Traditional Southeast Asian eatery serving up a large menu of Thai, Vietnamese & Laotian dishes.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1353 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 255-2868
Website: http://halongbaymadison.com/
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Reviews
Tanya
We’ve ordered takeout from here before, but we finally decided to dine in for Valentine’s Day and I’m so glad we did! Everything, down to the water, was delicious. The cucumber salad was perfectly light and refreshing. The tea is unbelievably good, the pork in my boyfriend’s crepe was phenomenal, and my orange chicken was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Lastly, we ordered the blueberry rangoon for dessert, and it disappeared so fast I didn’t even get a picture we just dug right in! The warm, sweet blueberry filling inside the perfectly crispy fried rangoon was absolutely addictive and had me wishing we’d ordered another.
The service was attentive and on point, and the atmosphere was just right not too over-the-top, but not too plain either. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe service was attentive and on point, and the atmosphere was just right not too over-the-top, but not too plain either. We’ll definitely be back!
Miranda Siedelmann
This was my first time back since the remodel. It looks really nice inside but the lighting was too bright for dinnertime. Lighting makes a huge difference in the atmosphere to me. The food and service were really great though. Our server packed up our leftovers and made sure to label my food as vegan so it wouldn’t get mixed up at home which was very thoughtful. The soup was piping hot, perfect. The dressing on the Bun was really good, but it kind of sunk to the bottom of the bowl. It would be nice if it was thicker so it clung to the food better.
… moreLauren G
We ate here on a Friday night and it was packed. It is a smaller space with lots of tables so it was pretty loud. We were seated after five minutes, but we did have a reservation. Our server was friendly and speedy. We started with the crab rangoons. They were perfectly crispy and had a generous amount of filling. They put white onions in theirs which definitely added extra flavor. For our mains, we got B4: Bun Cha Gio and VR1: Com Chien. I’ve never had Bun cha (Vietnamese rice vermicelli salad) before, but it didn’t have much flavor, so I’d probably get something else next time. The Com Chien (fried rice), was really flavorful and a generous portion.
… moreA V
Pho broth was excellent. Papaya salad was spicy and a little too sweet. Dumplings’ skin was too thick. Decor can be better, very austere. Service was fine.
… moreMichael A.
For the longest time Ha Long Bay held a legendary almost cult-like feel amongst the local community . Sadly they closed their doors in 2024 for a much longer than expected period of time , but have luckily reopened again this past summer under new ownership.
As a life long “disciple” of the old restaurant I have to be unbiased and review based on the new restaurant experience.
New ownership added online ordering options (via toast) . A plus !
Updates to interior of restaurant was needed although it look a bit less authentic almost sterile now .
Menu for the most part remains the same and the coding of menu is same . However it is not unnoticed to me that there is that special something missing . Either there is a new cook/chef in the kitchen because that extra magic touch is lost in the food .
I have ordered take out couple times and my staple is usually a banh mi for lunch and a spring roll appetizer (usually AP3) . Banh mi bread is hugely improved with its more crunchy and toasted . Excellent change . Chicken is now grilled vs being fried — another healthier approach . The pate though used isn’t as great and it tastes a bit inconsistent. Will red to try again to compare . Appetizer AP3 is always steady and well done .
Main dinner when craving noodles in a decadent sauce and over the top vegetable extravaganza has Always been MM1 with a combination of protein. The spice level though asked for hot to extra is almost non existent and I need to add my own spicy sauce on top . Noodles are well prepared and seasoned with the combination of proteins but I think the sauce is less appealing as years past . Still good but just not great .
I will continue coming to this great place as I think it has potential to remain a top local eatery but the magic that once was .. is no more
… moreAs a life long “disciple” of the old restaurant I have to be unbiased and review based on the new restaurant experience.
New ownership added online ordering options (via toast) . A plus !
Updates to interior of restaurant was needed although it look a bit less authentic almost sterile now .
