What kind of restaurant is Monkeys?

Monkeys is a Nikkei restaurant in downtown Reykjavík — Japanese culinary traditions meeting Peruvian flavours — serving small plates, sushi, a Josper charcoal grill and an extensive Champagne and wine list at Klapparstígur 28-30.

Where is Monkeys located?

Klapparstígur 28-30, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland.

What are Monkeys' opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 11:30–22:00, Friday 11:30–23:00, Saturday 11:45–23:00 and Sunday 11:45–22:00.

Does Monkeys have a happy hour?

Yes — happy hour runs every day from 14:00 to 18:00, with cocktails, wine and beer at reduced prices plus 25% off other cocktails on the menu.

Can I book a table at Monkeys?

Yes. You can reserve a table online at https://www.monkeys.is/book.

Does Monkeys have vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes. Many dishes can be made gluten-free and lactose-free, and there are vegetarian options. Please let the staff know about any allergies when ordering.

Monkeys

The Menu

Nikkei small plates, sushi and premium meats — all with Japanese and Peruvian notes

Served 17:00–22:00

Set Menus

Tasting Menu

·Tuna tartare and plantain bananas
·Crispy chicken gyozas
·Salmon tiradito
·Tuna ceviche
·Beef tataki
·Deep-fried surf & turf maki
·Argentinian giant prawns tempura
·Black cod miso
·Rack of lamb
·Grilled broccolini
·Miso potatoes
·Dessert platter

Wine pairing 5 wines 11.990 kr.

Served to sharePer person — min. 2

16.990kr

3-Course Menu

·Snack: Crispy plantain bananas with guacamole
·Monkeys shellfish soup
·OR:
·Beef tataki
·Charred salmon
·OR:
·Grilled tenderloin of beef
·Chocolate and salted caramel brownie

Wine pairing 3 wines 7.990 kr.

Per person

13.490kr

Monkeys Royal

·Tuna tartare with crispy plantains
·Wagyu nigiri
·"Le Muriel" foie gras slider
·Black cod miso
·Charcoal grilled Iberico pork
·Grilled reindeer fillet 100g
·Monkeys mandarin

Wine pairing 5 wines 12.990 kr.

Per person

18.490kr

5-Course Menu

·Tuna tartare and plantains
·Salmon tiradito
·Deep-fried surf & turf maki
·Crispy chicken gyozas
·Grilled beef tenderloin 100g
·OR:
·Pineapple and teriyaki fillet of cod
·Chocolate and salted caramel brownie

Wine pairing 4 wines 9.990 kr.

Per person

14.490kr

Vegan Tasting Menu

·Crispy plantain bananas with guacamole
·Mushroom maki
·Watermelon carpaccio
·Grilled romaine
·Beetroot ceviche
·Miso sesame steak
·Chia chocolate brownie

Wine pairing 4 wines 9.990 kr.

VeganPer person

14.490kr

Snacks

Grilled Padrón peppers

·Served with chili macha and
·yuzu dressing

2.390kr

Spicy Edamame

Roasted edamame beans in chili ponzu

VeganLactose-free

2.390kr

Crispy Plantains

Served with guacamole

VeganLactose-freeGluten-free

2.590kr

Tempura Potato Chips

Deep-fried potatoes in miso tempura batter, chili mayo

VeganLactose-free

2.390kr

Sesame Flatbread

·Brushed with beurre noisette, miso and chili macha
·Dips:
·Bellpepper and cashew dressing 690
·Miso Hollandaise 690
·Tuna tartare with pink pepper, cream cheese,
·and honey pesto 1690

1.890kr

Tuna Tartare

Tuna tartare, pink pepper, cream cheese, honey pesto

1.690kr

Monkeys Sushi

Omakase Sushi Platter

·14 pieces, a mix of nigiri and maki, great for sharing. Tuna tartare with plantains
·Salmon nigiri
·Tuna nigiri
·Deep-fried surf & turf maki
·Tuna maki
·Salmon maki
·Mushroom maki
·Salmon tiradito

8.890kr

Monkeys Black Garlic Nigiri

·5 bites of nigiri with salmon, black garlic,
·torched aioli

3.690kr

Wagyu Nigiri

2 pieces of nigiri with Wagyu beef and foie gras

2.990kr

Salmon Nigiri

2 pieces of nigiri with salmon, Monkeys teriyaki and garlic

1.590kr

Tuna Nigiri

2 pieces of nigiri with tuna, Monkeys teriyaki and garlic

1.790kr

Deep-Fried Surf & Turf Maki

5 pieces. Spring onion, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame seeds, beef tartare, crispy tiger prawns, pickled ginger

