LOVE it -this is hands down the most authentic Thai food I've tried in the state. The dishes are very unique, and I couldn't find many of them at other Thai restaurants. Everything we tried was delicious and full of flavor. The service was also very good--the lady came back to check on us, which we really appreciated. The only downside was that the table for two was very small, and we barely had enough space for our dishes. That said, we would definitely come back the next time we're in town. read more

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Love this place, I tried the drunken noodles that was served on a beautiful white rice bowl. The dried spring rolls were a great started as I waited for my main entree, it helped me wait for the main food since I was starving! The food goes great with jasmine green tea for a chilly night and looking to get a little caffeine bump. My friend's pineapple rice looked great too. Portions are a good size, I had leftovers even though I was so hungry. Definitely ample portion for one person and can potentially share with two persons. Small and cute. I found this place to buys around dinner time. Parking is street neighborhood parking that was not hard to find a spot for. I would definitely come back! read more

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Lunch here today. Fresh rolls appetizer, khao soi with soft shell crab, and green curry with vegetables. All food was tasty but khao soi was very spicy even though ordered 2 stars, green curry was good but could have had better selection of vegetables. Service was good. read more

Great Thai food! They were able to serve us quickly, too despite being really busy . We found street parking close by. Tons of vegetarian options and a huge backyard patio. Great visit! read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad See Ew with tofu - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Really enjoyed the food here! The kao soi was especially amazing and flavorful. Service was great and food came out quick. I enjoyed the beef brisket dish, the meat was tasty. The rich in the plastic wrap got hard pretty quickly. Drunken noodles and pork dumplings were yummy. read more

Monsoon Siam - Pork Dumplings - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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We came to Monsoon Siam a little after 3 pm and unfortunately the lunch menu wasn't available anymore. They did not specifically have panang curry with tofu on the dinner menu, but the server said they were able to make the dish though it would be a dinner portion instead of a lunch portion (no problem here!). I got the panang curry with tofu with a 4 out of 5 spice level - I thought the spice was perfect, the curry was delicious and not too runny. The tofu was really well cooked as well with a firm texture. We sat indoors, the restaurant was quiet at around 3:30 pm; there is indoor and outdoor seating. Free street parking right in front of the restaurant. Very good Thai food and I'm glad we stopped by before leaving Madison! read more

Monsoon Siam - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Arrived just as they were unlocking the doors for lunch on a Sunday. Our meals were very good. Nice flavors. Service more than solid (regularly checked on us) and friendly. I like too that the credit card machine is brought to the table The presentation was beautiful Only improvement would be to have my Pad Thai a bit warmer, I was wondering if it was ready before my companion's meal and cooled more than a bit. read more

Monsoon Siam - Drunken noodles - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great outdoor vibes behind the building. Volcano chicken is very good and cigar rolls are a classic here

Fast service and cozy ambience. I got the boat noodle soup and it was solid - tasted like a more peppery version of pho. Some comments from other dishes my friends got: drunken noodles tasted good but wish there was more meat, train fried rice was filling, pad Thai tasted and looked good but portion size was a little too small. read more

Monsoon Siam - Boat Noodle Soup with Beef - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Wonderful, accommodating staff and delicious food. We had to wait a while for a table on a Thursday evening (25 minutes), but the staff made sure to check on us every now and then and gave us menus to review while we waited. The food for our table of five came out a little staggered, but our party didn't have to wait very long before we all had our dishes. If you're trying to decide on what to order, the Thai Table is a fun smorgasbord of a lot of their menu options. It was definitely enough food for two people! This is a wonderful restaurant, and I'll keep coming back for delicious Thai food! read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Table - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I stopped by on a Saturday evening. There was a short wait. Shrimp drunken noodles was my favorite item here. Chicken Massaman cury with roti was really good as well. The spring rolls were crispy. read more

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A friend took us here as it's one of her favorite places for Thai food. I had the train fried rice and it was fantastic! Beautifully presented in a carved out pineapple. I had plenty of leftovers for another full meal! Staff was wonderful and there is a cute patio area. That will be wonderful in the warmer months. Definitely recommend. read more

My friend told me that this was her favorite Thai restaurant in Madison, and after getting lunch takeout on Friday, I gotta say that I agree. Madison has several Thai restaurants and I've tried several of them and sadly been disappointed by their curry and noodle dishes. I ordered the pad see ew with beef for lunch carryout and their fresh rolls. My husband got the green curry (with beef) and was also pleasantly surprised by how good it was even after waiting to eat it 2 hours after it was made. My pad see ew was very flavorful and didn't skimp out too much on the meat. The beef was a little dry/overcooked but not too bad. I also really appreciated that the noodles weren't overcooked and still slightly chewy. I would definitely come back for the lunch special and also maybe to try some of their dinner items at the restaurant (rather than takeout)! read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad See Ew lunch special - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Monsoon Siam has a nice cozy atmosphere. Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday. We got there at around 5ish and it was a little busy but we were seated immediately. Service was very nice and friendly. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer. Flavor was okay, however, it was very oily as every bite had a lot of oil dripping out. I got the khao soi as my main and this was very tasty and had a good kick to it. The soup was on the thicker side. Loved the crispy noodles on top. read more

