Drunken Munkey

New York City's first dedicated "craft cocktail" bar on the Upper East Side -- The Drunken Munkey -- serving a selection of classic cocktails, wines, spirits and cordials alongside the comfort of Indian cooking. The Drunken Munkey is a playful throwback to the times of Colonial India.

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316
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  • Phone

    (646) 998-4600

  • Website

    drunkenmunkey.com

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  • Type

    Indian Restaurant

Address

338 E 92nd St (btwn 1st / 2nd Ave) New York , NY 10128 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 62


Keywords:

Indian food cocktails good for dates spicy food vindaloo good for singles great value trendy happy hour brunch food toast pork okra appetizers music bread pani puri crispy food korma city
Adam Gluck

The drinks and appetizers are amazing. Try the chili cheese bread (Indian food meets comfort food ), and the Paneer Tikka (sounds simple but tastes incredible). The Brambles are my new favorite drink.

M G

Casual class with a playful wink. Start at the craft cocktail bar (signature punch!), try the whole menu (crispy okra , prawns , pork vindaloo - YUM!!!), repeat often. Love this place.

Lisa F

Contemporary trendy Indian with amazing monkey character and details throughout. Incredible service, drinks and food. Favorites: Tabdoori chicken tikka , munkey lamb biryani , hard boiled eggs .

Angela Gauer

Really amazing indian food and cocktails ! Don't expect a menu of curries with meat options, this is more high end . The biryanis are the best.

Ariane

My absolute favorite restaurant in the city . Amazing Anglo-Indian food and unique cocktails . Pimms cup and biryani is my go-to!

Sumit Paul

Great drinks especially the Pimm's No.1 Cup, beautiful interiors and always classy music . Try the pork vindaloo and the gajar halwa. They can do no wrong, trust me!

Nathan

Away from the clamorous mess of second avenue, this neighborhood jewel is one part Commonwealth, one part expat -- shaken with a twist of whimsy. The paani puri are fun. The cocktails are spectacular.

Lisa F

Fun, trendy monkey theme. Unique modern Indian. Tabdoori chicken tikka and Munkey Lamb Biryani were excellent. Fantastic cocktails .

ZenFoodster

Butter Ckn Tikka Masala was in a tasty & light sauce; Saag Paneer too salty; Naan was thin & not too dense; Cauliflower too vinegary &undercooked. If only seating was less cramped & in brighter space!

Michael Haarala

Favorite Indian food in the city -- fresh naan , great cocktails and amazing dishes!

Renae Mason

Fantastic South Asian themed speakeasy , with great cocktails and bar snacks . They usually have a happy hour - 2 for 1 drinks.

Jesse Lane

Excellent little date spot on the UES. Crispy okra and vegetable korma are delicious.

Brett Fromme

Excellent Indian food in a somewhat upscale bar and grill. Very spicy ! Be sure to make a reservation or you may not get a table.

Lily

A much more upscale version of the typical Indian restaurant . It can get busy so call ahead and put your name on the waiting list!

Susana

Food is excellent, staff amazing and fantastic cocktails ! Open late ...

Manoj Ambalavanan

Solid indian food - the appetizers are really tasty with a wide range of flavors. Get the spicy toast and okra 4sure

Avneesh Kohli

The chicken tikka and dahi puris in the starters section were excellent

Paul Mitchell

Ordered the Garden Vegetable Korma and savored its buttery texture and aromatic spices. Also ordered a side of Bombay Aloo, simply small cubed potatoes with cooked in spicy goodness. Delicious!

Paige C

Love this restaurant . Great butter chicken ! Must come back and try their desserts .

Tracey Churray

Some of the best Indian in the neighborhood . Recommend the Pani puri for starters and butter masala for your main!

Pranay VA

Incredible drinks and food's not bad either as long as you can get over the borderline racist themes

Neha Sebastian

Food is amazing! The biryani melts in your mouth. Stuffed capsicum was delish! Make a reservation .

Liz Goodband

Such great food and atmosphere. Also great cocktails . Can be crowded but it's worth it.

Zachary

The atmosphere, the perfectly spiced food, and the very friendly staff make this an UES gem.

Christina Louise

Really good UES Indian restaurant ! Definitely coming again. Great food and service.

Arthur Danskin

Great ambiance and beautiful presentation. Love it here.

Madeline McDavid

Get the Pani Puri , India's greatest street food as an appetizer and a Singapore Sling or several. Cozy and fun.

Joseph A

Great new cocktail bar/Indian place. Aviation cocktail tastes like a red white and blue Popsicle awesome

Russell Hirschorn

More like a bar with great vibe that serves decent indian food . Cauliflower side and Pani Puuri were not very good. Chicken and shrimp entrees did not have enough flavor or kick

Tanvir Gopal

I recommend the Butter Chicken Tikka Masala and the Bloody Mary with cumin . So good.

Kaitlyn Pezik

I didn't think I liked Indian food until I came here, so tasty and amazing cocktails .

Jessie Catana

Cocktails are great as well as the food! The biryani was delicious

Marc Solé

The best hindu restaurant I've ever been. The service is kind and efficient. We loved it!

R K

Indian food till 3am, stiff cocktails , great host and in the UES. Woot woot!

Arun Nandi

Decent bhel . Overall not great Indian food . It's more targeted to the American desi food lover

Jessie Catana

The lamb biryani is fantastic! But who the hell is the hostess ? What a sour puss. Will come back but hope she isn't here

Sam H

Amazing lamb kebabs and refreshing cocktails with an Indian twist to them

Gellie Chaya

Butter chicken tikka masala . Just do it. Best Indian in Yorkville!

Vidhi KM

Not your typical Indian restaurant . Best lamb biryani I've had in awhile.

Lisa L

Take a peak at the cocktail menu . The mint julep is extra boozy . The food here is A+

Jill Weston

Great food, ambience, cocktails . Hidden gem .

Nabeela Akhtar

Great food....favorite of the family. Got complimentary champagne !!!

Carlos Botelle

Best Indian food I ever had...!!!! Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filter Scan / Sean

Good food and bar , expect your dish to be spicy !!!

Brigitte Perez

Food is good but this is def a place for Americans. Portions are small compared to other indian restaurants .

Sam Feder

I didn't like Indian food until I came here. Delicious.

Anna Froneberger Bischoff

Get the butter chicken tikka masala !

suneel

the brunch punch is delicious

Lanre Adedokun

Unique fusion food yum

suneel

get extra chilies on the side

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