I came here on a weekday for lunch. Got seated very promptly and ordered the yellow curry. The dish was excellent, though the curry was slightly on the sweet side. I would come back to try more of their dishes. Service is very efficient during lunch. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Yellow curry - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for dinner tonight on a whim with bae. I don't normally try out Thai food because it's usually just the pad thai that is worth it, but I'm glad my boyfriend convinced me to come here. The decor in the restaurant allows me to appreciate the food and culture. Thai relics and art work ornate the establishment while butterflies line the walls. Service here is fantastic. Our waitress was very patient and kind, as well as the other waitress' who would come over to check up on our meal. For dinner we ordered the Appetizer Combo Platter, Som Tum (extra spicy), Brown Sugar Duck, and the Brown Sugar Jade Noodles. Everything we had was excellent. Fried items were crispy on the outside and moist inside, meats had a nice seared char but also tender, and each dish was perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed every item I had for dinner tonight. Brown Sugar Cafe far exceeded my expectations and the best part is they do a special birthday surprise, so I am definitely taking my friends here for the next birthday celebration. read more

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I've been here twice and have loved every dish! Standouts: Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls (not fried), Green Curry, Thom Kha Gai soup. The portions are generous and prices very inexpensive. This is a serious hidden gem!! read more

Come for dinner at around 7pm on Sunday, don't need to wait for seat. Combo platter is the best! It contains most of the appetizers and it worth the price~ Highly recommend mango with sweet sticky rice~ Both mango and sticky rice are my favorite! The amount is a little small but it's my perfect amount haha~ Three taste shrimp and duck chili are great also~ Definitely will come again~ read more

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On the (official) first day of our conference, my colleagues and I wanted to grab dinner near the workshop site. Our group leader found Brown Sugar Cafe on Yelp - and c'mon, with a name like that, who were we to say no? We assembled as a party of four. Though crowded, the host sat us quickly. Each of us agreed to try something different (as long as one dish was pad thai) and that we would sample from each other's plates. I got panang curry. My colleagues ordered the Spicy Old Lady, pad thai, and the fourth colleague got a specialty Thai dish that probably had the sounds "am" and "ook" in it, but I can't recall. We ordered the curry and the Spicy Old Lady with brown rice instead of white and we had a round of Singha beer. I tried bites of everyone else's dishes. Pad thai is a standard go-to food for me and Brown Sugar's didn't disappoint. The two specialty dishes were moderately spicy with solid flavor; however, I though the am-ook whatever dish's egg noodles were limp and rather bland. The strange thing about my curry was how chock it was full of green vegetables. I've had panang before with carrots and peppers, but Brown Sugar adds snow peas, green beans, and was it kale? to their dish. My colon may thank you, but I actually got full off of the vegetables before I could really savor the curry and rice. We were having a good time laughing and enjoying each other's company, so we stayed for a round of dessert. I tried the Thai coffee custard (since they don't serve boba with their Thai iced tea). My colleagues tried the Midnight Lady (sensing a theme?) dish which featured black rice and some kind of sweet cream on top and a mango and sticky rice dish. Granted, you had to chew through their desserts but they were okay. My colleague seemed a bit "meh" about the Midnight Lady; again, I think it was because black rice made a really dense dish. The mango and rice was much lighter and sweeter, though we joked that it tasted a bit like that good smelling Softsoap. I wanted to like my custard more than I actually did. The custard is actually a bit thin and the coffee topping actually dominates the whole dish. The topping tasted semi-sweet and a bit bitter, but maybe that's because of all the other flavors that were going on my mouth during this meal. To be completely honest, the food is a bit pricey for being a bit better than average. I'd give the place a fourth star because, frankly, it's really inviting for company. My group of four had a great time and laughed the entire meal. The table next to us was clearly meant for couples, and they seemed to enjoy each other. The service is decent and unimposing; they know when to let people just spend time together. Surprisingly, there's a sign upfront that says "no cellular phones allowed." We behaved. We kept our phones in our pockets up until dessert, and I'm glad we took that advice. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Favorite Thai ever - must get kow moo dang. Love this place for authenticity and pricing Parking can be a bit of a pain but go behind and there's plenty read more

Not what it used to be. Menu changed, obviously so did the chefs. Nice atmosphere has not.