Monsoon Siam - Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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First time here was a few weeks ago, was VERY impressed. I got pad thai with tofu and it was some of the best pad thai I've ever had, with the perfect amount of sauce. The presentation was amazing and it was served in an omelet bowl. My friends' got the boat noodles and Kao soi and were very happy with both of those. I just ordered this food again as takeout recently and got the pad see eaw and it honestly wasn't great. It didn't look or taste very appetizing. The noodles seemed overcooked and it was lacking in flavor, broccoli and tofu. Conclusion: I will be going back, would probably eat at the restaurant instead of takeout, and I wouldn't get the pad see eaw again. read more

Busy and packed weeknight. First time there. Got the crying tiger...photos showed medium rare preparation. Ours were more thoroughly cooked through and the steak itself were much thinner I thought. Volume of dish was more of an appetizer IMO. Didn't think the cut was good enough quality for the price...the side spice sauce that came with it was good, however. read more

Came here while I was in town for work and it did not disappoint! Ordered the chicken pad Thai and I absolutely love how it comes out wrapped in an omelette, how genius! It was a huge, delicious portion - I had enough for 3 servings. I also had the spring roll, which was ok. I wasn't a fan of the thick peanut sauce. It was too thick and had too much peanut butter. The service was quick and the place is small but cozy. I like the outdoor seating in back! read more

Monsoon Siam - Spring Rolls and chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This is a cute little spot on Atwood. There aren't that many tables indoors and the tables themselves are kind of close together, so dining in seems best for groups of 2-4. There is a patio out back when the weather is warmer. We arrived around 5:45pm and by the time it was 6:00pm, there were no tables left. Our server was friendly but very busy. They were not only serving tables but also preparing and handling orders for takeout and delivery drivers. Our meals came out soon after we ordered, although they each came out separately. In the end, we had to wave down another server to get our bill. Overall, staff are friendly and the food was good! read more

A nice Thai restaurant in Madison! I ordered a Thai coffee and it was so good! The serving people are pretty friendly and efficient. My two friends and I ordered three plates to share and we were too full to finish all of them. We really liked the yellow curry beef ribs! read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

So, this is an open letter to the cool guy who manages or owns this restaurant. We had a really good, serviceable meal there a year ago. You spoke with us and we told you how happy we were with the food and the service. The question is, what happened? We were just there and the wait staff couldn't begin to keep up. Our food sat cold on the counter for 20 minutes. After awhile there were more than 15 dishes just piling up not being served. We were sitting nearby and waiting for our waitress to bring us the food. She finally did and it was cold. I told her it wasn't her fault trying to deal with a lunch crowd pretty much by herself. You need to staff your place with more people. You trashed what was a good experience we had by giving us a stressed out waitress who couldn't keep up. It's seriously a shame. And, for god's sake upgrade your bathrooms and keep them clean. We won't be back, but maybe we can light some fire under you to tackle some grave customer service issues. It's really a shame. read more

Great food! My favorite was the beef rib yellow curry, I was really impressed with it. The drunken noodles had the wok hay and depth in its flavor. The Thai table platter was pretty good, and I think it's a good option if you're looking for variety. The crying tiger was surprisingly good and its flavor profile was unique. I'll circle back and recommend the beef rib curry again. Service was good, the wait was not long at all, and the energy was good in there. I recommend! read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I always heard really good things about Monsoon Siam, and it was for good reason! The restaurant was busy with some many people enjoying their food. I loved all the plating and the food tasted so yummy. Everything was seasoned so well and the sticky rice that came with the crying tiger helped make things come together. Definitely a restaurant I recommend going to if you're on the East side of Madison. read more

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Great food, great service. Cozy atmosphere. Every dish I've had at Monsoon Siam is full of flavor. read more

Monsoon Siam - Crispy Duck with Red Sauce - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I've been ordering from Monsoon Siam for years and have always enjoyed their food. A few months ago I was diagnosed with celiac disease (=gluten free) and it gets a little scary eating out - however, today I called ahead and spoke with a wonderful woman who walked me through some options of eating their delicious food safely. I got the food and it was fantastic as always. So good! Thank you so much for your delicious food and above and beyond kindness!! read more

Local restaurant in my son's neighborhood. They quickly set up a table on a very busy night tonight. We had spring rolls and pad thai. Everything was excellent. They wrap the pad thai in a thin egg wrap. Super good and fresh. Waitress was really friendly and helpful. Inviting little spot on a snowy night. read more

I've been here multiple times and every time it's wonderful some of the best Thai food I've ever had. I make some on my own but definitely can't beat the flavor and the amazing put together of the dishes at monsoon saim. I actually believe I will order some to go for tonight read more

Good Thai on east side. Glad I tried it. I think I prefer other Thai places for curry. Depends on the dish here. Crying tiger and drunken noodles are great. read more

