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4.8 ★ from real Calapan & Mindoro guests

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Don't take our word for it — here's what people are saying about Monkey's Resto Calapan.

"The staffs are very accommodating and approachable. It was a nice experience for first timers. The foods are surprisingly delicious. Ate Darlyn, the crew who assisted us, was all smiles and giggles — she makes it comfortable for diners."

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"Ate Darlyn was very accommodating, approachable with a smile on her face. The food is better than Mang Inasal ☺ — overall it is very good!!"

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via Google · May 2026

"The food and service was great ✨ Will come back again ❤️"

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via Google · May 2026

"The food is delicious, the service is fast, and the aroma is wonderful the moment you walk in. Would recommend."

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"Very affordable and delicious ❤️"

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"Delicious and worth it 🤤🤤🤤"

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via Google · May 2026

"Food and staff are great, thank you!"

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"The food is yummy!!! 🥰"

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"Good food, with productive and efficient service."

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New Monkey's Halo Halo Series — Matcha Swing, Monkeyccino, and Monkey SplashNEW
Just Launched · Dessert Drop

JUST LAUNCHED · Monkey's Halo Halo Series

Three brand-new desserts — Matcha Swing, Monkeyccino, and Monkey Splash. One cup, everything you love.

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Available now on all orders — pickup at our Calapan branch.

Charcoal-Fired · Real Wood · Every Day

The grill is alive.
Come taste it.

Every piece of chicken inasal and pork BBQ meets real charcoal, every single day. No shortcuts, no gas. Just the smoke, the heat, and the flavor that brings families back again and again.

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🍗Chicken Inasal
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UNLI RICE

with every rice meal

No limits. Seriously.

Rice without limits.
Because you deserve it.

Every rice meal at Monkey's Resto comes with unlimited rice — no extra charge, no asking twice. Just ask and it's yours. Perfect for hungry kids, hardworking parents, and everyone in between.

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Unlimited refills

No limits. Eat as much as you want.

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Served hot always

Fresh steam rice with every meal order.

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Included in combos

Every rice meal automatically includes Unli Rice.

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Perfect for families

Kids eat their fill. Parents relax. Everyone wins.

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Grilled Chicken Paa (Ala Carte)

₱175 Unli Rice

Grilled Chicken Paa with Drink

₱195 Unli Rice

Grilled Chicken Pecho (Ala Carte)

₱205 Unli Rice

Grilled Chicken Pecho with Drink

₱225 Unli Rice

Tapsilog (Ala Carte)

₱120 Unli Rice

Tapsilog with Drink or Coffee

₱140 Unli Rice

Tocilog (Ala Carte)

₱120 Unli Rice

Tocilog with Drink or Coffee

₱140 Unli Rice

Longsilog (Ala Carte)

₱120 Unli Rice

Longsilog with Drink or Coffee

₱140 Unli Rice

Extra Rice

₱25

Halo Halo

₱85

Turon with Langka

₱45

Turon Mango Cheesecake

₱50

Sizzling Pork Sisig (Ala Carte)

₱140 Unli Rice

Sizzling Pork Sisig with Drink

₱160 Unli Rice

Sizzling Chicken Sisig (Ala Carte)

₱140 Unli Rice

Sizzling Chicken Sisig with Drink

₱160 Unli Rice

Sizzling Pares (Ala Carte)

₱120

Sizzling Pares with Drink

₱140

Sizzling Sisig w/ 1 Rice & Lumpiang Togue (Ala Carte)

₱165 Unli Rice

Sizzling Sisig w/ 1 Rice & Lumpiang Togue + Drink

₱185 Unli Rice

Palabok (Ala Carte)

₱90

Palabok with Drink

₱110

GC Paa with Palabok & 1 Rice (Ala Carte)

₱190 Unli Rice

GC Paa with Palabok & 1 Rice + Drink

₱210 Unli Rice

GC Pecho with Palabok & 1 Rice (Ala Carte)

₱215 Unli Rice

GC Pecho with Palabok & 1 Rice + Drink

₱235 Unli Rice

Chicken Spaghetti with 1 Rice (Ala Carte)

₱165

Chicken Spaghetti with 1 Rice + Drink

₱185

Chicken Spaghetti w/ Mango Cheesecake (Ala Carte)

₱185

Chicken Spaghetti w/ Mango Cheesecake + Drink

₱205

Lumpiang Togue (2pcs)

₱55

Lemon Ice Tea (Small)

₱25

Lemon Ice Tea (Large)

₱35

Gulaman (Small)

₱25

Gulaman (Large)

₱35

Coke

₱35

Royal

₱35

Coke Zero

₱35

Sprite

₱25

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Why families trust Monkey's Resto

DTI Registered

Sole Proprietorship · PH

BIR Compliant

Official receipts issued

Sanitation Permit

Calapan City LGU

FDA-Compliant Suppliers

Certified poultry & rice

4.8★ Google Reviews

196 reviews on Google

100% Charcoal-Grilled

No gas, no shortcuts

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10 visits = 1 FREE Grilled Chicken Paa

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Birthday Club

Free Turon + Drink on your birthday

Join the Monkey's Birthday Club and get a free Turon Mango Cheesecake + drink on your special day. Plus a surprise treat during your birthday week.