Racist owner who doesn't observe proper COVID prevention measures. The owner and another staff had their masks down to their CHIN while HANDLING DELIVERY ORDERS. She only took Asian people's temperature and allowed 4 white people (2 parties of 2 respectively in different time) to enter the restaurant smoothly without taking temps. Consider thrice before going to this place. read more

It's pretty middle of the road, I wasn't terribly impressed but it wasn't awful. The atmosphere was great, it was a great date location. But I'm not exactly raving about it to my friends. If you want decent thai food, I guess this works? But there's better around. It's a little pricey as well and I wasn't really excited to spend so much on just ok. read more

Food: 5/5 Customer Service: 4/5 This place is always very busy but the food is really good and authentic. The menu is huge and I appreciate all the different options. For someone who loves spicy food, I also appreciate about Brown Sugar is how spicy their food is. When you go to other places when it says spicy you usually get a kick but at Brown Sugar you truly get the thai version of spicy! I usually get the red curry vegetable or the drunken noodles. read more

Came here on a rainy night after a few hours of studying and definitely CRAVING something hearty and plentiful. My friend had told me about this place that he normally takes out from and immediately I had two questions: value and portion size. The decor as you walk in feels like it would be a decent date spot. Pretty large dining area and the lights were definitely dim. We ordered take out and while waiting, it was someone's birthday so they actually turned off all the lights, had some disco lights come on and blasted a happy birthday song over the speakers. It was actually pretty entertaining to watch. The food itself did not disappoint. It was very large with plenty of noodles and the shrimp and chicken looked very good. The shrimp was a bit overcooked, but I did take it home so it was sitting around for about 5 to 10 minutes. Overall this was a pretty good spot at a decent price for some good Thai food. Would come back again! read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A craving for Thai food led me here for dinner on a Friday night. They have a menu with many different dishes, but I got their Pad Thai, which was plain and simple. I found it a little too saturated in terms of sauce for my liking - I was completely full halfway through, though at least I could have leftovers. Other than that, I also ordered a Thai iced tea, which was filled over 1/3 of the way with ice. The fact that this was a cold December day felt even more like a money grab, and ordering the tea was not worth it. The ambience is casual, with dimmed lights and nice decoration (and a fish tank next to us), with an accessible location (in BU, very close the the Green Line on the T), but I likely won't be back. read more

My favorite Thai place. Excellent authentic food, generous portions, reliable and a great place to try something new because EVERYTHING is good! read more

A must visit Thai restaurant with great portions, incredibly rich and authentic flavors. I have come many times and brought many people in to try themselves. Always incredible. read more

Brown Sugar- the name itself sounds too tantalizingly delicious to pass up. My family and I (party of 5) went here for dinner around 9pm. I called a few minutes ahead to make reservations, and a table was ready for us by the time we got there. I'm sure if we had arrived even a few mins earlier, we would've had to wait, as both the indoor and small outdoor patio seating were packed. The high ceilings, dimmed lighting, and tasteful decor make this small, cozy space seem grande and intimate. The space is conducive for families, groups, a meal w fellow professionals, or date-night. We ordered the following: lollipop chicken (chicken lacked taste and I wasn't particularly fond of the batter- there was more more fluff than crunch); Brown Sugar Mango curry w tofu (delightfully flavorful w chunks of fresh mango and capsicum. Loved it!); lobster seafood curry (meh. there was a lot going on w that dish, but not enough curry and flavor); crispy noodle pad Thai w chicken (meh); basil fried rice w chicken (good, not great). The dishes are perfect for sharing. White rice has to be ordered separately, and it comes in single serving portions. The hi-light of the evening, hands down, was the William Hung-esque rendition of Happy Birthday play to a backdrop of arcade-like disco lights for a Birthday Date Night Dinner elsewhere in the restaurant. Take away: Get the Brown Sugar Mango Curry at Brown Sugar on your birthday. Aside- I feel badly mentioning this, but I can't not mention it...as we were waiting for the bill, a cockroach crawled on the wall behind me. I had to walk out immediately as to not make a scene with gag-face. Then again, we were one of the few tables wrapping up to leave. The roaches were prolly singing Closing Time as they crawled out the woodwork at 11pm, like clockwork. read more

