BEST most DELICIOUS and FANTASTIC thai food in madison hands down! having lived in nyc for 10 yrs and travelled through thalland this is EASILY my FAVORITE THAI PLACE IN MADISON my litmus test for any thai place is chicken pad si ew. they knock it out of the park. everything else is solid we have explored the menu since their opening and we have difficulty finding anything we dislike favs: papaya fries pad si ew ginger chicken pinapple fried rice red curry whole fish CRISPY!!! beef salad crying tiger HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! we do take out once a week....yum! also: wait staff is friendly accommodating and prompt read more

Have been here multiple times when in town. The food is fresh, good and the host team are awesome. The papaya salad and the Southern heat are two exceptionally well prepared dishes, apart from the appetizers and the other curries. A friendly atmosphere with ample parking behind the restaurant attracts lot of locals and visitors alike. read more

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Well, I started with the soup that came with the lunch special. Pretty much flavorless broth with a few overboiled vegetables and plain tofu (not the lovely tofu that you find in good Thai places). The soup of my nightmares. If you want better lunch soup, go to, well, anywhere else. Just .8 miles in either direction are Sala Thai and Ha Long Bay, featuring complex amazing soups and entrees, and across the street is Lao Laan Xang. Trust me, you won't regret it the extra walk/drive. Then the "penang curry" came out. I don't know what this was, but it wasn't penang curry - almost no lime leaves, bizarrely sweet but yet flavorless sauce. And the service? I had to find the waitress (who didn't seem that busy) to get something hot to spice up my "medium curry", and after she gave me the check she didn't come back for 10 minutes to pick it up. If you are looking for better Thai, go anywhere in the entire city. I had thought it wasn't possible to screw up Thai food, but apparently I was wrong... read more

PROS: Excellent entrees CONS: Disappointing appetizers As appetizers, the cigar rolls and nam tok were underwhelming --- not worth reordering. The cigar rolls had essentially no filling --- just crisply fried spring-roll-eqsue shells, and the nam tok was oversalted. However, the pad see ew and the tofu ball panang curry were pretty amazing, probably among the best I've had in a while. So the moral of the story is: Order the right dishes and the food will be awesome. read more

Hello Hello hello.... A new Thai restaurant in town! How ecstatic I was upon hearing this good news from my Thai friend who recommended this place to me almost a month ago: "Try it, Nelly! You'll love it. I can say the food is authentic." I had no doubt about her suggestion, the only thing stopped me from coming earlier to this place was my schedule! It sucked! Weeks after that, Yelp brought my attention that we have a new Thai restaurant in town. I was surprised that Yelpers have reviewed it. Wow. So quick. Reading one of the elites' reviews, I couldn't hold it any longer: I had to give this place a try. It was yesterday, after a long day and Madison was still raining, hubby and I drove to the east part of Madison. While we're familiar with the area, we happened to miss it. It's smaller compared to other Thai restaurant in town. We passed it so we had to make a turn to be finally able to find it! We parked at the back of the building- very convenient. We ordered the sun-dried beef, which was GOOD. It reminded me of an Indonesian dish which is very similar. My tongue can recognize the taste right away. As the main dishes, we ordered chicken green curry and drunken noodles. We were happy! The sticky rice and mango was another goodie. It was coming in a decent portion- not too big, but the taste had it all! Try their hot Thai too! It comes in a big pot and tastes fresh! read more

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THANK YOU cool yelp eliters for guiding me to yet another wonderful spot. I've passed this on Atwood but it never stood out enough to convince me to take a night off of my usual Thai places. The reviews all are correct - the food here is fantastic. It's super casual so it's somewhere I would go if you're really just looking to treat your taste buds for a low key dinner. I want to try ordering delivery, but the fees are such that I would probably only do it with a large group. Here are some of the highlights: Tom Kha soup: this coconut broth soup is a favorite of mine and something I use to compare Thai restaurants because it usually doesn't vary so much. Monsoon Siam probably served the most unique version I've ever tasted; it was tangy and I want to say citrusy! I also liked that you could order mushrooms with this instead of the usual tofu or chicken. Sun dried beef: ordered this because of a yelp review that claimed people "sing praises" to this dish. After one bite, we were singing praises. It's sooo flavorful and not overly dry! A lot of food for $7, easy to share with at least 3 people. Red curry: spicy (be warned if you can't take the heat) without losing the inherent flavor of the dish. Very brothy, which I personally prefer. I got the tofu because of a yelper who said they don't typically love tofu but this tofu is an exception. I totally agree; the texture is sophisticated and it really takes the flavor of the dish. Pad see ew: fluffy noodles! Great with tofu. My friend who ordered this was so happy! My friend is a huuuuge Ha Long Bay guy, and admitted that Monsoon Siam's food is better! Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

