Laughing Monk Cafe Menu
Introducing Laughing Monk Cafe, a Thai - Sushi Bars restaurant located at 737 Huntington Ave in Boston, MA. This cafe offers a range of options for food enthusiasts - from vegan and vegetarian choices to beer & wine selections. The menu boasts exotic dishes like crispy chicken pad thai and drunken noodles, receiving mixed reviews. However, standout dishes like kua gei and pepper garlic stir fry veggie have garnered praise for their unique flavors. The star of the show is the pad thai, presented in a creative ice cream container and described as the best in Boston for its perfect balance of flavors. With impeccable service and attention to packaging details, Laughing Monk Cafe also encourages sustainability with reusable tableware. For an unforgettable dining experience, head to Laughing Monk Cafe for a taste of authentic Thai cuisine with a modern twist.
Monk's Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
curried-chicken, peanut sauce, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, onion The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
fried chicken breast, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, and butter The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
BBQ Pork Sandwich
sliced BBQ lemongrass pork shoulder, carrot, daikon, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, cilantro and butter. The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
Monk's Pulled Pork Sandwich
oz pulled pork, cucumber, pickled onion, mayo, cilantro, arugula The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
Stew Beef Curry Sandwich
oz massaman beef, cucumber, onion, jalapeños, tomato, house pickled (carrot and daikon), scallion, fried shallot The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
Loc Lac Beef Sandwich
oz seared beef, fried garlic, onion, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, house pickled (carrot and daikon), tomato, mayo The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the ... Actual device may differ from the image shown
Sweet Coconut Water
sweet coconut water with young coconut meat
Coke (Can)
Coke Zero (Can)
Diet Coke (Can)
Ginger Ale (Can)
Sprite (Can)
Water (Bottle/Can)
Sparkling Water
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Thai Iced Cocoa
Soft Drink
Quick Start
Edamame
sea salted or spicy steamed young soybean
Chicken Gyoza
chicken, wheat flour, cabbage, onion, garlic powder, sesame oil
Veggie Gyoza
cabbage, peas, carrot, edamame, wheat flour garlic powder, sesame oil
Shrimp Shumai
shrimp, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion, water chestnut
Veggie Spring Roll
carrot, cabbage, celery, mushroom, garlic , wheat wrapper
Crab Rangoon
pacific crabmeat, crab-stick, cheese, egg wonton skin, onion
Blanketed Shrimp
shrimp, ginger, black pepper, wheat wheat wrapper paper, sweet and sour sauce.
Chicken Nugget
chicken nuggets, homemade spicy mayo sauce. (contains gluten)
Crab Nugget
pacific crab meat, ground pork, water chestnut, tofu skin and plum sauce
Chicken Wing
crispy chicken wings with choice of sweet & sour or spicy
Scallion Pancake
fried scallion pancake, dipping soy sauce (VG)
Fried Roti
panfried indian-influenced flatbread, curry dipping
Pork Ribs
thai style bbq baby back ribs
Moo Ping
marinated pork belly, coriander, black pepper, spicy roasted rice fish sauce
Chicken Satay
marinated chicken tender on skewer, peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce (GF) ()
Beef Satay
marinated beef on skewer, peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce (GF)
Isan Sausage
Isan style sour sausage (ground pork, rice, with herbs)
Miso Soup
soft tofu, scallion, seaweed, soup stock contains bonito. soybean paste.
Tofu Soup
soft tofu, carrot, broccoli (vegan)
Tom Yum Coconut Soup
chili paste, lime, coconut milk, mushroom, cilantro , galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf (contain shrimp and fish sauce)
Tom Zab Soup
kaffir lime, onion, lime, lemongrass, galangal, mushroom, cilantro, tomato, thai chili
Small Salad
Seaweed Salad
traditional japanese salad (contains sesame, gluten)
Monk Salad
spring mix, tomato, cucumber, avocado, onion, carrot, boiled egg, peanut dressing.
