Ginger Exchange - Watertown Menu
If you're looking for a vibrant spot to enjoy bold flavors, Ginger Exchange - Watertown Menu offers a delightful experience you won't forget. Nestled at 98 Main St, Watertown, MA, this restaurant brings together a unique fusion of Asian-inspired dishes that pack a punch. Whether you're in the mood for savory stir-fries, rich noodle bowls, or a fresh sushi roll, every bite feels like a new adventure. The diverse menu features something for everyone, from classic favorites to inventive creations that will surprise your taste buds.
Each dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients, making it easy to see why locals keep coming back. The lively atmosphere pairs perfectly with the delicious food, creating an inviting space for a casual lunch or a night out with friends. No matter what you order, you’re in for a treat that combines flavor, quality, and a touch of excitement.
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Poke Bowl
Veggie Poke Bowl
Avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad, edamame, pickled daikon, and sesame seeds.
Hula Poke Bowl
Crabstick, avocado, edamame, tobiko, and sesame seeds with a creamy poke sauce.
Spicy Aloha Poke Bowl
Seaweed salad, mango, avocado, cucumbers, tobiko, sesame seeds, jalapenos, and spicy poke sauce.
Aloha Poke Bowl
Seaweed salad, mango, avocado, cucumbers, tobiko, and sesame seeds.
Side Sauces
Side Soy Garlic
Side Buffalo
Side Peanut Sauce
Side Teriyaki Sauce
Side Sriracha
Side Spicy Soy Garlic
Side Thai BBQ Sauce
Side Blue Cheese
Sides
French Fries
Spicy Fries
Steamed Vegetable
Miso Soup
White Rice
Kimchi
House Salad
Wok-Seared Bok Choy
Brown Rice
Sushi Rice
Lunch Rice & Noodle Bowls
Rice Bowls | Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with scallions, beansprouts, and carrots topped with crispy panko-breaded chicken and a fried egg.
Rice Bowls | Bibimbap
A popular Korean rice dish with assorted vegetables.
Noodle Bowls | Watertown Pad Thai
A twist on the traditional pad Thai, packed with bold peanut flavors. Comes with choice of protein.
Rice Bowls | Broccoli Stir Fry
Broccoli, red peppers, and garlic
Rice Bowls | Korean Beef
Tender slices of our Korean-style marinated beef, served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Rice Bowls | Orange Chicken
Crispy chunks of chicken breast tossed in a flavorful sauce with Mandarin oranges and a hint of chili.
Noodle Bowls | Chinatown Lo Mein
Traditional comfort food - lo mein, assorted shredded vegetables.
Rice Bowls | House Fried Rice
Broccoli, carrots, snow peas, bean sprouts, egg, and scallions.
Rice Bowls | Thai Red Curry
Mixed vegetables simmered in Thai red curry spices, coconut milk, and Thai basil.
Rice Bowls | Korean BBQ Galbi
Beef short ribs with bones, marinated in a traditional Korean recipe, and seared to perfection!
Noodle Bowls | Sweet Garlic Udon
An assortment of vegetables tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce with udon noodles.
Noodle Bowls | Original Pad Thai
A deliciously popular Thai dish - pad Thai noodles, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, egg, basil.
Noodle Bowls | Yaki Udon Noodles
Udon noodles stir-fried with broccoli, scallions, onions, shredded carrots, red peppers, basil, and egg.
Noodle Bowls | Drunkard's Noodles
Fresh wide noodles, bell peppers, bean sprouts, egg, basil, hint of chili.
Rice Bowls | Teriyaki
Our very own homemade teriyaki recipe, served with vegetable medley of broccoli, carrots, and zucchini.
