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Lemon Thai Cuisine
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Welcome to Lemon Thai Cuisine in Somerville! Established in 2004, we specialize in authentic, homestyle Thai cooking, focusing on small-batch preparation to ensure the highest quality and freshness. Our niche lies in delivering the true flavors of Thailand, made with care in every dish. Whether you're dining at home, in the office, or hosting an event, we offer convenient takeout and delivery through Grubhub and UberEats. We also provide catering for corporate events and gatherings in Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, and surrounding areas.
Located within walking distance for many neighbors, Lemon Thai Cuisine is your top choice for a true taste of authentic Thai homestyle cooking. Experience the difference of freshly prepared, small-batch Thai food today!
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Authentic Small-Batch Thai Cuisine, Freshly Made for True Thai Taste
Krapow-Gai Kai-dow
14
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with fried egg. It's a spicy stir fried dish made with chopped chicken, thai basil, chilies, and garlic, and it's perfect for a one-dish meal over rice. d a description about this item
Moo-Kratiem (Thai Garlic Pork)
12
Moo Kratiem is a Thai stir fry with sliced pork and topped with crispy fried garlic for a comforting dish that's loaded with flavor. Served over rice. a description about this item
Goong-Kratiem (Thai Garlic Shrimp)
14
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Crispy Chicken Hot Basil
12
Sautéed Crispy Chicken with fresh basil leaves, onions, bell peppers and fresh minced hot peppers in house special sauce. Served over rice.
Khao Mun Gai Tod (Crispy Chicken With Ginger Rice)
13
Khao Mun Gai Tod is a delicious Thai dish featuring crispy fried chicken served over fragrant garlic rice. The chicken is marinated, battered, and deep-fried to golden perfection, while the rice is cooked with garlic and ginger in chicken broth. Served with a tangy dipping sauce and accompanied by fresh cucumber slices and clear chicken broth, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Khao Mun Gai (Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice)
12
Khao Mun Gai, or Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice, is a favorite Thai dish featuring poached chicken served over aromatic rice enriched with chicken fat and garlic. The dish comes with a savory sauce made from fermented soybeans, ginger, garlic, and chilies, and is garnished with fresh cucumber and cilantro. Paired with a clear chicken broth, it offers a comforting and flavorful taste of Thailand.
Pineapple Curry with Chicken
13
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our authentic แกงสับปะรด (Pineapple Curry). Made with fresh pineapple, succulent meat, and a rich, creamy coconut sauce, this traditional Thai dish is a taste sensation you don't want to miss!
Old School Panang Chicken
13
Panang Chicken is a rich Thai dish featuring chicken in a creamy, aromatic curry sauce. Made with coconut milk and a blend of red chilies, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Served with jasmine rice, it's a comforting and flavorful meal.
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken
13
Experience the exquisite taste of our Pumpkin Chicken Curry. Chicken and pumpkin are simmered in a robust curry sauce, enriched with a blend of spices. Served with steamed rice, this dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor.
Gaeng Te Pho (Red Curry with Pork Belly and Water Spinach )
15
Gaeng Te Pho is a Thai dish that can be translated into English as "Red Curry with Pork Belly and Water Spinach." This traditional Thai curry is known for its rich and creamy coconut milk base, flavored with red curry paste, and typically includes pork belly and water spinach (also known as morning glory). It's a flavorful and aromatic dish that's a staple in Thai cuisine.
Guay Tiew Nong Gai
14
"Guay Tiew Nong Gai" is a Thai dish that translates to "Noodle Soup with Chicken." It's a popular street food in Thailand and is known for its flavorful broth, tender chicken, and a variety of noodles and fresh herbs.
Mango Sticky Rice
12
Mango sticky rice is a traditional Thai dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh mango and coconut milk, sesame seeds. (Only white sticky rice) **Market Price**
Thai Waffle
5
Made with a delicate blend of coconut milk , sweet corn, and coconut flakes, each bite is journey to the bustling streets of Thailand
Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut Milk (ฟักทองแกงบวด)
5
Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut MilkTender pumpkin chunks simmered in creamy, lightly sweetened coconut milk. This traditional Thai dessert offers a harmonious blend of flavors, perfect for a comforting and sweet finish to your meal.
Over Rice ( AVAIABLE ALL DAY)
Green Curry (Over Rice)
12+
Green chili curry with coconut milk, peas, bamboo shoots, string beans, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, eggplants and basil leaves.
Red Curry (Over Rice)
12+
Red chili curry with coconut milk, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, eggplants, carrots, bell peppers, string beans and basil leaves.
