Long Beach’s cult-favorite Cambodian wing shop Shlap Muan is gearing up to land in Monrovia, with an Instagram-teased storefront aiming for a May debut in the former Burgerim space at 1108 S. Fifth Ave. The move will bring the brand’s wok-tossed, Khmer-inflected wings to the Foothills city for the first time and mark Shlap Muan’s second brick-and-mortar outpost.
According to WhatNow, the shop’s Instagram post includes a peek at the new interior and lists the Monrovia address. WhatNow reports that the space previously housed a Burgerim and notes that the Monrovia shop will serve as the brand’s second location.
From Long Beach To The Foothills
As detailed by Eater LA, owner Hawk Tea leaned on his Chinese Cambodian upbringing when developing Shlap Muan’s wing flavors, eventually pivoting the business away from an earlier sandwich concept. That family-rooted story, paired with a tight focus on wings, helped the Long Beach location build a devoted following.
What To Expect On The Menu
Shlap Muan’s menu features wok-tossed flavors such as Dirty Elvis and Tamarind Tiger, along with its signature Shlap Muan wings and sides like garlic noodles and fried rice, per Shlap Muan. National and local writeups have highlighted the shop’s Cambodian-forward seasonings and sauces, including a nod on Yelp’s Top 100 list cited by Time Out.
What It Means For Monrovia
Monrovia already has chain wing options, including a Wingstop outlet on Foothill, so Shlap Muan is set to arrive as an independent, small-batch alternative to the national players. The new storefront could add some variety to the downtown stretch and give local wing fans a distinctly different flavor profile to explore.
The Instagram announcement lists May as the target month for opening, but the restaurant has not yet shared an official Monrovia schedule. We will keep an eye on the brand’s channels and update when the owners lock in a firm opening date.