Makimono
Cucumber Maki
California Maki
Crabstick, avocado, and cucumber
Philadelphia Maki
Salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber
Spicy Salmon Maki
Tuna Maki
Salmon Cucumber Maki
Spicy California Maki
Shrimp Tempura Maki
Sweet Potato Maki
Salmon Avocado Maki
Tuna Cucumber Maki
Crabstick Maki
Chicken Teriyaki Maki
Salmon Maki
Tuna W/Scallions Maki
Boston Maki
Salmon, avocado, cucumber, and lettuce
Spicy Yellowtail Maki
Tuna Avocado Maki
Spicy Tuna Maki
East Maki
Shrimp, avocado, and cucumber.
Alaskan Maki
Salmon, avocado, and cucumber
Dried Gourd Maki
Yellowtail W/Scallions Maki
Eel Maki
Pickled Radish Maki
Avocado Cucumber Maki
Eel Cucumber Maki
Futo Maki
Veggie maki with tamago, crabstick, and shrimp
Eel Avocado Maki
Hawaii Maki
Sweet potato tempura and mango
Avocado Maki
Veggie Maki
Avocado, cucumber, and pickled vegetables.
Party Platter
Party Platter B
Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, california, salmon avocado, philadelphia, great gatsby, double spicy tuna, alligator, and rainbow rolls.
Party Platter C
3 pcs salmon sashimi, 3 pcs tuna sashimi, 3 pcs salmon sushi, 3 pcs tuna sushi, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, california, salmon avocado, great gatsby, double spicy salmon, and symphony rolls
Party Platter A
Spicy tuna, spicy salmon, california, philadelphia, eel avocado, sweet potato, salmon avocado, spicy yellowtail, salmon roll, and tuna roll.
Handrolls
Salmon Cucumber Handroll
Eel Cucumber Handroll
Spicy Tuna Handroll
California Handroll
Salmon Avocado Handroll
Eel Avocado Handroll
Spicy Yellowtail Handroll
Spicy Salmon Handroll
Alaskan Handroll
Dessert
Molten Lava Cake
Banana Cheesecake Roll
Vegetarian Options
Edamame
Warmed and perfectly salted.
Vegetarian Exchange Noodle Soup
Flavorful vegetable broth with fresh Pho or Ramen noodles, topped with veggies & tofu.
House Salad
Veggies & Tofu Teriyaki
Our very own homemade teriyaki recipe. Served with mixed vegetables and tofu.
Steamed Vegetables
Veggies & Tofu Sweet Garlic Udon
An assortment of vegetables tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce with udon noodles.
Mandarin Oranges Veggies & Tofu
Tossed in a flavorful sauce with mandarin oranges and hint of chili.
Vegetable Mama's Dumplings
Our signature handmade dumplings.
Bibimbap With Spicy Tofu
Assorted vegetables topped with spicy tofu. (Kimchi is made with seafood and shellfish)
Vegetarian Thai Spring Rolls
Vegetarian fried spring rolls. (Sauce contains fish sauce)
Seaweed Salad
Tofu Summer Rolls
Classic Vietnamese favorite! Mixed greens, rice noodles, bean sprouts, fresh herbs. Served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Noodle Dishes
Sweet Garlic Udon
An assortment of vegetables tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce with udon noodles. Comes with choice of protein.
Drunkards Noodles
Fresh wide noodles, bell peppers, bean sprouts, egg, basil, hint of chili.
Chinatown Lo Mein
Lo mein and assorted shredded vegetables. Comes with choice of protein.
Original Pad Thai
Pad Thai noodles, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, egg and basil. Comes with choice of protein.
Watertown Pad Thai
A new twist on the traditional pad Thai, packed with bold peanut flavors. Comes with choice of protein.
Teriyaki Noodle Stir Fry
Teriyaki chicken or beef stir fried with lo mein noodles, broccoli, zucchini, and carrots.
Lunch Soup Bowls
Exchange Noodle Soup
Traditional Japanese udon noodle soup with bok choy, fish cake, fried tofu and tempura flakes. Served with a side of shrimp tempura.
