The Drunken Munkey - UES Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Drunken Munkey - UES, a charming cocktail bar nestled in the Upper East Side of New York. Here, the vibrant fusion of Indian cuisine and artisanal cocktails creates a unique dining experience. The menu features standout Anglo-Indian dishes, such as Bombay Lamb Chops, expertly tandoor-grilled, and Railway Chicken Curry, simmered to perfection with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

For those seeking a lighter fare, the Paneer Tikka and Chicken Malai Tikka offer delightful flavors, while the Drunken Munkey Chicken Biryani promises a satisfying depth of taste.

The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a memorable dinner with friends or a romantic evening. The attentive service and thoughtful cocktail menu elevate the experience, ensuring that every visit leaves you craving more.

Starts

Mutton Seekh Kababs

skewered hand ground spiced mutton and mint chutney

$11.00

Paneer Tikka's

cottage cheese, herbs, tumeric, onions and bell peppers

$10.00

Chicken Malai Tikka

ginger, garlic, nutmeg and yogurt marinade

$11.00

Drunken Munkey Lamb Biryani

braised seasoned lamb, layered saffron rice and whole spices. slow cooked

$19.00

Drunken Munkey Chicken Biryani

seasoned chicken, yogurt, mint, layered rice and whole spices. slow cooked

$17.00

Rice Specialties

Anglo Indian Specialties

Railway Chicken Curry

onion, tomato sauce, mustard seeds and curry leaves

$19.00

Lucknow Meatballs

kofta. hand-rolled braised beef meatballs, whole spices and boiled egg

$16.00

Goan Pork Vindalu

cubed pork shoulder, spicy chili vinegar and tomato sauce

$19.00

Bombay Lamb Chops

tandoor grilled 5 spice marinade, string beans and spiced aloo

$24.00

Butter Chicken Tikka Masala

tandoori cubed chicken tikka and creamed tomato sauce

$18.00

Sindhi Fish Curry

monk fish and fenugreek sauce

$18.00

Malabar Coastal Shrimp Curry

seasonal vegetables and creamy almond sauce

$19.00

Lamb Shank Rogan Josh

braised lamb, seasoning spices and tomato curry

$19.00

Bagara Baigan

marinated baby eggplant and coconut curry

$14.00

Garden Fresh Vegetable Korma

seasonal vegetables and creamy almond sauce

$14.00

Butter Paneer Tikka Masala

tandoori paneer tikka and creamed tomato sauce

$16.00

Saag Paneer

fresh spinach, cottage cheese and fenugreek sauce

$16.00

Traditional Classics

Sides

Crispy Okra

crispy okra, onions, tomato and chat masala

$5.00

Bombay Aloo

mustard and onion seed, asafetida and chat masala

$5.00

String Beans

haricot vert, cumin and rock salt

$6.00

Chana Masala

chickpeas, mango powder, black pepper and onion

$6.00

Cauliflower Foogath

tumeric roasted cauliflower, cilantro and cumin

$6.00