Monsoon Siam

It was a cold and rainy night when we visited the restaurant. Despite having a full house, the staff were very accommodating and quickly found us place to sit at the bar. We were told that it would probably take 45 minutes for our food order due to the number of in-house and online orders, but our drink and appetizer orders came out quickly. The main course meals didn't quite take 45 minutes, but regardless of the time, it was well worth the wait. Both meals were flavorful and had the right amount of spice for a cold night.🌶😋 The staff is incredibly nice, and the decor make for a unique experience. This is a great spot for a date night. ❤️

Very busy but service was fast and polite when sharing estimated time of food prep. The wait was worth it as every food item was amazing!! The drunken noodles here are the best I’ve ever had! The spice and sauce flavor were perfectly balanced for a strong rich taste(we ordered spice lvl 3). The chicken satay is a great app pick. Flavorful non chewy chicken with a great peanut sauce.

A Gem! For one of our date nights we gave this place a go and I’m soooo glad it didn’t disappoint. It’s a small spot, but they make it work. The wait wasn’t long at all, especially if you don’t mind sitting outside. The staff is always nice, and the food… Amazing! My life loves Thai food. Me? I’ll be honest, it’s not one of my favorites, but this place is making me a believer. We’ve been here twice already, and the first time I had a curry dish that was really, really good! This last time I switched it up and got a different dish, I’m not entirely sure what the name of the dish is because it was pretty long and difficult to pronounce, but it was fried pork belly with rice, a fried egg and salad… DELICIOUS! Very generous portions too. I like this place so much that I’m the one who asks my wife if she’d like to go here first before giving her other options when deciding on dinner for our date nights lol. Don’t take my word for it though, go and check it out, see for yourself.

Service was very good. Atsmosphere was nice & busy . But the main is food was not very good. I ordered soft shell crab but it was very very salty. I did finish the food. I was hungry & mood was crying for crab that night. It’s gonna be much more better if you can put less salt. We ordered some drinks as well. They were very nice

While visiting a colleague took me out here because it’s her favorite Thai place in town and I loved it so much I walked there for lunch again the next day. Elevated flavors that are a cut above a lot of Thai restaurants elsewhere. Delicious high quality ingredients. I tried two dishes on chefs favorites and both were divine!

Great food and atmosphere. Panang Curry with tofu is my one of my favorite Thai dishes, and the one served here takes the cake! It was very rich and nutty, and not too spicy but enough to add warmth. I loved how strong the Thai basil came through, which many places hold back on. Not many vegetarian options, but the ones they do have are excellent.

The cashew chicken, drunken noodles, thai iced tea, and cocktails were some of the juiciest, freshest thai meals we’ve had in ages. Our server was accommodating and quick! We will definitely be returning 😋

This is, by far, the best Thai food I have ever had in my life! I would even go as far as saying that this is some of the best food I've had, period. The service was extremely fast, with food and drinks arriving within 10 minutes. The different plates we ordered, which included a shrimp pad thai, pad see ew, drunken noodle, and kaw soi, were all uniquely delicious and perfectly cooked. Even our drinks, which included a mezcal Negroni, were fantastic. I greatly recommend this restaurant and I'm truly sad that I'm only in Charlottesville for one night and can't experience this wonderful gem again without visiting the city.

My best friend and I were ranking cuisines after we ate here and we both agreed that Thai was probably in top 5 -- not sure if Monsoon Siam ended up skewing it because honestly it was that good. We got the hat yay noodle, crispy pork noodle, and fresh rolls. The peanut sauce that goes with the fresh rolls is borderline drinkable and honestly good enough of a reason to order it to begin with. I absolutely love how crunchy and fresh the vegetables are and it's so well-balanced with the creaminess of the avocado. The crispy texture of the coating on the pork paired really well with the softness of the noodles, and the presentation was immaculate, although the meat tasted a little bit gamey. But I think the real star of the show was the hat yay noodles. It was so sweet and savory at the same time, perfectly saucy, and the chewy noodles provided such a great comparison to the crunchy veggies and the outer fried rice paper! The seafood was also a really nice touch. The interior is super duper cute and I would love to come back on a day trip to try out more of the dishes they have.