4.5 stars. One of the best Thai places I've eaten at. I can't wait to try more. The sun-dried beef was crispy and flavorful, but I was a little disappointed by the quantity. I also got the Kao Soi. It was smooth and flavorful. It was a little sweet following the beef dish, but I really enjoyed it. And I really appreciated all the ingredients/toppings. I did add some extra spice. I can't wait to try more dishes from this place!! And Barley Pop next door is an added bonus. read more

Monsoon Siam - Sun-dried beef. Delicious, but did someone eat half of it before I opened it?? - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The first time I went I was impressed, the second time it was closed when Yelp indicated it was open (Sunday it is closed between 15:00-17:00). Still I plan to return because I think there is a lot of potential here. Third time is a charm, I got in for lunch tried two new dishes and the papaya salad all were great. If you are going exclusively for Thai in my opinion this might just be the best Thai place in town read more

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More love for Monsoon Siam! The food was delicious, and the waitstaff was kind and attentive, without being overly so. You could tell this was the kind of place that the owner and employees were proud of. And with good reason! Most of the food we had was great, but the real stand outs were definitely the papaya salad (as others have said!) and the khao soi, which might be my favorite one-dish meal ever (the only other place in town I've been able to get it is Sa-Bai Thong, and there you have to know to request it, as it's not on the regular menu). Our table also ordered the spicy eggplant (good, but not amazing), the pad ginger (lots of good ginger flavor!), and the lemongrass chili tofu (beautiful presentation, but the tofu texture was lacking--really the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5). Oh, and we also had a baby with us, who was treated kindly, even amid some fussing. We will be back! read more

Excellent drunken noodles. Nice smokey wok hei flavor. The spicy level was just right.

Stopped in with a friend for lunch. The lunch special prices ($7.99) were what really lured us in the door. It was a sadly mediocre experience. You get a lot of food for your money, which I was excited about. But when I started eating my Pad Fresh Ginger, I noticed the flavors were all over the place. One bite was way too salty, another bite was funky. The quality of the chicken seemed to be pretty good, and was plentiful. But overall, it just tasted unpleasant and was very greasy. The lunch special came with a cup of soup and an egg roll. The soup tasted fine, but was only sparsely adorned with vegetables. The eggroll was a greasy, bland little nugget. My friend ordered the Ka Pow, which was equally greasy and underwhelming. Our server was fine, and the space was inviting enough. Too bad the food was pretty forgettable. I would not recommend this place. read more

We ordered the sun dried beef as an appetizer. I got the Southern Heat and my dining partner ordered the Andaman noodles. The sun dried beef was just okay. I didn't love it. I was expecting an intense burst of flavor, and while flavorful, I just wasn't impressed. The meat tasted too beefy for me and I felt that the flavoring came mostly from marinating in soy sauce. My friend liked it and said he would order it again. My dish, the Southern Heat, had minced chicken stir fried with lemongrass and other herbs. The menu displayed 4 peppers next to it and it was SPICY! I love my dishes spicy and it was a thrilling kind of heat, but probably much too spicy for most people. The dish reminded me of the Hmong dish laab. I liked it, but found it heavy on oil. It came with some steamed bland vegetables, and the minced chicken was in a fried shell that was dripping with oil by the end. A side of rice helped the spice and oil. My friend asked for the Andaman noodles to be made spicy. He requested it to have 3 peppers, but there was barely any spice when we ate it. Their spice scale seems to be exponential rather than linear. The Andaman noodles were a curried noodles with shrimp and shredded crab meat. I felt that the crab meat was unnecessary. The curry flavor overwhelmed any crab taste. Neither of us was a fan of this dish. They have a full bar it seems, but the server never brought a drink list or beer list. I would also really like them to have a stronger fan since my clothes and I came away smelling like stir fry. read more

People be buggin about the sun dried beef. So I ordered it. It's aiiiiiiight. The texture is great but I was mislead when I read Sriracha on the description. Thought it was gonna be marinaded with it, not get it on the side. Drunken noodles was the litmus. Was good. Not about to slap my mama over how good it was...but not about to slap the chef for a refund either. Those cigar rolls looked unappealing. Looked like Mutombos long ass fingers. But they were solid. Wished for more spice in that curry, but the "demographics" prolly wouldn't be down - and you gotta keep those door open for business so I feel ya on that. Papaya salad was BOMB. And why? The fish sauce dressing was what I hoped for and it was there. Don't serve it to those vegetarians without it. Treatin papaya like noodles is genius. I'd hit it again but dine-in this time. read more

I've always been a fan of Ha Long Bay for takeout curry in the Wil-Mar neighborhood but Monsoon Siam can definitely hold its own in a 1on1 battle. On a Friday night for takeout, the order was ready in 10 minutes and their staff was kind and efficient in quickly saying hello and checking me out both on the phone and upon my arrival. The chicken red curry was delicious with a pleasing amount of kick. It was pretty slow inside for a Friday night but upon reading another Yelpers review, I wonder if folks were enjoying the beautiful outdoor seating. read more