Soup & Salad
Nigiri / Sashimi
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)
Branzino (European Sea Bass)
europium sea bass (NZ)
Chutoro (Fatty Tuna)
east coast fatty tuna (chutoro)
Ebi (Shrimp)
Hamachi (Yellowtail)
Hamachi Belly (Fatty Yellowtail)
Hokkigai (Surf Clam)
Ika (Squid)
Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Kanikama (Crabstick)
Kanpachi (Great Amberjack)
Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)
Kohada (Gizzard Shad)
gizzard shad
Maguro (Tuna)
Saba (Mackerel)
Sake (Faroe Salmon)
Sake Belly (Fatty Salmon)
Shima Aji (Japanese Striped Jack)
Shiro Maguro (Escolar)
Tako (Octopus)
Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
Unagi (Freshwater Eel)
Uni (Hokkaido Sea Urchin)
Tai (Red Snapper)
Smoked Salmon
Hiramasa
Alaska Roll
salmon, avocado, sesame, rice
Bangkok Dynamite
rice, jalapeño, shrimp tempura, solf-shell crab, chili paste, lemon, tobiko, lemongrass, cilantro
California Roll
rice, black sesame, crab stick, avocado
Cannon Roll
rice, tuna, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, tobiko, surf clam, avocado, teriyaki sauce
Caterpillar
BBQ eel, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, sesame, rice, teriyaki sauce
Crabmayo
rice, crab stick, avocado, spicy mayo
Crispy Roll
crabstick, salmon, avocado, tobiko, teriyaki sauce, rice (mostly cooked)
Cucumber-Avo Roll
rice, sesame, cucumber, avocado
Deep Fried Madness
white fish maki tempura, rice, sesame, scallion, teriyaki and hot sauce
Fire Dragon
rice, shrimp tempura, jalapeño, black tobiko, spicy mayo, rice seasoning, hot sauce, wasabi
Fujihama
cooked shrimp, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, rice topped with baked spicy mayo sauce (contains mayo, ebi, tamago, crabstick, tobiko, sesame, hot sauce)
Mango-Avo Roll
rice, sesame, fresh mango, avocado
Negihama Roll
yellowtail, green onion, sesame, rice
No Meat Roll
rice, tofu, kampyo, cucumber, avocado, oshinko
Philly Roll
creamcheese, smoked salmon, tobiko, sesame, rice
Rainbow
assorted fish, avocado, tobiko, rice, quail egg
Shiitake Roll
black sesame, hot sesame oil, rice (GF)
Shrimp Tempura Roll
rice, shiso, sprout, tobiko, avocado, mayo
Spicy Roll
rice, jalapeño, cucumber, sprout, shiso, spicy mayo, rice seasoning contains small amount tomago and ebi.
Spider Roll
rice, soft-shell crab, shiso, sprout, avocado, tobiko
Tempopo
shrimp tempura, crabstick, avocado, rice, crunchy panko, teriyaki sauce
The Silver
rice, jalapeño, cucumber, sprout, shiso, tobiko, spicy mayo, rice seasoning contains small amount tomago and ebi.
