Drunken Monk Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Drunken Monk in Menlo Park, CA, a cozy izakaya spot with a mix of traditional and modern dishes. Customers rave about the skewers, wagyu and chicken meatball, crispy chicken skin, and corn tempura. The ambiance feels like a visit to Japan, with standout dishes like oyakodon, sukiyaki, and niku udon. The menu features Scallop Carpaccio, Gyu Tongue Skewers, and Chef Choice Nigiri. Don't miss the Wagyu Beef yakitori, Mapo Tofu Omelet Don, and unique drinks like Lychee Amazake. The food quality is outstanding, with the Zuke O-toro, Amaebi Spoon with Uni & Ikura, and Ochazuke being highlights. Drunken Monk is perfect for special occasions, with a cozy and modern atmosphere and efficient service. Make a reservation to enjoy the innovative Japanese cuisine at this Asian-owned gem.
Udon
Niku Udon
Onion Beef Udon served in a rich umami broth topped with Onsen egg and green onion.
Tantan Udon
Udon served in sesame chili broth with spicy minced pork and bok chow.
Vegan Udon
Udon served with sweet fried tofu in vegan broth.
Oden Udon
Udon served with assorted fish cakes in a rich umami broth.
Gyudon
Steamed rice topped with sliced beef and onion simmered in dashi and soy sauce broth, topped with an onsen egg.
Mapo Tofu Don
Egg omelet over steam rice, topped with numbing spicy tofu and minced pork garnished with green onion.
Unadon
Steam rice topped with grilled unagi fillet with tamago.
Tori Teriyaki Don
Steam rice topped with grilled chicken teriyaki.
Oyakodon
Steam rice topped with diced chicken, egg and onion simmered in dashi and soy sauce broth, topped with green onion, pickled daikon and seaweed.
Donburi
Bento
Mapo-Bento
Numbing spicy tofu and minced pork over steam rice with a side of organic spring mix and cherry tomato salad, jammy pickled egg, sweet corns and pickled daikons.
Tori-Bento
Grilled chicken teriyaki over steam rice with a side of organic spring mix and grape tomato salad.
Una-Bento
Grilled unagi fillet over steam rice with a side of organic spring mix and grape tomato salad, jammy pickled egg, sweet corns and pickled daikons.
Gyu-Bento
Sweet onion beef in dashi broth over steam rice topped with a soft poached egg, green onion, chili peppers and a side of organic spring mix and cherry tomato salad, sweet corns and pickled daikons.
Fried Gyoza
Deep Fried pot sticker filled with minced pork and chopped cabbage. Topped with shredded green onion. Served with ponzu sauce and chili oil.
Takoyaki
pc deep fried tako balls, tender octopus mixed with cabbage, green onion, ginger.
Sea Salt Edamame
Steam edamame sprinkled with sea salt.