Amazing food right at the corner of a street . Food quantity is large and delicious. We tried mostly the chicken and shrimp dishes. Outdoor seating is good and importantly you can take your furry babies. A sure try

Great authentic Thai food in the middle of unlikely place - Charlottesville! I was visiting C-ville with my extended family just for half a day and I chose this place over so many good lunch options, and Monsoon Siam delivered like ... a monsoon rain of flavors! (See what I did there?) First, it's a bit off the Main Street so you might be tempted to not go there... but Main Street means more price for not always better quality... so check one box. And it did not disappoint my large group of family - almost every dish we ordered was tasty in that authentic Thai way and service was also prompt. We had kids from toddler to teen ages and they all went silent eating, and all the adults were sharing and enjoying. Just to highlight a few, my Hai Yat noodle was absolutely delicious... perfect chewy noodles in savory sauce with tons of fresh delicious seafood. Other winners were pad kee mao (drunken noodle), pad Thai, and crab fried rice. One minor mistake was when we didn't get the Kao Soi noodle dish because there was misunderstanding and they brought another dish instead which was gingery... but even that, we finished it all so wasn't a big deal. Their Thai iced tea was a tad bit too sweet though. Everybody left with a fully belly and we even took a group pic to commemorate our lunch. Definitely stop by for some authentic Thai flavor monsoon. You won't be disappointed - coming from someone who was in Bangkok just few months ago.

What a great little Thai place! It's in an old house with maybe enough seating for 25 people. The service was good and the servers were very knowledgeable about vegan and vegetarian adjustments. The food was amazing. The spice was perfect. The tea was sweet. I will definitely return when I visit Charlottesville again.

My brother said this was the spot for Thai food down at UVA, so we decided to stop by for lunch. We ordered a variety of dishes and the dishes were pretty solid. The best thing we had was the Drunken Noodles that had a great flavor, with just the right amount of heat and thick chewy noodles. All the other dishes were alright in my opinion, so would definitely come here for the Drunken Noodles. Great service and will satisfy your Thai craving at UVA. Apps: Cigar Puff (vegetable samosa) Entrees: Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, Crying Tiger and Spicy Eggplant Drinks: Thai Ice Tea and Peachy Mango

Best Thai in cville!! We have to come here every time we visit. Service is so good and the food is always so fresh and flavorful!

Incredibly tasty food Very friendly staff Cool and inviting atmosphere Solid options on the menu, you will have a hard time to decide because everything sounds amazing

Good but not great. The outdoor patio is super cute, and the service was excellent, but the food just didn't totally do it for me. I would still go back and try something else though!

Came here with my wife, it is a smaller place, so I would highly recommend getting a reservation if you're going on a weekend or busy time, just in case. I got the shrimp pad thai and was very pleased with it. I went to Thailand a couple weeks before and it tasted pretty much the same! The service was attentive for how busy it was and the I liked the vibe inside as well. Will be back!

When we walked in it smelled amazing, so I knew this would be a good spot! They have a unique menu with traditional Thai dishes as well as some I haven't heard of. Based on reviews I tried their ka pow minced chicken with no fried egg. It was delicious! It ordered an extra side of rice with it because I prefer more rice with my dishes, and it came in handy. Another dish that one of my friends got that was really good were their volcano noodles. Their spice levels go up to level 5 Thai spice. I ordered spice level 3 but honestly could have gone up to 4, but I can handle spice pretty well.

This place is amazing!!! Super cozy and intimate setting with fast service and very kind staff. The food is AMAZING!! Highly recommend the drunken noodles and the eggplant dish... my favs!!! I think this place would be amazing for a fun date night, or family dinner. Will definitely keep going back!

Monsoon Siam is a cute little Thai restaurant that's worth checking out if you're planning a trip to the downtown mall. But I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to dine there. The curry was fantastic and extremely flavorful. We had the duck curry this time we went, but I think my favorite is the green curry. I could drink it as-is from the bowl! The Cigar Puffs were ok; I liked the peppery filling but the crust was too thick and greasy. The drunken noodles were also pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, there are some great dishes to try here. But without a designated parking lot, it can be a hassle that's not worth the trouble unless you're already going to be in the area anyway.

