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We love sushi, and we love Truckee, so it was natural for us to combine the two. At Drunken Monkey, we constantly innovate to bring new dishes to life. We push the boundaries of cuisine, with ingredients, techniques and flavor profiles so that your experience is unique whether you’re a weeknight regular, or a first time visitor.
Low-key Japanese eatery offering contemporary small plates, noodles & sushi, plus sake, beer & wine.
Hours
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 11253 Brockway Rd Suite #105, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: (530) 582-9755
Website: http://drunkenmonkeysushi.com/
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Reviews
Jackie Chua
We came here for lunch based on the reviews and were honestly very underwhelmed. The ambience and location were nice, but that was pretty much it. The food was extremely overpriced for the quality and flavors. We don’t mind spending more (have been to several Michelins), but only if the food warrants it, but in this case, not so. The taste was very mediocre, and I definitely cook better at home, and I’m not a professional by any means. The sushi had a ton of fixings/sauces/etc but they did not blend well together, and we’ve had better ones at AYCE joints in Reno. Overall disappointed for the price, and would not be coming back.
… moreturev acar
One of the best sushi places in the area. Anything is good. Negi toro is a must. Also good poke, noodle and beef options. Nice atmosphere, ok music. It is a little pricy, but the quality is high.
… morehalfcabking
You stumble into Drunken Monkey like you’ve wandered off-course from a Sapporo back alley and ended up face-first in a fever dream—except instead of neon kanji and drunken businessmen chain-smoking under paper lanterns, you’re staring down Brockway Road and wondering what kind of cosmic joke dropped this place in a sleepy ski town. The vibe? Imagine a sake-soaked jazz bar had a baby with your woodsy uncle’s fishing cabin and then handed it over to a lighting designer with a God complex. Everything’s dim, warm, and weirdly perfect. You could lose your phone and your dignity in here—and you wouldn’t care. Behind the bar: Ja-ear (how he breaks it down to you). A man, a myth, a sushi-slinging demigod with hands that move like they’ve got a cheat code for time. The guy pops up like a culinary specter—”Try this,” he says, dropping something on your plate that looks like it was painted by a Michelin-starred monk tripping on wasabi. You eat. You black out in bliss. You come to licking sauce off your fingers, unashamed. Da Vinci couldn’t carve raw fish like this man. There’s always a “How’ve you been?” from Ja-ear, and I mean it when I tell him “Better now.” Because once the sake starts flowing and the sashimi hits the bloodstream, you realize—you’re not just at dinner. You’re on a damn pilgrimage. The staff? Surgical. Like culinary assassins in crisp black shirts, quietly plotting your next flavor ambush. No ego. No nonsense. Just pure, razor-sharp execution. You’ll swear you’ve fallen into a Tokyo izakaya—except there’s a golf course a block away and snowboards on the roof racks outside. We parked ourselves at the sushi bar—because dinner tables are for the indecisive. The calamari came out like Poseidon’s revenge: golden, crackling, bathed in a sauce that made me question the meaning of life. That tang still lingers in my dreams like a bad tattoo I don’t regret. Dan-Dan ramen? Jesus. That bowl had the depth of a Kurosawa film and the kick of a back-alley brawl. Brisket so tender it was practically weeping in the broth. I’ve eaten noodles in Hokkaido alleys in the dead of winter—this was right there with it. No passport required. The sake kept coming. Something went wrong with the ginger in one of our drinks—minor glitch. They took it off the bill before we could even pretend to be bothered. That’s hospitality. That’s pride. That’s Drunken Monkey.
And here’s the kicker: this isn’t some flashy Vegas knockoff or big-city clout trap. It’s tucked next to a damn roundabout in Truckee. TRUCKEE. You’d never guess this much flavor and finesse was hiding out where ski bums and snowplows cross paths. But here it is: a Japanese fever dream in flannel country.
So skip the cookie-cutter tourist spots. This isn’t just dinner, it’s aboys’-night-out-meets Blade-Runner-meets-Hokkaido food hallucination. Drunken Monkey is raw, loud, fast, and deeply personal. You’ll leave full, buzzed, and spiritually rearranged—and you’ll curse that roundabout for being the only thing between you and your next bite.
