Enjoy The Monk’s flavorful offerings with dine-in, signature hot pot, delivery, takeaway, corporate catering, and group bookings.
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Born in Dubai in 2011, The Monk is an Indo-Chinese restaurant that combines soulful, wok-fresh cuisine with the warmth of Eastern hospitality. Rooted in tradition yet enhanced with bold modern flavors, our menu delivers a dining experience that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly exciting.
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Established in Dubai to share authentic Far Eastern flavors across the UAE
Expanded across Dubai with successful locations in Emirates Hills, Al Karama, and DSO.
Now in four Dubai locations with Arjan added, The Monk’s Indo-Chinese flavors are ready to go beyond the UAE!
Enjoy The Monk’s flavorful offerings with dine-in, signature hot pot, delivery, takeaway, corporate catering, and group bookings.
Bold Indo-Chinese flavors in a modern, welcoming setting
Make-it-your-way table experience with customizable broths & ingredients
Freshly prepared favorites, conveniently delivered
Quick pickup of wok-fresh meals from ANY branch
Customizable menus designed for office events
Reserve your spot for celebrations or gatherings
From A shareable, ‘make it your way’ table experience: choose broth, ingredients, and cook at the table—designed for groups and special moments.
Unique Signature Dishes Curated by Our Team
Customer Ratings Reflecting Consistency
Guests Who've Dined With Us and Shared Moments
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Chicken Crispy Spinach
Chicken Chilly Dry
Chicken Manchurian Dry
Chicken Shumai Dumpling
Chicken Szechwan Dry
Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Corn Flitters
Crab Meat
Crispy Shredded Lamb
Panchoy Vegetable
Paneer Chilly Dry
Roast Lamb Black Pepper Sauce
Stir Fried Tenderloin With Basil
Vegetable Thai Curry Green
Wontons Fried
Chicken Crispy Spinach
Chicken Chilly Dry
Chicken Manchurian Dry
Chicken Shumai Dumpling
Chicken Szechwan Dry
Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Corn Flitters
Crab Meat
Crispy Shredded Lamb
Panchoy Vegetable
Paneer Chilly Dry
Roast Lamb Black Pepper Sauce
Stir Fried Tenderloin With Basil
Vegetable Thai Curry Green
Wontons Fried
Chicken Crispy Spinach
Chicken Chilly Dry
Chicken Manchurian Dry
Chicken Shumai Dumpling
Chicken Szechwan Dry
Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Corn Flitters
Crab Meat
Crispy Shredded Lamb
Panchoy Vegetable
Paneer Chilly Dry
Roast Lamb Black Pepper Sauce
Stir Fried Tenderloin With Basil
Vegetable Thai Curry Green
Wontons Fried
Chicken Crispy Spinach
Chicken Chilly Dry
Chicken Manchurian Dry
Chicken Shumai Dumpling
Chicken Szechwan Dry
Chicken Tom Yum Soup
Corn Flitters
Crab Meat
Crispy Shredded Lamb
Panchoy Vegetable
Paneer Chilly Dry
Roast Lamb Black Pepper Sauce
Stir Fried Tenderloin With Basil
Vegetable Thai Curry Green
Wontons Fried
Amazing food and warm atmosphere! 🍜 The Peking duck was perfection, the noodle soup full of flavor, and the staff made us feel truly welcome. Highly recommend!
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Super delicious food, sea food menu is great! peking duck is fantastic, Chinese tea is fabulous! I will come back again! Thank you for having me! PS: I will eat now ice cream with honey at home! Super delicious! Thank you thank you thank you!
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We love the food and the service is highly recommended. Sabita & Ghanshyam are very friendly and accommodating! Will visit soon!
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The food is so delicious. Everything has a unique and addictive taste. Schezwan potatoes- 5/5 Hot and sour soup- 5/5 Chilli chicken -5/5 Very fried rice- 5/5 Been going here for a couple of years. This time it felt the quantity has been reduced but the quality was amazing.
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Every part of our meal here today was astounding. From the food, to the location, to the staff- everything was top-notch. Sheetal was our server and my goodness, she was amazing!! She helped us out beautifully with a smile and even gave us a great spot to sit due to the ac being under maintenance. There was also who I believe to be the manager who helped seat us and maintain a friendly environment at the restaurant. The food was so so good as per usual with the monk. All in all, a 10/10 experience!
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Ordered Chicken Wolly gravy with Veg Fried rice - what a treat! From service to taste on the table, the entire experience was delightful. The staff, especially Sabita ensured that the customer remains their priority with both pre and post meal services. The ambience (warm and calm) made the evening!
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We had dinner there recently. The restaurant was nearly empty as we went early. Vijay served us quickly and with a smile. The food was excellent and the portions were huge.
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Best Restaurant to get their signature Compague chicken tastes amazing!
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Craving some Chinese and fresh vegetables, we tried out The Monk in Al Karama. It was the perfect choice. It’s a beautiful restaurant and the service was excellent. We had the Szechuan Noodles and the Stir-fried Chinese Greens. Both were delightful and went perfectly together. There were condiments on the side to add a bit more heat. And as you can see from the final pic, we didn’t leave a bite! We will definitely be coming back.
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im looking for the restaurant that my nephews is working at , till i came to this place. Ambiance, architecture, staff are great specially Ms Priyanka. The food is perfect, Mandarin Fish, prawn fried rice, Dumplings, even the soup.Its also price friendly. I highly recommend this place if your looking for a different taste.
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From intimate dinners to corporate events and milestone celebrations, our elegant venue and expertly crafted menu create memorable experiences, complemented by personalized catering tailored to your occasion.
Tailored menus for office lunches, meetings, team events, or celebrations—balanced, diverse, and fully customizable to suit every preference. Pricing and menu sets can be adjusted as per choice, with minimum orders dependent on the event type. Typically, 24 hours’ notice is recommended, and advance booking is encouraged. Buffet and live station setups are available, with service staff provided upon request. For bookings and further information, please contact us.
Ideal for birthdays, reunions, team lunches, or any special occasion, guests can reserve tables or sections in advance and choose from set menus or our signature Hot Pot experience. Group sizes range from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 30 per outlet, with both à la carte and customizable menu options available. No booking deposit is required.
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Arjan | DSO | Emirates Hills | Karama
Hours Of Operation 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday & Saturday 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
+971 50 166 7150
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