Love at First Bite – American
This vibrant sanctuary invites diners into a world where the zesty heat of traditional Thai spices meets the delicate artistry of contemporary sushi. Golden, crispy pastry cups and jewel-toned dumplings arrive as edible art, while the air carries the irresistible aroma of wok-seared aromatics and fresh, lime-kissed herbs. Whether sharing a plate of spicy-sweet cauliflower or savoring a decadent crab-filled rangoon, the experience is a playful celebration of bold textures and bright, soulful flavors that live up to the restaurant's romantic name.
1710, Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420 +17818625888 https://www.loveatfirstbitema.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizer Signature
- Kra tong Thong - $12: Crispy pastry cups filled with sautéed chicken, carrot, onion, green peas, sweet corn, yellow curry powder, cucumber sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Roll - $13: Marinated ground pork, glass noodles, carrots, cabbage, black pepper, sweet and sour sauce, ground roasted peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Butterfly - $10: Steamed Thai style dumplings filled with sweet turnips and chopped peanuts, crispy garlic, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari - $12: Battered fresh squid, salt, pepper, bell pepper, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Larb Moo - $12: Minced Pork, chili powder, roasted rice powder, red onion, lemongrass, scallions, Thai chili lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Cauliflower - $12: Fried Cauliflower, mayo, sweet chili sauce, scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizer & Snacks
- Fresh spring roll - $10: Steamed rice paper, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, beet root, sweet chili sauce, chopped peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Vegetarian Roll - $10: Cabbage, carrots, celery, glass noodles, Thai plum sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Crab Rangoon - $10: Maine crab meat, cream cheese, carrots, scallion, Thai plum sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tofu - $9: Crispy fried tofu, sweet and sour sauce, ground roasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussels Sprouts - $10: Fried Brussels Sprouts and seasoned Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chive Cakes - $10: Fried chive cakes, ginger sauce, chili paste Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Emerald Gyoza - $11: Pan fried vegetable Dumpling, sesame oil, scallion, crispy garlic, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $11: Pan-fried Dumplings filled with minced pork, onion, scallions, crispy garlic, ginger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $12: Grilled Thai chicken skewers, peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Wings - $12: Fried Chicken wings, sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $12: Shrimp crusted with coconut flakes, Thai plum sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $9: Steamed soybeans, sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $9: Potatoes, green peas, corn, carrots, curry powder, cucumber sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $10: Deep-fried scallion pancake, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Love at First Bite Salad - $12: Mixed Salad, roasted buttercup squash, avocado, dried cranberries, summer peach balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tom Yum Koong (Spicy Lemongrass Soup) - $8: Lemongrass broth, chili pepper, lime, mushroom, tomato, evaporated milk, young coconut, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Kai (Thai Galangal Coconut Soup) - $8: Coconut-galangal broth, mushroom, tomatoes, young coconut, dark meat chicken, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle and Fried Rice Dishes
- Pad Thai Noodle - $16: Rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, chopped peanuts, Pad Thai sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pad Thai Noodle - $16: Rice noodles, egg, onions, bell peppers, scallions, basil leaves, chopped peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodle - $16: Wide rice noodles, garlic, chili, egg, bell peppers, broccoli, onion, basil sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fried Rice - $16: Jasmine berry rice, egg, onion, tomatoes, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Noodle - $16: Thin rice noodles, egg, bell pepper, snap peas, bean sprouts, scallions, curry powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Mee Sau (Thai Lomein) - $16: Yellow noodles, bell pepper, onion, snap pea, scallions, brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $16: Flat rice noodles, sweet brown sauce, egg, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Indonesian Fried Rice - $19: Jasmine berry rice, shrimp, onion, scallions, red curry paste, grilled chicken satay, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $17: Stewed chicken thigh, shitake mushroom, thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, cilantro, garlic oil Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice - $16: Jasmine berry rice, ground chicken, onion, bell pepper, basil leaves, fresh hot chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Fried Rice - $19: Jasmine berry rice, Shrimp, Chicken, curry powder, egg, onions, pineapple, mango, raisins, scallions, cashew nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Woon Sen - $19: Chicken, Shrimp, Bean thread Noodle, broccoli, onion, bell peppers, mushroom, snap pea, cauliflower, pineapple, tomato, scallion, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Dishes
