Monark Asian Bistro
Monark Asian Bistro
Shrimp and ground chicken mixed together and rolled in crispy skin with a side of sweet chili sauce
Shrimp fried with a shredded coconut coating and served with a side of sweet and spicy sauce
A delicious mixture of crab and cream cheese served in a crispy pocket
Grilled skewers of chicken marinated in curry and served with a side of sweet peanut dipping sauce
Chicken and Napa cabbage dumplings steamed and pan fried with a perfect crispy bottom
Traditional Chinese steamed shrimp and pork dumplings
Chicken wontons cook together with pieces of chicken, beef, and shrimp in a delicate broth made with carrots, snow peas, Napa cabbage, button mushrooms, and bamboo shoots
A peppery and tangy soup cooked with tender strips of pork, tofu, egg whites, wood ear mushrooms, and strips of bamboo shoots
A classic spicy and tangy Thai soup cooked with your choice of protein, button mushrooms, straw mushrooms, bamboo shoots, galangal ,lemongrass, Makrut leaves, tomato and a dash of fish sauce
A classic spicy and tangy Thai soup made with your choice of protein, coconut milk, button mushrooms, straw mushrooms, bamboo shoots, galangal, lemongrass, makrut lime leaves, tomato, and a dash of fish sauce
A combination of shrimp, chicken, and beef sauted with fresh, diced onion straw mushrooms, green bell peppers in a spicy, garlic, black bean sauce
Your choice of chicken or beef in a light crispy coating wok-tossed with pineapple and chili peppers in a cherry sauce
Slices of chicken, beef or tofu in a light crispy coating wok-tossed with dried orange peels and a spicy zesty sauce
Your choice of slices of protein coated in a light crispy batter and wok-tossed with a tart chili tomato sauce.
Your choice of protein in a crispy coating wok-tossed with bell peppers, onions, carrots, and pineapples in a classic sweet and sour sauce
A classic Szechwan-style sauce with ginger, garlic, and chili sauted with red and green peppers, onions, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and crisp snow peas
A fragrant combination of dried red chilies, green garlic and peanuts stir-fried in a special sauce with your choice of protein
Your choice of protein stir-fried with aged chili pepper, fresh basil, and onions in a savory south Asian sauce
Your choice of meat, sauted with sliced red and green peppers, onion, dried chilies, and fresh basil leaves in a spicy aromatic Thai chili paste
A flavorful combination of shredded ginger, crisp bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, onions, scallions, white pepper and fish sauce saute with your choice of protein
Crunchy Chinese broccoli and your choice of protein sauted in a delicious black pepper sauce and sprinkled with crispy fried garlic
Broccoli florets and your choice of protein stir-fried in a savory sauce with carrots and bamboo shoots
Snow peas wok tossed with tender slices of beef and carrots
Slices of tender beef sauted with a fragrant combination of fresh onions and scallions in a savory sauce
Slices of tender chicken breast stir-fried with snow peas, carrots, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a delicious savory sauce, and topped with candied cashew nuts
Fresh mushrooms sauted with tender slices of chicken breast, snow peas, carrots and bamboo shoots in a light health garlic sauce
Your choice of protein cooked in a fragrant green curry with coconut milk, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, bamboo shoots, and basil *Spicy*
Thai yellow curry and coconut milk cook with mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, bamboo shoots, and your choice of protein
A variety of healthy, crisp vegetables sauted in a special light garlic sauce with your choice of protein
Fresh crisp green beans and your choice of protein sauted in an aromatic spicy ginger curry with Makrut lime leaves
Lightly coated crispy shrimp tossed in a flavorful pineapple cream sauce and topped with caramelized walnuts
Lightly fried crispy shrimp tossed with a mixture of diced jalapenos, red bell peppers, onions, garlic, and Chinese five spice powder
Crispy shrimp coated in a unique sauce with robust flavors of South Asian curry, peanut, and coconut milk
Tender fillet of Dover sole pan-fried in a spicy ginger garlic sauce and lightly garnished with fresh scallions and cilantro
A tender Dover sole fillet steamed with a light soy sauce, ginger, and fresh scallions
A fillet of Dover Sole gently braised in a delicate sauce and garnished with scallions, ginger, and sliced red bell peppers
Asian eggplant and red bell peppers wok-fried with a fragrant blend of basil, chili peppers, and garlic
Crispy green beans sauted with a diced shiitake mushroom sauce
A combination of healthy vegetables sauted in a subtle garlic sauce
Vermicelli rice noodles wok-tossed with chicken, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts, and scallions, then finished with a garnish of crunchy garlic flakes and sprigs of cilantro
Classic soft lo mein noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein, carrots, cabbage, bean spouts and onions
Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, and your choice of protein stir-fried in a tamarind and fish sauce then finished with a topping of cilantro and chopped peanuts
Flat rice noodles, egg, Chinese broccoli, mushrooms, and carrot stir-fried with your choice of protein in a sweet and savory sauce
Flat rice noodles and your choice of protein stir-fried in a fragrant mixture of jalapenos, basil, onion, and bell peppers
A classic egg fried rice wok-tossed with bean sprouts, onions, scallions, and your choice of protein
A classic Chinese egg fried rice wok-tossed with a medley of chopped broccoli, snow peas, zucchini, mushroom, carrots, onions, and scallions
A traditional Thai fried rice with a sweet and savory mixture of chicken, shrimp, curry, pineapple, raisins, onions, tomatoes, and candied cashew nuts
Thai fried rice wok-tossed with egg, garlic, basil, tomato, bell pepper, onions, and jalapenos and your choice of protein
A cup of classic Thai sweet iced tea *contains dairy*
Thai Shrimp Egg Rolls
Shu Mai
Thai Gourmet Delight
Chop Suey
Crab Rangoon
Taiwan Beer
Divine Garlic Pepper Beef
Potstickers (6 Pieces)
Vegetable Medley with Shrimp
Monarch Steak
The view
Chili Basil Noodles with Shrimp
Szechuan Fish
Our food plate was perfect
Indoors
Hot and Sour Soup with pork Chicken Satay (4 Piece)
Mangotini
Pad Thai
Hot and Sour Soup with pork
Vegetable Egg Roll (2pcs)
Jungle Curry
Emperor's Choice
Fried rice
Deborah M.
