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 +16174412116 https://www.themadmonkfish.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, keto, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, gerd, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Shrimp Tempura - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Tempura - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Chicken Kara-age - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Cranberry Crab Rangoon - $14: Cranberries, crab, cream cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Curry Fries - $11: Crispy fries with Masaman curry dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Squid Tentacle Kara-age - $17: Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Asian Pickles - $8: Carrot, cucumber, ginger, sweet red pepper, daikon, cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Magic Teriyaki Wings - $14: Teriyaki sauce, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fever Wings - $14: Sweet chili confection, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $13: Carrots, taro, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Scallion Pancakes - $13: Deep-fried dough, scallions, ginger-soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice - $20: Daikon sprouts, black tobiko, wasabi mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Takoyaki (Octopus Dumplings) - $15: Tonkatsu sauce, Kewpie mayo, Nori, Bonito Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Calamari - $16: Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Green Papaya Slaw - $16: Shredded raw papaya, peanuts, bird chili, dried shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Seaweed Salad - $7.5: Japanese seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Avocado Salad - $17: Avocado, Kewpie mayo, black and orange tobiko, kanikama, cucumber, tempura flakes Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Miso Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Wonton Soup - $10: Shrimp and pork wontons, edamame, carrots, vegetable broth, fried garlic, scallions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Mushroom-Ginger Soup - $8: Shiitake, enoki, scallions, bean sprouts, julienne ginger, vegetable broth Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Tom Yum Goong - $10: Shrimp, lime juice, chili jam, galanga, lemongrass, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Tom Ka Kai - $9: Coconut milk, sliced chicken breast, lime juice, galanga, lemongrass, baby corn, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Maguro (Tuna) Nigiri - $12: 2 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi - $15: 3 Pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri - $15 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Kanikama Nigiri - $7 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Monkfish Maki Combo #1 - $33: Tuna Maki, Salmon Maki, Hamachi Maki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Vegetarian Deluxe - $33: Avocado-Cucumber Maki, Oshinko Blues Roll, Daya Mata Maki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sushi Regular - $38: Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Ebi, Kanikama, Tuna-Cucumber Maki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Sashimi Regular - $42: Chef's choice of sashimi and sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon - $28: Grilled salmon, cranberry-teriyaki glaze, Chinese kale, jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cashew Nut - $20: Crispy chicken, white onion, bell peppers, broccoli, chili jam, jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Roast Duck Lychee Curry - $30: Roast duck, lychee, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, peppercorns, kefir lime leaf, basil, red curry, jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Satori Tofu - $18: Fried soft tofu, baby corn, scallions, white onions, broccoli, shiitake sauce, jasmine rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Monkfish Fried Rice - $19: Choice of meat, Spanish onion, Chinese kale, tomato, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Fried Rice - $22: Chicken, shrimp, mango, carrots, egg, onions, scallions, bell peppers, curry powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ancient Fried Rice - $28: Duck, crispy bacon, egg, shiitake, carrot, onion, scallions, ginger, bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free