Massaman Curry (Over Rice)
12+
Spicy peanut curry with coconut milk, potatoes, onions, carrots and roasted peanuts.
Ginger and Scallions (Over Rice)
12+
Sautéed meat with fresh ginger, scallions, bell peppers, carrots, onions and black mushrooms in house special sauce.
Spicy Hot Basil (Over Rice)
12+
Sautéed meat with fresh basil leaves, onions, carrots, bell peppers and fresh minced hot peppers in house special sauce.
Broccoli (Over Rice)
12+
Sautéed meat with broccoli, mushrooms and carrots in house special oyster sauce.
Appetizers
Perfect Starters: Authentic Thai Appetizers for a Flavorful Beginning
Thai Rolls 4pcs
7
Crispy spring rolls stuffed with vegetables, served with sweet and sour sauce. 4 pieces.
Bangkok Golden 5pcs
7
Homemade crab meat mixed with onion, carrots and cream cheese. 5 pieces.
Veggie Puff 8pcs
7
Crispy spring roll stuffed with mixed vegetables and curry wrapped in a triangle shape. 8 pieces.
Thai Veggie Curry Puff 3pcs
9
Crispy dough skin stuffed with potato, onion, corn, peas, and carrots in mixed curry powder, served with sweet cucumber sauce. 3 pieces.
Taro Puff 3pcs
9
Three pieces. Crispy dough skin stuffed with taro, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and sugar. 3 pieces.
Thai Dumpling 7pcs
9
Thai ravioli with marinated meat and vegetables, served steamed or fried with ginger sauce. 7 pieces.
Thai Pancake 2 pcs
8
Chive dumpling served steamed or fried with spicy ginger sauce.
Edamame
7
Boiled green soybeans with salt.
Golden Triangles 8pcs
7
Fried tofu served with sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanuts. 8 pieces.
Lemon Thai Wings 6pcs
10
Marinated chicken wings with Thai herbs, served with sweet chili sauce. 6 pieces.
Shumai 7pcs
9
Shrimp and vegetables wrapped in wonton skin, served steamed or fried with ginger sauce. 7 pieces.
Scallion Pancake
8
Served with green curry sauce.
Soups
The soup is the perfect way to begin your meal, delivering an authentic taste of Thailand in every spoonful.
Tom Yum (Hot & Sour Soup)
6
Spicy famous Thai hot and sour soup spiced with chili, lemongrass, mushroom and lime juice and your choice of protein. 🌶 Spicy
Wonton Soup
6
Thai style wonton soup in clear chicken broth with cilantro.
Tofu Soup
6
Fresh soft tofu with minced vegetables in clear broth with cilantro.
Noodles
Authentic Thai Noodles: Experience the Most Famous Thai Noodles
Pad Thai
13+
Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with your choice of protein, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions and crushed peanuts in house special sauce.
Country Style Pad Thai
14+
An authentic hot and spicy version of stir-fried Thai rice noodles with your choice of protein, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, crispy tofu, dried little shrimp and crushed peanuts in house special sauce.
🌶 Spicy
Crispy Chicken Pad Thai
15
Stir-fried Thai rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts, scallions and crushed peanuts with lightly fried chicken on the top.
Pad See You
13+
Fresh wide noodles stir-fried with eggs, broccoli and carrots in house special soy sauce.
Crazy Noodles
13+
Hot and spicy fresh wide noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein, eggs, onions, string beans, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, carrots and basil leaves in house special spicy sauce.
🌶 Spicy
Crazy Udon Noodles
14+
Hot and spicy udon noodles stir-fried with your choice of protein, eggs, onions, string beans, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, carrots and basil leaves in house special spicy sauce.
Fried Rice
Authentic Thai Fried Rice: Savor the Most Famous Thai Fried Rice
Lemon Thai Fried Rice
13+
Stir-fried rice with your choice of protein, eggs, peas, onions, scallions, tomato and baby corn in house special sauce.
Basil Fried Rice
13+
Hot and spicy stir-fried rice with your choice of protein, eggs, carrots, bell peppers, onions and basil leaves in house special sauce. 🌶 Spicy
Indonesia Fried Rice
15+
Stir-fried jasmine rice with eggs, bell peppers, onions and carrots in a flavorful homemade slightly spicy sauce. Topped with crispy chicken. 🌶 Spicy
Curry (Dinner)
Experience the rich, creamy flavors of our authentic Thai curry, made with coconut milk and infused with the most famous Thai herbs and spices. Each dish is a perfect blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors, offering a true taste of Thailand.