  • 🎂 Free birthday treat (no minimum spend)
  • 🎁 Surprise voucher during your birthday week
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Plus complimentary candle service for the whole table

Join free — takes 20 seconds

We never share your data. Voucher emailed 7 days before your birthday.

Our Story · Chapter by Chapter

How a small kitchen
became a warm room.

A single glowing ember in a quiet pre-dawn kitchen
01

A spark of an idea

It started in Calapan City with one conviction — that real charcoal-grilled Filipino food, served fast and honestly priced, deserved a proper home. No gas shortcuts. No frozen patties. Just real fire and real food.

Chicken inasal skewers searing over glowing charcoal embers
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Charcoal-fired, every day

Every skewer meets real charcoal — never gas. The smoke is the seasoning. Each morning the kitchen lights up at sunrise so the first chicken hits the grate before the first customer walks in.

Marinade ingredients — calamansi, lemongrass, annatto, garlic — on a rustic table
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Marinated overnight

Calamansi. Lemongrass. Annatto. Garlic. Our chicken inasal soaks for twelve hours before it ever sees a flame — that's how the smoke goes deep, the meat stays juicy, and the colour glows that signature orange. Patience is part of the recipe.

A warm-lit Filipino family table at evening under paper lanterns
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Made for families

From lola's first bite to the baby's kamot-kamot — our space was built for the noise and joy of Filipino togetherness. Unli rice for every rice meal. Long tables that bend when laughter gets loud. This is the warmest room in town.

Stylized Philippine map with glowing pins at Calapan and Guagua
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Now growing nationwide

Calapan was the first. Guagua, Pampanga opens August 2026. Then your town. Follow us on Facebook — we'll let you know the moment the smoke rises near you. Come for the chicken, stay for the warmth.

Now open at Unitop, Calapan City · every day 9AM–10PM

Leadership

Meet the Owners

The visionary and the operators driving Monkey's Resto's mission, quality, and expansion.

Mendi “Sean” Kurti, Investor & Principal of Monkey's Resto

Mendi “Sean” Kurti

Investor • Principal

Real Estate Investor • Developer • Philanthropist • Global Visionary

Mendi “Sean” Kurti is a real estate investor, developer, and entrepreneur known for his ambitious vision of building transformative commercial and residential developments that create opportunity, strengthen communities, and drive long-term economic growth. His philosophy is simple: real estate is more than buildings — it is the foundation upon which thriving communities are built.

A Commitment to the Philippines

Inspired by the resilience, warmth, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino people, Kurti expanded his focus internationally with a deep commitment to the Philippines — supporting local communities through job creation, economic development, infrastructure investment, and opportunities that help families build brighter futures.

The Monkey's Resto Story

As part of his broader commitment to the Philippines, Kurti became involved in the vision and expansion of Monkey's Resto — a family-centered hospitality brand designed to celebrate Filipino culture, food, and community. His vision includes expanding the brand throughout the country while creating employment, supporting local suppliers, and contributing to regional economic growth.

“The greatest investment is not in buildings, but in the people whose lives are transformed because of them.”

— Mendi “Sean” Kurti
Real Estate & Development

Commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects built for long-term value.

Global Vision

International investment with a deep commitment to the Philippines.

Economic Growth

Job creation, local sourcing, and regional development.

Philanthropy

Affordable housing, education, food security, and community empowerment.

Cezar Rivera, Owner & Operations Manager of Monkey's Resto

Cezar Rivera

Owner • Operations Manager

Monkey's Resto

With extensive experience in restaurant operations, team leadership, and customer service excellence, I serve as the Operations Manager for Monkey’s Resto, overseeing daily operations across all restaurant locations. My passion for hospitality, combined with years of hands-on experience in the food and beverage industry, has helped drive operational efficiency, consistent food quality, and exceptional guest experiences.

I specialize in the preparation, quality control, and large-scale production of authentic Chicken Inasal and other Filipino grilled specialties. My expertise includes restaurant management, staff training and development, inventory control, food safety compliance, cost management, customer relations, and business growth strategies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed restaurant teams, implemented operational improvements, optimized kitchen workflows, and maintained high standards of service that keep guests returning. I believe that great restaurants are built on a foundation of quality food, outstanding customer service, strong leadership, and a positive workplace culture.

At Monkey’s Resto, I am committed to preserving the authentic flavors of Filipino cuisine while helping the brand expand and deliver memorable dining experiences to every customer. My goal is to ensure that every location operates efficiently, every meal meets our quality standards, and every guest leaves with a smile.

Core Expertise

  • Restaurant Operations Management
  • Chicken Inasal Production & Quality Control
  • Staff Leadership & Training
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Food Safety & Compliance
  • Inventory & Cost Control
  • Business Development & Growth Strategy
  • Multi-Location Restaurant Management
  • Team Building & Performance Optimization
  • Hospitality Excellence
Real Moments

Monkey's in Action

Real customers, real smiles — right here in Calapan City.

Come visit us and be part of the Monkey's family!

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Group Order

One link. Office mates / barkada add their own items. One pickup.

