Little Spoon – American
Little Spoon invites diners into a serene haven where the delicate art of the small plate takes center stage, filling the air with the gentle steam of handmade dumplings and the savory aroma of golden scallion pancakes. Vibrant colors and textures define the experience, from the crisp snap of baby bok choy to the whimsical beauty of "steamed butterflies" and garden-fresh rolls that celebrate bright, clean flavors in every bite.
952, Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492 +13392143488 https://www.littlespoonneedham.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Little Spoon
Dairy-Free at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Ramen, Thai Chicken Satays and Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp), Ginger Sea Bass and Steamed Vegetable. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chive Dumpling, Vegetarian Ramen and Stir Fried Tom Yum Seafood. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stir Fried Tom Yum Seafood, Coconut Shrimp and Crab Rangoon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Sea Bass, Thai Ice Coffee and Thai Iced Tea with Popsicle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger Sea Bass, Thai Ice Coffee and Thai Iced Tea with Popsicle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Rice, Vegetable Crispy Spring Rolls and Steamed Vegetable. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Little Spoon
Little Spoon in Needham has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chive Dumpling, Vegetarian Ramen and Scallion Pancake. 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 Little Spoon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Ramen | 40.9 g | 69.2 g |
| Stir Fried Tom Yum Seafood | 39.4 g | 59.1 g |
| Galaxy Strawberry Lemonade | 52.4 g | 56 g |
| Dan Dan Ramen | 46.5 g | 49.7 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Tonkotsu Ramen | 59.5 g | 34.5 g |
| Vegetarian Ramen | 23.5 g | 33.6 g |
| Larb Gai | 15.1 g | 27.7 g |
| Chicken Garlic Rice Bowl | 0 g | 25.9 g |
| Spicy Duck | 41.6 g | 25.5 g |
| Veggie & Tofu Soup | 13.2 g | 19.6 g |
| Chive Dumpling | 61.3 g | 19.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Steamed Edamame - $6.95 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
- Khao Griap (Shrimp Cracker) - $7.95: Fried shrimp cracker, served with Pik Pow dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado in the Garden Fresh Roll - $7.95: Romaine heart, cucumber, carrot, avocado, and red cabbage, served with peanut sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Crispy Spring Rolls - $7.95: Cabbage, carrot, celery, mushroom and bean thread noodle, served with plum sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $7.95: Vegetarian scallion homemade style-fried served with ginger sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings - $8.95: Pan-seared vegetable dumpling, sesame oil, scallion and crispy garlic, served with ginger sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Baby Bok Choy - $8.95: Baby Bok Choy, Nigiri house soy sauce dressing and crispy garlic. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Dumplings - $8.95: Pan-seared pork dumpling, sesame oil, garlic, onion, scallion, and crispy garlic, served with ginger sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Butterflies - $8.95: Steamed Thai style dumpling filled with ground chicken breasts, ground roasted peanuts, sweeten radish garnished with scallion and crispy garlic. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai - $8.95: Shrimp & pork blended in Thai spices wrapped in wonton skin, garnished with scallion and crispy garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Satays - $9.95: Grilled coconut milk marinated chicken breast on the skewer served with peanut sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chive Dumpling - $8.95: Chives, rice flour and Thai seasoning, served with ginger sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $9.95: Shrimp crusted with coconut flakes, deep fried until golden brown served with plum sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $9.95: Crab meat, carrot, scallion, pepper, imitation crab meat and cream cheese, served with pineapple sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Wing - $12.95: Crispy wings glazed with tamarind sauce, garnished with scallion and crispy garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Delight - $12.95: Shrimp battered tempura flour, scallion, black pepper, salt, lettuce serve with mayo sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Yum Soup (Chicken/Tofu/Veg) - $5.95: Sour and Spicy soup, mushroom, tomato, kaffir lime leaf flavor broth, lemongrass and cilantro. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp) - $6.5: Sour and Spicy soup, mushroom, tomato, kaffir lime leaf flavor broth, lemongrass and cilantro. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Soup (Vegan Broth) - $5.95: Vegetarian coconut soup, mushroom, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and cilantro. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie & Tofu Soup - $6.5: Steamed tofu, vegetable broth with mixed vegetable, scallion, cilantro, white pepper, and crispy garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $6.5: Shrimp & pork blended in Thai spices wrapped with wonton skin in chicken broth. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $17.5: Ramen noodle, Egg, Bean sprout salad, Pickle red onions, Scallion, Tonkotsu Broth. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $17.5: Ramen noodle, Egg, Corn, Bean Sprout salad, Pickled Red Onions, Scallion, Fish Cake, Miso Broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu Ramen - $17.5: Ramen Noodle, Egg, Corn, Bean Sprout Salad, Scallion, Fish Cake, Shoyu Broth. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - $17.5: Ramen Noodle, Egg, Bean Sprout Salad, Bok Choy, Grated Ginger, Scallion, Peanut Chili Oil, Spicy Tonkotsu Broth. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Ramen - $17.95: Ramen Noodle, Egg, Spicy Ground Chicken, Fried Pork Gyoza, Corn, Bean sprout Salad, Scallion, Shoyu Broth. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Ramen - $17.95: Ramen Noodle, Egg, Spicy Ground Chicken, Crispy Noodle, Jalapeno, Pickled Red Onion, Scallion, Curry Broth. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Ramen - $16.95: Ramen noodle with vegetarian broth steamed tofu, broccoli, cauliflower, Napa cabbage, carrot, onions, scallion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Ramen (Shrimp) - $17.95: Ramen noodle with creamy Tom Yum broth, mushroom, tomato, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, and cilantro. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Garlic Rice Bowl - $16.95: Stir Fried Chicken with garlic, white pepper, scallion, cilantro, cucumber over rice with fried egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Gai - $18.95: Ground chicken, lettuce, red onion, red bell pepper, toast sweet rice, chili flake, cilantro, scallion, mint, lime dressing, served with sticky rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Krapao Chicken - $17.95: Ground chicken, green bean, onion, red pepper, mushroom Thai Basil and fried egg served over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai BBQ Pork - $19.95: Marinated pork, romaine heart, cucumber, tomato, served with Thai authentic sweet & tangy sauce, and sticky rice. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki - $17.95: Grilled Chicken with broccoli, carrot, baby corn and butter over rice top with teriyaki sauce. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $19.95: Grilled Salmon with broccoli, carrot, baby corn and butter over rice top with teriyaki sauce and sesame seed. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock with Black & Pepper - $21.95: Battered Fried haddock, sweet pepper, black pepper, Jalapeño, Five spices, peppercorn, onion, scallion with brown sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Tom Yum Seafood - $22.95: Shrimp, calamari, scallop, mussel stir fried with Tom Yum Paste, onion, sweet pepper, mushroom, broccoli, tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Duck - $24.95: Battered fried Duck, mushroom, red pepper, onion, and Jalapeño, stir-fried with spicy chili garlic and Prik pao sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Sea Bass - $31.95: Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Mixed vegetable, ginger, scallion, and sesame oil. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Peanut Sauce - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Jasmine Rice - $2 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, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $2.5 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, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $3 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, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice Noodle - $3.5 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, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Vegetable - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Thai Ice Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Thai Iced Tea with Popsicle - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Lychee Black Tea with Popping Boba - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Galaxy Strawberry Lemonade - $6.5: Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Jelly, Butterfly Pea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda - $2: Coke, Diet, Sprite, Ginger Ale
- Sparkling Water - $4.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Spoon
- Is Little Spoon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Little Spoon has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Ramen, Thai Chicken Satays and Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp).
- What can I eat at Little Spoon on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetarian Ramen, Thai Chicken Satays and Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Little Spoon have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sticky Rice and Vegetable Crispy Spring Rolls.
- Is Little Spoon gluten-free?
- 4 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 Little Spoon?
- Curry Ramen, at roughly 69.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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