Monsoon – Vietnamese
Monsoon invites diners into a vibrant space where the briny chill of freshly shucked oysters meets the aromatic warmth of Southeast Asian soul food. Crisp green papaya salads and delicate fresh rolls provide a bright, textural prelude to the rich indulgence of duck confit buns and savory claypot clams. The experience is anchored by bold, charred flavors like Bò Lá Lốt and glazed spare ribs, creating a sophisticated journey that celebrates both the freshness and the depth of contemporary Vietnamese-inspired cuisine.
615, 19th Avenue East, Seattle, WA, 98112 +12063252111 https://www.monsoonrestaurants.com/seattle0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Monsoon
Dairy-Free at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen) and Baby Bok Chow. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen), Shucked Oysters (Dozen) and Catfish Claypot. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Special Saigon Dungeness Crab (Half) and Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Duck Confit Buns, Grilled Pork Chop and Banana Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Baby Bok Chow and Wokked Lemongrass Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Baby Bok Chow and Wokked Lemongrass Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 10 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Special Saigon Dungeness Crab (Half) and Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Monsoon
Monsoon in Seattle has 6 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Special Saigon Dungeness Crab (Half) and Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Monsoon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Imperial Rolls | 3.1 g | 70.2 g |
| Drunken Chicken | 26.6 g | 37.5 g |
| Duck Confit Buns | 31.7 g | 35.9 g |
| Grilled Pork Chop | 5.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Seared Ahi Fresh Rolls | 58.1 g | 25.8 g |
| Claypot Clams | 14.4 g | 19.7 g |
| Tofu Fresh Rolls | 26.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Green Papaya Salad | 29 g | 18.3 g |
| Banana Cake | 0 g | 18.1 g |
| Wokked Cumin Lamb | 66.4 g | 17.5 g |
| Crispy Vegetarian Rolls | 84.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Asian Pear Salad | 21.1 g | 14.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Soup, Salad, Small Plates
- Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen) - $21: Raw Shigoku from Samish Bay Washington, mignonette, lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shucked Oysters (Dozen) - $42: Raw Shigoku from Samish Bay Washington, mignonette, lemon. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Papaya Salad - $15.5: Grilled wild-caught prawn, mint, caramelized shallot, peanut, nước chấm. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Pear Salad - $15.5: Organic baby greens, Padano parmesan, almond, tamarind vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Claypot Clams - $21: Hood Canal clams, housemade sausage red sauce, lime aioli, grilled baguette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit Buns - $29: Steamed buns, duck confit, pickled vegetables, herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Spare Ribs - $16: Carlton Farms pork ribs, five-spice dry rub, hoisin barbecue sauce, green onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bò Lá Lốt - $15.5: Marinated and grilled Painted Hills Farm flank steak wrapped in lá lốt leaves, green onion, peanut. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Fresh Rolls - $14: Tofu, roasted shiitake mushroom, beansprout, vermicelli noodle, peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Fresh Rolls - $16: Wild ahi tuna, avocado, crispy shallot, cilantro, ginger nước chấm. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Vegetarian Rolls - $13.5: Taro, northwest tofu, carrot, woodear mushroom. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Imperial Rolls - $13.5: Carlton Farms pork, shrimp, glass noodle, nước chấm. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Belly - $13: Grilled marinated pork belly, pickled vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Steamed Alaskan Black Cod - $35: Lily flower, woodear mushroom, ginger, soy scallop sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Claypot - $25: Idaho catfish, coconut water, yellow onion caramelized, jalapeño, fish sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled XO Prawn Rice Noodle - $26: Jumbo prawn with house-made XO sauce, rice noodle, bean sprout, green onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prawn Curry - $29: White prawn in housemade curry, with onion, lemongrass, turmeric, coconut milk, peanut, ngò om. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Saigon Dungeness Crab (Half) - $40: Live Dungeness Crab cooked in the wok with peppercorn, garlic, shallots, and Chinese five spice. Served with garlic noodles. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Saigon Dungeness Crab (Whole) - $71: Live Dungeness Crab cooked in the wok with peppercorn, garlic, shallots, and Chinese five spice. Served with garlic noodles. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Grilled Pork Chop - $31: Lan Roc Farms pork chop, pickled mustard greens, tamarind sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wokked Cumin Lamb - $32: Anderson Ranch lamb, bell pepper, rice noodle, black bean sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lúc Lác Shaking Beef Tenderloin - $37: Painted Hills Farms beef tenderloin, cognac, onion, watercress and beefsteak tomato salad, salt and pepper lime dip. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Chicken - $23: Crispy Washington grown drunken chicken, yu choy, sesame. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemongrass Chicken Claypot - $25: Braised bone-in chicken claypot, coconut water, lemongrass, garlic, cilantro. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Baby Bok Chow - $17: Woodear mushroom, oyster sauce, garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Eggplant - $17: Green onion, spicy coconut milk, shrimp sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprout - $17.5: Chinese 5 spice, garlic, soy sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Green Beans - $17: Spicy green beans, hon shimeji mushroom, pickled radish, dark soy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wokked Lemongrass Tofu - $18.5: Vegan crispy Northwest Tofu, lemongrass, red peppers, assorted mushrooms. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Starch & Sides
- Wokked Soft Noodles - $18: Wheat noodles, king oyster mushroom, oyster sauce, soy, egg, green onion. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables Fried Rice - $18: Fried brown rice, vegetables, mushrooms, coconut oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Fried Rice - $24: Red rock crab, shrimp, egg, jasmine rice. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice (Small) - $3.5: Jasmine or Brown. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice (Large) - $7: Jasmine or Brown. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets
- Banana Cake - $8.5: Two slices of banana cake served on a bed of savory coconut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Coconut Crème Caramel - $8.5: House made bánh gan served with a bittersweet caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Champagne Mango - $11: Ripe champagne mango, sweet rice, and savory coconut sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Monsoon
- Is Monsoon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Monsoon has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Green Beans, Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen) and Baby Bok Chow.
- What can I eat at Monsoon on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Green Beans, Shucked Oysters (Half Dozen) and Baby Bok Chow carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Monsoon have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Green Beans and Baby Bok Chow.
- Is Monsoon gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Monsoon?
- Crispy Imperial Rolls, at roughly 70.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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