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What to say that hasn't been said? PLENTY! Most people aren't dicks as soon as they walk into a place. I am! They seated my two friends and I in the middle of the front dining room, and I was like "ehhhhh." I asked to be seated against the wall because I curse a lot and hate sitting next to people who might be decent. They obliged kindly. The bathroom was rather undisgusting. It was also a single, so I was able to pick my teeth with a folded paper towel after eating. The waitress was attentive, bordering on overly so. She unfolded my friend's napkin and put it in his lap, which made him a little uncomfortable, which made me smile. She was extremely difficult to understand, but I am terrible at understanding accents so it's not a big deal at all. All beer (very small selection of 12oz bottles) was $4.50, and meals were $10-15. There was wine but I didn't bother. The menu has a section on what to drink with Thai food. I ignored what they had to say but liked that they had it there. It annoyed me that a side order of rice was like $3.99 I had "Comm. Ave. Noodle" and loved every bite. Every Thai place seems to have a wheat noodle stir fry dish, and I love them. Theirs was light on the sauce (+) and heavy on the veggies and chicken. I didn't specify my meat, so they gave me chicken, and I deserved it. I also asked that they make it spicy, because the dish had no tiny peppers next to its name. It came out very spicy, just barely peeking out at forehead sweat level. My friends had a nice time and delicious food as well, but screw them they can write their own review. I have not had better Thai food in Boston and will be making this walk frequently. It is a very pleasant restaurant to be in, as well as serving excellent food. Note: Music = Kenny G / house dance techno explosion read more

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Soft-shell crab pad thai! The menu here is pretty much the same as The Similans over in Cambridge, and for good reason--their menu works! While I personally find that this place is a tad on the pricey side, it's slightly fancier than casual and you can expect amazing service. I'm craving thai iced tea now that I'm writing this! read more

ALWAYS get the Tom Yum soup to start. They do one of the best Tom Yum soups you'll ever touch. Rich, sour and with a kick that's just enough to make your brow sweat a droplet. You're drooling now at the thought of it aren't you? read more

I've been craving Thai food for the past few months. I had to work offsite today and took the Green line B train into the office and remembered Brown Sugar was along the route. It was only 8:30 in the morning so I knew they were closed but I was excited because I knew I was finally getting my Thai food. I called to place my take out lunch order around 12:30 and they said it would only take 15 minutes which is not a long time for the busy lunch hour. When I attended NU (Northeastern Univ) we had on close to campus near Fenway Park but it closed and my Thai food cravings now had to travel close to Brighton to this location. Dishes: Yellow Curry - I ordered mine with shrimp but you have the option to change your protein. It is served with white or brown rice. The yellow curry is mild in spice and very flavorful with coconut milk, pineapples, yellow squash, peppers and onions. This is one of my favs on the menu, extremely flavorful with the right amount of kick and they aren't cheap with the shrimp. They give 5-6 defeat sized shrimp and a good portion for the lunch plate too. Loved every part of the meal, no complaints. Thai Fried Rice - it's basically regular fried rice but more flavorful in my opinion. It has eggs, onion, broccoli, chicken and shrimp. It's light, not close to heavy even though it's "fried rice". Very flavorful and a large portion that you can go sh later for dinner. Ambiance: I did take out so I did not sit to eat but it was around 1pm and it was pretty crowed. It's not a large restaurant space but very cozy, small tables. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - To Go lunch size yellow curry with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This review is for take out only, which I rarely do because I worry it will not be as good off site but the food was fabulous. I'm glad I do not live near Brown Sugar because I would be ordering from here more often than I need to be eating drunken rice noodles. Honestly, I have found my brown sugar tooth to be very strong because typically I do not like Thai food. I find most of the food on the sweet side of life but this could change. We ordered the drunken noodles, tofu triangles, green beans, rama duck, pad see ew and a chicken dish with mangoes (sorry I forget the name). It was all good. The portions were huge. Even a party of five had more than half of all the containers still filled with food. I would like to go in, sit and take in the environment but I was not on pick up duty so truly this review is all about the food! read more