3.690kr

Smokey Tuna Maki

5 pieces. Spring onion, cucumber, chili mayo, sesame seeds, avocado, tuna sashimi, bonito flakes, tuna tartare, soy, pickled ginger

3.590kr

Spicy Salmon Maki

5 pieces. Salmon, cucumber, asparagus, gochujang cream cheese, fermented garlic, trout roe

3.590kr

Mushroom Maki

5 pieces. Pickled portobello mushrooms, mushroom mayo, crispy oyster mushrooms

Vegan

3.590kr

Gyoza & Tempura

Crispy Chicken Gyoza

5 pcs. deep-fried gyozas with chicken, fermented cabbage and apple salad, chili, chili mayo, sesame ponzu

Lactose-free

3.590kr

Crispy Vegetable Gyoza

5 pcs. deep-fried gyoza with vegetables, fermented cabbage and apple salad, chili, chili mayo, sesame ponzu

VeganLactose-free

3.590kr

Argentinian Giant Prawns Tempura

Deep-fried Argentinian tiger prawns in tempura batter, salsa verde, jalapeño dip

Lactose-free

4.190kr

Asparagus Tempura

Deep-fried asparagus in tempura, spicy miso hollandaise, aji amarillo pepper paste

Lactose-free

3.590kr

Ceviche

Tuna Ceviche

Tuna, passion fruit and citrus dressing, red onion, spring onion, watermelon, cashews, pomegranate

Lactose-freeGluten-free

3.890kr

Salmon Ceviche

Salmon, truffle ponzu, red onion, sesame seeds, chives, aji amarillo

Lactose-freeGluten-free

3.890kr

Beetroot Ceviche

Cured beetroot, red onion, citrus dressing, aji amarillo, watermelon, cashews

VeganLactose-freeGluten-free

3.590kr

Small Plates

Tuna Tartare & Plantains

Tuna tartare, pink pepper, cream cheese, honey pesto, plantain bananas

Gluten-free

3.690kr

Black cod miso

Miso marinated fillet of black cod, pickled daikon radishes, shiso leaf

4.990kr

Wagyu

·Grilled wagyu striploin, crispy oyster mushrooms, browned butter, light miso, sesame ponzu
·100g 9,490 kr
·200g 18,490 kr

Gluten-free

"Le Muriel" Foie Gras Sliders

2 mini sliders with seared foie gras, miso, candied onion and lotus root

3.690kr

Monkeys Shellfish Soup

Creamy shellfish soup, scallop, tiger prawns, aji pepper, lemongrass, hazelnut cream cheese

Gluten-free

4.190kr

Salmon Tiradito

Salmon sashimi, sesame ponzu, chilli macha, sesame seeds, chives

Lactose-free

3.790kr

Beef Tataki

Lightly grilled beef slices, pickled chili, pomegranate, tataki dressing, fermented cabbage and apple salad

Lactose-free

4.490kr

Grilled Iberico Pork

Grilled Iberico pork, artichoke mole, five spice jus, grilled pineapple

4.990kr

Shellfish Salad

Salad, scallop, South American giant prawns, wasabi dressing, strawberries, red onion, cashews, 1000-day aged Tindur cheese

Gluten-free

4.190kr

Watermelon Carpaccio

Coal-grilled watermelon, pink pepper, mushroom mayo, crispy black salsify, rucola, pine nuts

VeganLactose-freeGluten-free

3.490kr

Grilled Romaine

Fermented apple and chilli salad, goma dressing, chilli macha, toasted nuts

VeganLactose-free

3.490kr

Grilled Beef Short Ribs

Deep fried pork ribs in bread crust, yakiniku dressing, salsa verde

Lactose-free

4.490kr

Fresh Irish Oysters

·Available Thursdays till Saturdays
·(Limited supply)
·We get oysters called Irish Fines nr.2
·flown in fresh from Ireland every Thursday
·Oysters and Champagne are the perfect start
·to a great eveninng
·Fresh Irish Fines nr.2
·Yuzu dressing, salsa verde, Tabasco
·2 pcs. 2.990 - 4 pcs. 5.890 - 6 pcs. 8.790

Antonius Oscietra Caviar

·Fresh and unpasturized caviar from
·Russian Oscietra sturgeons
·Antonius is the largest and most respected producer of sturgeons in Europe and they raise all their sturgeons themselves under natural conditions
·Take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy this great caviar with a variety
·of accompaniments
·30 grams Oscietra
·Served with blinis, yuzu cream cheese, chives, pickled shallots, and foie gras parfait
·16.990 - Perfect to share

