Hungry Monkey — Restaurant in Calgary

I came back here after the change in ownership, and I have to say, if you’ve tried the previous owners’ recipes, you will be disappointed. The most iconic Taiwanese home dish, the ‘Taiwanese braised pork rice,’ is not authentically Taiwanese anymore. I strongly suggest renaming it to just ‘braised pork on rice.’

Firstly, the pork should be a darker brown color, indicating it has been properly braised, but here it was light-colored, suggesting otherwise. The first bite was even worse. The rice was the wrong type—Jasmine rice instead of Penglai or Japanese rice, which is a big no-no. Additionally, the pork had a watery consistency instead of a thicker sauce.

The traditional five spices were entirely absent, leaving just a taste of soy sauce with water and fat. Very disappointing. Given this experience, I have no confidence in trying the other...

We came here because of an Instagram post as I’m always on the look out for amazing hole-in-the-wall shops with authentic yummy food. We tried the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, spring rolls, and popcorn chicken. We had take out and took it home. It was too crowded there to eat comfortably. The soup noodle dish is was solid. The noodles chewy and not doughy. The soup flavorful and tasty. It’s was a solid 4/5. I’ve had better but not locally. What stood out for me was the popcorn chicken. YUM! Perfectly battered and not too thick. Chewy and crispy on the outside and tender juicy chicken on the inside. Not dry. Just right. And the spice they added was perfect for my taste. The chicken didn’t make the car ride home. My husband barely got a few pieces. Lol. Will be back for more...

We absolutely love the Hungry Monkey. If Taiwanese night market street food is your thing, this is the spot to be at. This family works so hard at providing the best food and services. I respect their dedication to the family business. The salt and pepper popcorn chicken, the five spiced beef noodle soup and fries tofu with pickled cabbage are our must-haves each time. Our kids can't get enough of the beef noodle soup and the popcorn chicken. Texture and flavours are just perfect with a slight hint of herbs. My personal favourite is the tofu with pickled cabbage and chilli paste on the side. That is addictive! Their bubble tea and smoothies are...