I had the Thai green curry with tofu and my sis had the Brown Sugar Mango curry and we had the Tom Yum Goong to share as our appetizer. We got the lunch combo which was value for money but it definitely isn't authentic Thai - the food was more sweet than spicy. The spice was practically non-existent for both the soup and my green curry (which was indicated that it would be spicy per the menu). I would probably look to other Thai spots if you're looking for a true Thai experience. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Tom yum goong. Not spicy at all which was a bummer - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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OMG I LOVE THE BIRTHDAY SONG. i got to hear it twice in one sitting :) anyways, the atmosphere is very nice..very chatty...kinda dim, not really. the tables are set up nicely, very pleasant appearance. they have a fishtank with nemo and dorey!! i ordered the crispy chicken pad thai $12.95, delicious...and green tea fried ice cream..mm wish there was another ball and it was bigger though, but we can only wish. $5.95 my friend got this tofu app, i think it's an app, comes with this sweet/sour sauce/thing. it was okay, taste like tofu so dip it in the sauce!! my other friend got the crispy noodle pad thai and that was very different. i liked it :) their expresso friend ice cream was a bit strong though... i can't wait for someone's birthday so i can come back and hear the birthday song!! they legit dedicate a min to singing you the song with dessert and all the lights out. plus they use real candles at the table. read more

Maybe I just never know what to order here at Brown Sugar, but both times I've left unamazed and still hungry. Thai food, yah, that pad thai never gets old, but we got the pepper beef and the soft shell crab hot pot too and the flavors did not amaze my taste buds. The portions were pretty small for the prices. read more

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Hands down, my favourite Thai restaurant. It's always a treat to come here, and I try to take any and all out-of-town guests to this place while they're here, so I always find myself with more than a few occasions to treat myself.... but, hey, I'm not complaining. The last time I was here, I was with a big group of colleagues, and we ordered several appetizers, family-style, including the brown sugar spareribs (drooling as I type the words...), fried vegetable dumplings (not on the menu, but you can ask them for it), crispy spring rolls, and scallion pancakes. All were awesome, but I have to say, the spareribs are a MUST-GET. I always order these, and am never disappointed. Fall-off-the-bone tender and sweet, these are the ultimate appetizer. I tend to almost always order the same thing when I come here, namely the country-style pad thai (extra spicy), but I've also ordered the Drunken Noodles, as well as the curries before, and they're all so delicious, I can't decide which one dish is my favourite. But there's something for everyone, from herbivores to meat lovers, from those in the mood for sweet and those for savoury. Speaking of savoury... I had a few bites of the pork kow rad gaprow kai dao (minced pork with Thai spices over rice, sometimes ordered with an egg on top), and that was beyond words good. Spicy and succulent... I think I'll have to order this for myself the next time I come here. One of my other constants, in addition to the brown sugar spareribs, is the Thai iced tea. I love it here. I've also had their Thai iced coffee, and that's nice as well. They do it all so well at Brown Sugar... including the service! They're always on top of refills, orders, and clearing things away. It's oftentimes very busy in the restaurant, but the wait staff are always smiling and efficient. Highly recommended to anyone who loves sweet / spicy / all of the above. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Spacious inside! - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here multiple times as a college student and decided to stop by again on my short trip to Boston. What I love most about Brown Sugar Cafe is the interior decor (very ethnic and comfortable) and friendly service. The thai iced tea here is also delicious! The food is traditional Thai fare, and I've mostly enjoyed the dishes I ordered. When I last went, we got the: Chicken/Beef satay appetizers: Highly recommend! Both the chicken and beef were grilled to perfection. Siamese Twins: It was alright, there was only 4 pieces of shrimp and the sauce was really basic. Something I probably could've cooked. Pork Pad See Ew: The sauce was delicious, but the noodles and pork were overcooked. They were also pretty lazy about slicing the pork as they were extremely large pieces of pork about the size of my palm... All in all, even though the food isn't life-changing, I would still recommend Brown Sugar Cafe to stop by at if you're craving Thai food. It's a good experience. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Pad see ew on the left, Siamese twins on the right. - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My friends had raved about Brown Sugar Cafe so I was really excited to try it. Unfortunately, Brown Sugar is alright, but nothing special. It's a little pricey for thai food in the area (Rod Dee is cheaper and pretty good) and their food didn't particularly blow me away or anything. I ordered the Drunken Noodles with pork (at lunch) which was good although very spicy. The portion size was larger than it looked. The service, though, was a bit off (checking up on us a lot when we were still looking at the menu but then not refilling my water, etc) although the food came out very quickly. It's good if you're in that area but not really worth going out of your way for. read more