Tuna-Avo Roll
tuna, avocado, sesame, rice
Unagi Roll
rice, bbq eel, avocado, sesame seed
Veggie Tempura Roll
rice, sweet potato tempura, shiso, sprout, avocado, mayo
Rolls
Sushi Bar Entree
Sushi Entree
assorted nigiri () and chef's choice roll ( pcs) serve with miso soup and small salad
Sashimi Entree
assorted sashimi ( pcs), a bowl of rice serve with miso soup and small salad
Chirashi Dinner
assorted sashimi ( pcs), sushi brown rice serve with miso soup and small salad
Sake Don Dinner
salmon sashimi ( pcs), sushi brown rice serve with miso soup and small salad
Tekka Don Dinner
tuna, sushi brown rice serve with miso soup and small salad
Unagi Don Dinner
bbq eel ( pieces), sushi brown rice serve with miso soup and small salad
Party ONE
Party TWO
Omakase Don Dinner (NEW)
CATCH OF THE DAY!! Our Chef's choice Donburi dinner for (ingredient can be substituted without notice)
Lok Lak Beef
marinated steak tips, Cambodian Kampot black pepper, fried garlic onion, tomato, cucumber
Beef Macadamia
stir-fried cubed flank steak, scallion, mushroom, bell pepper, broccoli, macadamia nut
Fried Milk-Fed Pork Japanese Curry
fried milk-fed pork loin, potato, NE apple, carrot, japanese curry with rice
Sweet Chili Crispy Shrimp
crispy shrimp, broccoli, bell pepper, sweet chili basil sauce
Tamarind Duck
bell pepper, pineapple, tomato, broccoli, cauliflower, boneless crispy duck, topped with fried onion
Crispy Duck Panang Curry
crispy duck, bell pepper, string bean, kaffir lime leaf
Fried Chicken Thigh Japanese Curry
fried organic chicken breast, potato, NE apple, carrot, japanese curry with rice
Tonkatsu Milk-Fed Pork Cutlet
fried milk-fed pork cutlet, cabbage, furikake rice seasoning, japanese mayo with rice
Tonkatsu Organic Chicken Cutlet
fried organic chicken cutlet, cabbage, furikake rice seasoning, japanese mayo, tonkatsu sauce with rice
Thai BBQ Chicken
bbq chicken thai style, (half & bone-in)
CHEF SPECIALS
FRIED RICE
Thai Fried Rice
carrot, egg, onion, tomato, green pea
Basil Fried Rice
bell pepper, basil, onion, egg
Pineapple Fried Rice
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, curry powder, egg
Mango Fried Rice
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, ginger, curry powder, egg
Tom Yum Fried Rice
egg, bell pepper, red onion, mushroom, basil, tomato, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf
Crab Fried Rice
pacific crab meat, carrot, peas, scallion, onion, egg
Pad Thai
rice noodle, chive grass, crushed peanut, turnip, bean sprout, egg, serve with fresh bean sprout, chive grass and sliced of lime.
Drunken Noodle
flat rice noodle, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, string bean, carrot, onion, basil and broccoli
Pad See Ew
flat rice noodle, egg, carrot, chinese broccoli, black soy sauce (non-GF)
Kua Gai
flatted noodle, egg, turnip, lettuce, scallion, cilantro
Lo Mein Basil
stir-fried vegan lo mein noodle, basil, red bell pepper, long horn pepper and onion
Lo Mein Garlic
stir-fried vegan lo mein noodle, cabbage, carrot, scallion and onion
NOODLE
CURRY
Red Curry
bell pepper, eggplant, basil, bamboo shoot, carrot, string bean
Green Curry
bell pepper, basil, bamboo shoot, eggplant (seasonal: thai eggplant when available) , sugar snap, green pea
Yellow Curry
potato, carrot, onion, tomato, bell pepper, pineapple
Massaman Curry
potato, onion, carrot, peanut
Panang Curry
bell pepper, string bean, kaffir lime leaf
Mango Curry
carrot, onion, bell pepper, sugar snap pea. mango
Cashew Nut
cashew nut, onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, dried chili, pineapple, tomato, shrimp chili paste
Hot Ginger
fresh ginger, onion, scallion, bell pepper
Chili Basil
basil, bell pepper, onion, chili, mushroom
Royal Broccoli
broccoli, carrot, mushroom
Sweet & Sour
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, tomato
Rama Garden
steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion, with peanut sauce
Pepper Garlic
