Upper East Side · New York

Craft cocktails & seriously good Indian.

a little Old Bombay on 92nd

Family recipes and bold Indian flavors, shared over candlelight and proper craft cocktails.

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The Drunken Munkey bar
Est. Old Bombay
Butter chicken with naan and rice
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The signature

Arguably the best butter chicken in NYC.

(ok, we’re a little biased.)

Tandoor-fired chicken tikka, folded into a slow-simmered creamed tomato sauce. Served with warm naan and rice.

“Legitimately the best Indian food in NYC.”
— Yelp review
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From the kitchen

Signature bistro bites

Full menu
Crispy okra chips

Crispy Okra Chips

Room-temp · chaat masala

Lamb seekh kabab

Lamb Seekh Kabab

Green chilli · coriander · cumin

Paneer tikka

Paneer Tikka

Lemon & herb · tandoor-charred

Paani puri

Paani Puri

Crisp shells · tamarind-mint

The bar

Summer cocktails & signature tipples

Classic craft cocktails — frosted crystal, fresh juices, artful garnish — poured alongside rare Indian rums & whiskeys.

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Pay it forward

The Munkey Meal

No one should go hungry. Every night from 10 pm, we serve a hot meal to those in need — a practice we’ve kept since 2020.

Every visit keeps it going — or sponsor a meal for someone in need for just $7.

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20k+ meals served
Kind words

Loved on the Upper East Side

4.4 ★★★★ 1,065 Google reviews
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Best Indian food I’ve ever had — hot, fresh, and full of flavor.
— Uber Eats
★★★★★
The food divine and the cocktails like something from a movie.
— Tripadvisor
★★★★★
Always my favorite Indian in the city. We arrived as strangers and left as friends.
— Yelp
Our story

A little Old Bombay on 92nd Street

Inspired by the cafés and bistros of old Bombay — the Leopolds and Britannias where the city gathered over food, drink and conversation. Bold Indian flavors and family recipes, shared over candlelight and craft cocktails.

First craft cocktails on the UES

The Drunken Munkey dining room
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Private events & catering

Host a dinner at Munkey, or let us bring Bombay to your home or office. From intimate celebrations to full buyouts and off-site catering, we’ll build a menu around you.

Plan an event

Events@drunkenmunkey.com

Good to know

Questions, answered

Where is The Drunken Munkey located? +
The Drunken Munkey is at 338 East 92nd Street, between First and Second Avenues on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, New York, NY 10128.
What are your hours? +
We’re open Monday to Thursday 4:00 pm–12:00 am, Friday 4:00 pm–1:00 am, Saturday 11:00 am–1:00 am, and Sunday 11:00 am–12:00 am. The kitchen closes one hour before we close.
Do you serve weekend brunch? +
Yes — weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am–3:30 pm. Standout dishes include the Breakfast Biryani, Short-Rib Eggs Benedict, and French Toast.
Is there a Happy Hour? +
Yes — Happy Hour runs every day, 4:00–6:00 pm, with five select cocktails.
Do you take reservations? +
Yes. You can reserve a table online, and for parties of nine or more email KingKong@drunkenmunkey.com.
Do you offer delivery or takeout? +
Do you have vegetarian options? +
Plenty. Vegetarian dishes are marked (v) on the menu and (n) flags nuts. An allergy menu is available on request.
What is the Munkey Meal? +
Every night from 10 pm we serve a hot meal to anyone in need — vegetarian or non-vegetarian, just ask the host. Guests can pay it forward by sponsoring a meal for $7.
Can I host a private event or order catering? +
Yes. Host a dinner at the restaurant, or have us cater at your home or office. Email Events@drunkenmunkey.com to plan.
Do you sell gift cards? +
Yes — gift cards are available online at drunkenmunkey.com/giftcard.
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Visit us

The Drunken Munkey at night, 338 East 92nd Street

Hours

Mon – Thu4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday11:00 am – 12:00 am

Kitchen closes one hour before close.

Find us

338 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128

(646) 846-8986

Parties of 9 or more — KingKong@drunkenmunkey.com