Nov 9, 2024
I love this place- have been a customer for nearly 30 ! Years.The owner is a sweetheart and food wonderful.Don't understand mediocre reviews.I love this restaurant and it's employees always so courteous,Food is great.
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Natasha K.
Dec 3, 2024
Service was great! Portions were good but though the portions big the food was flavorless and not appetizing. I want to love because of the service but the lack of fulfillment I got from eating there wasn't worth it.
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Jeremy S.
Aug 23, 2024
Not a bad spot for some Asian food but I'd say it's moreso on the average and expensive side. Ordered the jungle curry and pad thai and both were too sweet for my taste instead of authentic thai flavor. The curry was too thick and the pad thai was drenched in too much sauce as well. The dishes were decent but nothing more. Some good things are that the restaurant is very nice and has a more upscale feel and that service was pretty good. Not sure if I will be back though given the quality of the food and the price point of around $20 per dish.
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Ariana M.
Jan 31, 2025
I ordered take out recently (pad see ew) and it was so delicious. It was fresh and yummy I'll definitely be going back :)
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Joshua F.
Nov 14, 2024
It's hard to find a luxurious restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine in Riverside. Monarch has taken the relaxing and upscale ambiance and offered high-quality food with fresh ingredients. The waiters are tentative and focused on make the experience pleasant.
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Noya F.
Oct 12, 2024
This place is a slice of heaven. The service was excellent, Diana took great care of me. Karen, the owner is so sweet and accommodating. The food is authentic and beyond delicious. Highly recommend the Emperor's choice dish!
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Steven T.
Apr 11, 2024
I wouldn't call it anything more than average. Not any better than you would get at a fast food Chinese place at twice the price. The portions again, average. Fried rice with no flavor. There's much better options in town.
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Mary M.
Feb 28, 2025
We had a wonderful evening at Monark Asian Fusion last Monday! The sweet and pungent chicken was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients, and the Miso Salmon was a great surprise. Great menu choices. Our server Em was very attentive and made excellent suggestions. The overall ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great choice for an any occasion. We have been patrons here for well over 15 years. Hands down the best Asian Fusion restaurant in Riverside.
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Foodie T.
Feb 22, 2025
BEWARE!!! Horrible place. Don't let the decor and ambience fool you. This place will have you in the hospital. Years ago, this restaurant was under a different name and the Health Department had to shut it down due to various violations, food poisoning, rat droppings, hair in the food, you name it. They remodeled the restaurant and renamed it Monark Asian Bistro, but it's the same owner and staff, same bad habits and unsanitary. The cook does not wear a hair net and the food is inconsistent. Owner is not professional, very fake and race biased. More focused on money than service and quality of overpriced food. She's argumentative, aggressive and uncompromising. She will not honor refunds even when in the wrong. Always complaining about how much she pays for food. Customers are being overcharged and the food is not even good quality and worth the price. If you are not happy with the food, you will not get a credit, refund, nothing. This owner is such a fake person by pretending to be nice and is greedy thinking of profit only and does not value customer service. So sad! If you are a minority you will be treated that way by her and her staff. She really has no business in the food industry or any business dealing with the public. Even her brother that used to work there and probably still does had to apologize for bad behavior and didn't have any nice things to say about her. Run, don't walk to the nearest exit!
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Karen J.
Jan 31, 2025
Food and ambiance are good. Had a bad experience when I came here with a party of seven for my Birthday on January 31. Servers were overwhelmed by the dinner rush. we were there at 5:30, and some parties that came in later got their dinners sooner. When our dinners finally came at 6:30, mine still wasn't ready and I left.
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