Ordered take out for lunch at Brown Sugar Cafe. The restaurant itself is absolutely huge an they have gorgeous salt water fish tanks at the entry. The service was very friendly and were pleasant to work with. The menu itself is absolutely HUGE, I mean you can spend some serious time deciding what to order. And to top it off you can order most dishes "Thai Style" which she explained to me as a simpler version with less variety of vegetable and spicy. I ordered Duck Drunken Noodle (Flat rice noodles, onions, green beans, basil leaves, and hot peppers) & Beef Panang Curry "Thai Style" (Curry paste in coconut milk with peppers, snow peas, green peas, green beans, bamboo strips, sweet basil leaves & topped with chopped kaffir lime leaves. The drunken noodles were really good. Great flavor and very spicy which I asked for. The basil adds a nice fresh pop of flavor and the rest of the veggies are nice and crisp even for take out. I actually just wished for more noodles in this dish! The Panang Curry was my favorite of the two! Thai style was the way to go for me since I'm a spice freak! Super spicy with a rich coconut curry and just a touch of sweetness. The kaffir lime leaves add great fragrance and a punch of citrus. The beef is extremely tender and just soaks up that delicious curry! So good you'll want to drink any leftover curry - or at least order extra rice so you can soak up every last drop. I'll definitely be back and am looking forward to trying other dishes at Brown Sugar! read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Beef Panang Curry - Coconut milk with peppers, snow peas, green peas, green beans, bamboo strips, sweet basil & kaffir lime leaves. Take out - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ehhh..... Nice decor, fair prices (perfect for dates if you're in college/on a budget), friendly service, trippy birthday routine (think strobe lights and loud "Happy Birthday" dance remix), but the food itself is just okay. I probably shouldn't have come here less than a week after having an authentic Thai feast at S&I Thai with two Thai friends, but hey, that's life. Tom Yum soup: One of my favorite soups in the world, but BSC's was just mediocre. Not spicy enough, not sour enough, a little too sweet in a bowl that's just a wee bit small to be costing almost $4. Disappointing. Red Curry: I asked for hot. Spicy. I got bland. Not even a hint of spicy. As in, nary a chili flake or seed to be seen. Our waitress actually offered to send it back to make it more spicy, to which I reluctantly agreed (with visions of line cooks spitting in my food dancing in my head). When it came back, it was maybe half a degree spicier than bland. Which is to say, barely noticeable. I gave up. The curry itself was all right. A tad too sweet for me, but nicely seasoned overall. Vegetables and chicken were appropriately crunchy/tender. Siamese Twins: Think I preferred this because it had more flavors going on. Plus, you can't beat food served in a fruit. Mango Curry: Fine. Vegan-friendly if that's what you're looking for. Still a tad to sweet for me, and I've grown up with Thai/Malaysian food. All in all, a good choice if you're in the area and what something filling for not too much, but I wouldn't make a special trip "just cuz". read more

