Monsoon Seattle

Monsoon was shockingly mediocre, given all the good reviews it has. Service was unremarkable, if a bit clumsy (we were given the wrong check, and had to ask for some items multiple times). But the food overall skewed bland and sweet, which is not something that I have encountered at a Vietnamese restaurant before. We ordered the Green Papaya Salad, the Spicy Green Beans, and the Yellow Curry Wild Boar (and rice). The papaya salad was bland, lacking both spice and brightness. The green beans were not spicy, and so undercooked that they squeaked in our teeth. They were also disappointingly sweet. The wild boar was by far the best dish, but it too had undercooked wood ear mushrooms (which were crunchy rather than slippery) and turmeric overwhelmed all the other flavors. Would not recommend, particularly for the price.
Apr 8th, 2024

Food was not worth its price. I got the lemongrass chicken, and it was 6 small pieces of chicken in a claypot that was super salty and it does not come with rice. A bowl of rice costs an extra $2/3. The drunken chicken was fine, but again comes with no price and was also salty. Expensive and would not go again.
Apr 3rd, 2024

Mar 29th, 2024

Mar 29th, 2024

Monsoon Restaurant in Bellevue is a hidden treasure! Kenny, our server, was a shining star, making our dining experience truly exceptional. The food was divine, but Kenny's impeccable service elevated the evening to new heights. Dining with my family felt like a special occasion, thanks to Kenny's attention to detail and genuine hospitality. This is definitely a restaurant worth returning to again and again
Mar 27th, 2024