Beautiful restaurant and a very nice setting. The food was great and truly delicious, although it’s a bit hard to consider it traditional Vietnamese—it felt more like Vietnamese fusion.
The bar experience was not great. I ordered a Boulevardier and the waiter had no idea what the drink was, which was surprising for a place with a full bar.
They were also very strict about the number of people per table and offered no flexibility, which forced our party to split into two tables even though we were together.
Overall, the food was excellent and the place itself is beautiful, but the bar knowledge and the rigidity with seating made the experience a bit less enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Itrat Jameel
Green papaya salad is too good!!!! Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linda Marie
Monsoon bellevue is definitely a must for brunch. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and clean. The food is very authentic during brunch with selections like congee, banh xeo, pho and dim sum. The food was good but the service really tied our experience all together.
We were greeted by a very kind and patient server who warmly welcomed and accommodated to our specific needs. She simply seemed happy to help which we appreciated. Great service Jade.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rosalia Smith
The food at Monsoon Bellevue is good, but the service completely overshadows it. Our waiter, John T. (bald), was openly rude and impatient, making us feel like an inconvenience the entire time rather than paying guests. For a restaurant at this price point, that kind of treatment is unacceptable — we won’t be returning.
I visited Monsoon Bellevue for my birthday with a group of 12. I’ve been here many times over the years for birthdays and group dinners, and until this visit, I had never experienced anything like this.
We called ahead and were told our party size and the fact that this was a birthday celebration were fine. Based on past experiences, Monsoon has typically offered a small birthday dessert or acknowledgment, so we came in expecting a normal, welcoming experience.
Our group spent over $800 during this visit.
While the food was okay, the service was extremely poor. Our server, John, was curt and unfriendly from the start, and there was no acknowledgment of the birthday at all, which was already a noticeable departure from how previous celebrations have been handled here.
The situation escalated at the end of the meal. After only about 45 minutes, just as we brought out two birthday cakes and were preparing to cut them, we were abruptly told we had to leave because we had “been there too long.” While saying this, the server pointed to his watch, clearly indicating that our presence was an inconvenience.
He also stated that other parties were waiting for our table. However, there was no one waiting in the lobby or outside, and multiple tables were visibly empty at the time. This made the explanation feel inconsistent with what was actually happening in the restaurant.
When we spoke with the manager, he said there had been a “miscommunication.” In reality, it appeared there was no communication at all between management and the server. The manager had previously indicated everything would be fine, yet the server acted as though none of that had been discussed. When pressed, the manager said there was nothing he could do, offering no resolution or accountability.
The overall experience felt rushed, dismissive, and unwelcoming, as though we were not wanted there. I can’t speak to the reason for that, but the impact was clear. Everyone at the table felt the same way — extremely disappointed — and every one of us agreed we will not be returning.
Given my long history with this restaurant, this was especially upsetting. I would strongly caution anyone planning a birthday, celebration, or group dinner to reconsider this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nicole Ure
Went here for my brother in laws birthday. The food is decent but very sweet and overpriced. We were a walk in party of 12 and it was nice they could seat us but they said each person had to pay $65 cuz we were such a large group. Stupid. We would have to each order 3 dishes. We talked to the manager and convinced them that was absurd. We had eaten and opened presents and the waiter John T. Very rudely told us we had to leave because SO many people were waiting for a table. There were empty tables in the dining room and no one waiting. We left with our uneaten cake and spoke with the manager again about how badly we had been treated. We are now trying to find another location to finish celebrating this poor man’s birthday. Don’t come here if you want to celebrate the important people in your life. I will never come back and will never recommend.
UPDATE: Currently eating cake at the Bellevue mall food court off Panda Express plates. Thank you to the kind Panda Express people for showing us more hospitality than Monsoon.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Li Tong
Nice dinning experience. Not too expensive.
I liked their catfish as it was pretty good and very unique since I have never had catfish before. It was melt in your month tender.
We also got the Mongolian beef which was also very flavorful and all goes very well with some rice.