Green Curry (D)
16+
Hot and spicy green chili curry with your choice of protein, coconut milk, peas, bamboo shoots, string beans, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, eggplant and basil leaves, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Red Curry (D)
16+
Spicy red chili curry with your choice of protein, coconut milk, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, eggplant, carrots, bell peppers, string beans and basil leaves, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Massaman Curry (D)
16+
Spicy peanut curry with your choice of protein, coconut milk, potatoes, onions, carrots and roasted peanuts, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Sautéed Dishes
Savor the most famous Thai sautéed dishes, each one rich with the full flavors of Thai herbs and spices. Our authentic sautéed dishes are a perfect balance of taste and aroma, offering a truly delicious Thai dining experience.
SPICY HOT BASIL (DINNER)
16+
Hot and spicy sautéed meat with fresh basil leaves, onions, carrots, bell peppers and fresh minced hot peppers in house special sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
GINGER AND SCALLION (DINNER)
16+
Sautéed meat with fresh ginger, scallions, bell peppers, carrots, onions and black mushrooms in house special sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
RAINBOW (DINNER)
16+
Sautéed meat with broccoli, carrots, snow peas, string beans, zucchini, mushrooms and baby corn in house special sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
BROCCOLI (DINNER)
16+
Sautéed meat with broccoli, mushrooms and carrots in house special oyster sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
VOLCANO STRING BEAN (DINNER)
16+
Spicy sautéed meat with string beans, bell peppers and roasted cashew nuts in tangy chili paste sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Healthy Specials
For those on a special dairy-free and no-oil diet, we offer delicious options served with our rich, homemade peanut sauce. Enjoy full Thai flavors without compromise, tailored to your dietary needs.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
11
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Veg with Tofu
13
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Veg Chicken
13
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Veg with Shrimp
15
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Broccoli Tofu
13
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Broccoli Chicken
13
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Steamed Broccoli with Shrimp
15
Perfect for low calorie and low fat needs, served with steamed white rice and a side of homemade peanut dipping sauce.
Poultry Specials
Experience the most famous Thai chicken dish!
Gra-Pow Chicken
16
Hot and spicy sauteed minced chicken with onions, bell peppers and basil leaves in Thai style basil sauce, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Chicken in Love
15
Lightly fried chicken, stir-fried with homemade peanut sauce on a bed of freshly steamed vegetables, served with your choice of steamed white or brown rice.
Side Orders
Side Steamed White Rice
3
Side Brown Rice
3
Side Rice Noodles
3
Homemade crab meat mixed with onion, carrots and cream cheese. 5 pieces.
Side Steamed Wide Noodles
4
Side Steamed Mixed Vegetables
6
Side Steamed Udon Noodles
6
Side Steamed Tofu
6
Side Steamed Broccoli
6
Side Peanut Sauce
3
Crispy Chicken
7
Desserts
Indulge in the most famous Thai desserts, beloved and found everywhere on the streets of Thailand. From sweet sticky rice with mango to coconut-infused treats, these desserts offer an authentic taste of Thai street food culture.
Mango Sweet Sticky Rice
12
Mango sticky rice is a traditional Thai dessert made with glutinous rice, fresh mango and coconut milk, sesame seeds. (Only white sticky rice) **MARKET PRICE**
Fried Golden Banana
6
Thai Waffle
5
Made with a delicate blend of coconut milk , sweet corn, and coconut flakes, each bite is journey to the bustling streets of Thailand
Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut Milk
5
Pumpkin in Sweet Coconut MilkTender pumpkin chunks simmered in creamy, lightly sweetened coconut milk. This traditional Thai dessert offers a harmonious blend of flavors, perfect for a comforting and sweet finish to your meal.
BEVERAGES
Enjoy the rich and refreshing flavors of the most famous Thai beverages—Thai Iced Tea and Thai Iced Coffee. These beloved drinks are the perfect way to experience authentic Thai refreshment, with a blend of bold flavors and creamy sweetness.
Thai Iced Tea
5
Contains Evaporated Milk
Thai Iced Coffee
5
Contains Evaporated Milk
Poland Spring Water
2
Sodas
2.50
Coke /Diet Coke / Spirte / Ginger Ale
Catering
Thai Catering & Corporate Lunch Services: Elevate your events with our authentic Thai catering and corporate lunch services. We proudly serve Somerville, Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, and the surrounding areas, offering a delicious selection of Thai dishes prepared fresh and tailored to your needs. Whether for business meetings, corporate events, or special occasions, our catering brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand to your table!