Udon Noodle Soup
Traditional Japanese udon noodle soup with bok choy, fish cake, fried tofu and tempura flakes. Served with a side of shrimp tempura.
Korean Soft Tofu Soup
Comes with choice of protein, noodle and broth.
Rice Dishes
Thai Red Curry
Mixed vegetables simmered in Thai red curry spices, coconut milk and Thai basil. Comes with choice of protein.
Bibimbap
Popular Korean rice dish with assorted vegetables. Come with choice of protein.
Teriyaki
Our very own homemade teriyaki recipe, served with vegetable medley of broccoli, carrots and zucchini.
Korean BBQ Galbi
Beef short ribs with bones, marinated in a traditional Korean recipe and seared to perfection.
Korean Beef
Tender slices of our Korean style marinated beef served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Broccoli Stir Fry
Broccoli, red peppers, and garlic.
Miso Salmon
Cooked with our miso-glaze sauce, served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Orange Chicken
Crispy chunks of chicken breast tossed in a flavorful sauce with mandarin oranges and a hint of chili.
House Fried Rice
Broccoli, carrots, snow peas, sprouts, egg and scallions.
Seared Salmon
Perfectly seasoned served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with scallions, bean sprouts, and carrots; topped with crispy panko-breaded chicken and a fried egg.
Orange Tofu
Fried tofu tossed in a flavorful sauce with mandarin oranges and a hint of chili.
Sushi Extras
Side Hula Poke Sauce
Side Of Soy Sauce
Side Spicy Poke Sauce
Side Of Ginger
Side Of Spicy Mayo
Side Of Eel Sauce
Side Poke Sauce
Side Of Wasabi
Lunch Sushi Combos
2 Roll Combo
Choose 2 rolls. Comes with house salad or miso soup.
Sushi Combo
5 pieces of sushi, choice of maki roll. Comes with house salad or miso soup.
Veggie Combo
Inari sushi, sweet potato tempura roll, and veggie roll. Comes with house salad or miso soup.
3 Roll Combo
Choose 3 rolls. Comes with house salad or miso soup.
Sushi & Sashimi Combo
5 pieces of sashimi, 4 pieces of sushi. Comes with house salad or miso soup.
Beverages
Canned Soda
Ito En Unsweetened Green Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Assam Milk Tea
Hatakosen Ramune Japanese Soda
Aloe Juice
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Appetizers
Hamachi Kama
Yellowtail collar. Salted and broiled, topped with ponzu. Requires longer cooking time.
Sushi Tower
Tower of top-grade sashimi over crabstick, avocado, tobiko, sushi rice and our chef's special sauce. Choice of tuna or salmon tartar.
Korean Loaded Fries
Fries, Mozzarella cheese, caramelized kimchi, scallions, spicy mayo & srirarcha.
Spicy Edamame
Finger-licking, spicy awesomeness!
Sushi Pizza
Thin rice & nori tempura topped with sashimi, avocado, tomatoes, jalapenos, eel and spicy mayo.
Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura
Shrimp tempura with tempura zucchini, broccoli, and sweet potato.
Korean Fried Chicken
Our famous twice fried Korean fried chicken. Give it a try!
*NEW* Boneless Korean Fried Chicken
Fresh Summer Rolls
Mixed greens, rice noodles, bean sprouts, fresh herbs. Served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Edamame
Warmed and perfectly salted.
Shrimp Lollipops
Crispy shrimp tempura skewers, served with spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Tartar Too
Choose truffled salmon or spicy ponzu tuna.
Seaweed Salad
Sushi Sandwich
Triangles of sushi rice, soy paper, tobiko, avocado, and special seasoning. Choice of Spicy tuna, Spicy salmon, or Spicy hamachi
Chicken Tenders
Our homemade recipe - crispy, panko-breaded chicken tenders.
Avocado Salad
Avocado chunks, crabstick, tobiko and Japanese mayo.
GX Platter
Our assortment of guest favorites. Crab rangoons, spring rolls, mama's dumplings, shrimp summer rolls, shrimp lollipops.