16.990kr

Fish

Pineapple and teriyaki fillet of cod

Light salted fillet of cod in grilled pineapple and teriyaki glaze, pepper polenta, deep fried vegetables in tempura, lemongrass foam, herb oil, black lemon

7.490kr

Charred Salmon

Charred salmon, baked aioli, grilled bok choy, garlic potato purée, browned butter, almond crumble

7.490kr

Fish of the Day

The freshest catch from the market, ask your server

6.890kr

Shellfish Salad

Salad, scallop, South American tiger prawns, wasabi dressing, strawberries, red onion, cashews, 1000-day aged Tindur

Gluten-free

5.990kr

Meat

Wagyu

·Grilled wagyu striploin, crispy oyster mushrooms, yuzu-kosho sauce, shiso leafs, pickled plums
·100g 9,490 kr
·200g 18,490 kr

Gluten-free

Grilled Tenderloin of Beef

·Beef tenderloin, Peruvian potato cake, artichoke purée, chilli macha, Monkeys jus
·100g 5,790 kr
·200g 9,790 kr

Gluten-free

Beef Teboin "Kamu Hire" 200g

·Charcoal grilled tenderloin of beef, yuzu demi glaze
·pickled onions, crispy salsify
·Served sliced, great for sharing
·No sides included

Gluten-free

8.790kr

Beef Ribeye 300g — South American Supercap

·300g beef ribeye, portobello and red onion duxelle, Monkeys jus
·No sides included

Gluten-free

11.490kr

Rack of Lamb

Charcoal-grilled lamb fillet, pepper polenta, grilled corn salsa, miso hollandaise

Gluten-free

9.990kr

Chicken Skewers

·Charcoal-grilled chicken thighs, spicy chilli bbq sauce, miso sweet potato purée, amarillo pepper paste, nut crumble
·Does not come with sides

Lactose-free

5.990kr

Reindeer Fillet

·Peruvian potato cake, preserved blueberries, celeriac purée, herbal bread crust, demi-glace sauce
·100g 6,990 kr
·200g 12,490 kr

Steak Platter 800g

·800g of charcoal-grilled steaks, perfect for sharing
·Beef tenderloin
·Beef ribeye
·Rack of lamb
·Iberico pork
·Served with Monkeys jus and miso hollandaise
·We recommend adding sides

24.990kr

Vegetables

Miso Sesame Steak

Sesame seed and nut steak, sweet potato and celeriac, corn salsa, yuzu mayo, salad, sweet potato purée, miso potatoes, chili mayo

VeganLactose-free

5.990kr

Sides

Miso Potato Wedges

Deep-fried potatoes in miso tempura batter, chili mayo

VeganLactose-free

2.390kr

Green Salad

Fresh salad, citrus vinaigrette, nut crumble

VeganLactose-freeGluten-free

2.090kr

Grilled Corn Salsa

Grilled corn, red onion and chili with yuzu mayo

VeganLactose-free

1.990kr

Parmesan & Truffle Potato Wedges

Deep-fried potatoes in truffle tempura batter, miso hollandaise, parmesan

2.790kr

Charcoal Broccolini

Nut crumble, salsa verde

VeganLactose-freeGluten-free

2.190kr

Miso Hollandaise

990kr

Spicy Chicken Glaze

990kr

Five Spice Demi Glace

990kr

Yuzu Mayo

690kr

Chili Mayo

690kr

Tempura asparagus

Deep fried asparagus in tempura, spicy miso Hollandaise, aji amarillo pepper

Lactose-free

3.590kr

Desserts

Monkeys Mandarin

Mandarin and tonka bean mousse, crispy chocolate cake, yuzu meringue

3.290kr

Monkeys Cheesecake

·White chocolate cheesecake with strawberry and yuzu gel, ice cream and berries
·Perfect for 2 to share

5.990kr

Chocolate & Salted Caramel Brownie

Miso hazelnuts, salted caramel, crispy chocolate cake, white chocolate and hazelnut ice cream

3.290kr

Mixed Ice Creams

·Three types of ice cream, chocolate crumble, fresh fruit
·Available vegan, gluten and lactose free

2.990kr

Dessert Platter

A selection of our favourite desserts, perfect for 2-3 to share

8.490kr

Chia Chocolate Brownie

Chocolate brownie with chia seeds, mixed berries, raspberry crumble, sorbet

VeganLactose-free

3.290kr

Lactose-freeGluten-free

Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements. We work with gluten, nuts, seaweed and shellfish and cannot guarantee allergen-free preparation.