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, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Mad Monkfish
Dairy-Free at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Tempura, Tom Ka Kai and Coconut Curry Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Asian Pickles, Seaweed Salad and Chicken Kara-age. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cranberry Crab Rangoon, Vegetable Tempura and Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Ka Kai and Sashimi Regular. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Chicken Kara-age. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seaweed Salad and Chicken Kara-age. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Kara-age. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Mad Monkfish
The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Curry Fries, Asian Pickles and Vegetable Spring Rolls. 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 The Mad Monkfish
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sashimi Regular | 0 g | 109.2 g |
| Tom Ka Kai | 26.2 g | 54.2 g |
| Roast Duck Lychee Curry | 95.6 g | 46 g |
| Takoyaki (Octopus Dumplings) | 54.5 g | 43.3 g |
| Shrimp Tempura | 29.1 g | 33.1 g |
| Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice | 83.2 g | 29.5 g |
| Mango Fried Rice | 34.1 g | 29.5 g |
| Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri | 22.6 g | 26.4 g |
| Satori Tofu | 41.2 g | 25.1 g |
| Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon | 33.6 g | 24.4 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Scallion Pancakes | 12.7 g | 14 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Tempura - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chive Dumplings (Gui Chai) - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cranberry Crab Rangoon - $14: Cranberries, crab, cream cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Fries - $11: Crispy fries with Masaman curry dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free 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, 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancakes - $13: Deep-fried dough, scallions, ginger-soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice - $20: Daikon sprouts, black tobiko, wasabi mayo Dietary tags: Halal, 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 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $16: Sriracha-Sesame Mayo, Maine sea salt, Japanese chili powder Dietary tags: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7.5: Japanese seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $17: Avocado, Kewpie mayo, black and orange tobiko, kanikama, cucumber, tempura flakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Starter Soups
- Miso Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $10: Shrimp and pork wontons, edamame, carrots, vegetable broth, fried garlic, scallions, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom-Ginger Soup - $8: Shiitake, enoki, scallions, bean sprouts, julienne ginger, vegetable broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Goong - $10: Shrimp, lime juice, chili jam, galanga, lemongrass, cilantro, scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC 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, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi
- Maguro (Tuna) Nigiri - $12: 2 Pieces Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni (Sea Urchin) Nigiri - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kanikama Nigiri - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Maki Entrees
- Monkfish Maki Combo #1 - $33: Tuna Maki, Salmon Maki, Hamachi Maki Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Deluxe - $33: Avocado-Cucumber Maki, Oshinko Blues Roll, Daya Mata Maki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Regular - $38: Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Ebi, Kanikama, Tuna-Cucumber Maki Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Regular - $42: Chef's choice of sashimi and sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Cranberry-Teriyaki Salmon - $28: Grilled salmon, cranberry-teriyaki glaze, Chinese kale, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cashew Nut - $20: Crispy chicken, white onion, bell peppers, broccoli, chili jam, jasmine rice 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, 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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions about The Mad Monkfish
- Is The Mad Monkfish dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Mad Monkfish has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Tempura, Tom Ka Kai and Coconut Curry Fries.
- What can I eat at The Mad Monkfish on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetable Tempura, Tom Ka Kai and Coconut Curry Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Mad Monkfish have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coconut Curry Fries and Asian Pickles.
- Is The Mad Monkfish gluten-free?
- 3 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 The Mad Monkfish?
- Sashimi Regular, at roughly 109.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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