🍗 Catering & Group Events

Feeding a group? We cater.

We grill fresh on the day of your event — no reheated trays. Baptisms, office lunches, weddings, fiestas. Serves 20–300+ pax starting at ₱220 per person. Free delivery in Calapan on orders over ₱5,000.

See It Live

The Monkey's Resto Experience

Experience the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious charcoal-grilled food at our restaurant in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

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Inasal Paa
₱155

Inasal Paa

Charcoal-grilled fresh every single day. The smoke is the secret. 🔥

#ChickenInasal #MonkeysResto #Calapan

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Pork BBQ
₱130

Pork BBQ

Marinated 12 hours. Grilled to perfection. Gone in 3 minutes. 🍢

#PorkBBQ #InahawinNatin #MonkeysResto

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Sizzling Sisig
₱130

Sizzling Sisig

Hear that sizzle? That's the sound of happiness. 🫕

#Sisig #SizzlingSisig #FilipinoPride

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Palabok
₱90

Palabok

Rich shrimp sauce, crispy chicharon, fresh egg. Filipino comfort in a bowl. 🍜

#Palabok #FilipinoFood #MonkeysResto

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Halo Halo
₱70

Halo Halo

Beat the Oriental Mindoro heat with this iconic Filipino classic. 🍨

#HaloHalo #DesertTime #PhilippineFood

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Turon Mango Cheesecake
₱185

Turon Mango Cheesecake

That caramelized crunch tho. Mango cheesecake filling inside. NEW. ✨

#Turon #MangoTuron #NewItem

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Grilled Chicken

Grilled Chicken

Straight off the charcoal. Hot, smoky, and absolutely worth every bite. 🍗

#GrilledChicken #MonkeysResto #Calapan

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All-Day Breakfast

All-Day Breakfast

Sinangag, itlog, at ulam — the Filipino breakfast that's always the right call. 🍳

#AllDayBreakfast #SilognaMeal #FilipinoBreakfast

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Panghimagas

Panghimagas

End every meal on a sweet note. Desserts made for families. 🍮

#Panghimagas #Dessert #MonkeysResto

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Drinks & More

Drinks & More

Cold drinks to cool down after the heat. Pair with any inasal. 🥤

#Drinks #LemonTea #FilipinoDrinks

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Merienda Bites

Merienda Bites

Perfect merienda between meals. Quick bites, big flavor. 🌮

#Merienda #SnackTime #MonkeysResto

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Inasal Pecho
₱175

Inasal Pecho

The meatier breast quarter. Bigger, juicier — grilled over real charcoal. 🍖

#InasalPecho #MonkeysResto #OrientalMindoro

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Pork BBQ Skewers
₱130

Pork BBQ Skewers

Real caramelized pork skewers fresh from the grill. The char is everything. 🔥

#PorkBBQ #Skewers #GrilledPork

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Halo Halo
₱70

Halo Halo

Layers of joy — shaved ice, leche flan, ube, sweetened fruits. So good. 🌈

#HaloHalo #FilipinoFood #Calapan

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Lumpiang Togue
₱55

Lumpiang Togue

2 crispy golden rolls packed with bean sprouts. The perfect side. ✨

#Lumpiang #SpringRolls #CrispyGood

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Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

Filipino-style sweet spaghetti done right. Kids go absolutely wild for this. 🍝

#Spaghetti #FilipinoPasta #KidsMenu

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Drinks Menu

Drinks Menu

Lemon iced tea, gulaman, sodas — cold refreshments for the whole family. 🍋

#LemonTea #ColdDrinks #Refreshing

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Palabok + GC Paa
₱210

Palabok + GC Paa

The ultimate combo — palabok AND grilled chicken paa in one meal. 🍜🍗

#PalabokCombo #MonkeysResto #ComboMeal

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Longsilog
₱120

Longsilog

Sweet Filipino longganisa, garlic fried rice, and sunny-side-up egg. 🍳

#Longsilog #SilognaMeal #FilipinoBreakfast

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Tapsilog
₱130

Tapsilog

Sweet cured beef tapa with sinangag and itlog. Classic Filipino silog. 🥩

#Tapsilog #Silog #PinoyFood

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Tocilog
₱120

Tocilog

Sweet tocino, garlic rice, fried egg — the breakfast combo you never skip. 🌅

#Tocilog #Tocino #PinoyBreakfast

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Turon Langka
₱45

Turon Langka

Crispy banana and jackfruit roll with caramelized sugar. Merienda perfection. 🍌

#TuronLangka #CrispyTuron #FilipinoSnack

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Chicken Spaghetti + Turon
₱185

Chicken Spaghetti + Turon

NEW! Chicken spaghetti with mango cheesecake turon on the side. Try it. 🍝✨

#ChickenSpaghetti #NEW #MonkeysResto

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Monkey's Resto — our food, our locations, and how to order.

Monkey's Resto is a proudly Filipino restaurant brand serving authentic charcoal-grilled chicken inasal, pork BBQ, rice meals, combo platters, and affordable Filipino comfort food made for everyday enjoyment.
Still have questions? Contact us or call +63 961 474 7616
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