The Monk's
The Monk's
MONK'S SPECIAL FRIES
GARLIC NAAN
CORN CHAT PATA
CHICKEN NOODLES, VEG NOODLES, CHICKEN MOMOS, CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Chili Paneer
Pomfret with masala spices
Wine served in sweet little stemless glasses. Very reasonable at $3.99/glass if you are not picky about your wine.
Butter chicken, garlic naan, goat tika masala, raita, and basmati rice
VEG NOODLES - MANCHURIA, MILD
an image of a buffet
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
DRUMS OF HEAVEN
ramen and noodles
a dining room with a view
Tandoori momas (dumplings). The green sauce is cilantro and is delicious. The other sauce was a peppery oily sauce.
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Wok tossed with chicken
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Evan R.
Jan 27, 2025
Monk's Fusion Cuisine is a hidden gem, especially if you're looking for a fantastic weekday lunch spot. Their lunch buffet is not only reasonably priced but also packed with a variety of delicious, authentic options like Tikka Masala, Curried Goat, and other traditional dishes that are full of flavor.What really stood out to me was the freshness of the food. The buffet was spotless, and everything tasted like it had just come out of the kitchen.If you're craving quality Indian cuisine in a quick, convenient setting, Monk's is a great spot.
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Kimberly W.
Dec 11, 2024
Went here for a pickup order for lunch - very well packaged and was ready and waiting for me sooner than expected.If you do a take out lunch rather than the buffet, fair warning, there is easily enough for two meals. So plan to either split or save half for the next day. And when you take in account that you're getting at least 2 meals, the pricing is pretty reasonable.Along with chicken vindaloo, I had the onion samosa and garlic naan, and everything was great. I would probably be wary of anything hotter than medium, but that was the perfect level of spice for me. Great option for flavorful food
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Wanda M.
Oct 15, 2024
My appointment was just a mile away from Monk's and I decided to stop for lunch. The interior is attractive with several 4-top tables with some with booths. The buffet is in the back within a separate area. There is lots of 4-tops in front of the very large buffet.I was greeted by a nice gentleman who ask if I wanted to try the weekly buffet (afforable $14.00 Mon-Fri 11:00 - 3:30) but I wanted to order off the main menu. I had checked out the vast menu on-line so I knew exactly what I wanted to try. The menu is extensive and there appears to be something for everyone.I selected the delicious Sweet Corn Soup with Veggie Spring Rolls as appetizers. The soup arrived incredibly hot and is served with sweet corn and other ingredients in a steaming broth. The Veggie Spring Rolls comes with 4 rolls and a mild, creamy dip. My entree was Butter Masala Chicken with Garlic Naan. This dish is also served with Paneer and Lamb. The Garlic Naan has 4 generous size slices. It was wonderful with the Masala.Unfortunately, all my dishes arrived at the same time. It didn't really give me an opportunity to enjoy everything hot as if they were served separately as Appetizers. My Butter Masala and Naan was luck warm to cold by the time I finished the highly recommended Sweet Corn Soup. It didn't disappoint. The 4 Spring Rolls were filled with finely grated veggies and perfectly cooked.I ordered the soup mild but the Butter Masala was supposed to be medium heat. I'm not sure if they accidentally made the Masala mild because it was missing any heat or much spice. It was good with the Garlic Naan but I missed the spice and heat. The pastry case, as you walk in, looks amazing. I had to try one of the pastries after seeing the case.The pastry was 3 layers of delicious, light chocolate mousse between layers of a chocolate cake. I would order again and probably end up taking most home as today. If you have a chance to check-out the buffet it has a nice selection of different types of Indian favorites. I couldn't actually see all that was available as several customers were filling their plates. There was a nice crowdby the buffet and everyone seemed pleased with the selection.I would say the service could be improved and I deducted a star because of him never checking on me once after taking my order. I wasn't surprised with prices as they are typical for most Indian restaurants now. It is a little pricey but I basically have another meal for later.The restaurant is comfortable, my lunch was tasty and I would return.
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Maria F.
Jan 11, 2025
There are so many Indian restaurants in the Carmel fishers Westfield area and after going just one time it is now at the top of my list and I can't wait to return to try more things. The service was pretty slow, but it was worth the weight because the food came out fresh and you can tell that they put a lot of thought into the detail and the flavors. The inside has a good amount of seating and is comfortable.
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Richard P.