I have a gluten allergy and asked for gluten free and they brought the spring rolls saying they were gluten free so I ate them and after i was halfway done they proceeded to tell me they gave me the wrong sauce. After apps it took us an hour to receive our food and they gave us the wrong order. On top of all of that the green beans were VERY undercooked.

After sneaking our way through the narrow bush at the front of the establishment, we were ready to chow down and get crazy. Spring rolls? Ding ding! Yesss they were yummy and big. Charlotte lived for her pad Thai and Thai iced tea. Jake lived for his food too... but his story differs. He didn't realize that what he craved was on the secret menu aka not on the menu but also something they make. Are you confused? Haha! So were we! If you want Basil Fried Rice you're gonna have to jump through some hoops and slam some dunks! The basil fried rice was actually delicious and they gave me enough to have some for lunch the next day. The building was small. Not a lot of room for a breakdance battle, but I don't mind at all because it was beautiful and it let me be even closer to my co-reviewer Charlotte! This location reminded me of going on a safari, but that was mostly due to walking through the bush and the one hundred degree heat that consumed my flesh outside! Anywho, wonderful Thai food in the Charlottesville area! WE LOVE THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA AND ALSO THAI FOOD!!! This review was left by the Charlotte & Jake Review.

Finding this place in the last three weeks I have left in Virginia makes me so sad because this is the best Thai food I have had in such a long time. It was a perfect day so we sat outside underneath the umbrellas. So colorful and cute, I love it. We started off with drinks and we got the Ruby Mule and Thailander - highly recommend as both drinks were great! Ordered the chicken satay and pork gyoza as starters. Just with these items alone, I was already impressed as each plate was so GOOD! Now for the food. Let me start with 10/10! The Ka Pow was such a good spice! Had a kick but still good enough to eat and enjoy. My partner got the Pad Thai and he loved it too. Though this is an hour away from me, it is so worth the drive!

Parking is terrible. It's just street parking, but it's in downtown, so it will take forever to find a spot! I ended up parking at the public parking lot at $12/3hrs... the place is easy to find, right at the street corner. But, the entrance was easy to miss since the walkway was somewhat covered by bushes. We sat at the patio, and it was all our first time there. I can see how it can get chilly and they don't have patio heaters. We were seated fairly quickly aside from being a busy Friday night, and were given waters and a carafe with water. The server came to get our orders, and we got appetizers and entrees. Appetizers came out blazing fast! But, the entrees, took almost an hour. When we asked about it, they said it was because a large party came right before we arrived. We then instantly regretted not asking to have our entrees out with our appetizers since we were starving from a long hike... we also asked her for recommendations, and they were decent, generic ones (I think. She said panang curry, drunken noodles... the most ordered dishes in any Thai place). I got khao soi (with soft shell crab). It was probably the best dish on their menu. I had leftovers for the next day, and it was still so flavorful. Admittedly, better Thai food than the ones in Vegas! Sad that I was only visiting the city as a tourist.

Food was 10/10. Massaman Curry, Drunken Noodles, and Steamed Gyoza all worth it. Would recommend.

Their Khao Soi was absolutely delicious. The curry had a thick consistency (which I really liked) that enhances the noodles and other ingredients in the curry. The egg noodles were a great contrast in texture since they are fried. My wife gets the pad thai here pretty often and she really likes it too! There are a few days where it's better than other days, but for the most part, she really enjoys it!

It's a great atmosphere and a pretty place, but the food isn't very flavorful, especially given how expensive it is. Portions are a good size for downtown.

