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: 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, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Fr, Sa 11:30 - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Chicken Satay - $13 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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
- Chicken Kara-age - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai) - $12 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cranberry Crab Rangoon - $14: Cranberries, crab, cream cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Fries - $11: Crispy fries with Masaman curry dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Tentacle Kara-age - $17: Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Pickles - $8: Carrot, cucumber, ginger, sweet red pepper, daikon, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Magic Teriyaki Wings - $14: Teriyaki sauce, Japanese chili powder Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fever Wings - $14: Sweet chili confection, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $13: Carrots, taro, cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancakes - $13: Deep-fried dough, scallions, ginger-soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice - $20: Daikon sprouts, black tobiko, wasabi mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki (Octopus Dumplings) - $15: Tonkatsu sauce, Kewpie mayo, Nori, Bonito Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Papaya Slaw - $16: Shredded raw papaya, peanuts, bird chili, dried shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7.5: Japanese seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $17: Avocado, Kewpie mayo, black and orange tobiko, kanikama, cucumber, tempura flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Starter Soups
- Miso Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $10: Shrimp and pork wontons, edamame, carrots, vegetable broth, fried garlic, scallions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom-Ginger Soup - $8: Shiitake, enoki, scallions, bean sprouts, julienne ginger, vegetable broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Goong - $10: Shrimp, lime juice, chili jam, galanga, lemongrass, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Ka Kai - $9: Coconut milk, sliced chicken breast, lime juice, galanga, lemongrass, baby corn, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi
- Maguro (Tuna) Nigiri - $12: 2 Pieces Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi - $15: 3 Pieces Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanikama Nigiri - $7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Maki Entrees
- Monkfish Maki Combo #1 - $33: Tuna Maki, Salmon Maki, Hamachi Maki Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Deluxe - $33: Avocado-Cucumber Maki, Oshinko Blues Roll, Daya Mata Maki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Regular - $38: Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Ebi, Kanikama, Tuna-Cucumber Maki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Regular - $42: Chef's choice of sashimi and sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon - $28: Grilled salmon, cranberry-teriyaki glaze, Chinese kale, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cashew Nut - $20: Crispy chicken, white onion, bell peppers, broccoli, chili jam, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Duck Lychee Curry - $30: Roast duck, lychee, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers, peppercorns, kefir lime leaf, basil, red curry, jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Satori Tofu - $18: Fried soft tofu, baby corn, scallions, white onions, broccoli, shiitake sauce, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Monkfish Fried Rice - $19: Choice of meat, Spanish onion, Chinese kale, tomato, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Fried Rice - $22: Chicken, shrimp, mango, carrots, egg, onions, scallions, bell peppers, curry powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ancient Fried Rice - $28: Duck, crispy bacon, egg, shiitake, carrot, onion, scallions, ginger, bell peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near The Mad Monkfish
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- Cafe Sushi Shoten — Japanese
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka — Japanese
- Bosso Ramen Tavern — Japanese
- Mo-Mo Paradise — Japanese
- Shōjō Cambridge — Japanese
- Santouka — Japanese
- Redwhite Boneless Ramen — Japanese
- Basho — Japanese
- Love Art Sushi — Japanese
- Isshindo Ramen — Japanese
- Wagamama — Japanese