Sep 14, 2024
The Monk's Fusion Cuisine is the Carmel location of a small but growing chain (currently 9 locations with several in the works) of Indian-Chinese cuisine. While on an event, I stayed at a hotel within a couple blocks. Having just wheeled quite a while, I decided to play it safe and stay close. The Monk's is in a small strip center with accessible parking and a curb cut. The glass-door entryway was pretty workable. There's a small lobby area with dining straight ahead. There's a small outdoor area, though it didn't seem to be in use upon my visit. The area at the cash register into the dining area has some definite accessibility issues, though I was able to make it work. I think a bigger power chair would struggle. If you pull up the Carmel location on the website, rest assured it doesn't look anything like the photos. It's much simpler and actually a relatively small location. It's always a good sign when you enter a ethnic restaurant and see half the diners actually of that ethnicity. I am not an expert in Indian or Chinese - this was going a bit out of my comfort zone, however, I spent some time exploring the menu and definitely found a few things I could easily enjoy. Drinks seem to be primarily consistent with the Indian-Chinese theme. They do not carry iced tea (my usual) and diet coke was in a can (so don't expect refills). They do offer a carafe of water on the table. Our server was friendly though reserved. I ordered Wok Tossed (fried rice) with chicken. The serving size was huge and I didn't come close to finishing it after a hard day of wheeling. Because I'm on the road, I did not take leftovers. I feel awful not eating everything when I dine, but this was a seriously generous serving. I found the rice size generous - the chicken less so. A dining companion felt the same way. This was a solid experience. I won't call it a 5-star, however, I can easily call it a 4-star experience. It was a reminder to me that dining outside my comfort zone can be rewarding as it was a nice meal after a hard day of wheeling. Again, this is about two blocks from Hilton Garden Inn and also very close to Fairfield Inn. I can definitely recommend.
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Elaine W.
Aug 19, 2024
What an amazing place!! Highly recommend their lamb chop! Good portion and good price. Lambs are super tender and flavorful. Very well paired with the veges. Would return every time and get the same dish!! Their mango lasi is also large in size. Tastes great! And they have a variety of naan selections. I got the sweet pistachio naah which was unique and excellent! Ambiance is cool. Place is organized, spacious and clean. Service is also excellent! Highly recommend!
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Nicole S.
Apr 16, 2024
I ordered a kids' meal from The Monk's because, although I was hungry for lunch, I wasn't super hungry, but I wanted some butter chicken and naan. I thought I was being smart by ordering a pint-sized portion, but the kids' meal size is huge! The kids' butter chicken meal came with two giant pieces of naan, a vegetable samosa, and a container of butter chicken. It was enough for two meals. Every single thing in my order was super. The naan was warm and soft with slightly charred bits. The butter chicken was rich with tender pieces of chicken. The vegetable samosa was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My order was a takeout order, which as you know, can be hit or miss. But the food was as fresh and tasty as if I ate it served right in the restaurant. The food here is so delicious.As I was waiting to pick up my takeout order, I saw that they have a number of cake slices in the refrigerated case at the entrance. They also have mango lassi, and some bottled beers. I think you can pop in and get these items to go (maybe not the beer, though).
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Chloe G.
Jan 13, 2025
Fantastic place. Surprising find up in Indiana. Food is top quality, I had a classic chicken tikka masala and found every single delightful flavor and texture within. Nothing missing. Service is quick and friendly. Dining area is a bit grey and high ceiling, I prefer things a bit cozier but some find that professional and modern.
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Sankalp B.
Dec 25, 2024
Monks is indo Chinese fusion restaurant and they are really good place to enjoy fusion food. They have ample of seating space with trendy atmosphere. Service is good and one of the places open on Christmas break. Must try Chinese bhel, fried or steamed momos and burnt garlic rice. I recommend this place.
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Fatima G.
Mar 20, 2024
We visited Monks after 8 months, just cause I was missing Indo Asian food which is so popular back in India. Post our visit, I can definitely say service, quality and portions are still the same! I thoroughly enjoyed my chicken Manchuria and Thai Red curry with rice which was so flavorful, with the coconut goodness. Quantities were sufficient for the next 2 meals so I was happy to pay for what I got. It was a busy Friday evening but service was quick and on point. We saw a lot of customers were walk in and grab their takeaways, pretty diverse crowd which spoke of the customers liking. The showstopper was Gulab E Gulkhand which is dried milk dumplings fried and soaked in sugar syrup. The twist here was filling it with Gulkhand which is a sweetener made of rose petals and sugar. The milk combination with the Rose sweetner added such divine floral notes and balanced out the sweetness of the sugar syrup. Of course, didn't click a pic devouring the goodness! Must try!
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