A Little Thai Sophistication Is it really possible to get some tasty Thai food in a place that has a sophisticated look on the inside? I think so. The reason why I mentioned that this place a sophisticated look on the inside is because the ceilings are high in this place, there's a large chandelier under the ceiling, the tables look like they are made from a very smooth stone, the bathroom is fairly clean, the carpet is not bad, and there's actually some artwork. During my first year as a University student, this was the place that a lot of the people in my dormitory went for evening dinner appointments on the weekends, since the prices at this place are fairly moderate but never too expensive. Eventually, I would have a dinner appointment here with a friend. I had the Tom Yum Soup and the Pad Thai noodles. The Pad Thai was not bad, but I thought the portions were not so generous. The Tom Yum Soup had a nice spice, and it's not a bad choice for a light appetizer. I recently came back here again and actually had one of the most expensive dishes here, the Brown Sugar Duck. At almost $20, the portions are excellent, and the duck has a nice flavor and a nice crispiness. Mixing the duck and the vegetables with some rice, and it's definitely a delicious dish. I think it is probably one of the best dishes this place has to offer and with two bowls of rice, it should be enough for a light dinner for two people. As for other dishes, I also came here to get the Beef Pad See Ew dish, and it's not bad. The noodle portions were moderate, vegetables were freshly cooked, and the noodles and beef were good. Overall, this is a pretty good choice for Thai food in a sophisticated environment in Boston, but I would not recommend coming here if you just want Pad Thai. Instead, come here for the big and special dishes, and I think you should definitely come here with a group of people, ranging from four to eight people to make your dining experience enjoyable. It may not be the best place to have a dinner appointment with someone, but it is not a bad choice if you are just looking for a moderately Thai priced restaurant in the area. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Duck - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My review of Brown Sugar Cafe of 5 years ago stands still firm today. This team of people is just the best and we like them so much. We had a lovely dinner outside and it remains our favorite restaurant, full stop. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe is BY FAR the best tasting pad thai in Boston, IMO. I like my pad thai sweet, spicy, nutty, and BURSTING with flavor. Having lived across the street from Brown Sugar for three years now, I can safely say that I am a regular at this fine and authentic establishment. Like I will literally be here at least once a week the entire school year. I just want to say kudos - when I ask for the spiciest level possible (level four) they really deliver above and beyond! For a while they recognized me as the "girl with all the chili" because I would shamelessly pour tons, tons, tons of the tabletop chili powder on my takeout. It was GLORIOUS and I really appreciate that they would watch me amusedly instead of telling me to GTFO their chili. Thank you, Brown Sugar, for being so freaking chill about the chili. Not only can you pour chili but you can also pour straight up BROWN SUGAR on your dish. Ummmmmm yes. A million times yes. Protip: the chili powder on the tables is sweeter and milder, but if you ask for the chili powder from the back it is A LOT SPICIER AND STRONGER. I freaking love this place. Best tasting pad thai on the block, by FAR. The only downside would be that it is slightly more expensive than other nearby restaurants, but you get what you pay for - the quality of food is much better. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - My take out pad thai! GLORIOUS NOODLES! - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I dig beautiful Thai food. Applying the principles of Direct proportion (Mathematics/Algebra), I dig Brown Sugar Cafe! For my maiden visit to this outstanding restaurant, I stand at a loss of words(?) - to find any flaws. So without any further delay, let the praises begin! Ambiance: The owners have made the most intelligent use of the interiors by putting in as many tables as they possibly can, yet making sure the decor and the overall look and feel gives the restaurant a rather cool vibe. Where I would deem another place with tables crammed next to each other as sacrilegious, BSC has done a fab job of making the inside feel warm and sophisticated. How they managed to do that, I leave it for you to look at and decide! Right from the entrance that greets the patrons with a duo of pretty little fish tanks, to the tiny bar, to the dining hall with its subtle lighting and of course the very neat and clean restrooms, everything is just right. Score - 5/5 Service: This one deserves bullet points rather than a short story. So here... - All the boys and girls walking around have a constant smile on their faces - If not, they definitely look happy and enjoying their jobs for sure - They DO NOT rush you into ordering nor are they hovering around, trying to check a million times with the "how is everything" queries - Yet, they will magically appear out of nowhere the moment you start thinking, where is the dude who was serving us - Finally, maneuvering around those very tight corners (remember so many tables?), they make it seem like they are serving in a football field. Beats me! Score - 5/5 Location: Bullet points again: - Bang next to the Green B Line T-stop Babcock St. - Perfect for a meal before events either at Agganis Arena or Paradise Rock Club - I cannot say great for the hundreds of college students in the city because they will get anywhere, anyhow. Clearly, this place is full of em too. - Enough on street metered parking for those who prefer wheels over the "fabulous" MBTA Score - 5/5 Food: I would really love to write a big paragraph on this but knowing the word count for each review, I will keep this short. PLEASE ORDER THE CRISPY SPICY WATERCRESS FOR AN APPETIZER AND RELISH IT SLOWLY BEFORE PEEKING INTO THE MENU FOR YOUR MAIN COURSE. THIS DISH IS OUT OF THIS WORLD (all caps font for the prior statement was intentional and on purpose to emphasize the importance of the message!) We also ordered the Choo Chee Fisherman and the Pork Laab. Both dishes were fantastic. The first one had a penang curry base - on the heavenly spicier side. The Laab had a super lemony / tangy tone throughout and a spicy surprise of an unexpected effect mid way through the process of enjoying the dish. The app was the absolute star and I will be back again for the same and try a new dish for the main course every time. Score - 5/5 Summary: And out of nowhere - from the stereos, starts blaring the very loud and an 'OMG where did this come from' moment striking HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU song for a table at the extreme end of the dining hall - far far away from our table - right when I was about to savor the next spoonful of my main course. And I loved it! And so did everyone who was not part of the birthday party. Only BSC can pull such a thing off! Score - 5/5 And so Ladies & Gents, I declare, my favorite Thai restaurant, in the proper Boston city limits - as yet, till someone better comes along and snatches this title away from them, the one and only, Brown Sugar Cafe! read more