Crab Rangoons
Crispy wontons of crabmeat and cream cheese
Mama's Homemade Dumplings
Our signature handmade dumplings. Pork or Vegetarian.
Thai Spring Rolls
Vegetarian fried spring rolls. (Sauce contains fish sauce)
*NEW* Bok Bok Chicken - Thai Chicken
Side Spicy Crispy Chicken
Side Khao Man Gai Sauce
Roasted Chicken Platter (Serves 3-4)
Spicy Chicken Rice Platter (Serves 3-4)
Side Poached Chicken
Side Bok Bok Sauce
Side Crispy Chicken
Combo Chicken Rice
Spicy crispy chicken thigh served with ginger rice and sweet chili sauce.
Poached Chicken Rice
Poached chicken thigh served with ginger rice and khao man gai sauce.
Crispy Chicken Rice Platter (Serves 3-4)
Poached Chicken Platter (Serves 3-4)
Crispy Chicken Rice
Crispy fried chicken served with ginger rice and sweet chili sauce.
Side Thai Sweet Chili
Spicy Crispy Chicken Rice
Spicy crispy chicken thigh served with ginger rice and sweet chili sauce.
Roasted Chicken Rice
Roasted chicken thigh served with ginger rice and bok bok dipping sauce.
Side Roasted Chicken
Bento Boxes
Christmas Bento
4 piece Christmas roll, salmon sushi, tuna sushi, hamachi sushi, white escolar sushi, edamame and mixed green salad.
Korean BBQ Galbi Bento
Chef choice sushi roll, appetizer, rice and soup or salad. Comes with choice of protein.
Spicy Bento
4 piece hoppin' jalepeno roll, 4 piece spicy tuna roll, 4 piece spicy salmon roll, spicy edamame and mixed green salad.
Monster Bento
4 piece Green Monster Roll, 2 Eel Sushi, 2 Shrimp Sushi, Edamame, Mixed Green Salad
Veggie Bento
4 piece sweet potato roll, 2 inari sushi, 2 avocado sushi, seaweed salad, tofu summer roll with peanut sauce.
Teriyaki Bento
Chef choice sushi roll, appetizer, rice and soup or salad. Comes with choice of protein.
Sushi and Sashimi
Hamachi (Yellowtail)
Unagi (Freshwater Eel)
Maguro (Tuna)
Tamago
Sake (Salmon)
White Tuna
Kanikame (Crabstick)
Tobiko
Inari
Ebi (Shrimp)
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Avocado Salad
Avocado chunks, cucumber, and mayo.
Gluten Free Thai Red Curry
Mixed vegetables simmered in Thai red curry spices, coconut milk and Thai basil. Comes with choice of protein.
Gluten Free Steamed Veggies
Gluten Free Edamame
Warm, perfectly salted.
Gluten Free Mandarin Orange Veggies & Tofu Stir Fry
Tossed in a flavorful sauce with mandarin oranges and hint of chili.
Gluten Free Bok Choy
Miso Soup
House Salad
Gluten Free Seared Salmon
Perfectly seasoned served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Gluten Free Miso Salmon
Cooked with our miso-glaze sauce, served with wok-seared baby bok choy.
Gluten Free Pad Thai
Pad Thai noodles, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, egg and basil. Comes with choice of protein.
Gluten Free Summer Rolls
Classic Vietnamese favorite! Mixed greens, rice noodles, bean sprouts, fresh herbs. Served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Soup
Korean Soft Tofu Soup
Traditionally served with tofu served piping hot with an egg. Comes with choice of protein.
Udon Noodle Soup
Traditional Japanese udon noodle soup with bok choy, fish cake, fried tofu and tempura flakes. Served with a side of shrimp tempura.
Exchange Noodle Soup
Warm-up with a bowl of noodle soup. Choice of broth, protein, and noodles.
