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Typhoon
TYPHOON serves Pan-Asian cuisine — traditional dishes from South East Asia with an emphasis on family-style service similar to the presentations found throughout Asia. TYPHOON is located on the south side of the Santa Monica Airport on the second floor of the Administration Building at 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South.
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65 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 65 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(38)
- fit for foodies(27)
- good for groups(25)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(16)
- hot spot(13)
Typhoon Reviews List
Review 1 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Typhoon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Typhoon is always excellent and the menu adventurous and extensive! The ambience and view are amazing!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The kung pao chicken was tasty."
Dined on 4/25/2013
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Review 3 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Brunch great also
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After having dinner there many times, brunched for first time today. Food, view and service excellent - what did we expect?"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my best girl here. Food was great, service was ok, but the view was da bomb. Then I took my girl up to the observation deck and she told me I was her favorite man. It was a pleasurable experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Превосходно
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Живая музыка и кухня выше всяких похвал. Рекомендованные официантом , Catfish, нудлз, креветки и кальмары, были изумительны. Когда принесли рыбу, казалось не осилим, такая большая. Съели все!! :-) , но при этом, еда такая легкая, что не было абсолютно никакого ощущния переедания. Очень рекомендую."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 6 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
TRY ME AND BE HAPPY
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is consistantly great...the servers friendly and attentive.....the crowd is there to enjoy all that is offered and never diappointed."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 7 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great food. Nice waiters,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Nice waiters, but they didn't seem to have time for all the customers. It was very noisy."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All the food dishes we ordered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All the food dishes we ordered were very good, and our servers were very good Also."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 9 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The music was outstanding. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The music was outstanding.
The food was awesome.
The ambience was inviting, attractive, and entertaining.
I wish that my food server was more attentive.
I wish that I was informed about the cover charge when I made the reservation."
The food was awesome.
The ambience was inviting, attractive, and entertaining.
I wish that my food server was more attentive.
I wish that I was informed about the cover charge when I made the reservation."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 10 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great View
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice, intimate atmosphere and even jazz if you can hold out until 10 p.m. The food is good."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The jazz and swing on Tuesday's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The jazz and swing on Tuesday's is great. Our party really enjoyed the live entertainment."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A food trip at the SM Airport
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was fortunate to become familiar with Typhoon when I was located temporarily at the Santa Monica Airport. Lunch or dinner, it is great! The view of the SM Airport runway is awesome. You can actually see all the way west to the ocean and on a clear day, east to the Hollywood sign! The food is a wonderful array of Asian-Pacific dishes with the Mongolian Beef or Mongolian Lamb both absolutely awesome. Hearty servings makes these more than enough for two meals IF you can resist horking it all down in one sitting. The gelato (chocolate) is reminiscent of an old Fudge Bar...made with REAL milk...cream I'm sure in this instance. It is a feast for the senses and worth the trip!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It is a notch below PF Chang's
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"It is a notch below PF Chang's for Americanized Asian Food. Garlic noodles are just spaghetti noodles with garlic butter. Short ribs were so tough and chewy, it was almost like jerky. It is barely Asian food with absolutely no authenticity, but some dishes are decent. It was extremely loud and we were barely able to have a conversation on a Friday night. Service was fantastic."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff was very friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff was very friendly and the food selection was great! I would highly recommend this restaurant. My sister and I had such a great time!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 15 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Fun happy hour.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Fun happy hour. Adventurous menu. Great view of SM Airport landing strip. Always good."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Still not the gem it used to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"After a horrid experiance at typhoon 3 years ago we vowed never to return, thought we would give it one last shot last week after a last moment dinner meeting came up and the over all service and food was a lot better so I thought I would take the family there for dinner a week later, service again let this place down, waited 10 mins for someone to come and take our drink order, food was ok but not great. This once great little gem has lost it's draw. Service, food and menu items need to drastically improve before we return."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 17 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We dined with a 95 year old
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We dined with a 95 year old who couldn't hear any of the conversation because it was too loud in the restaurant."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
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Review 18 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I have never been treated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have never been treated so rudely in all of my dining experiences. We will not return."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 19 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We keep going back for the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We keep going back for the great food, service, and atmosphere! We take our friends for special occasions and strongly recommend it to all."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mongolian Beef... It's been
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mongolian Beef... It's been 2-3 years since I've been there, glad to see it's as good as I remember."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 21 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For pleasure or business
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Typhoon for pleasure or business--or a mix of both. It's a great place for doing business even in the evening after work--as long as your clients are open-minded. Mine clearly enjoyed it. I can't recall having a negative experience here in many years as a patron. I do remember some very good times. I still need to stick around some Monday evening for their jazz concerts. This place is amazing!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not only a great venue for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not only a great venue for a 3 year old airplane buff, but for his foodie elders. Loved the honey walnut shrimp, pho, and fried rice with pineapple, shrimp, raisins were loved by all. Very, very, friendly staff. Wente chardanay good and reasonably priced."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 23 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food; prompt service;
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food; prompt service; reasonable prices."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 24 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Typhoon never disappoints
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Typhoon never disappoints. The whole catfish was perfect.y cooked, crispy outside and moist flesh. Happy to see soe. New menu times, we had the Ramen, well balanced broth and fresh ingredients."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 25 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good spot for a bite when
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good spot for a bite when at Barker Hangar for an art show or at Airport complex on business. Interesting array of pan-Asian choices among which Thai dishes are the best."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
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Review 26 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food always good here. I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food always good here. I went to hear the featured band. Music was great, food was great and good time was had by all. Always have enjoyed the food. It's consistently good."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 27 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food & music can't be beat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Forgot that Tuesdays usually featured musical entertainment tonight. Manager called me to inform. So we agreed to have the cover charge added to our bill. One of the best impulsive decisions my wife and I ever made. Mostly female band, Keiko Okamoto and the L.A. Salsa Divas were superb. Of course, the food never disappoints. Had Mongolian lamb with buns, house-made kimchi, and Burmese tea salad."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 28 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
John Vinke
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice! Interesting menu, great food!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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Review 29 for Typhoon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the experience because
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the experience because the food was fresh and well prepared and would go back BUT: we asked for edamame without salt and it was served with salt AND we asked for our steamed fish to be served with the head and tail removed and guess what--it was served with head and tail. In both cases the waiter whisked away the flawed item and returned promptly with its replacement but it definitely made me think twice about bringing a client for dinner. I would go with friends and think of it as a casual neighborhood night out."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Typhoon
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic