Laughing Monk Cafe

737 Huntington Ave, Boston
(617) 232-8000

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Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken
Thai Basil Fried Rice
Tom Yum Coconut Soup
crab rangoon 蟹角
Vegetable Thai Roll
Bangkok Dynamite
Pad See EW Thai
Pad See EW Tray
Drunken Noodle
Drunken Noodles

Menu

Featured items
Pad Thai
rice noodle, chive grass, crushed peanut, turnip, bean sprout, egg, serve with fresh bean sprout, chive grass and sliced of lime.
Veggie Spring Roll
carrot, cabbage, celery, mushroom, garlic
, wheat wrapper
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
Red Curry
bell pepper, eggplant, basil, bamboo shoot, carrot, string bean
Basil Fried Rice
bell pepper, basil, onion, egg
Thai Fried Rice
carrot, egg, onion, tomato, green pea
Panang Curry
Bell pepper, string bean, and kaffir lime leaf.
Yellow Curry
potato, carrot, onion, tomato,bell pepper, pineapple
Crab Rangoon
pacific crabmeat, crab-stick, cheese, egg wonton skin, onion

Quick Start*
Veggie Spring Roll
carrot, cabbage, celery, mushroom, garlic
, wheat wrapper
Miso Soup
soft tofu, scallion, seaweed, soup stock contains bonito. soybean paste.
Crab Rangoon
pacific crabmeat, crab-stick, cheese, egg wonton skin, onion
Chicken Gyoza
chicken, wheat flour, cabbage, onion, garlic powder, sesame oil
Scallion Pancake
fried scallion pancake, dipping soy sauce (VG)
Chicken Satay
marinated chicken tender on skewer, peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce (GF) (3)
Fried Roti
panfried indian-influenced flatbread, curry dipping
Shrimp Shumai
shrimp, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion, water chestnut
Edamame
sea salted or spicy steamed young soybean
Moo Ping
marinated pork belly, coriander, black pepper, spicy roasted rice fish sauce
Veggie Gyoza
cabbage, peas, carrot, edamame, wheat flour garlic powder, sesame oil
Blanketed Shrimp
shrimp, ginger, black pepper, wheat wheat wrapper paper, sweet and sour sauce.
Seaweed Salad
Chicken Nugget
chicken nuggets, homemade spicy mayo sauce. (contains gluten)
Small Salad
Tofu Soup
soft tofu, carrot, broccoli (vegan)
Chicken Wing
crispy chicken wings with choice of sweet & sour or spicy
Beef Satay
marinated beef on skewer, peanut sauce, sweet & sour sauce (GF)
Tom Yum Coconut Soup
chili paste, lime, coconut milk, mushroom, cilantro , galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf
Tom Zab Soup
kaffir lime, onion, lime, lemongrass, galangal, mushroom, cilantro, tomato, thai chili

Thai Kitchen*
Pad Thai
rice noodle, chive grass, crushed peanut, turnip, bean sprout, egg, serve with fresh bean sprout, chive grass and sliced of lime.
Red Curry
bell pepper, eggplant, basil, bamboo shoot, carrot, string bean
Basil Fried Rice
bell pepper, basil, onion, egg
Pineapple Fried Rice
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, curry powder, egg
Green Curry
bell pepper, basil, bamboo shoot, eggplant (seasonal: thai eggplant when available) , sugar snap, green pea
Panang Curry
Bell pepper, string bean, and kaffir lime leaf.
Yellow Curry
potato, carrot, onion, tomato,bell pepper, pineapple
Thai Fried Rice
carrot, egg, onion, tomato, green pea
Lo Mein Garlic
stir-fried egg lo main noodle, cabbage, onion, scallion, carrot with light garlic soy sauce
Drunken Noodle
flat rice noodle, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, string bean, carrot, onion, basil and broccoli
Massaman Curry
potato, onion, carrot, peanut
Kapow Basil
basil, mushroom, chili, onion, bell pepper, long horn pepper
Lo Mein Basil
stir-fried egg noodle, basil,red bell pepper, long horn pepper and onion
Pad See Ew
flat rice noodle, egg, carrot, chinese broccoli
Cashew Nut
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, tomato, chili paste
Mango Fried Rice
carrot, sugar snap pea, onion, bell pepper, curry powder, egg
Chili Basil
basil, bell pepper, onion, chili, mushroom
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
Mango Curry
Bell pepper, onion, carrot, sugar snap pea, and fresh mango.
Tod Ka Tiem
stir-fried garlic and black pepper and meat on top of lettuce
Sweet & Sour
onion, bell pepper, carrot, scallion, pineapple, tomato, mushroom
Pepper Garlic
stir-fried vegetable; broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion with light soy sauce
Royal Broccoli
broccoli, carrot, mushroom
Rama Garden
steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, napa, sugar snap pea, bell pepper, onion, with peanut sauce
Kua Gai
flatted noodle, egg, turnip, lettuce, scallion, cilantro
Chili Paste
onion, bell pepper, scallion, prik pow chili paste, mushroom
Prik Khing
string bean, bell pepper, prik khing chili paste, shredded kaffir lime leaf.
Hot Ginger
fresh ginger, onion, scallion, bell pepper
Monk Salad
spring mix, tomato, cucumber, avocado, onion, carrot, boiled egg, peanut dressing.

Rolls *
Shrimp Tempura Roll
rice, shiso, sprout, tobiko, avocado, mayo
Crispy Roll
crabstick, salmon, avocado, tobiko, teriyaki sauce, rice (mostly cooked)
Alaska Roll
salmon, avocado, sesame, rice
Spicy Roll
rice, jalapeño, cucumber, sprout, shiso, spicy mayo, rice seasoning contains small amount tomago and ebi.
Veggie Tempura Roll
rice, sweet potato tempura, shiso, sprout, avocado, mayo
Tuna-Avo Roll
tuna, avocado, sesame, rice
Tempopo
shrimp tempura, crabstick, avocado, rice, crunchy panko, teriyaki sauce
California Roll
rice, black sesame, crab stick, avocado
Deep Fried Madness
white fish maki tempura, rice, sesame, scallion, teriyaki and hot sauce
Cucumber-Avo Roll
rice, sesame, cucumber, avocado
Fire Dragon
rice, shrimp tempura, jalapeño, black tobiko, spicy mayo, rice seasoning, hot sauce, wasabi
Caterpillar
BBQ eel, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, sesame, rice, teriyaki sauce
Fujihama
cooked shrimp, cucumber, avocado, cream cheese, rice topped with baked spicy mayo sauce (contains mayo, ebi, tamago, crabstick, tobiko, sesame, hot sauce)
Philly Roll
creamcheese, smoked salmon, tobiko, sesame, rice
Shiitake Roll
black sesame, hot sesame oil, rice (GF)
Rainbow
assorted fish, avocado, tobiko, rice, quail egg
Negihama Roll
yellowtail, green onion, sesame, rice
The Silver
rice, jalapeño, cucumber, sprout, shiso, tobiko, spicy mayo, rice seasoning contains small amount tomago and ebi.
Spider Roll
rice, soft-shell crab, shiso, sprout, avocado, tobiko
Unagi Roll
rice, bbq eel, avocado, sesame seed
Bangkok Dynamite
rice, jalapeño, shrimp tempura, solf-shell crab, chili paste, lemon, tobiko, lemongrass, cilantro
No Meat Roll
rice, tofu, kampyo, cucumber, avocado, oshinko
Cannon Roll
rice, tuna, shrimp tempura, cream cheese, tobiko, surf clam, avocado, teriyaki sauce
Crabmayo
rice, crab stick, avocado, spicy mayo

Nigiri / Sashimi *
Sake (faroe salmon)
Ikura (salmon roe)
Sake Belly (fatty salmon)
Maguro (tuna)
Hamachi Belly (fatty yellowtail)
Amaebi (spot prawn)
wild caught canadian spot prawn (sweet shrimp)
Unagi (freshwater eel)
Hamachi (yellowtail)
Ika (squid)
Smoked Salmon
Tobiko (flying fish roe)
Hokkigai (surf clam)
Tako (octopus)
Ebi (shrimp)
Saba (mackerel)
Shima Aji (japanese striped jack)
Kanpachi (great amberjack)
Branzino (european sea bass)
europium sea bass (NZ)
Kanikama (crabstick)

Beverage*
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Still Water
Soda

Sides*
White Rice
Sticky Rice
Steamed Veggie
Pickled Ginger
Steamed Noodle
Brown Rice
Wasabi
Sauce/Dressing (sachet)

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Recent Reviews

We had a great experience here. The food was delicious. Highlights included the scallion pancakes, chicken skewers, and drunken noodles. The curry with crispy chicken added a good touch and was super nice. We shared several appetizers and entrées, and everything was yummy and well prepared. The service was good and the staff was friendly. We sat outside, which made for a really cool vibe, although you are seating on a fairly main road (if that bothers you) the atmosphere was...
June 2025
😎 Time Visited: First time
⏰ Reservation: Walk-in for dinner - no wait
🍛 Food: Ordered the Thai Chicken Wings (6pcs), Unagi Roll and Green Curry with Jasmine Rice. The food was good, but nothing particularly memorable.
🤵🏻 Service: Service was okay. Nothing bad, but nothing notable either.
🏠 Atmosphere: Casual and clean. I would’ve preferred to sit outside, but no outdoor tables were available at the time.
💁🏻‍♀️...
June 2025
Our Thai friend recommended this place and it’s definitely the best Thai food in Boston. The sushi rolls are also very good. Worth a try if you’re looking for good Thai places in Boston
May 2025

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Laughing Monk Cafe

737 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 232-8000