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! :) read more

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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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Tom Yum Noodle Bowl - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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!!! read more

Came here for dinner with a friend after a very tough and, chest and tricep workout ‍ that drained my energy and needed to reload my body with carbs and protein. Following the hype about Monsoon I've been wanting to taste it. I ordered the Kao Soi, that is a dish I never ordered in the past at any Thai restaurant, to my demise, the broth was lacking that flavor, spike, punch that that dish can provide your taste buds. I also ordered the mango sticky rice and unfortunately was not great, I mean it was ok for somebody that has never eaten that dish before. The rice was overdone, lacking flavor. I would be willing to go back and try my favorite Thai dish, Pad See Ew and add to my review accordingly, but I am not in a rush to do so at this point. read more

Monsoon Siam - Kao Soi - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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. read more

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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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Vegetable Pad See Eaw - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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One of my favorite patios in Charlottesville, Monsoon is home to the best Thai food in Charlottesville. If you like spice, they do it big and bold with their Hell Fried Rice, my favorite dish on the menu. They also offer delicious cocktails, especially the Thai Mule. Authentic food, great atmosphere indoor and outdoor and dishes don't disappoint. read more

Monsoon Siam - Hell Fried Rice (very spicy) - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The weather was nice and I was craving Thai food so we checked out Monsoon Siam. Thai food is my favorite and Monsoon Siam did not disappoint. The restaurant has nice outdoor seating and space heaters which is perfect if you like to sit outside like me, especially in the pandemic. The outdoor area is also kept clean. The Thai iced tea was standard. The pad Thai was good and the best I've had in Charlottesville. The Kao Soi was interesting-- it tasted alright and the spices reminded me of eating chicken satay but in curry-noodle form. The prices were fair. Overall I was impressed and I will definitely be coming back. Coming from DC, it's not the best Thai food I've ever had but it is pretty good and we enjoyed the ambiance. A good place for date night and solid Thai food in Charlottesville. read more

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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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Drunken Noodles and Pik Pow - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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. read more

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. read more

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Yum! Yum! Yum! This place is delicious! I recently moved here and frequently ordered takeout as I was moving in. I happen to love Thai food and have had the opportunity to visit Thailand on multiple trips and can say this tastes as authentic as it gets! You can taste when fresh ingredients are used and they definitely don't go to waste here! I ordered the garlic chicken and added baby corn and it was mildly spicy. I actually prefer my food really spicy but I can adjust that with ingredients at home. I didn't think to ask about it when I placed my order. I also had a Thai tea which was super refreshing as well as balancing the meal as they always do! I can't wait to go here to dine in person with my husband! read more

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! read more

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

I lovee Monsoon Siam. Every time my brother visits Charlottesville we eat here. It's perfect for his allergies (dairy, wheat, and eggs). We are working our way through the menu. I really like their chicken dishes and curries. Their thai iced coffee is also great!! I'm not the biggest fan of their fried rices. You should definitely try this restaurant!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Cocktail - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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! read more

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. read more

Monsoon Siam was a cool spot right on the corner where we had a bit of a wait to be seated plus a bit of a longer wait for the food but an overall delicious experience in spite of that! We came on a weeknight, and it was PACKED at rush, which is no surprise, but it was quite easy to put our name in and get a text when we needed to come back for our table. I ordered the panang curry and was very very satisfied. It was hot, savory, sweet, and filling--all the things you hope for in a curry. I took some to go and it was even better the next day. I also ordered the pad thai with chicken to go to have for lunch the next day, and it was very delicious, although I didn't care for whatever peanuts they used to top it with--they were a bit too fragrant and crunchy. I'd definitely come back here for some curry and a seat outside, where even the cars rolling by can't take away from the beautiful garden-esque patio out front. read more

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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 read more

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

Monsoon Siam - Love this place! - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

One of the best Thai places in Cville! I love their pad see ew and the vegetarian kao soi! The outdoor seating is also wonderful for a warm evening! read more

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! read more

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. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in cville. I have tried Thai in many big cities, but somehow this quaint restaurant in the middle of Virginia tops them all! The Kao Soi with tofu always hits the spot, but I have yet to have a bad item on the menu! The drink options are extensive and creative as well, and the ambiance is unparalleled. Looking for authentic Thai food with charm? Look no further! read more

