I came here with some friends and split some of the menu items family-style - definitely a recommendation to get the most of your meal here. The food was good - portions were a little small for the price it was, but we also got 2 appetizers and one entree to split between us. I really enjoyed all 3 of the plates we got. The drunken chicken was very crispy and tasted good, and I liked the self-wrap option of the spring rolls we got. I went during late-lunch time and it was very empty; I didn't need to make a reservation. Regardless, the food took a little long to come out, but we weren't in any rush or anything so it was fine. This restaurant is great for families and groups or just by yourself, as you can get things family style, or you can get a platter to yourself, which I saw some people doing. Overall, a good meal, but definitely not a must-go-to around here. read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Drunken Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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We are three asian women out to celebrate two birthdays and we're discriminated at the Monsoon restaurant. The food was delicious, though the portions were smaller. But that's not what this review is about. It's about feeling rushed and asked to leave after 90 minutes though there were no one waiting to be seated. I feel like it's a case of discrimination because there's a table next to us with White women who were there way before us and they were not asked to leave. Though the manager offered us some accommodation for the next time, it still does not feel right and we declined. They already killed the vive and the discriminatory act Sat heavy. This experience made me feel like they only wanted our money, then we had to leave. I will not be recommending this place!!! read more

tl;dr - great food, intimate atmosphere This place is right in the middle of Old Downtown Bellevue. It feels surprisingly intimate due to how the seating is broken up into smaller sections. I was lucky enough to snag a street parking spot right outside the restaurant. I had the Luc Lac Beef Tenderloin and tried some of the Combination Vermicelli. The beef tenderloin was had great flavor and was...well, tender. For anyone who has been to Ba Bar, it felt like a slightly more formal, pricier and doesn't serve soups dishes. Also, there's a place next door called "B Bar" which made me do a double take. read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Luc Lac Beef Tenderloin - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Seattle's answer to the Slanted Door. It deserves a fairly respectable comparison. The food is consistently good. The Service competent. Also my favorite choice for delivery of dinner at home. read more

The food and staff are great! It's a little loud during lunch and more subdued at dinner. BUT everything is overpriced! Visit the Seattle locations for the same items at a lower price. read more

We have been wanting to try this place for sometime now, and finally made it for their dim sum brunch over the weekend. We absolutely loved their food and are looking to come back for dinner soon. We started with Shrimp dumplings, Mushroom Pho, and Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings. We liked all our appetizers, they were very good. My first time trying a vegetarian Pho, and I loved it. We then got Grilled Prawn vermicelli bowl, Lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl, and Drunken chicken with a side of rice. We liked all the items we ordered, the food was very flavorful without being heavy. read more

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TL;DR - easily the best meal my team had during our trip. We were initially hesitant due to the mixed reviews, but do yourself a favor and come here. We ordered the Red Platter, Catfish Claypot, Saigon Dungeness Crab, Drunken Chicken, Asian Eggplant, Spicy Green Beans, and Crab & Shrimp Fried Rice. Everything had great flavor and was devoured. We finished with one of each of the desserts, with the Champagne Mango being the consensus star. The only annoying part was auto-gratuity for a "large group" of 5. Otherwise do yourself a favor and come with a group so you can try a little bit of everything on the menu. read more

Note that Monsoon IS OPEN during Covid for TAKEOUT and LIMITED INDOOR and OUTDOOR DINING (***the tables outside are undercover and have heaters)! My friend and I came here for lunch the other day. I ordered the lemongrass chicken bún (vermicelli noodle bowl) and my friend ordered the tofu bún with a side of shrimp spring rolls. We both ordered takeout, not realizing that they had outdoor seating, and the hosts were more than amendable to having us sit at their table with our takeout boxes. They even provided us with a carafe of water and napkins. The lemongrass chicken vermicelli bowl had vermicelli noodles, lettuce, Thai basil, grilled chicken breast , shredded carrots, green onion, fried onion, crushed peanuts, cucumber, a shrimp/pork egg roll, and fish sauce. It was an excellent assortment of flavors, colors, and textures! The chicken was wonderfully marinated in some turmeric, lemongrass, (and I think curry powder?) and was deliciously moist! It was definitely the highlight of the dish. The veggies were crisp and fresh too. The eggroll was flavorful, but unfortunately it wasn't crunch and rather chewy. The fried onions were the same way and kept getting stuck on my teeth. I assume that the steam in the takeout box was the culprit for both, but I arrived promptly at the time for pickup so I don't know. The fish sauce was also just okay; it had a good fishy taste but it seemed somewhat diluted. Service was good. The host didn't really say anything to me, but he handed me my order right as I walked through the door. My friend had already gotten her food and was seated at one of their outdoor tables. Again, they let us sit there even with our takeout boxes and so I can't complain! All servers were also wearing masks. For those of you who care about eco-friendliness, their takeout boxes are made of 100% recycled materials and they pack everything in paper bags. Overall: 4/5 for food, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for health and safety standards read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

