I believe this is the best Thai restaurant in Charlottesville. Incredible food and atmosphere. Inside, outside, all around the kitchen.. We went on UVA's Family Weekend Sunday. The food was great. Pad Thai good. Gyoza incredible. Thai iced tea good. Service is good. Well taken care off even though restaurant was busy., read more

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Had a wonderful time at Monsoon Siam for dinner a few nights ago. The weather was lovely so we definitely enjoyed dining in the patio area. Food and service were great, recommend making a reservation as it gets quite busy even on a weeknight. Plenty of vegetarian options, so I was in food heaven. I tried the SPICY CRISPY SEITAN BASIL, which did have a kick from the jalapeños, but was delicious and had plenty of fresh veggies. My husband enjoyed his panang curry dish and our friends tried the drunken noodles with chicken and beef. Food did take a while, but it was busy both outside and inside so we'll sort the wait. read more

Monsoon Siam - Dinner menu - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I ordered the chicken pad see ew with 3 out of 5 spice and it was delicious. Great portion. Clean presentation and tables. The flavor was on point. Loved the dish and would go back! read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad see ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I liked Monsoon Siam, the service was super fast & friendly. The outside patio was full on a sunny afternoon, and looked like it'd be an awesome place to sit. The interior was casual, nothing fancy. I was hoping the food was going to be *awesome*, but it was Ok: not bad, but not great - FWIW: the portions were quite generous :/ read more

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I have made it back to this fine establishment. Once again, it fails to disappoint. I decided to toughen up and get the spiciest thing I could find on the menu. It was no joke hot but quite delicious. Excellent date spot in Charlottesville. Would and will come again. read more

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Excellent food and outstanding service... Our server was very helpful with a small last minute order. Gyoza dumplings were the best we have ever had! read more

We had a delicious lunch here while visiting C'Ville. Great Thai selections, very fast and friendly service. Very busy with the locals and students, so you know it is a great option, but our food was still delivered to our table promptly. We will be back the next time through this area. read more

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. read more

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Great food! The service was good...just remember to have some patience if you go on a weekend. When we went, they had people waiting to be seated inside and outside. The food is worth the wait. I liked how you could dine inside or outside though we chose inside. The Tom Yum soup was perfect to help my sinus issues. The Po Goong Ob (also know as pad woo sen) was excellent! I've never had it with crabmeat and shrimp so it was a great treat. The prices were very reasonable. Check it out! read more

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Great Thai my favorite Thai in Charlottesville. The duck is amazing and worth it. Hot tea is good too read more

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

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 read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! Great service and delicious cocktails! Come and experience what we did!

Visited this place first time on May 3,2026 Sunday. It was beautiful weather we plan to sit out but when we arrived many sits was full a few was empty but looks dirty. We asked for inside option. They put us in table inside all tables next to us was dirty and left over foods. We asked is there anyway they can clean because it's not appetizing. She rumled something but cleaned after she bring our food. She bring water with out ice. Cups was just got out from wash I think it was little film in it. We decided not to fill with it asked new cups. Server bring appetizers but no fork napkins no extra plate. We asked again. We had fresh rolls as of appetizer but outside rice paper come as a rock it was dry after first bite we took out to our napkins asked waiter to change this she said sure but never come back we asked from other waitresses after 10-15 min waiting. She asked to manager to come we were ok with it. We said waitress was bringing fresh ones but never did. We decided not to eat this rough ones. I asked him to touch on this rice paper wrap he had blue glows on him he looked yes it's hard he said maybe wrap they took off get dry out he will bring new ones. I asked we sitting almost in 20-25 minutes I'm sure our food will be here please take this out from our receipt. He told us we had to pay. He will took off %30 because we ate 2 of the 8 rolls and acted so rude. I opened my napkin is this what you said we ate. We spit in napkin because it was hard. Oh he said hmm then ok. I asked when our food arrives he said 5-10 minutes they are busy. It was frustrating they never gave any attention to us and try to charge. Dirty place and food was around other tables was left half eaten. They clean up but we saw them when we sit down. I never step this restaurant again. Will be reporting! We left that day with out eating there. Waitress asked are they paid rolls after us guy was explaining she never got a clue to change that after we asked first time. Remember we asked again to other waitress since she didn't bring fresh ones. So sad places like that still running businesses! I will tell everyone how rude and dirty place they ate. Just so many other Thai restaurants out there try other one don't step in to this rude place read more

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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad Ka Pow with Veggies - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Interior is quaint with nice seating and abundant greenery. The beef pad see ew was full of flavor with a good kick while the crispy pork noodles was a little less complex in taste, more umami and simple. Ended the meal with the mango sticky rice which was not too sweet but portion size seemed a bit lacking for the price. read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad See Ew and Crispy Pork Noodles - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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really tiny and cozy place to enjoy some thai food. the interior is super "cottage-y" and honestly great for a rainy day. the staff were very kind and accommodating to me and all the other customers! i had an order of the drunken noodles. honestly, the best i've ever had. a little heavy on the bamboo shoots, but the noodles were cooked perfectly, the veggies were still snappy, and the sauce was perfect. most importantly, the portion was huge! i took half of it home to enjoy for dinner. the ginger fizz was wayy too acidic and made my stomach ache. but the flavor was definitely there. will have to try the peach mango mocktail next time. definitely coming back! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Ka Pow Mince Chicken - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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 read more

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

The ka pow chicken and massaman curry was really good!! The best is the drunken noodle though, the best one I've ever tried. read more

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Always great food, quick service, and enjoyable--I think this is the best Thai food in Charlottesville. It's slightly crowded inside but cozy. Parking is a pain, but it's worth the walk. read more

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! read more

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Wonder food. Dropped in and had the ginger and beef dish and the pork belly stir fry. Excellent. Tom yum and tom cha gai soups..very tasty. And whatever the past issue with service..that has been resolved. Fantastic service! read more

Great personal service on a cozy outdoor terrace. My chicken larb was excellent, well spiced with fish sauce and lime. They have a very unique pad thai with crispy chicken which was also excellent! read more

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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Green Curry + Pik Pow - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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! read more

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 read more

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. read more

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

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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. read more

Monsoon Siam - Cigar Puff - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Roasted Duck Noodle - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Shrimp pad thai - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I would rate the pad Thai 7/10, it was very heavy with the sauce weighing it down. The steamed chicken was a joke, they just overcooked a chicken breast, the pork belly app was pretty tasty. read more

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. read more

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Another great semi well priced place in Cville to satisfy your fix for Thai food. The (((((((Fried Rice))))) at the hottest spice level is a must try. The Curry dishes are not bad as well. read more

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! read more

Monsoon Siam - Ka Pow Beef - Thai Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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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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