Sushi Combos
Bostonian
Chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, and sweet potato rolls
Veggie Combo
Sweet Potato roll, veggie roll, and 2 pieces inari
Sushi 3 Kind
2 pcs each Salmon, Tuna, and Hamachi
3 Roll Combo
Choose 3 rolls. Add a side for $2.00.
Spicy Tuna Combo
Spicy tuna roll w/ 4 pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, hamachi, white fish)
Spicy Salmon Combo
Spicy salmon roll w/ 4 pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, hamachi, white fish)
Spicy Trio
Spicy tuna, Spicy Salmon, Spicy California
Salmon Lover
4 pieces salmon sushi, 3 pieces salmon sashimi, spicy salmon roll
Tuna Lover
4 pieces salmon sushi, 3 pieces salmon sashimi, spicy tuna roll.
Sushi 5 Kind
2 pcs each Salmon, Tuna, Hamachi, White Fish, and Eel
California Combo
California roll w/ 5 pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, hamachi, white fish, and eel)
Salmon & Tuna Lover
2 pieces each salmon and tuna sushi, 2 pieces each salmon and tuna sashimi, and choice of spicy salmon or tuna roll
Salmon Avocado Combo
Salmon avocado roll w/ 4 pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, hamachi, white fish)
2 Roll Combo
Choose 2 rolls. Add a side for $2.00.
Specialty Rolls
Double Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy salmon, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado and scallions inside, topped with spicy salmon, tempura flakes, tobiko and scallions.
Tiger Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, avocaod, basil, sliced tuna, crunchy garlic umami.
Great Gatsby
Spicy tuna, yellowtail and avocado inside, topped with torched salmon and eel sauce.
Phoenix
California roll topped with salmon, avocado, Sriracha and spicy mayo.
Cambridge
Yellowtail tempura, cucumber and avocado inside, with eel sauce on top.
Dragon Roll
Sweet potato inside with unagi, avocado and eel sauce on top.
Double Spicy Hamachi Roll
Spicy hamachi, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado and scallions inside, topped with spicy hamachi, tempura flakes, tobiko and scallions.
Happy Roll
Yellowtail, cucumber and avocado inside, topped with unagi, salmon, tobiko, eel and spicy mayo.
Sake-2-Me
Salmon tempura, avocado, cream cheese and cucumber inside, topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo.
White Mountain Roll
Crabstick and shrimp tempura inside, topped with white tuna, tobiko, tempura flakes, scallion, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Spider Roll
Soft shell crab tempura, cucumber and avocado on the inside, topped with tobiko and eel sauce.
Double Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, tempura flakes, tobiko, avocado and scallions inside, topped with spicy tuna, tempura flakes, tobiko and scallions.
Pyro Seared Tuna
Avocado and cucumber inside, topped with seared tuna, spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Christmas Roll
Shrimp tempura inside, topped with tuna, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tempura flakes.
Hoppin Jalapeno
Spicy tuna and cucumber inside, topped with white tuna, salmon, jalapenos
Symphony
Shrimp tempura inside, with spicy tuna, eel sauce and spicy mayo on top.
Crazy
Shrimp tempura, avocado and cucumber inside, with eel sauce on top.
Farmer's Market
Avocado, cucumber and yemagobo inside, topped with sweet tofu and dried seaweed.
Caterpillar Roll
Unagi, cucumber and tobiko inside, topped with avocado and eel sauce.
Green Monster
Shrimp tempura and cucumber inside, topped with unagi, avocado, tobiko and eel sauce.
Eastern Keys
Avocado and cucumber inside, topped with salmon, mango sauce and tobiko with lime.
Over The Rainbow
California roll topped with assorted sashimi and avocado.
Pyro Seared Hamachi
Shrimp tempura and cucumber inside, topped with seared hamachi, truffle oil, salt and black tobiko.
Amber Roll
Yellowtail, cucumbers, oshinko, crunchy garlic umami, truffle oil.
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