjoy this place, I am a huge advocate of trying new dishes when I come here, but I can't help getting the Banh Mi sandwich all the time.

Underwhelming. In theory it sounds amazing, a healthier, casual, asian inspired food affair that has fresh ingredients. Service: could be better. We came in on a slow day where no one was there but us. Lady took our orders, she seemed nice enough but wasn't really present. Ordered 2 appetizers, to then she asked "okay... you want both?" uhm.... yes? That's why we ordered... Told her we wanted drinks as well and she said okay but never handed us glasses. Finally ordered frozen custard (delish) and she asked if we wanted toppings to which we said yes but she never put it on. There's more. They bring food whenever it's ready. Which is great and fabulous. But that doesn't take into consideration which part of the meal you're in. So I was served my Curry, before my appetizers -- which they should just call sides or whatever if dishes are not going to come out in order. Now onto the food PadThai -- just when you thought you can't go wrong with this dish, they did. It's salty, and fish sauce-y. The tamarind, sweet, tangy and spicy flavor is not there at all! I gave this dish 2 tries, one at opening and recently because hey, they might have fixed it. Not. PASS. It's greasy and salty, not worth your carbs Curry - it was okay, I love that the veggies were crunchy and fresh. It lacked flavor, the excessive fish sauce from the padthai could have been diverted to this dish Frozen Custard - smooth and well balanced, not to sweet. If it's one thing delish in this spot... THIS IS IT!

Really good food! I went for social hour and tried many of the appetizers. I LOVE the Chicken Satay, Chicken Meatballs and Lettuce Wraps

I want to love this place. I really, really do... But, boy, is this place a hit or miss. I work in the area, so this is a popular hub for my coworkers and I. It's new, it's diverse and it's related to the Cheesecake Factory -- all good things! Still, there is no sense of consistency here and the wait can be ridiculous during lunch hours. They were much better when they first opened -- now, a few months later, they are slipping. The service is fine, but the inconsistency lies in the food. My go-to order is the Ginger Fried Rice and it is rarely done the same way each time. It can be greasy, the portion sizes can differ, and they have a habit of leaving off ingredients. I posted a picture for reference -- I once ordered it without veggies except corn, and they gave it to me without meat or veggies... Uhhhhhm? Definitely disappointing, and I had ordered for delivery and didn't want to trouble myself with getting it redone. Other menu items can be good or great or greasy, depending on the day. The Crisp Veggie Spring Rolls are quite delicious, but oh so greasy. The Rice Bowls are decent, but a bit lacking in flavor and substance for the price point. I was not a fan of the Pad Thai, but the Chicken Satay is always delish. The peanut sauce is amazing, but they don't give you a lot of it. Thai Tea is the bomb dot com, so don't forget to add one to your order. All in all, I recommend double-checking your pick-up and dine-in orders for accuracy. If you order via delivery... good luck. Clearly, not all drivers bother to check or know what to check for. For the price and quality, Social Monk is a bit steep.

Excellent food. Casual place. Order at the counter and they deliver to table. We loved the food and will be back for more! Nice outdoor patio with view of fountains and rose garden. Nice breeze. I highly recommend the Chicken Satay appetizer and Vegetable Spring Rolls and Rice Bowl with chicken and brown rice. Delicious! Will skip the Pad Thai next time. Okay, not terrific. Kids meal - Little Monk Princess Chicken is okay, not great.

Whoa!!! This SOCIAL MONK is FIRRRRE!!! The salad is light and fresh! I highly recommend the shrimp, meatballs, and beef. The white rice is made to perfection. I will be eating here again!