stir-fried vegetable; broccoli, cauliflower, mushroom, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion with light say sauce
Prik Khing
string bean, bell pepper, chili paste, kaffir lime leaf
Chili Paste
Shrimp chili paste, bell pepper, onion, scallion,
Kapow Basil
basil, mushroom, chili, onion, bell pepper, long horn pepper
Tod Kra Tiem
stir-fried garlic and black pepper and meat on top of lettuce
ENTREE
Lunch Sushi Bar
Alaska Set
alaska roll (cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri (), and crabstick nigiri ()
Bangkok Set
softshell crab tempura roll (futo cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri (), unagi nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
California Set
california roll (cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
New Jersey Set
sweet yam tempura roll (futo cut ), chef’s choice veggie nigiri()
New Hampshire Set
tuna-avo roll (cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
Philly Set
philly roll (cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
Texas Set
spicy salmon roll (futo cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri () salmon nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
Three Musketeers
PICK ROLLS from this choices : spicy tuna roll (), spicy salmon roll (), spicy shrimp roll(), shrimp tempura (), alaska roll (), philly roll (), unagi roll (), shitake roll ()
Tokyo Set
shrimp tempura roll (futo cut ), yellowtail nigiri (), tuna nigiri (), salmon nigiri (), unagi nigiri () and crabstick nigiri ()
Pad Thai (L)
rice noodle, chive grass, crushed peanut, turnip, bean sprout, egg, serve with fresh bean sprout, chive grass and sliced of lime. (our Pad Thai is GF)
Drunken Noodle (L)
flat rice noodle, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, string bean, carrot, onion, basil and broccoli
Pad See Ew (L)
flat rice noodle, egg, carrot, chinese broccoli
Lo Mein Garlic (L)
stir-fried egg lo main noodle, cabbage, onion, scallion, carrot with light garlic soy sauce
Lo Mein Basil (L)
stir-fried vegan lo mein noodle, basil, red bell pepper, long horn pepper and onion
Thai Fried Rice (L)
carrot, egg, onion, tomato, green pea
Basil Fried Rice (L)
bell pepper, basil, onion, egg
Pineapple Fried Rice (L)
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, curry powder, egg
Red Curry (L)
bell pepper, eggplant, basil, bamboo shoot, carrot, string bean
Green Curry (L)
bell pepper, basil, bamboo shoot, eggplant (seasonal: thai eggplant when available) , sugar snap, green pea
Yellow Curry (L)
potato, carrot, onion, tomato, bell pepper, pineapple
Massaman Curry (L)
potato, onion, carrot, peanut
Kapow Basil (L)
basil, mushroom, chili, onion, bell pepper, long horn pepper
Cashew Nut (L)
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, tomato, chili paste
Chili Basil (L)
basil, bell pepper, onion, chili, mushroom
Pepper Garlic (L)
stir-fried vegetable; broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion with light soy sauce
Lunch Kitchen
Side
White Rice
Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Egg Fried Rice
egg, rice, soy sauce
Steamed Noodle
Steamed Veggie
Pickled Ginger
Wasabi
Sauce/Dressing (Sachet)
Vegetable Thai Roll
carrot, cabbage, celery, mushroom, garlic
Chicken Gyoza
chicken, wheat flour, cabbage, onion, garlic powder, sesame oil
Vegetable Gyoza
cabbage, peas, carrot, edamame, wheat flour garlic powder, sesame oil
Shrimp Shumai
sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion, water chestnut
Chicken Satay
Moo Ping
marinated pork belly, colander, black pepper, spicy roasted rice fish sauce
Crab Rangoon
pacific crabmeat, crab-stick, egg wonton skin, cheese, onion
Golden Bag
ground chicken, pea, corn, shiitake, wheat wrapper
House Salad
spring mix, tomato, carrot, cucumber avocado with a choice of dressing (peanut, ginger, or wasabi-sesame)
Monk Salad
spring mix, tomato, cucumber, avocado, boiled egg, onion, carrot choice of bbq chicken or grilled tofu serve with peanut dressing.