Monsoon Siam is a pretty small restaurant that doesn't have much seating or its own parking lot. I'd heard really good things about the food here and came with a group of friends. Sadly, the experience that I had here was firmly below mid. The food took 30+ minutes to come out, and it wasn't that they forgot about us - people around us were also not getting their food either. This place is either understaffed or the logistics need some work. With regards to the food itself, it was good but not great. My duck noodles came in a sauce that was supposed to be a little spicy (it wasn't). The duck itself was seasoned well and quite tasty, but the noodles were okay. We were all very hungry by the time we got our food, which probably made the food taste better than it was. When we got our bill, we realized that they had built in a mandatory 20% tip, which is particularly annoying as we had received such bad service. This place would be quite good if the service was remotely functional

Monsoon Siam is my favorite Thai restaurant of all Thai-m! Their food is flavorful, without being too salty or sweet. It tastes very authentic to the food that I had in Thailand. I've tried a lot of their dishes and it's all great. I love the khao soi, drunken noodles, pad krapow, curries, and pineapple fried rice. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

I ordered the pineapple fried rice, with chicken and shrimp, as well as the spring rolls. My dish came with the standard sweet orange sauce, but the sheer amount of fried rice I received for the price amazed me. The dish was slightly sweet, with the chunks of pineapple (my favorite) standing out in a delightful manner. The chicken was very thin and tender, but the shrimp was nothing special. The spring rolls were crunchy and freshly flavorful, which I thought were an excellent combo with my rice.

Some say this is the best Thai restaurant in Charlottesville, and I say it's definitely up there. They have plenty of seating inside despite its outer appearance. However, I definitely recommend outdoor seating since it's quite peaceful and aesthetic. Come closer towards dusk and you'll understand what I mean. Service here was solid despite the busyness that comes with evening hours. Pad Thai can be slimy in some places or too dry in others, but here it met right in the middle. Most, if not all, Pad Thai dishes come with a small pile of grounded peanuts next to the noodles. I usually expect to taste some sort of a subtle nutty flavor, but the pad Thai here had a much richer nutty flavor in its noodles. Unexpectedly really good, flavor wasn't too overwhelming. Portions here are also just right, it'll fill you up. Fried veggie egg rolls were fantastic. Piping hot (be careful), crispy, and quite large honestly: well worth.

I love Thai food and monsoon is one of my favorite places to go to in Charlottesville. The steamed gyoza is the best I've had since I've moved to Charlottesville so I'd definitely get them as an appetizer. Pad Thai is my go-to and they had a fried pad Thai special so I had to get it and it was sooo flavorful and crispy! I hope they make it a permanent thing on the menu. The service is always good but there may be long waits on the weekend.

Came in here for dinner and liked how this restaurant used to be an old home. The customer service is very attentive. All the servers were very nice and full of smiles. Parking is very difficult in this area. We walked from the hotel at Omni. The food taste great and used fresh ingredients. I got thr pad see eww, the sun dried beef and my friend got the seafood noodles. The seafood taste fresh and they gave you a good variety from Scallops, shrimp, calamari, and mussels. The Pad See eew was also tasty. The sun dried beef taste well marinated and almost like a fresh thicker cut of beef Jerry. Overall, when it's busy, there is a wait, parking is limited, but customer service ambience and food is great.

Food 10/10: Tasted like authentic Thai food! Ka pie beef was a good portion and tasted very fresh. Service 10/10: Server was very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Ambiance 9/10: Beautifully decorated interior! However, tables felt very close together Overall, delicious and would come again!

I can't believe I haven't been here in the time I've lived in C'ville, it was SO worth all the hype. First, the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I loved the spacious outdoor patio, especially with their lovely plants and gorgeous lights. The inside looked quite nice too, although I can never be convinced to eat inside on a nice day! The food and drinks were both great. I had a Thai mule, which is not the type of cocktail I typically go for, but it came in the cutest mug and I had to try it. It was delicious, perfectly sweet with interesting flavors. I would love to try their whole cocktail menu! I got the Pad Thai (beef) as a meal, and it was some of the best I've had. Their Pad Thai sauce was almost creamy. and coated the noodles perfectly. Hitting it with just a little lime was perfect, and the portion was so large it ended up being two meals for me! I do always hope for a bit more spice - but to be fair, this particular meal didn't indicate spicy on the menu. I'm looking forward to going back to try more of their menu soon!

