The Mad Monkfish – Japanese
This spirited sanctuary pulses with a playful energy, drawing guests into a world where the sizzle of the fryer and the fragrance of lemongrass set the stage for a bold Pan-Asian feast. Diners delight in a tapestry of textures, from the delicate crunch of golden shrimp tempura to the unexpected sweetness of cranberry-filled crab rangoon and the rich, spiced comfort of coconut curry fries. Every plate, from tender chive dumplings to zesty house-made pickles, reflects a whimsical approach to tradition that transforms a casual meal into a vibrant sensory journey.
524, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139 +161744121160Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Fr, Sa 11:30 - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Chicken Satay - 13
- Shrimp Tempura - 15
- Vegetable Tempura - 14
- Edamame - 8
- Chicken Kara-age - 14
- Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai) - 12
- Cranberry Crab Rangoon - 14
- Coconut Curry Fries - 11
- Squid Tentacle Kara-age - 17
- Asian Pickles - 8
- Green Papaya Slaw - 16
- Seaweed Salad - 7.5
- Avocado Salad - 17
- Miso Soup - 4.75
- Wonton Soup - 10
- Mushroom-Ginger Soup - 8
- Tom Yum Goong - 10
- Tom Ka Kai - 9
- Maguro (Tuna) Nigiri - 12
- Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi - 15
- Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri - 15
- Kanikama Nigiri - 7
- Monkfish Maki Combo #1 - 33
- Vegetarian Deluxe - 33
- Sushi Regular - 38
- Sashimi Regular - 42
- Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon - 28
- Chicken Cashew Nut - 20
- Roast Duck Lychee Curry - 30
- Satori Tofu - 18
- Monkfish Fried Rice - 19
- Mango Fried Rice - 22
- Ancient Fried Rice - 28