Dakzen – Thai
Stepping into this lively space feels like being transported to a bustling Thai night market, where the air is thick with the fragrant steam of simmering broths and the sizzle of savory street snacks. Guests can lose themselves in the crunch of golden-fried chive cakes and spicy northern sausages before diving into the soul-warming richness of Khao Soi or the complex, herb-infused depths of traditional boat noodles. It is a vibrant celebration of authentic flavors that balances bold spices with comforting textures, offering a sensory journey through the heart of Thailand’s culinary traditions.
195, Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144 +16177181759 http://www.dakzen.net/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Dakzen
Dairy-Free at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poh Piah, Khao Gra-Pow and Street Fried Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pad Thai, Tiew-Pak and Poh Piah. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pad See Ew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chrysanthemum Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Ale, Chrysanthemum Tea and Mango Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poh Piah, Khao Gra-Pow and Ginger Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tiew-Pak, Poh Piah and Khao Gra-Pow. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Dakzen
Dakzen in Somerville has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Khao Gra-Pow, Thai Ice Tea and Chrysanthemum Tea. 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 Dakzen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tom-Yum Noodles Soup | 122.4 g | 102.5 g |
| Pad See Ew | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Khao Moo Dang | 19.2 g | 38.6 g |
| Tiew-Pak | 52.8 g | 33.8 g |
| Rook-Chin-Tod | 6.9 g | 23.4 g |
| Tiew-Kai-Toon | 0 g | 21.7 g |
| Khao Soi | 25.8 g | 17.1 g |
| Boat Noodle | 71.1 g | 17 g |
| Honey Green Tea | 51.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Pad Kee Mow | 48.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Street Fried Rice | 17.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Coke | 1.2 g | 1.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Sai Ua - $6.95: Authentic spicy Thai andouille sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.95: Golden fried pork dumpling served with ginger soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moo Yaw Tod - $6.95: Fried Thai traditional pork sausage served with Sriracha chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gui-Chai-Tod - $6.95: Fried chive veggie cake dumpling served with ginger dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goong Ma Kham - $6.95: Golden fried prawns in tamarind sauce on crunchy fried noodles, topped with fried shallot and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poh Piah - $6.95: Golden fried vegetarian spring roll served with sweet sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rook-Chin-Tod - $6.95: Fried mix of beef balls, pork balls, and fish balls served with tamarind chili sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Street Noodles
- Khao Soi - $12.95: Northern curry noodles soup, egg noodles, red onions, pickled mustard, boiled egg, lime, cilantro, and crispy egg noodle ball Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boat Noodle - $12.95: Dark broth noodle soup, bean sprouts, morning glory, meat balls, cilantro, and crispy pork rinds. Choice of beef or pork Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom-Yum Noodles Soup - $12.95: Spicy noodle soup, ground pork, nuts, BBQ pork, dry shrimp, bean sprouts, boiled egg, fish balls, fish cake, cilantro, and crispy wonton Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiew-Pak - $12.95: Vegetable noodle soup, fried tofu, yu choi, bean sprouts, napa cabbage, boiled egg, cilantro, and crispy wonton Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ba-Mee-Moo-Dang - $12.95: Egg noodles, BBQ red pork, crispy pork belly, Chinese choi, boiled egg, pork & shrimp wonton, cilantro, crispy wonton, and BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiew-Kai-Toon - $12.95: Stewed bone-in chicken, herbal soup, bean sprouts, shiitake mushroom, cilantro, and fried garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yen-Ta-Fo - $12.95: Red noodles soup, shrimp, squid, morning glory, white mushroom, fish balls, fish cake, fried tofu, cilantro, and crispy wonton Available at: dinner, lunch
Street Foods
- Pad Thai - $12.95: Stir fried rice noodles with egg, turnips, soft tofu, scallions, bean sprouts, fried shallots, lime, and peanuts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mow - $12.95: Flat rice noodles stir fried with oyster sauce, garlic, chili, bamboo, holy basil, peppercorns, baby corn, onions, and red peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Kha-Na - $12.95: Fresh Asian broccoli stir fried with special oyster fermented sauce and white pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Moo Dang - $12.95: Rice plate with BBQ red pork, crispy pork belly, sweet sausage, boiled egg, herbal BBQ sauce, cucumbers, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $12.95: Flat rice noodles stir fried with Asian broccoli, egg, and dark vinaigrette oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Gra-Pow - $12.95: Rice plate with Thai bird chili, garlic, special dark Gra-Pow sauce, holy basil, and white pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Fried Rice - $12.95: Jasmine rice stir fried with egg, onions, tomatoes, and Asian broccoli. Served with cucumber, lime, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gra-Pow Fried Rice - $12.95: Spicy jasmine rice stir fried with Thai bird chili, garlic, grounded meat, and special dark Gra-Pow sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Thai Ice Tea - $4.5: Premium Thai tea sweetened with condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chrysanthemum Tea - $3.5: Lightly sweet herbal tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Thai Lime Ice Tea - $4.5: Premium Thai tea sweetened with sugarcane and fresh lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Juice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pink Guava Juice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2
- Diet Coke - $2
- Ginger Ale - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Honey Green Tea - $3.5
- Lemonade - $3.5
- Sparkling Water - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Dakzen
- Is Dakzen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dakzen has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poh Piah, Khao Gra-Pow and Street Fried Rice.
- What can I eat at Dakzen on a dairy-free diet?
- Poh Piah, Khao Gra-Pow and Street Fried Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dakzen have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Poh Piah and Khao Gra-Pow.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dakzen?
- Tom-Yum Noodles Soup, at roughly 102.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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