A Thai place that never disappoints! There are plenty of Thai restaurants in the Charlottesville area, but Monsoon is definitely one of my top choices. They have a nice dining area (even outdoors for warmer weather), and the staff are very friendly. I ordered the crispy flounder special with sweet and sour sauce, which came with an assortment of vegetables and pineapple topped with crispy noodles. The fish was flaky and moist, and their fried fish dishes never disappoint! The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but that's what the side of rice was for. The shrimp was juicy and tender, and drunken noodles were very classic. We ended with Thai mango and delicious sticky rice that was topped with coconut milk. It wasn't too sweet and a wonderful way to end the meal. I would definitely recommend Monsoon Siam to anyone craving a variety of classic yet unique Thai food! read more

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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. read more

Spring roll appetizer was very good and my main entree that had crispy pork belly, wonton noodle, Chinese broccoli, and bean sprouts was delicious. Pork belly melted in mouth and wasn't too spicy. It was a very calm atmosphere inside as well read more

Monsoon Siam - Crispy Pork Belly Noodle - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Decent Thai food. I got pad see ew with chicken and it was good but I wish the noodles had been cooked a little more. Hun got drunken noodles with shrimp and soft shell crab. They were super spicy. I normally like the sweet heat of drunken noodles but with these all I tasted was heat. The fresh rolls were good. read more

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Decided to get Thai with some friends last night and had a great experience. Ordered the Thailander cocktail (quite mango-y and refreshing + got me and my friend a good buzz). Ordered the gyoza fried and the veggie... both were tasty but I recommend the fried pork ones.. drunken noodles were fire and if you want it spicy they do it... so careful... but if you like that you'll be happy! Pad Thai was okay.. kinda had a weird smell to me but that could be me. Overall though I would commend the service for how quick they were and how tasty everything was! Seriously though it was crazy how fast they brought everything to us!! Recommend this spot to anyone coming to this area looking for a quiet, relaxing and tasteful evening. read more

Monsoon Siam - Fried Pork Gyoza and steamed Veggie Gyoza - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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 read more

I recently discovered this place and have been a fan ever since. One of the best pad thai I've ever had. Their noodles are cooked to perfection, great balance between not to soft and not to hard - a perfect level of chewiness to it. Everything about this dish has been consistent each time I've ordered it. A couple other dishes to comment on: their drunk noodles were too salty and greasy for my liking, their papaya salad also too salty, kinda lacked sweetness. I usually get their food thai hot, but end up adding more red pepper to my dish. A couple problems I've run into: parking - I wish it was more ample, and their lack of response phone calls. I've almost given up on take out because they don't answer their phones. Although I will say, I've never had a problem with service when I dine in. Overall, I've enjoyed their food and definitely will be back. They've become my go-to Thai restaurant. read more

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One of the few places in Charlottesville that is open on sundays and mondays. We came here for dinner on a Sunday - called earlier in the day to make a reservation and there wasn't any problem getting one. Ordered the pad see yew, lamb chop yellow curry, and crispy duck, and each was generally good but had some issues. Crispy duck was pretty bland by itself though it came with some sauces (which seemed to just be some spicy garlic sauce and mayonnaise, so nothing too special). Pad see yew was very over seasoned, though flavor was good and shrimp we got with it very well cooked. Lamb chop was made with lean cut of lamb so it came out a bit dry, but flavor was good. Service was pretty fast, though inside did feel a bit crowded. read more

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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Duck Curry - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

*vegan review* (This was my first time there) The waitress I had was vegetarian and actually super helpful in regards to vegan options. She said right up front that they could make pretty much anything without fish sauce. When I asked for the spice tray she showed me which was fish sauce so I'd know. As far as the actual food, I love love loved my fresh rolls and I got "pad cashew nut" which came with rice. Absolutely delicious and the spices on the spice tray were the best I've had. Great portion size in my opinion. One negative was that the fryer was broken so we couldn't have any fried tofu or spring rolls or anything. Hopefully this was just a fluke and they get it fixed soon. I didn't knock them down a star for it because sometimes unforseeable things happen. Parking is annoying in this area but not impossible. read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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. read more

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! read more

My first meal in Charlottesville and I'll be here for a bit. Monsoon Siam is a short walk from my customer's office and that made them a good choice for lunch today. Pad Thai with Chicken, spice level 2. A little over-garnished with bean sprouts but after I moved them to the side and dug in, it was delicious. And unlike many Thai restaurants, there was a setting of spices right there if I wanted to kick it up a bit. Good texture and the noodles were done to the right al dente. Lots of flavor, lots of chicken that was cooked right. I would only say that there was a bit too much sauce mixed through the noodles. I had a nice seat at the bar (it's a full bar!) and could see a little bit into the kitchen, working very hard. It's a nice restaurant, that is a converted house. Very busy and perhaps they were a little short staffed for the lunch rush, but everyone was pleasant and trying. No points off for that. read more

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