Monsoon Siam - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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A friend suggested this place and it's been years since I've had authentic Thai food. When you walk in you can tell the authenticity is present. The kitchen is visible which gives a complete cultural vibe to the whole atmosphere, not to mention the food was impeccable. You have to try this place . I got the coconut curry (Kai Soi) it was sooooo good more than I expected. Also you get to choose your spice level and I chose level 3 . Level 3 in my opinion is a great spicy level unless you love overly spicy. Also tried the papaya salad omg. It was so good ( pic2). The service was great we were the only one sun at the moment then it quickly filled up so we knew we were in for a treat. Don't miss out on trying this place out read more

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They can make the pad thai gluten free and that was greatly appreciated! The servers are so kind and the food came out fast! There is lots of seating and the portions are well-sized. read more

Great service & amazing food. The pad Thai is incredible! Definitely want to come back here! read more

Monsoon Siam - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Ordered from their food truck at loop the lake! Was delicious and loved their food truck ambiance (nicely decorated!) Accepted Apple Pay and was able to get my fill in curry vegetables and Thai tea Service was fast and excellent read more

Monsoon Siam - a trailer with a face made out of logs - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Cute little restaurant & easy to order take out. For appetizers we ordered the Spring Roll & Sun Dried Beef both were paired nicely with a sauce. The sun dried beef did have quite a bit of fat on it. For lunch I chose lemongrass tofu, served with a side of white rice. Very delicious I would order this frequently. With the appetizers I was able to save most of my lemongrass tofu for the next day. I also had a taste of the Pik Pow chicken it was quite spicy, but very tasty. I'm glad to have gotten a chance to go here. Service was great. read more

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It's been a while since I last visited the new location. They have a nice ambiance both inside and outside. The staff are friendly and very attentive. Food comes out really fast and I love their new variety options. We had the Thai table this time and it was a feast. Enough for two people- it had a nice variety of Tom yum soup, egg roll, papaya salad along with fried rice, fried chicken, fish and beef satay. Loved everything we were served. We ended our meal with their seasonal sticky mango rice. Which I highly recommend you not to skip. I had to take. Bite before I took a picture. This place is the best Thai restaurant in Madison. If you love thai food- it's a must visit. read more

Monsoon Siam - Sticky mango - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Friendly staff, tasty food - will return again for the mango sticky rice & coconut curry! read more

Monsoon Siam - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Came here for the first time today and I am honestly so sad I hadn't visited sooner!! They have awesome lunch specials and the panang curry with chicken was the best I've had outside of Thailand. Also ordered the Thai iced tea and it was spectacular as well. The service was wonderful too... I drink a lot of water when I'm eating Thai food and I've never had it filled up so quickly before. Will definitely be back to order more from the menu! Especially when the weather is nice to sit on the back patio. read more

First off, I am actually not the biggest fan of Thai food and I don't eat it very often, but the Monsoon Siam was AMAZING. It may have even changed my mind! The food was ALL perfectly rich and full of spices. I have had Massaman Curry before, but this was the best by far. The chicken fell apart and the curry melted in my mouth. The Cigar Rolls were a perfect crunchy appetizer that I would definitely get again. The restaurant seemed family-owned/run and the staff was very friendly. Sitting on the patio was a great way to enjoy the weather and sunshine while having a nice view of the sun beginning to set over a lush community garden. read more

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We stopped in before an event at the Berrymore Theater. Wow, this place was great. Food, service, atmosphere, the real deal. We are planning on returning when the outdoor patio is open. read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I first heard about this restaurant from The Cap Times and the reviews were good. This was my first time having Thai food and it was amazing. For my appetizer I ordered the fresh rolls and added shrimp to the side and it was delicious and very fresh. For my entree I ordered the Pad Thai with beef which was delicious. As for the spice of the food it was perfect because it wasn't too spicy. I will definitely go back again. The dinner was affordable and the staff was wonderful. read more

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Late post... Visited in November. First time visiting there; celebrating a birthday. The place is small but we were able to find a table. Apple was our server and she was working so many tables. But she served us with a smile and apologies (which were appreciated but unnecessary). Service was a 5. The food was equally top notch. We ordered Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, Chicken Panang Curry, Pork Belly and an eggplant dish. All were excellent but the pork belly and noodles were the stars. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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This place was absolutely AMAZING. When you walk in, you can see the action of the kitchen and the smells immediately hit you. There can be a little bit of a wait to be seated for walk ins on busier nights as the place is on the smaller side but the staff are so friendly. Service is quick as well. We ordered the pad see ew with chicken, drunken noodles with chicken, Thai tea, and the crying tiger. The pad see ew had wonderful flavors and an ample amount. The chicken was tender and flavorful so I highly recommend this dish. The drunken noodles with chicken was very similar to the pad see ew but the pad see ew had better flavor in my opinion. The Thai tea was amazing as the sweetness was not overpowering. The crying tiger had good flavor and the sticky rice was great paired with the meat but the beef could have been more tender. It felt like I was chewing a long time. Overall great place to go to! read more

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