First time in Bellevue and had to stop at Monsoon Bellevue! Such a great decision! It was delicious, the wait wasn't too long and the service was great! I'll be stopping by next time we visit Bellevue! We ordered the grilled pork belly and wokked wheat noodles! read more

I have tried to have lunch several times and there is always a issues with getting a table outside. The restaurant always has three or four empty tables outside and when I ask to sit there, I'm told things such as the servers do not want to come outside just very bizarre and bad customer service why set up tables outside if your staff is not going to service them read more

5 years later... this hotpot is STILL BUBBLING!!! I deleted the Yelp app because their strong arm sales tactic pissed me off as it small business owner myself. However, I came back to read my old review and to state that this catfish hot pot is still one of the best things I have ever eaten. read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Papaya salad. Yes. - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Went here to celebrate a birthday in the family and it was definitely the wrong choice, in terms of service. Despite making a call we'd have an infant with us, we were first given a place where the only option was to leave the baby on the car seat on the floor. On objecting, we were first told they could not give a different table. Eventually we did get one only to have the host pop in every 15 minutes to tell us another party would be coming soon to the table adjacent to us soon. Not sure what was the reason for this but the said party never arrived in our time there. They also added a 20% gratuity for a large party because we had our baby with us - a baby who obviously did not eat anything and who they were first going to put on the floor. This was removed when we questioned it. This sour experience aside, the server was curt, with little to no interest in explaining food or drink options or offering options for my other kid- a toddler. Definitely not a place we'd recommend. read more

When it comes to upscale Vietnamese food, monsoon does a great job! You can really taste the quality in food and it has a very unique flavors. Monsoon definitely takes classic Vietnamese dishes and elevates them in their unique way! Ambiance is great for a date night or to take your friends out too! Service was amazing and food came out relatively quickly. I would definitely recommend monsoon if you are looking for a nice Vietnamese restaurant to try and expand your palate. read more

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I was in town for work and a good friend took me to lunch here, I'm so glad she did. First, I appreciated they asked for proof of vaccination to be sat and we got a table right by the window. To start, we had the Fresh Pearl drinks which included basil seeds and honestly was pleasantly surprised. I appreciated the texture and the taste was a balance of sweet and tart. As a starter, we ordered the fresh tofu rolls and green beans. For our appetizers we got the prawn curry and catfish clay pot. The catfish was my favorite, it melted in my mouth and I appreciated the peppery flavor. The only reason I gave this place a 4 was that the timing of the food was spread out and it took asking 3 times to get to go orders. read more

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Food was delicious! We ordered the imperial rolls, pork buns, and the drunken chicken - the star of it all was the drunken chicken - highly recommend! We also got a Vietnamese coffee which was super strong and will get you wired - honestly if you're a coffee fan like me you will love it. Our service was super nice and friendly! We didn't have a reservation and were able to get a seat. The ambiance inside was cute also - I loved the decor. Overall great time I just wish they had more menu options. We got the brunch menu because we came on a Sunday around 2 pm but I wonder if the full menu is any different? I didn't ask, but never the less- food was good read more

So many delicious dishes, so little time. Pork belly and catfish was the crowd favorite. Love the cocktails too. read more

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Food was amazing! We had the catfish clay pot, drunken chicken, red platter and cauliflower. I would definitely recommend the catfish clay pot even if not a fan of catfish. This was really flavorful and also had alot of onions in the pot so eating the sauce and onions over rice would still be a winner. Our server recommended the cauliflower as it wasn't on the menu but it was a good vegetable dish with all other protein dishes we had. Our server was great and food came out really fast! However I would definitely recommend making a reservation as our wait was an hour long. read more

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Ordered the combo vermicelli, beef luc lac and the chicken wings. Everything was delicious. Wings had perfect crunch and the neat was moist. The beef was cooked perfectly and the salt was great to season with to your own taste. We should've asked for more lemon to add with the pepper and salt for dip. Waiter was very attentive and courteous. Ambiance is very nice and very clean. Great little spot. read more

What a gem! Food was amazing! From crab rice that was tasty, to the curry prawns that's flavorful to the green beans. Everything was A+ read more

