Spice Monkey

I went there with bunch of friends on Friday night. We reserved the place in upfront because it's busy on Friday night. The cocktails were good and the food was also delicious. They had vegan options as well. Recommended for the atmosphere. Decoration of the cocktail is 10/10. I would like to go there again. Vegan spring rolls were amazing too

We went there in a small group of five food lovers including guests who were in Utrecht for a couple of days. The location is really nice, close to the city center, and easily reachable from public transport, car or bikes. From the outside it looks like a cozy place next to the canal with tropical vibes. It reminded me of cafes and restaurants from Ubud or the rice terraces in Tegalalang. We were immediately offered multiple tables. The service seemed prompt and helpful. We started with a round of tropical cocktails and Indonesian starters. Cocktails look amazing and it looks like they are well-curated not only in terms of ingredients but also in greater details, about how they are presented and served. Sate ayam were amazing. We also ordered two dishes with jackfruit - one of them was nice but the jackfruit sate tasted a little more processed than any other jackfruit dish I've ever eaten. I felt that the food was nice but our table had a mixed response. The recipes are slightly modified to be a little less spicy but the waiters offered us a variety of sauces on the side which worked really well with the food we had ordered. The main course dishes were also nice. The staff were very friendly and I believe they should get additional points for that. If it were only for the staff and the service, I'll say that this place is better than Michelin listed restaurants in the city. Overall, I feel if you're interested in a quick bite and a drink next in a relaxing neighborhood, this is a place worth visiting. The food definitely looks very well presented. But if how the food tastes is only your preference, I'd rather ask you to wait for the management to take a conscious decision about what the recepies should be like. They are just one step away from authentic Balinese experience. We had a nice evening. Because of the memorable drinks, pretty pictures, and friendiness of the staff, I have to mark it as a 5-star (maybe a 4.9).