What a beautiful gem found near the heart of downtown Charlottesville... I would venture to say probably my favorite Thai restaurant of all time... except for Thailand (future goals)... They have a quaint outdoor sitting area and that makes it possible to eat the food hot and as made... which is preferable... The Pad Thai is more saucy than usual but I absolutely love the flavors that are brought out! The crying tiger is substantive and delicious... it's cooked to perfection... not over cooked... nice and medium! The Kao Mu Todd Kai Dao is my absolute favorite! The flavors of roasted garlic rice and runny egg... the crispy fried pork... oh my! Can't wait to come back and try everything!

One of my favorite Thai places near grounds. My first memory eating here was when I came with a group of friends (at this time I just received my early decision acceptance) and my best friend got the drunken noodles but it was too spicy for her and the waiter gave her iced chai tea on the house in order for her to down it. Since then I've come back with my parents and on weekend dates with my college friends - afterwards Im always receiving raving reviews. I also try to sit outside due to the nice ambience and sunset into candlelit vibes. Its always busy here no matter what day I come, but the servers are always welcoming and attentive. The portion size is huge and always satiating. I love seafood so I always get the seafood pineapple fried rice or the garee seafood. They always give the perfect mix of seafood. Highly recommend this resturant (conveniently located next to dtown mall) and can't wait to come back to eat more! :)

Monsoon Siam is pretty good thai food for Charlottesville and one of the few places I know of to go. They have a great menu offering but some of the dishes are hit or miss. I really like their thai tea!!!

My friend and I had a very bad experience at lunchtime today at another restaurant and ended up leaving before we could even order there. We really wanted Thai food and decided to give Monsoon a try. I am so glad we did. The food was delicious and our server was kind and very helpful. Very cozy and comfortable atmosphere. We had steamed gyoza (delicious!!), Vegetable Pad See Eaw and Cashew Nut Chicken. I could tell it had been carefully prepared and plated. So good!! Parking is a bit tricky, but well worth it!

This place looks like hole in the wall Staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs Food was served very timely The portions were large excellent take home for left overs Now the food Presentation 5 stars Taste you can chose what lever spice This was the first time there start with #1 spicey Fully recommend eating here What they say is true Hole in the wall food is usually excellent I agree

YUMMY. Some of the best food in Charlottesville. Quick and easy service. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating which makes it easy to enjoy the great weather or blasting ac when it's hot. A variety of choices of Thai food but none that you'll be disappointed with.

Such a cute little establishment with excellent service and amazing food. We all got something different and it was all so good! Be prepared for layers of flavor and the perfect amount of spice.

Tried out Monsoon for a casual dinner with my boyfriend and we ordered the Drunken Noodles and Pik Pow, both chicken options. I enjoyed the drunken noodles and found it to be just as good as other Thai places in Charlottesville. It definitely has a spicy kick to it. The Pik Pow also tasted good and was actually more spicy than the drunken noodles by the way! I felt like the portions were good and I had a good amount of chicken in my dish. When it got closer to 9, we were told that their kitchen was closing soon so I would recommend not coming too soon before closing. They were also able to accommodate for a peanut allergy!

I've gotten takeout here a few times but only recently dined in and had a great time. The outdoor patio area is lovely, especially with the string lights -- if the weather is nice I would definitely recommend sitting outside if you can! Our entrees were a little slow to come out but I enjoyed the patio so much I didn't really mind the wait. I got the duck curry which was rich, creamy, and fresh. They will also adjust the spice level to your preference which I always appreciate as someone who unfortunately cannot handle the heat as much as I try. The duck was a little dry but had good flavor overall. I've also had their pad thai which is good and on-par with most other Thai restaurants in the area. It is on the pricier side for Thai food in the area (other comparable restaurants here charge a few dollars less for dishes of the same quality/quantity), but I think the ambiance is unique and makes the slightly higher prices worth it if you're thinking about going out to eat.

Horrible service. Waited about 20 minutes for a table (understandable), then waited for service. Ordered food and waited at least 30 minutes; inquired about our food and was then told all food was at least a 50 minute wait. Never mentioned when we waited in line for a table or sat down for service. Should have known better - the place was full of people and almost all did not have food.

