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    The Mad Monkfish Formerly Thelonious Monkfish

    524 Massachusetts Ave

    Cambridge, MA 02139


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    Asian Fusion

    • Shrimp Tempura

      Five golden shrimp tempura, one shishito pepper, crisp and delicate, paired with green bean tempura sticks.
      $14.95
    • Vegetable Tempura

      Sweet potato, onions, broccoli, green beans, shishito – lightly battered and fried until crisp.
      $13.95
    • Edamame

      Salts
      $7.95
    • Cranberry Crab Rangoon

      The tangy savor of cranberries, the saltiness of crab+ the rich silkiness of cream cheese.
      $13.95
    • Teriyaki Wings

      $11.95
    • Tebasaki Wings

      So good you’ll time-travel to ancient Japan at the exact moment two sumos belly-bump over the last drumstick. Twice-fried, soy-garlic glazed.
      $11.95
    • Avocado Salad

      Avocado chunks, Kewpie mayo, black and orange tobiko, kanikama, cucumber, tempura flakes
      $14.95
    • Seaweed Salad

      $6.95
    • Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice

      Daikon sprouts, black tobiko, wasabi mayo
      $19.95
    • Scallion Pancakes

      Handcrated, deep-fried dough flavored with scallions and served with a ginger-soy sauce.
      $12.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt+ Japanese chili powder.
      $14.95
    • Vegetarian Spring Rolls

      Golden, crispy rolls stuffed with carrots, taro, and cabbage, wrapped in a light flour shell.
      $12.95
    • Coconut Curry Fries

      Crispy fries with Massaman curry dip.
      $10.95
    • Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai)

      Little pockets of garlic chive goodness—crisp, savory, and seriously addictive.
      $11.95+
    • Takoyaki (Octopus Dumpling)

      Octopus dumplings deep-fried and dressed with tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mayonnaise, nori and bonito flakes.
      $12.95
    • Chicken Satay

      Tender grilled chicken thigh skewers, marinated in aromatic spices and served with creamy peanut sauce and cucumber relish.
      $12.95
    • Miso Soup

      $4.75
    • Mushroom Ginger Soup

      Shiitake, enoki, scallions, bean sprouts, julienne ginger, vegetable broth.
      $7.95
    • Tom Yum Goong

      Shrimp, lime juice, chili jam, galanga, lemongrass, cilantro and scallions.
      $8.95
    • Pad Thai

      Rice noodles, egg, crushed peanuts, red onions, bean sprouts, lime and tamarind juices, coconut sugar. Gluten free.
    • Pad See Ew

      Flat wide noodles, egg and Chinese kale, molasses-soy infusion. Gluten free optional.
    • Drunken Noodles

      Flat wide noodles, tomato, onions, string beans, bamboo shoots, basil leaves, hot peppers. Medium spicy. Gluten free optional.
    • Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon

      Grilled salmon, cranberry-teriyaki glaze, Chinese kale + jasmine rice
      $27.95
    • Crispy Salmon Cashews

      Crispy (coated) salmon, white onion, bell peppers, broccoli + chili jam, jasmine rice
      $24.95
    • Chicken Cashew Nut

      Crispy (coated) chicken, white onion, bell peppers, broccoli+chili jam
      $19.95
    • Beef Kaprow

      Minced beef, red+white onions, bell peppers, basil leaves, garlic, bird chili
      $19.95
    • Chicken Kaprow

      Minced chicken, red+white onions, bell peppers, basil leaves, garlic, bird chili
      $18.95
    • Tori Katsu Kare

      Hand-made marinated panko-crusted chicken cutlet + curry sauce, carrots + cabbage salad with spicy mayo dressing
      $19.95
    • Tonkatsu Kare

      Hand-made marinated panko-crusted pork cutlet + curry sauce, carrots + cabbage salad with spicy mayo dressing
      $19.95
    • Udon Gone Thai

      Chewy Japanese udon wok-fried with shrimp, Thai green curry, basil, onions, and red peppers. We reduce the curry till the sauce clings to every noodle — bold, aromatic, and packed with flavor.
      $26.95
    • Dragon's Breath Garlic Noodles

      Not recommended on a first date. ** Crispy shrimp tossed with lomein noodles spicy garlic sauce, red peppers and onions.
      $28.95
    • Tokyo Iron Pan Noodles

      Dry-style ramen noodles stir-fried with chicken, shrimp, egg, bacon, baby Shanghai, Napa cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro in a savory sesa-me- soybean sauce with oyster sauce and chili pepper, served on a sizzling hot pan.
      $24.95
    • Tom Yum Spaghetti

      A jazz riff on the classic Thai soup — spaghetti tossed with Shrimp, Mussels & Calamari, tomatoes, onions, in a bright, spicy-sour Tom Yum sauce infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili heat.
      $29.95
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    • Monkfish Fried Rice (Dinner)

      Choose one meat: shrimp, chicken or beef, Spanish onion, Chinese kale, tomato + farm fresh egg
      $18.95
    • Indonesian Fried Rice

      Crispy fried chicken, Indonesian curry paste, black soy sauce, carrot, scallion, crowned with crispy red onions, fried egg
      $19.95
    • Chicken Teriyaki Fried Rice

      Grilled chicken, egg, yellow onion, teriyaki sauce, scallions
      $18.95
    • Basil Fried Rice + Fried Egg

      Choice of crispy tofu or ground beef or ground chicken, red and white onions, bell peppers, bird chili and basil
      $19.95
    • Tofu Basil