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This place is a dream come true for those who eat gluten free due to an allergy, not a dietary preference. Most of the time, PF Chang's is one of the few places that offer gluten free soy sauce and other ingredients. The menu has dedicated items, and the chef can make most things from scratch to modify accordingly. The chef also understands that food needs to be prepared in a separate area in pans that have not touched other items made with gluten. The food is very good, and the portions are nice! I also love the presentation. The chicken is moist and you can taste the lemongrass without it being overpowering. I love the garnishes added to it. I also love that the taro egg roll can be made gluten free. I haven't had gluten free egg rolls in years! I always order extra to take home. I have never eaten here for dinner, but I think it's a great place to grab lunch. My only complaint is that they fit way too many tables close together. You are right on top of the people next to you, and there isn't much space to walk. Staff and patrons are constantly bumping into you. It's also super loud. I practically had to shout at my significant other for him to hear me. It kind of takes away from the dining experience. read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Monsoon is our go-to work lunch restaurant for its reliable quality and quick service. Food: - Combo Vermicelli: 5/5. Light and fresh with a reasonable serving of vegetables. I love that I can try multiple different protein types in one dish. - Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings: 5/5. Understated and simple. Lightly crispy exterior with warm, juicy meat. Service and atmosphere: 5/5. I've gone a couple of times for lunch on weekdays, and the restaurant is quiet and empty. The staff is always great and hands-off. read more

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Went to Monsoon for some dinner on a weekday night. From the outside, the restaurant looks quite small, but it's actually quite roomy inside! The ambiance inside was very calming. The food came pretty quickly after we ordered, which was a nice surprise. Ordered the Asian Eggplant and Wokked Lamb. In terms of flavor, they were quite tasty. However, when you take the prices into account, it doesn't live up to what you'd expect to eat at that price-point. The Asian Eggplant was good, I really enjoyed the coconut milk flavor. Although the menu says it is made with "spicy coconut milk", the dish is not spicy at all. The wokked lamb definitely did not live up to what I expected for a $29 dish. I think there were probably only ~10 thumb-sized slices of lamb meat, the taste which was only okay. Overall, the food is good, but not worth it given the taste, portion, and price combined. read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time because of good google reviews. Price was reasonable for the nice/upscale atmosphere and location. However the pho is not authentic. If anyone is looking for authentic pho, this is not the place to go. Service was mediocre, waiter didn't show much hospitality, just did the minimum and actually tried looking the other way when I had a question after I paid. Recommending Square Lotus 10x over for pho and service. read more

So delightful to be able to dine outside and eat piping hot food rather than lukewarm take out / delivered food. However, I gave Monsoon 4 stars for the food quality. Mushroom congee reminded me of my childhood though I recall it with fermented duck eggs rather than chicken eggs We arrived at 12:50 pm on Saturday and wait staff warned that it was likely going to be 40 min as they only had 4 tables outside. Famished at 1:30 pm and still no table we almost sat down at an Indian restaurant down the street. Just as we were about to sit down, the thankful text came through. We ordered lots of dishes and all were tasty. Green beans were a tad over salted. Glad we treated ourselves to a tasty lunch! read more

Monsoon Bellevue - Mushroom congee and vegetarian spring Crispy Vegetarian Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Delicious food!! Very flavorful and excellent customer service. Don't try the seafood but chicken and veggie dishes were delicious

Vietnamese inspired fine dining. No pho here. Moonsoon was ranked in Eater as one of the top iconic places in Seattle. Because we were in Bellevue in a rainy day, we decided to try the Bellevue. The hamachi spring roll was delicious, wonder why this is not more of a common item elsewhere. Great service and ambience. Everything great except catfish claypot was a bit saltier, so giving a 4. Other than that, a great place for fine dining read more

Not many choices but all the dishes were delicious. My favorite dishes are Ca Kho To and Pho Bo. The beef broth was clear and rich. They used high cut beef. read more

Reserved a table for Sunday dinner. Got seated right away. The restaurant has its own reserved parking on the back which we found pretty convenient! In the summer there is outdoor seating as well, but we opted for indoor seating to enjoy our food. Started off with Honey bush fizz tea which was alright. For food, we tried drunken chicken which was crisp and nicely done and vermicelli prawn bowl which was also light and fresh. My husband also tried a Vietnamese beer which was a nice touch. Great experience and great location!! read more

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We ended up going to Monsoon for my brother's birthday dinner. I've been here a couple of times before, and the service was decent. This time around, the service was excellent! The whole experience was flawless, just how it should be. Our server was amiable and caring; he stopped by our table on multiple occasions to see how we were doing and also made sure our water glasses were always full. We ordered our food, and without a moment's notice, our food had already arrived. Overall the food was delicious; we all ordered different items to try all the different flavors. When it came time for the bill, he dropped off a slice of their banana cake for my brother since it was his birthday. Even though the cake was for my brother, we all took a small slice of the cake, the best banana cake ever! The salt and coconut cream made the cake genuinely delectable! read more

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Given the steep prices, I expected larger portions and rice included but you had to purchase your own rice. It was pretty standard food, nothing that special. The interior is very nice and service is very good. That being said, I can get a better bang for my buck (and tastier Vietnamese food elsewhere) read more

