The Golden Monkey Cafe

468 Chestnut St, Lynn
(781) 778-3342

Recent Reviews

Ilyass Benz

The customer service here is enough to make me want to come back every time!! Very friendly people who greet you with an amazing smile as soon as you walk in and the food is 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alexis Soule (Mhead110)

Very nice. 2nd time there in the last month. Delicious food, simple cafe, nice people, few tables. Looks like they might put tables outside in the warm weather. Some good options for our vegetarian and vegan friends.

Food: 5

Laurel Gary

Just got some appetizers for take out but everything was so good and when we picked up our food, everything smelled and looked so good around so we will definitely be coming back for more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

nicole romanini

My husband and I do doordash and I was picking up an order here. My husband went in and was going to buy me a iced tea they make and the owner was so generous and kind he didn't charge him. This kind of service is how every business owner should be. I hope.they have a blessed year in life and in business because they went above in beyond in customer service and hospitality. Also the tea is fantastic I would highly recommend it. The food also looked and smelled delicious nice and fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donny S.

I went to grab a bite last weekend before the snowstorm of Sunday. It was luckily quiet in the mid afternoon and the small lot was free of other cars.I ordered the Ramen with seafood along with a side order of the fried chicken wings with lemon grass sauce. After the meal, I added a mango boba as well to top it all off.There are several Cambodian restaurants in the area, but overall it is still rare so it is great to have one around when I am seeking traditional Cambodian/Khmer dishes. It's not a large space, cozy enough to seat a few tables and everything is simple with a large wall menu behind the counter or paper menu if you choose. The employees are very courteous and friendly. I suspect it is a family business give and you can just tell they take care of customers unlike a corporate restaurant. The ramen soup came out quick and looked great! Initially, the broth was rather plain but I forgot to add the slice of lime and let the flavors marinate for a bit. You have to treat this ramen like pho and not like the way of Japanese ramen which is a bit saltier by default. Once you add in your lime, chili, and pepper then it tasted great. Perfect for the cold weather nowadays and I love the thin noodles in a pretty decently sized bowl. Since I have a big appetite, chicken wing side dishes are usually my go to. They were very crispy and flavorful if you got the wings with the lemon grass sauce. If they added a bit more sauce then it would be even better or a little sauce plate. Really complemented the ramen well in my opinion. My only disappointment was the mango boba. It felt a little bit watered down compared to other places which then diluted the flavor. Still good nonetheless but not the best I've tasted. They have quite the wide variety of foods on their menu from appetizers to other noodles and rice dishes. Golden Monkey Cafe is definitely on my go to list now for Cambodian food.

Jack Bergersen

Stopped by this gem today and had an amazing experience. Food was super flavorful, reasonably priced, and the owners were top notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katherine Rodriguez

Food is always fresh! Soup, noodles and Pork chops are anmazing. Amazing food and culture, only con is I would like the mekathung noodles to be different :/ I like them thicker and more chewy. Other than that 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Price

Did a door dash order. Food was very tasty. Had the shrimp pad Thai. So good. Definitely try these guys out. Cambodian style is so good and not greasy. Thanks golden monkey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bradford Alderman

Tofu stir fry is delicious! I’ve tried many other dishes and everything is top notch. Nice service too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelvin G

Great food and great customer service! Ginger beef was very flavorful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cha Kanye Ginger Beef

Keila Severino (Reina)

Went for 1st time absolutely lobes the hot fresh crab Rangoon sticks the sweet n spicy wings were hot and fresh I had the pad thai was great cosa atmosphere kind owner and staff will definitely go again

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sweet Chili Wings

Ashley G.

Best little hidden gem in Lynn for sure! Everything is wonderful and the staff is amazing. The food is always delicious and the best way to cool down for this summer heat is defiantly the shaved ice or the smoothies both are equally good! If you haven't tried this place defiantly come give it and chance you will not regret it.

Marie L.

Stopped in here for a quick to go snack. I was not disappointed! The chicken wings lemon grass sauce blew me away. So tasty. The spring rolls are fresh and full and soft and ooo so yummy. Filled with rice , rice noodles, veggies , shrimp, and sliced chicken. Mild vinegar sauce with crushed peanuts. Definitely good sized portion for one / maybe two. The meals look great - I can't wait to go back and try another dish. (Literally) mom is out back cooking and her son runs the front. Clean. They have three tables inside and looks like porch seating when the weather is nicer. It's great to have an authentic Cambodian restaurant in the neighborhood. Something new and different. I will definitely be a regular at this spot!

Susan M.

Food was amazing! Everything looked and smelled so good I wanted to try a few items so I opted for the combo with chicken, pork and beef. Very satisfied with my choice! Portions were generous and ordered some spring rolls to go. Service was great in this owner operated restaurant. Friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining areas. Stop in here and taste the food for yourself, you won't be disappointed!

Nancy McNelley

Didn't eat there don't like Cambodian food if u do the place was really clean u eat outside or take hmm sorry I don't know what else to say!!!!

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