I've been meaning to try this spot at night since moving here in March and so glad I finally did. What a cool ambiance as it's in a historic house right on Market St. Market lights strung outside with heaters to keep you warm. We had the cucumber Saki along with fresh Thai rolls that were so yummy with avocado in them and peanut sauce to dip. I ordered pad Thai with chicken and my friend ordered the lamb with yellow curry. Everything came out really quickly and it was such a good pad Thai!! I'll be ordering to go from there for sure if I'm not able to get another night out from the baby soon!

The food is the tastiest Thai in Cville that we have found. We only get take out, and the wait times can be unpredictable on busy nights. That being said, the staff is very responsive and we always enjoy the food.

I was really excited to check out this place since I've heard great things about it but was disappointed with our food. I went with a small group on a weekday night and ordered a variety of entrees - Hat Yai seafood noodle, pineapple fried rice chicken and shrimp, panang curry and pad see ew. Sadly, all the food tasted bland, even the curry! My favorite was probably the pad see ew. Overall, would recommend for the cool outdoor ambience but can probably get better Thai food somewhere else around town.

I love this place, the Pad Thai here is gas definitely recommend, the service has also always been really good!

This is the perfect Thai place for anyone who truly doesn't like Thai but likes to pretend that they do. The best thing we received throughout the entire meal was the vegetable rolls (which I admit were delicious). However, having the wait be 1 hour long on a Wednesday night for 6 different flavor-lacking entrees is definitely one of my definitions of a one disappointing experience. All in all, this thai place had an extremely long wait, below average flavors, expired soy sauce bottles and poor service. I hope my charlottesville locals are smart enough to choose any of the other fantastic thai places that we have in town and avoid this one at all cost!

Delicious food! The waitress was superb. The Thai tea is sweeter than we are used to and the Drunken Noodles were super spicy for us. We will be back.

Monsoon is awful. The Duck Noodle was almost inedible. Duck was gummy. Weird, sawdust-y flavor for the egg noodles. Bad enough to toss the whole container. The Kao Pad had no flavor. Zero in the chicken. Zero in the rice, onions, and carrots. Tossed it too. Dumplings were infuriatingly terrible. No flavor at all meets sweet soy sauce. I might as well have just had the sauce by itself. Cherry on top was that Monsoon forgot our dessert, so this was a total bust. This might be the worst Thai I've ever had.

Best Thai in town. And that's saying something because chile has great Thai spots. It is on the more expensive side but the portions are big and the flavor is incredible. Beautiful location and service is great too. If you're feeling like treating yourself, I highly recommend.

BEST THAI FOOD IVE EVER HAD It took about 3 tries to try this restaurant before I finally gave up and got a reservation, but, I am so glad I finally did. The food is incredible. The wait time is horrendous though, so expect a long wait. I ordered the Kai Moo Tod Kai Dao which is fried rice and pork. It was simple but very tasty. My friend ordered the Panaang curry and she loved it.

This is easily the best Thai in town. Their "fresh rolls" (lettuce and avocado wrapped, with a peanut sauce) are freaking amazing. We are to the point now, that we will not share them. So we both get an order as an appetizer and then just share a main course, usually pad Thai or Thai fried rice with beef.

Came here for lunch and will be back very soon! If you're looking for fresh tasting Thai this is your place! The ingredients they used tasted fresh and wholesome (and didn't feel like a sodium trap) We started off with the fresh rolls, they were fantastic as was the peanut sauce that came with them. We ordered the Phanaeng curry with tofu. The curry tasted exactly as you'd hope. It was creamy but not dense, and had spice, but didn't leave your mouth on fire. And Paired with the tofu that was well seasoned and fried it really was a great dish. We also ordered the pad se ew with shrimp. I have had a lot of pad se ew from many different Thai restaurants, this may be my favorite to date. The staff was very pleasant and attentive and the patio seating in a pretty September day was the perfect spot to stop for lunch on a work day!

One of the best Thai food I've had!! Every dish was so flavorful and the portions were generous. Not to mention each one was also aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend the kao soi! Such a special dish but warning: there is a kick of spice