Great food, really friendly people. If you want real Thai food, this is definitely the place you want to go. I am Thai, I love eating and I have been eating at every Thai and Thai-Lao restaurants in Madison. This is the best!! We ordered 4 dishes, and one of them was my favorite but it was not on the menu. I asked them if they might have it. They said they can make it, and It was wonderful! It feels like home. We were excited for food and we enjoyed talking to the staff, so I didn't take any photos. Everything was great. The portion is not too big, which is great because I can order many things. Monsoon Siam2 just opened one week before me and my boyfriend moved from Madison, which is sad, but we will be back every time we are back in town! Promise. read more

We ordered for delivery mid day. It came super fast, still hot. We ordered pad Thai and pad garlic. The lunch specials came w amazing little egg rolls and tasty soup. Both entrees were delicious, better than expected. We will absolutely order from here again! read more

Monsoon Siam - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of my favorite restaurants in the Madison area. By far the best pad Thai. Especially as someone with celiac, I love that they mark things on their menu that are naturally gluten free as well as the items that can be modified to be gluten-free. read more

This restaurant exceeded expectations. -The servers were friendly and the service was fast -The food tasted great and seemed authentic -Well priced (dinner entrees were only around $12) They even made us fried ice cream that was delicious for free since it was my brother's birthday. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a relatively fast, inexpensive, and tasty meal read more

This is my favorite Thai food so far in Madison. Since I've moved here I have literally thrown away Thai food I've ordered from someplace. This place is delicious and delivery is quick. read more

Monsoon Siam was one of my favorite restaurants while living in Madison, a wasteland when it comes to flavorful ethnic food. Monsoon Siam was a gem. The service was always great. Food wasn't always as spicy as I wanted, but the pad see ew is honestly the best I've had so far and I think about it pretty often. I've also had the papaya salad and cigar rolls, both of which were pretty decent, but nothing out of the norm. The roasted spicy tofu was really good, great texture, and the curries were also very flavorful. read more

AMAZING! The Kapow moo Krob was orgasmic. My husband was eating it so fast I was afraid I would not get any so had to throw down too. Killer drunken noodles as well. read more

Review for catering only: I have had them at many business events and private parties, the food was always very good, and the service on point. Professional demeanor, timely, generous portions and fair prices. Happy to work with you on dietary restrictions. read more

All I have to say is AWESOME!!! Delicious authentic Thai. I have eaten at many Thai restaurants around the country, and this one is one of the best!! Great job!!! read more

The drunken noodles are the best. Just the right amount of heat and good saucy oiliness. My husband got the Poo goong ob, a clay pot filled with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, mushroom, napa cabbage, and some crab meat on top. I'm not sure all the ingredients were cooked in this clay pot but the seasonings with ginger and sesame oil was good. For the price of $14 though, we knew we were mostly paying for the seafood in the dish. Service was attentive with checkins and water refills. read more

I ordered delivery through Eat Street this evening. The delivery driver was on time and there were not any issues with the ordering and delivery process. However the food lacked flavor. I ordered tom kha soup and spring rolls. The soup had hardly any flavor to it. It tasted like hot coconut milk with a smidge of seasoning. The spring rolls also lacked flavor; the only saving grace for the spring rolls was the sweet and sour sauce that it came with. Overall the meal was underwhelming and definitely not worth the total bill of $20 (that included the cost of food plus tax, tip and deliver). Maybe their food is better in person?? read more

Got lunch Togo since it's the closest Thai restaurant to me, I ordered papaya salad and chicken green curry Togo, good service when I picked up the food, the green papaya salad wasn't as tasty as I'm used to but it comes with two shrimp on a skewer, the chicken green curry was delicious and love the fresh hot peppers, will come back and try other food items on the menu. read more

Ordered delivery from here over the weekend. Wasn't blown away, but wasn't disappointed. Next time I'd order the pad Thai with a little heat, and probably skip the pineapple fried rice. The fresh spring rolls with the peanut dipping sauce were very good! read more

I came back with friends and was really impressed with the food this time. After an initial bad experience, it looks like everything is great here how. Our group had a mix of entrees and they were all great. Really stunning dishes with great fresh flavors. read more

I called Monsoon Siam after a long day needing some takeout. The employee who took my order was very pleasant which made me hopeful. When I arrived at the restaurant I wasn't greeted for about 5 mins and there were several employees in the building with only 3 tables. When I was acknowledged the server was polite and my food was already prepared making the transaction quick. The food was decent, but nothing I'd come back for. I added two items to my dish, neither of which were there. read more