… moreAnd here’s the kicker: this isn’t some flashy Vegas knockoff or big-city clout trap. It’s tucked next to a damn roundabout in Truckee. TRUCKEE. You’d never guess this much flavor and finesse was hiding out where ski bums and snowplows cross paths. But here it is: a Japanese fever dream in flannel country.
So skip the cookie-cutter tourist spots. This isn’t just dinner, it’s aboys’-night-out-meets Blade-Runner-meets-Hokkaido food hallucination. Drunken Monkey is raw, loud, fast, and deeply personal. You’ll leave full, buzzed, and spiritually rearranged—and you’ll curse that roundabout for being the only thing between you and your next bite.
Dinorah Hampton
If you’re a foodie, this Truckee treasure is a must. Never had a bad meal. From the Singapore Noodles to Mochiko Chicken to the Calamari served in a rice paper bowl to the sushi that leaves me wanting more, I can’t recommend it enough. My favorite thing to do is to sit at the sushi bar and watch Ned and his team create the most incredibly beautiful dishes. We eat with our eyes. That holds true for Drunken Monkey. Make it s top night and order anything from their sake menu or any one of their specialty drinks. It’s a bit pricey and the wait may be 20-30 minutes but worth it. If you are craving fresh sushi, don’t miss a chance to get a little “drunk!”
… moreSam M
Amazing food and experience. It was worth the almost 1 hour wait.
… moreMengshu Cain
The food itself would have got five stars, the serving (the waitresses) however were the slowest I’ve ever experienced!
We went there on a Thursday evening, they were really busy so it took quite a while for us to get seated, around 50 minutes, but it is understandable. The food was absolutely worth the wait, fantastic sushi rolls, very flavorful and balanced. The soup base for the udon is quite good too.
But after we finish eating, we waited for almost 30 minutes just to get the check, we had to wave down multiple waitresses and then they just seem to disappear somewhere and never came back. They didn’t seem shorthanded, we saw quite a few waitresses during our dinner, they were just all moving at a very slow speed.
… moreWe went there on a Thursday evening, they were really busy so it took quite a while for us to get seated, around 50 minutes, but it is understandable. The food was absolutely worth the wait, fantastic sushi rolls, very flavorful and balanced. The soup base for the udon is quite good too.
But after we finish eating, we waited for almost 30 minutes just to get the check, we had to wave down multiple waitresses and then they just seem to disappear somewhere and never came back. They didn’t seem shorthanded, we saw quite a few waitresses during our dinner, they were just all moving at a very slow speed.
Nate Wapner
Food was good, atmosphere was good. Service was slow (but it was busy and they seemed understaffed). They included a 21% service fee automatically which seems a bit much, and they also taxed us on the service fee which seems a bit shady, and is the reason for leaving this review. Would go back, but would scrutinize the bill before paying.
… moreSoo Jung Kim
Their upsell is crazy. We initially ordered 3 Kyushu ramen, and the server was asking “would you like the one with brisket?” And i said yes. Turns out the brisket ramen was $39. And we felt like totally scammed. The brisket ramen was not even good. The ramen took about 13 mins to come out. Not a good lunch experience.
… moreGina Kegel
We’re visitors to the area and know the best way to find the good eats is to ask the locals. We were steered here by a young lady at The Sockery, and boy, was she right! My son and I got the ramen we were craving. It was a different style to the tonkatsu we were used to, but it was delicious! My sweetheart got the dandan noodles, and those, too, were fantastic! My youngest son got tuna rolls and scarfed down a double order. The service was fast, and the ambiance was nice. I felt like a local and a favorite Friday night spot rather than a tourist on a Tuesday.
… moreNatalia Tabilo
Wow! Delicious restaurant and an amazing service! Can’t wait to go back. I Recommend their cocktails and sushi. We arrived close to 8 pm and they closed at 9 and they were super kind and let us eat our dinner without rushing us ! Amazing spot to enjoy great food while outside is snowing
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