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“Average food, not a very nice atmosphere”
Review of 28 Monkeys

28 Monkeys
Ranked #4 of 178 Restaurants in Dushanbe
Price range: $4 - $23
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Reviewed 10 February 2021

The food looks very exciting on the menu, and I appreciate the fact that they have really tried to do something different. But then when the food came, it was lukewarm, quite bland, and for example the pita dish was too soggy. Still ok, though, but not as exciting as it sounded like!
The tom yam soup was very nice, though! Wish it had been warmer.
The place looks nice, but as other reviewers have said, it is very smokey (cigarettes and shisha pipes) and music is very loud and the music is more of club-type dance music than what you'd expect in a pub. But I'm sure esp the younger crowds will appreciate it. The place seems very popular, anyway.

Date of visit: February 2021
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3  Thank Sakari K
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Reviewed 7 February 2020

Went here for lunch on the recommendation of a well-traveled local and was not disappointed. In Dushanbe, its either very traditional or bland international food as served by hotels, so this was a real treat. Very friendly and hospitable staff, excellent quality dishes designed by the chef and we wished we had found the gastropub at the beginning as opposed to the end of our trip. Easy, relaxed decor - yes there is a smoking area but it was far enough away from where we were sitting not to pose a problem

Can't really see how anyone would be disappointed. It's worth the visit.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Thank Gmas0n
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Ana M, Manager at 28 Monkeys, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2020

Thank you for this great review! We will be happy to see you again 🙌🏻

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Reviewed 15 October 2019 via mobile

Nice looking place, friendly walters. but the food was averege. small portion. a lot of smokers inside... toilets very clean.

Date of visit: October 2019
Thank RM85521
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Reviewed 15 September 2019

very solid place. earns itself a spot on top of the list for dushanbe where everything is usually crap.

even the food is quite good.

nice live music on weekends.

Date of visit: September 2019
3  Thank jeanbworldtraveller
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Ana M, Manager at 28 Monkeys, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2019

Thanks for leaving a review, and mentioning live music. It really creates a special atmosphere.

We hope to see you again soon 🙌

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Reviewed 22 August 2019 via mobile

Food was good, good atmosphere and nice furniture. Service was good and friendly. Nice place to chill and relax:)

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank gvanl
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Ana M, Manager at 28 Monkeys, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2019

We are so glad you had a great time at our place! Thank you for your great review and noticing such details as furniture. We did put our hearts in designing the interior 😉 We hope to see you again soon!

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