Way too sweet! I asked for low chili for my massaman... but apparently that requires more sugar to be added-- I feel like I'm eating syrup. Also, not seasoned like massaman -- can't taste lemongrass, no peanut taste at all, and definitely not slow cooked meat. Fast and helpful service. read more

Had the worst experience with grub hub tonight and monsoon Siam were super understanding and helpful. Just a heads up, monsoon Siam does not deliver. Food was delicious! My niece and I got the fresh roll , massaman curry and pad Thai, everything was delicious and will definitely return/recommend to others. read more

I am really baffled by all of the positive reviews on here. Stopped by recently at dinnertime on a weeknight with my family. While the staff were courteous, helpful, and service was fairly prompt, that's really about the only positive thing I can say. The restaurant itself was filthy- surfaces (floors, tables, everything) were sticky. We were seated next to a window and the sill and glass were caked with grime. I was hesitant to even order food, but at that point we were starving so we threw caution to the wind. The food itself was not necessarily BAD, it was just incredibly bland. Nothing really had much flavor. The peas in our fried rice were hard and crunchy, like they'd been re-hydrated, and my noodle dish consisted mostly of just noodles and a few pieces of chicken- there was very little of any of the other ingredients listed on the menu. With the abundance of good (and clean!) Thai food places in Madison, we will definitely not be going back. read more

We discovered this gem as a recommendation from Google maps since our usual Thai restaurant became a drive thru. I tried the Red Curry and loved it. The place is small but nice. The attention to detail on plate presentation is beautiful. A must try! read more

After reading all the good reviews I got so excited to try this restaurant so I convinced my boyfriend to take me there today, I even showed him the pictures posted here on yelp so that I could get him into the mood, hey, some of us have to work a little bit harder to get to places you know. Once we headed there the address got a little bit confusing for us, we had to call the place to guide us. It is a very simple place, however, food was neatly presented on each plate, nice portion sizes and it really felt made with love and care. To start, we had to have the papaya salad, it was wonderful, sweet, tangy and spicy (we had teared eyes) but I don't mind, I would definitely order it again, it was so fresh and the shrimp on top was really good (it had like a very light tempura breading). For our entrees, My boyfriend had the River Monster (he joked saying"I hope I don't have to ask for a bigger table") but he didn't have to, it was a "monster Jr.":) anyway, this fish smelled and looked very good (he really enjoyed it to the last tiny bone), he had a cilantro lime sauce on the side and he liked it also. I had the Rama Tofu, the tofu was breaded and it came in a bed of broccoli with a delicious thick peanut sauce on top and some fried onions. On the menu it says the tofu it's crispy but it wasn't and that dissapointed me a little bit, for me, the star of the dish it's the sauce, if it wasn't for that it would have been bland. Our waitress was really nice. I'm sure we will come back hungry for more. read more

Monsoon Siam - Rama Tofu - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Ordered Pad Thai with some spice alongside an order of spring rolls. Honestly was a perfect amount of spice (3 on a scale to 5) in my pad thai dish, might even consider going further if you prefer real hot! As for the spring rolls, they were fresh and crispy. Definitely will make it back here again soon! read more

My wife and I have been loyal customers for 3 years now. Eat-in or take out -- it's always delicious! We particularly love their curries and pad see ew noodles. The service is consistently friendly and fast. Highly recommend! read more

The best Thai food in town. The taste is authentic, the ingredients are fresh and of high quality. The service is a little slow, but is compensated by very nice servers. read more

Seems like this place isn't talked about enough. The Pad See Ew, fresh rolls, and spring rolls are amazing. Definitely recommend this place just as much as Ha Long Bay. read more

This is a good spot for lunch.. big portions for a good price! We started with the spring rolls. They were fine but a little bit boring. The peanut sauce they are served with is very thick and definitely makes them! They also have a generous chunk of avocado in each bite, which is the other thing that saved the dish. We got 3 lunch entrees and each is served with a salad or a soup. The salad was fresh and tasty, with some sort of a ginger dressing. The soup had chunks of veggies, tofu, scallions and cilantro... my 2 year old son loved it! Our entrees were the Panang curry (I added broccoli), the massaman curry, and the pad Thai. The panang curry was the stand out.. so good with soo much flavor. I would skip the massaman curry, it was too sweet for us and lacked depth of flavor. The pad Thai was good but I always have a hard time judging it against others, as they all seem to taste somewhat similar to me. On a previous dinner visit I tried the green curry which I really enjoyed.. but not as much as the Panang. If I visit again, that will definitely be my choice! read more

Monsoon Siam - Front to back.. Panang curry, Pad Thai, Massaman curry - Thai Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The staff is so friendly and curtious! Inside was cozy and guests get a view of inside the kitchen and watch our orders being prepared. The food was delicious and FRESH! I will be going again, oh and parking is a breeze. read more