Edamame
sea salted or spicy steamed young soybeans
Cater - Appetizer
Cater - Kitchen
Pad Thai (Tray)
rice noodle, chive, egg, turnip, crushed peanut, bean sprout • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included Gluten Free
Drunken Noodles (Tray)
flat rice noodle,bell pepper, bamboo shoot, string bean, carrot, onion and broccoli. • • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Pad See Ew (Tray)
flat rice noodle, egg, carrot, chinese broccoli. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Lo Mein Kapow Basil (Tray)
stir-fried egg noodle, basil, bell pepper, onion. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Lo Mein Garlic Sauce (Tray)
stir-fried egg noodle, bell pepper, onion. broccoli, carrot • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Kua Gai (Tray)
flatted noodle, egg, turnip, lettuce, scallion, cilantro • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Red Curry (Tray)
bell pepper, eggplant, basil, bamboo shoot, string bean • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are includedRECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Yellow Curry (Tray)
bell pepper, sugar snap pea, onion, tomato, pineapple. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Green Curry (Tray)
bell pepper, basil, eggplant, sugar snap pea, green pea, bamboo shoot • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included, RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Massaman Curry (Tray)
onion, carrot, potato, peanut. • small tray serving - people • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included, RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Mango Curry (Tray)
bell pepper, onion, carrot, sugar snap pea, mango. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included, RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Panang Curry (Tray)
bell pepper, string bean, kaffir lime leaf • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included, RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice Gluten Free
Pineapple Fried Rice (Tray)
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, curry powder, egg. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Thai Fried Rice (Tray)
carrot, green pea, egg, onion, tomato • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Basil Fried Rice (Tray)
bell pepper, basil, onion, egg. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Mango Fried Rice (Tray)
carrot, mango, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, egg, curry powder • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Crab Meat Fried Rice (Tray)
wild-caught pacific crab meat, carrot, peas, scallion, onion, egg • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included
Tom Yum Fried Rice (Tray)
egg, bell pepper, red onion, mushroom, basil, tomato, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf
Chili Basil (Tray)
basil, bell pepper, onion, chili, mushroom. • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Kapow Basil (Tray)
basil, mushroom, chili, onion, bell pepper • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Sweet & Sour (Tray)
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, tomato, mushroom • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Cashew Nut (Tray)
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, cashew nut, chili paste • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Hot Ginger (Tray)
fresh ginger, onion, scallion, bell pepper • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Royal Broccoli (Tray)
broccoli, carrot, mushroom • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Pepper Garlic (Tray)
cauliflower, broccoli, garlic, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Rama Garden (Tray)
steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion, with peanut sauce • small tray serving - people + utensil sets are included • large tray serving people + utensil sets are included •xtra large tray serving people + utensil sets are included • RECOMMENDED: order with steamed rice
Jasmine Rice (Tray)
Brown Rice (Tray)
Egg Fried Rice (Tray)
carrot, egg, green pea,
Sticky Rice (Tray)
Assorted Roll
Assorted Sushi Combo
Veggie Sushi Combo
Cater - Sushi
Cater - Beverage & Rice
Joe-To-Go Thai Iced Tea
with "Joe To Go" oz dispenser box. easy to use • serving - ppl • a bag of ice, cups & paper straws are included
Joe-To-Go Thai Iced Coffee
with "Joe To Go" oz dispenser box. easy to use • serving - ppl • a bag of ice, cups & paper straws are included
Assorted Individual Beverage
price per person
Utensil, Napkin And Plate
set of paper plate, utensil, napkin
Chopstick, Utensil, Napkin And Plate
set of paper plate, utensil, napkin and chopstick
Jasmine Rice (Tray)
Brown Rice (Tray)
Sticky Rice (Tray)
Egg Fried Rice (Tray)
carrot, egg, green pea,
Appfront Gift Card
Appfront Open Items -do not delete!
E-gift card
E-Gift Card
Dining In Omakase Deposit
$. Omakase Course $. Service Charge $. Taxes $. Total per person Deposit today $ (non-refundable) and Balance $./person on event day