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I've heard so many friends/internet people rave about Brown Sugar Cafe that I had to check it out for myself, especially since I lived just down the street and passed it on the daily. Since my favorite Thai place in Boston closed, I've been dying to find a new one (suggestions are welcome!). Sadly, Brown Sugar Cafe wasn't it. There was nothing wrong with it, I just wasn't "Wow"ed. The interior was very nice - much bigger on the inside than expected, and very prettily decorated. The ambiance was peaceful, with dim lighting, and the food was plated in a visually pleasing way, I just wasn't crazy about the food itself. I got the vegetable country style pad thai and it was just pretty bland. Didn't seem to be spicy at all, and was a bit too salty. I ended up not eating the majority of it, which is not like me when it comes to Thai food. Definitely better Thai places out there in Boston! read more

Visited this place back in the summer, and the food was amazing. The brown sugar ribs were juicy, tender and right amount of sweet and savory. read more

Brown Sugar Cafe - Brown Sugar Spareribs - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is the first restaurant I went to when I moved to Boston and it didn't disappoint. I still love it! There are so many dishes to choose from and they all come in hearty portions so you can share without missing out on your own meal. It can get a little bit packed, but never so much that there's a long wait. Prices aren't bad and actually go well with the amount of food you're getting. I don't remember anything exceptional or bad about the service, so I'm going to go ahead and say that it was good. read more

I wasn't blown away. The flavors were sort of there, but not quite. Had curry dish, curry was runny. Had pad thai, wasn't savory enough. Had a rice dish, not spicy enough. Salad had sprigs of lettuce. Lol. Am I in a Thai restaurant? Their food lacked seasoning. Not flavorful enough for my superior taste buds. lol. Price is above what I would normally pay for great Thai food. It's just has better decor and perhaps, service, but food is not even that memorable . Left me feeling, meh, it's okay, but I have had better. *Edit* If it is going to be runny, it needs to go in a bowl, not a plate. I don't care if the authentic way is for the curry to be served as a soup. I already know that some curry are served as soups. If it goes on a plate, it needs to be thicker. AND!!!! Not all curry is served as a soup. Sorry, this rant is in response to a member messaging me about what authentic curry is and how it is prepared. read more

When you walk in, you are blasted by a mouth watering aroma. The place is busy for a reason. If you have to wait, WAIT, it's usually not the longest wait ever. Once you are seated, it doesn't take long to order and then RECEIVE your order. Sometimes you receive your order tooo quickly, though, especially if you have an appetizer! The waitstaff isn't RUDE but they aren't so accommodating. Especially when you're still on your soup/appetizer and they try to bring you your entree. Sometimes it takes them awhile to check on you. i tend to go through my drink fast, so it's annoying to have to flag down a waiter/waitress! I'm not a seafood or duck person, so I usually stick to the most basic types of meals (sweet and sour chicken, chicken and basil, chicken and asparagus, crispy chicken pad thai), and I'm always blown away. I'll never get tired of it, despite eating the same things over and over. A glass of Young Coconut Juice is a perfect accompaniment to a meal. I usually go for dinner, but I really want to go there for appetizers one day. i've heard great things about their ribs and satays. If it's your birthday, they'll turn on a disco ball and play a recorded 'Happy Birthday' song for you. You know you like the attention. The food is pricey, though. Too pricey for the amount your receive. So that's a disappointment! But at least it tastes delicious! read more

