Monsoon Restaurant
(206) 325-2111
615 19th Ave E
Seattle,
WA
98112
47.6246
-122.3074
Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Stevens
What People Are Saying About Monsoon Restaurant
The Owner
Monsoon Restaurant
Owner
Here Saigon natives Sophie, Eric and Yen Banh have taken their collective savvy and parlayed it into a restaurant certain to do well. As we recreate the forgotten flavors of our native Vietnam we find ourselves discovering new flavors, new combinations of food and the adventuresome pairing of Vietnamese food and wine. We thank our reviewers and patrons for making Monsoon a success and we welcome all of you to come and dine with us.
Sample Menu Items
Caramelized wild gulf shrimp with onions and pepper sauce
Washington free range chicken with spicy coconut sauce
Cognac luc lac cubed filet mignon with oxtail stock
Crispy egg noodles with tiger prawns, scallop and medley vegetables
Crispy imperial rolls with shrimp, pork and glass noodles
Please visit our website to read what people are saying about us, we look forward to seeing you for dinner or lunch.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Saigon natives and siblings Sophie, Eric and Yen Banh are the gale force behind this minimal, elegant retaurant nestled on a quiet residential street. Yen is a gracious presence on the busy floor, while Sophie and Eric preside over the fast-paced kitchen. Interior decor is spare, with artifacts from and tasteful photographs of Vietnam gracing the walls. Waitstaff is well-versed in the menu and will gladly explain any unknown dishes.
The Food
This is not like a neighborhood pho joint; here, fresh, flaky halibut is served on banana leaf with intricate scaffolding of sweet lily buds, robust oyster mushrooms and resilient ear tree mushrooms. The tamarind soup will thrill more adventurous diners: Prawns, chicken, pineapple and the spongy root vegetable bac ha swim in a fragrant microcosm of lively sweet and sour tastes. Such bold contradictions, seen in the best dishes, create a different sensation with every bite.
User Reviews
manjum
February 16, 2009
Monsoon, in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood has a very simple (almost zen-like) yet an upscale ambience. The menu that was there online promised atleast a couple of vegetarian dishes to choose from, but their menu changes on a daily basis and unfortunately there wasn't much of a vegetarian choice. I pretty much had only french toast or waffles to choose from. (I wouldn't recommend this place, if both of you are vegetarians!) I had the Brioche French Toast with Caramelised Pineapple and Creme Fraiche ($11). AJ had the Organic Egg Benedict with Spiced Pork Patty and Fried Potatoes ($12) and we shared the Scrambled Eggs with Hedgehog Mushrooms, lap xuong and truffle oil ($11). We sadly, didn't order the dim sum and later realised that they seemed to be very popular among the regulars there. The french toast was good but there was nothing extraordinarily great about it, Ive defenitely had better ones. The pork patties were an interesting combination with the egg benedict and the fried potatoes and stir fried bok-choy and onions completed the dish. We were not very happy with the scrambled eggs though, I had only the eggs as the lap xuong is a chinese sausage. But AJ did feel that the combination of the eggs with the mushrooms and lapxuong was good. Overall, it was a good meal - the food was good, we loved the simple ambience, the service was upto the mark and the prices were reasonable. But, if you are just looking for good food at really low prices, then this is not the place. This is the kind of place you go to, to experiment the cuisine and to have a good experience!! More at my blog superchef-mirchmasala on blogspot.
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trucktruck
January 11, 2009
We recently ate at the new Monsoon East location in Bellevue. The food was great and 4 dishes was enough for two people with most of the prices in the low teens. Overall a very good value and the food gives Wild Ginger a run for its money. The service was far and away the best I've had in years, with a helpful and friendly staff. The Bellevue location also had a nice ambience and will hopefully help revitalize the Old Bellevue area. There wasn't a bad thing about this place, would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an Asian fusion type menu.
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June 15, 2008
Food too salty, service like hovering helicopters, food undercooked (bloody chicken), no love, no satisfaction, too much money and not worth it. And it's faux veitnamese.
read full reviewThe Details on Monsoon Restaurant
What to Drink:
While the carefully selected wine list merits attention, the teas available are frequently quite rare and are unlikely to be found anywhere else in town.
On the Menu:
The restaurant offers a freshly-made brunch on weekends, offering traditional Vietnamese dim sum and French-inspired "Colonial" dishes such as scrambled duck eggs.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot
Cuisine:
Message from Monsoon Restaurant
- Critically Acclaimed Seafood
- Patio Seating
- Freshest Ingredients
Here Saigon natives Sophie, Eric and Yen Banh have taken their collective savvy and parlayed it into a restaurant certain to do well. As we recreate the forgotten flavors of our native Vietnam we find ourselves discovering new flavors, new combinations of food and the adventuresome pairing of Vietnamese food and wine. We thank our reviewers and patrons for making Monsoon a success and we welcome all of you to come and dine with us.
Sample Menu Items
Caramelized wild gulf shrimp with onions and pepper sauce
Washington free range chicken with spicy coconut sauce
Cognac luc lac cubed filet mignon with oxtail stock
Crispy egg noodles with tiger prawns, scallop and medley vegetables
Crispy imperial rolls with shrimp, pork and glass noodles
Please visit our website to read what people are saying about us, we look forward to seeing you for dinner or lunch.