The green bean was alright, nothing to write home about.
It can get a bit crowded in here though and the tables are a bit on the smaller side. But otherwise fairly decent little spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Allen
Out of this world small plates. The food is exceptional, the drunken chicken might have made me tear up a bit but I’m an emotional eater. The drinks were also phenomenal and the staff was super friendly and attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JS H
Good food. But their suggested tip on the pos machine is calculated after tax. So you are paying 22% rather than 20%. Just be aware.
Service can be better. Food is good. Host had no idea if we can park in front of the restaurant told us there is parking somewhere in the back absolutely no signage .At 9.16 they wouldn’t take our order because kitchen closes at 9.15 . Pho took 30 minutes after we ordered but it was good . The wings were really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Christiana Naus
We weren’t sure where to park so we asked and the host literally told us he doesn’t know if it costs to park on the street. He sent us behind the restaurant with vague instructions and we finally parked in a sketchy alley. We came for Pho but it was only available in the bar, by the time they moved us to the bar it was two minutes past regular kitchen closing time and we could no longer order off the regular menu they had given us when we came in. So then we had Pho in the bar while people all around us ate their food from the main menu that we were two minutes late to be able to order since they couldn’t tell us where to park.
But then CAME THE PHO. It was the mushroom and it was DIVINE. The people that work here are not customer oriented but the Pho is almost worth it. Also, it’s pho, its basically ready made. We waited 35 minutes. Our waiter did apologize for the wait and gave us a discount on our meal.
Incidentally we figured out that parking in the street is free after 6pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Lianna Johnstone
Monsoon is a great place for lunch. The food is always good. Their combo vermicelli bowl with shrimp, chicken, and beef was tasty and the imperial roll was good. We ordered the tuna roll appetizer and it was also tasty. The sauce was garlic forward for the normal dipping sauce. Service was average with the lunch rush. I’d definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Navya Singh
hair in my food
Lili Benito
The food is good, easy for sharing, and service is fantastic. A bit salty for me but overall it’s very good, especially their cocktails.
Food is ok, it’s overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Beautiful restaurant and a very nice setting. The food was great and truly delicious, although it’s a bit hard to consider it traditional Vietnamese—it felt more like Vietnamese fusion.
The bar experience was not great. I ordered a Boulevardier and the waiter had no idea what the drink was, which was surprising for a place with a full bar.
They were also very strict about the number of people per table and offered no flexibility, which forced our party to split into two tables even though we were together.
Overall, the food was excellent and the place itself is beautiful, but the bar knowledge and the rigidity with seating made the experience a bit less enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Green papaya salad is too good!!!! Must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Monsoon bellevue is definitely a must for brunch. The interior of the restaurant is very nice and clean. The food is very authentic during brunch with selections like congee, banh xeo, pho and dim sum. The food was good but the service really tied our experience all together.
We were greeted by a very kind and patient server who warmly welcomed and accommodated to our specific needs. She simply seemed happy to help which we appreciated. Great service Jade.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food at Monsoon Bellevue is good, but the service completely overshadows it. Our waiter, John T. (bald), was openly rude and impatient, making us feel like an inconvenience the entire time rather than paying guests. For a restaurant at this price point, that kind of treatment is unacceptable — we won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Loyal Customer, $800+ Spent — Birthday Celebration Handled Poorly
I visited Monsoon Bellevue for my birthday with a group of 12. I’ve been here many times over the years for birthdays and group dinners, and until this visit, I had never experienced anything like this.
We called ahead and were told our party size and the fact that this was a birthday celebration were fine. Based on past experiences, Monsoon has typically offered a small birthday dessert or acknowledgment, so we came in expecting a normal, welcoming experience.
Our group spent over $800 during this visit.
While the food was okay, the service was extremely poor. Our server, John, was curt and unfriendly from the start, and there was no acknowledgment of the birthday at all, which was already a noticeable departure from how previous celebrations have been handled here.