- Khao Soi Salmon - $22: Grilled salmon, egg Noodle, Northern Thai style curry sauce, mustard green, chili, shallots, crispy egg noodle Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Curry - $20: Red curry, chicken, shrimp, butter squash, broccoli, bell pepper, Thai eggplant, avocado, coconut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Curry - $24: Yellow curry, scallops, shrimp, snap peas, onions, cherry tomatoes, mango cubes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry Bronzini - $27: Pan-seared Mediterranean Sea bass, buttercup squash, spinach, Thai eggplant, bell pepper, basil leaves, green curry Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Massaman Curry - $18: Chicken thigh, potatoes, onion, peanut, Massaman curry Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Duck Curry - $30: Boneless roasted duck, red chili paste, bell peppers, tomatoes, pineapple, basil leaves Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shrimp Tamarind Almond Sauce - $26: Fried Giant Freshwater Prawns and Shrimp, tamarind sauce, cauliflower, fried shallot, dry chili, sesame seeds, roasted almond, Jasmine berry rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Bronzini Fillet - $27: Pan-seared Mediterranean Sea Bass, crispy garlic sauce, Fried Brussels sprouts, steamed cauliflower, steamed broccoli, Jasmine berry rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Bucket Thai Style - $28: Shrimp, Squid, Scallops, Mussels, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, scallion, Prik Pao sauce, Jasmine berry rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon & Jumbo Shrimp Choo Chee - $25: Salmon, Jumbo shrimp, spinach, bell pepper, kaffir lime leaf, choo chee curry, steamed cauliflower, broccoli, Jasmine berry rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kua Kling - $18: Stir fried Ground Chicken, onion, bell pepper, yellow curry paste, spicy herbs, Jasmine berry rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Mee Sau Pad Cha - $25: Yellow noodles, Fried Seafood, bell pepper, onion, snap pea, young pepper corn, lesser galangal, basil, basil sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taro Rice - $19: Taro cubes, jasmine rice, chicken, Thai sweet sausage, shitake mushrooms, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Duck - $30: Crispy duck, sweet chili sauce, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, basil leaves Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Crispy Duck - $30: Crispy Duck, fresh ginger, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, mushroom, scallions, ginger sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock black pepper - $24: Fried Haddock, onion, bell pepper, scallions, black pepper sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger Fish - $24: Haddock, fresh ginger, onions, mushroom, bell peppers, scallions, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pork with Sticky Rice - $19: Grilled pork loin, cilantro, garlic, sticky rice, spicy tamarind dipping sauce, Thai sweet chill sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Cashew Nut - $21: Cashew nut, onions, bell pepper, pineapple, scallion, Prik Pao sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir fried Beef with Oyster Sauce - $19: Flap steak, shitake mushroom, scallion, garlic Oyster sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Basil - $19: Stir-fried flap steak, onion, bell peppers, garlic, basil leaves Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Crispy Chicken - $18: Battered chicken, mango, snap peas, onion, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai General Gao Chicken - $17: Battered chicken, ginger sweet chili sauce, steamed cauliflower Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops & Shrimp in the garden - $23: Scallops, shrimp, fresh ginger, snow peas, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, mushroom, cauliflower, scallions, brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pineapple - $18: Sautéed chicken, pineapple, snow peas, onions, mushroom, scallions, cashew nut, brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Delight - $21: Chicken, shrimp, beef, fresh ginger, snow peas, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, mushroom, scallions, ginger sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Peanut Sauce (4 oz.) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Sweet and Sour Sauce (4 oz.) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Steamed Berry Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice Noodles - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Egg Fried Rice with chopped scallion - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed vegetable - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Sweet mango with sticky rice - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Coconut Ice Cream - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Sorbet - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Khao Tom Mad - $10: Sticky rice, coconut milk, black bean, bananas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
Restaurants near Love at First Bite
- Cake. — American
- Avenue Deli — American
- Peet's Coffee — American
- Rancatore's Ice Cream — American
- Sweet Thyme Bakery — American
- Nick's Place — American
- Wicked Bagel Bakery and Deli — American
- The Roasted Granola Café — American
- Kings Bowl — American
- Arlington Cafe — American
- Great Harvest Bread Company — American
- Jamba — American