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How I had loved Monsoon ... so sorry to hide it a three. After a number of recent visits o er last 6 months, the food has been subpar Crab noodle dish at dinner had vertically zero crab! The tofu wok dish was so so. The veggie rolls ok and they used to be excellent. Service friendly as usual. Thank you read more

I met a friend here for dinner one night and was pleased with their gluten free options, expansive menu, and friendly service. They have Happy Hour in the bar from 3-6 so this was the perfect excuse to meet up for drinks n tasty treats. I love the modern urban design with wood bar accented by classy black and grey seating and bistro lighting. The tables in the bar area are chic white marble with a long booth on the window side and opposing chairs. This set up, along with the bar seating, can accommodate quite a few people, so bring on the Happy Hour crowd! The restaurant interior is in short, quite stunning. Our server was friendly and helpful in navigating their happy hour menu for gluten free items. They do have some GF designations to help you figure out what you'd like and they were able to accommodate celiac allergy prep. We shared their crispy vegetable roll which was delicious, the mussels and eggplant were also excellent, and rounded the meal off with some creamy ice cream. We had a great night indulging in wine, yummy Vietnamese food, and enjoying great service. Look forward to returning soon. read more

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Stopped by for tendon pho but here had only 3 other options. Attracted by its presentation on the lunch menu, ordered Tofu Fresh Rolls ($12/4) and Catfish Clay pot ($24 with barely half pot without rice). All tasted pretty good but a little pricy. read more

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I came here on a Sunday at 5pm during their happy hour (daily 3-6pm and 9pm-10pm, 9pm-11pm Friday and Saturday in the bar). For drinks I had the blackberry buck ($8) and the white lion ($8). The blackberry buck was lighter and refreshing. The white lion was spicy because of the Thai chili infused tequila but still really nice too. They do have a $5 charge if you don't order a beverage during happy hour which is an interesting policy. For food I ordered the green papaya salad ($8), the sai gon sliders ($7), and the salt and pepper chicken wings ($9). The green papaya salad was bright and refreshing although I wish it had a little bit of spice in it. The sai gon sliders actually surprised me when I saw them brought to me. They looked tiny (I guess they are sliders after all) but I really liked it. The hoisin aioli took it to another level and it was really nicely balanced. The salt and pepper chicken wings were nice and hot and crispy on the outside. They were okay sized but overall still good. Overall I was a fan of everything that I ordered and nothing stood out as my favorite in particular. It was a solid happy hour with a lot of options. read more

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Upscale Asian fusion place in Main Street Bellevue. I enjoyed their clean and spacious interior. They have some great choices for weekday lunch menu, the choices were not extensive but it was decent. I had the lemongrass chicken bowl and my friends picked the drunken chicken. I enjoyed the spring roll that came with the noodle bowl and the chicken had good flavor. My friend said that their lunch was good but just a tag bit sour for the sauce. The service was great and decor was wonderful. It is a perfect place for business lunch. read more

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We stopped in for drinks before we went to dinner and it was really good! We let the bar tender create whatever he wanted and we chose the base liquor. Bar area was nice, but a little small. The staff was incredibly accommodating. We haven't eaten here before, but I would definitely be interested in coming back! read more

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Been a Bellevue local going on 5 years, there's nothing like being a regular here, every single lunch I've had has been such a pleasant experience. Christine and Cristova, our waitress and table busser today were so kind and respectful, she made sure she noted our order correctly with a minor accommodation my partner made to a dish, this was so appreciated. Love the ambience, love the service, love the drinks, and love the staff! I'm as comfortable and accommodated here, as I am in my own living room. Will definitely be bringing my gals & pals here to dine once the weather kicks in for outside dining (-: - A satisfied regular who will be back soon, I'm certain of it! read more

The catfish claypot was the best dish we had. The caramelized sauce with onions made the dish scrumptious and perfect over broken rice. We also shared numerous other items including duck confit buns, papaya salad, imperial rolls, pork spare ribs, seafood fried rice, noodles and a street platter with assorted meats. read more

A friend recommended be this place, and I'm glad we came. This place is alot bigger then it looks outside. I love the decor and the many many bottles they have at the bar. But lets get to the food. Our faves were the drunken chicken, claypot catfish, vermicelli lemongrass beef. Skip the crab fried rice its nothing special! This place looks alot bigger inside then out. I do like the vibe inside, and the drinks were pretty good as well. Deff an elevated fancier take on Vietnamese food thats seems to be a chain. Although its a pretty good meal!! read more

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Jojo and Kenney are the epitome of hospitality!!!! It's always about the people. But it always is a plus when the food and cocktails are amazing! read more