The situation escalated at the end of the meal. After only about 45 minutes, just as we brought out two birthday cakes and were preparing to cut them, we were abruptly told we had to leave because we had “been there too long.” While saying this, the server pointed to his watch, clearly indicating that our presence was an inconvenience.
He also stated that other parties were waiting for our table. However, there was no one waiting in the lobby or outside, and multiple tables were visibly empty at the time. This made the explanation feel inconsistent with what was actually happening in the restaurant.
When we spoke with the manager, he said there had been a “miscommunication.” In reality, it appeared there was no communication at all between management and the server. The manager had previously indicated everything would be fine, yet the server acted as though none of that had been discussed. When pressed, the manager said there was nothing he could do, offering no resolution or accountability.
The overall experience felt rushed, dismissive, and unwelcoming, as though we were not wanted there. I can’t speak to the reason for that, but the impact was clear. Everyone at the table felt the same way — extremely disappointed — and every one of us agreed we will not be returning.
Given my long history with this restaurant, this was especially upsetting. I would strongly caution anyone planning a birthday, celebration, or group dinner to reconsider this location.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Went here for my brother in laws birthday. The food is decent but very sweet and overpriced. We were a walk in party of 12 and it was nice they could seat us but they said each person had to pay $65 cuz we were such a large group. Stupid. We would have to each order 3 dishes. We talked to the manager and convinced them that was absurd. We had eaten and opened presents and the waiter John T. Very rudely told us we had to leave because SO many people were waiting for a table. There were empty tables in the dining room and no one waiting. We left with our uneaten cake and spoke with the manager again about how badly we had been treated. We are now trying to find another location to finish celebrating this poor man’s birthday. Don’t come here if you want to celebrate the important people in your life. I will never come back and will never recommend.
UPDATE: Currently eating cake at the Bellevue mall food court off Panda Express plates. Thank you to the kind Panda Express people for showing us more hospitality than Monsoon.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Nice dinning experience. Not too expensive.
I liked their catfish as it was pretty good and very unique since I have never had catfish before. It was melt in your month tender.
We also got the Mongolian beef which was also very flavorful and all goes very well with some rice.
The green bean was alright, nothing to write home about.
It can get a bit crowded in here though and the tables are a bit on the smaller side. But otherwise fairly decent little spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of this world small plates. The food is exceptional, the drunken chicken might have made me tear up a bit but I’m an emotional eater. The drinks were also phenomenal and the staff was super friendly and attentive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. But their suggested tip on the pos machine is calculated after tax. So you are paying 22% rather than 20%. Just be aware.
Restaurantji Recommends
Service can be better.
Food is good.
Host had no idea if we can park in front of the restaurant told us there is parking somewhere in the back absolutely no signage .At 9.16 they wouldn’t take our order because kitchen closes at 9.15 .
Pho took 30 minutes after we ordered but it was good . The wings were really good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
We weren’t sure where to park so we asked and the host literally told us he doesn’t know if it costs to park on the street. He sent us behind the restaurant with vague instructions and we finally parked in a sketchy alley. We came for Pho but it was only available in the bar, by the time they moved us to the bar it was two minutes past regular kitchen closing time and we could no longer order off the regular menu they had given us when we came in. So then we had Pho in the bar while people all around us ate their food from the main menu that we were two minutes late to be able to order since they couldn’t tell us where to park.
But then CAME THE PHO. It was the mushroom and it was DIVINE. The people that work here are not customer oriented but the Pho is almost worth it. Also, it’s pho, its basically ready made. We waited 35 minutes. Our waiter did apologize for the wait and gave us a discount on our meal.
Incidentally we figured out that parking in the street is free after 6pm.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Monsoon is a great place for lunch. The food is always good. Their combo vermicelli bowl with shrimp, chicken, and beef was tasty and the imperial roll was good.
We ordered the tuna roll appetizer and it was also tasty. The sauce was garlic forward for the normal dipping sauce.
Service was average with the lunch rush. I’d definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hair in my food
The food is good, easy for sharing, and service is fantastic. A bit salty for me but overall it’s very good, especially their cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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