Finally tried this thai restaurant after always walking by and seeing it. We were impressed by the wall of awards at the entrance and were excited to sit and eat. As a customer was leaving, he mentioned it was worth the wait and the food was delicious! For large parties, you can call ahead and make reservations. They also allow you to sit before your full party arrives which is nice and different than most Boston restaurants. We came as a party of 6 and did not make prior reservations so we had to wait about 30 mins which wasn't bad for dinner at 7pm on a saturday. The hostess was very energetic and kept relaying that our table would be ready soon. Once we sat down, the multiple waiters were very attentive always filling our water cups and clearing dirty dishes. I liked how they had a little container of brown sugar on the table. We ordered the following appetizers: scallion pancake, papaya salad, and koo chaii ( chive dumpling). The favorite among our group was the chive dumplings which we got fried. The papaya salad was the second favorite and tasted very fresh. The scallion pancakes were just standard and weren't very impressive and the dipping sauce was too sweet. For our main course we ordered: pad thai country style, laab tofu, paradise garden, double stuffed chicken wing, nua yang num-tok and healthy ginko. The pad thai was delicious, it comes with a layer of egg surrounding the noodles. The laab tofu was also good and tasted fresh, this is a cold dish. The paradise garden is a red curry, we only wish there was more sauce. The double stuffed chicken was very bland without the sauce and not one of our favorites. The nua yang num-tok was also ground pork and a bland. Overall, we had a good experience at Brown Sugar and most likely will come back. Maybe order the traditional thai dishes instead of their cool sounding ones. also, if you have a birthday here they turn off the lights and put on party lights. it's pretty cool!! read more

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On a snowy night, warm curry is always a good decision. Came here with the boyfriend for date night. Brown Sugar is great for a romantic night out- they even have an xmas tree and a giant snowglobe! We noshed on: Brown Sugar Fresh Rolls: shrimp, shredded carrots, cucumbers, fresh lettuce and sweet basil leaves. On the side was an unbelievable house special turnip sauce, topped with crushed peanuts. I was impressed by the presentation, complete with a flower carved from a carrot! Each ingredient was impossibly fresh and crisp. Biting into the fresh rolls, you got a great combination of meaty shrimp, crunchy carrots, and sweet basil. The turnip sauce with peanuts was sweet and delicious. Masaman Curry: tofu, coconut milk, potatoes, butternut squash, roasted peanuts, onions, carrots, green peppers and red peppers, and of course brown sugar. The Masaman Curry was much more sweet than spicy, which made it absolutely delicious. It had the perfect balance of protein-filled tofu, peppers with a kick, and potatoes. Panang Curry: chicken, coconut milk, peppers, snow peas, green peas, green beans, bamboo strips and sweet basil leaves, which was topped with roasted peanut and chopped kaffir lime leaves. It was a bit too hot for me, but is a great dish for the spice-lover. Overall, our experience at Brown Sugar Cafe was delightful. The service was spectacular- our water and tea were always filled and we never had to flag down a waiter. The cuisine was scrumptious and made with fresh ingredients. To top it all off, the decor was top-notch - from folded cloth napkins to giant aquariums, Christmas trees, and chandeliers. I absolutely recommend Brown Sugar to anyone looking to get their Thai cuisine fix in Boston. read more

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I've always wanted to try this restaurant out. They have an extensive menu which was hard for us to pin down what we wanted. We got the countryside pad thai (spicy and sweet) with bean spout. I think it was unusual to eat pad thai with bean spout. Nevertheless it was a decent dish. Pad see ew was good too; big portion that came with broccoli and carrot slices. We got duck with it which was a great choice. Thai tea to me was good since it wasn't too sweet. Will return for their specialty dishes. read more

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