      Fried tofu, broccoli, bell peppers, white onions, carrots, and basil sautéed in spicy garlic sauce, and served with jasmine rice.
      $16.95
    • Tofu Katsu Kare

      Panko-crusted tofu seasoned with curry sauce, cabbage and carrots salad with spicy mayo dressing, jasmine rice. Spicy.
      $17.95
    • Mushroom Soba

      Enoki, crimini, shiitake and portobello mushrooms sauteed with fried tofu, soba noodles, broccoli, carrots and cabbage, in shoyu soy-sesame blend.
      $18.95
    • Shoyu Ramen

      Pork, narutomaki, shiitake, shoyu-marinated egg, bamboo, wakame, bonito flakes,sesame, green onion, garlic oil.
      $22.00
    • Beef Noodle Soup

      Thinly-sliced sirloin, rice noodles, Chinese kale in rich beef stock, cilantro, scallion.
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Tempura Udon

      Crispy tempura shrimp, udon, kelp, carrot, broccoli, cabbage, sesame seeds, garlicoil in soy broth.
      $19.95
    • Vegetable Tempura Udon

      Crispy tempura vegetables, udon, kelp, carrot, broccoli, cabbage, sesame seeds, garlicoil in soy broth. Vegetarian.
      $17.95
    • Spicy Miso Pork Ramen

      Ground pork and braised pork belly, Japanese chili powder, sweet corn, scallions, kamaboko, shoyu-marinated egg in spicy miso broth. Hot spicy.
      $23.95
    • Veggies + Tofu (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $22.95
    • Vegetable (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $17.95
    • Tofu (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $17.95
    • Chicken (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $18.95
    • Beef (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $19.95
    • Shrimp (Dinner) Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $19.95
    • Crispy Chicken Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $21.95
    • Grilled Salmon Curry

      (All Curries are served with Jasmine rice) - Red Curry GF ** String beans, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bell peppers and basil leaves - Green Curry GF ** String beans, broccoli, bamboo shoots, bell pepper and basil leaves - Yellow Curry GF * Curry powder, broccoli, onion, tomato, and summer squash - Masaman Curry GF * Thai-Malaysian style, sweet potato, onion, carrots, and peanuts - Panang Curry GF ** Bell pepper, string beans, carrots, crushed peanuts & kefir lime leaf
      $27.95

    Drinks

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola's crisp, refreshing taste has stood the test of time since 1886. These carefully crafted soft drinks are meant to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Pop open a Coca-Cola soda for a taste experience like no other. The familiar fizz and caffeine create an instant magic moment. Refreshing the world for over 130 years, Coca-Cola brings people together and spreads optimism wherever it goes. Find your magic and make life delicious with an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola's crisp, refreshing taste has stood the test of time since 1886. These carefully crafted soft drinks are meant to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Pop open a Coca-Cola soda for a taste experience like no other. The familiar fizz and caffeine create an instant magic moment. Refreshing the world for over 130 years, Coca-Cola brings people together and spreads optimism wherever it goes. Find your magic and make life delicious with an ice-cold Coca-Cola.
      $1.50
    • Diet Coke

      Enjoy a break with Diet Coke, the perfect no-sugar, no-calorie companion. With its bold taste and distinctive blend of flavors, Diet Coke is an everyday hero when it comes to refreshing your day. Every sip of Diet Coke delivers the same great taste that's delighted fans for over 40 years. When you want a sugar-free soda that doesn't sacrifice on taste, reach for a Diet Coke.
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke, Can

      Enjoy a break with Diet Coke, the perfect no-sugar, no-calorie companion. With its bold taste and distinctive blend of flavors, Diet Coke is an everyday hero when it comes to refreshing your day. Every sip of Diet Coke delivers the same great taste that's delighted fans for over 40 years. When you want a sugar-free soda that doesn't sacrifice on taste, reach for a Diet Coke.
      $1.50
    • Sprite

      Sprite's cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.
      $4.00
    • Sprite, Can

      Sprite's cool and crisp lemon-lime flavor will keep you invigorated and inspired. You know why? Because Sprite keeps it real just like you when pursuing your passions. No caffeine. Just you, an iconic flavor, and whatever you can think of next.
      $1.50
    • Ginger Ale

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale Can

      $1.50
    • Thai Iced Tea

      $4.95
    • Thai Iced Coffee

      $4.95
    • San Pellegrino 500ml

      $6.25
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.95
    • Orange Juice

      $3.95
    • Pineapple Juice

      $3.95
    • Club Soda

      $3.15
    • Shirley Temple

      $5.95
    • Lemonade

      $5.95
    • Golden Green

      $5.00
    • Nespresso Decaf

      $4.95
    • Nespresso Espresso

      $3.25
    • Nespresso Double Espresso

      $6.00
    • Nespresso Cappuccino

      $5.50
    • Nespresso Latte

      $5.50

    Desserts.

    • Banana Roll

      $7.95
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      $9.50
    • Green Tea Mochi

      $5.95
    • Strawberry Mochi

      $5.95
    • Vanilla Mochi

      $5.95

    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 12:15 am
    Monday11:15 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:15 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:15 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 10:45 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 10:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Live jazz, sushi, and our personal interpretation of Japanese, Thai, Chinese + Vietnamese cuisines are the mediums through which we hope to disperse kindness. We are Buddhist and want to serve mankind.

    Location

    524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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