Menu for the most part remains the same and the coding of menu is same . However it is not unnoticed to me that there is that special something missing . Either there is a new cook/chef in the kitchen because that extra magic touch is lost in the food .
I have ordered take out couple times and my staple is usually a banh mi for lunch and a spring roll appetizer (usually AP3) . Banh mi bread is hugely improved with its more crunchy and toasted . Excellent change . Chicken is now grilled vs being fried — another healthier approach . The pate though used isn’t as great and it tastes a bit inconsistent. Will red to try again to compare . Appetizer AP3 is always steady and well done .
Main dinner when craving noodles in a decadent sauce and over the top vegetable extravaganza has Always been MM1 with a combination of protein. The spice level though asked for hot to extra is almost non existent and I need to add my own spicy sauce on top . Noodles are well prepared and seasoned with the combination of proteins but I think the sauce is less appealing as years past . Still good but just not great .
I will continue coming to this great place as I think it has potential to remain a top local eatery but the magic that once was .. is no more
Houa Yang
Do not come to this restaurant expecting authentic Thai food. Gai Yang w/ Papaya Salad and Pad Kra Pao are two classic popular dishes in Thai cuisine, and unfortunately, the restaurant’s presentation and flavors failed to deliver. The Gai Yang was sliced up chicken breast (very dry) and the papaya salad was overly acidic and fishy. The Pad Kra Pao was even more disastrous. It was served in a thin sliced pork stir fry style in thick gooey sauce. We questioned the dish and one of the servers claimed it was “Chinese” Pad Kra Pao. My friends and I were baffled. The attached pictures speaks for themselves. Additionally, we requested spicy for certain dishes and nothing came out spicy. Also, all the dishes we sampled, e.g., Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, Larb, were all bland. Overall, the service was decent, but that doesn’t justify their food prices and quality. Sad to say, my friends and I won’t be returning.
… morekeerthana darwaja
We waited about an hour to be seated, which is pretty typical — it’s always busy whenever we visit. Be sure to make a reservation in advance to avoid the long wait.
Holong Bay is a small, cozy, and cute spot in Madison, Wisconsin. Despite its size, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The food is delicious and definitely worth the visit. We tried the Tom Yum soup, chicken dumplings, basil fried rice, Pad Thai, and iced Thai tea — everything was flavorful and well-prepared.
Highly recommend this place if you’re craving Thai or Vietnamese cuisine. A must-visit in Madison!
… moreHolong Bay is a small, cozy, and cute spot in Madison, Wisconsin. Despite its size, it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The food is delicious and definitely worth the visit. We tried the Tom Yum soup, chicken dumplings, basil fried rice, Pad Thai, and iced Thai tea — everything was flavorful and well-prepared.
Highly recommend this place if you’re craving Thai or Vietnamese cuisine. A must-visit in Madison!
Shem A.
I ordered delivery. Out of two orders of sesame balls, 3 out of the 4 balls were so burned I had to throw them away. I’ve only ever seen them a super light, golden tanned. They’re supposed to be light and airy, very delightful. These were very dark brown, heavy, extremely burnt, with the filling very dry and crumbly. I ordered egg rolls and got spring rolls. I oddly got more crab rangoons than I ordered, maybe they were trying to make up for the rest of the food that was inaccurate and burned? Maybe they treat people better that actually come in to dine, but I will never order from here ever again, and will let people know not to order from here.
… morePranahitha Reddy
Perfect place to try and worthy to travel from Franklin, WI. Yellow curry fried rice is soo tasty and we all loved it. And another appetizer veggie curry puffs and Vietnamese fresh veggie spring rolls must try. Staff very good and generous.
… moreAshley Robbins
Paid almost 70 for take out. When I got it home the Pho I has ordered was not the correct one, the broth container had not been secured in a separate bag and spilled everywhere, and the red curry (pictured) was watery and separated. I order extra bamboo shoots and basil in the curry also to find those missing. The curry itself was bland and mainly green beans with a few pieces of chicken. I used to love this place but the quality is not there any longer. They give large portions of subpar food.
… more