Stopped in for takeout after work. Greeted instantly by the very friendly staff. Ordered pad see ew…read moreto take home and enjoy a beer in the small, but cozy booths that surround the restaurant. The food came out so fast and was obviously hot/made fresh to order. Environment was small and cozy, I thought laid out well. The food was fairly priced, with a good amount of protein ( I chose chicken) added. My dish was mild/balanced in flavor (not overly salty or strong flavors) but I did feel the chicken had large chunks that were so what dry.

Fast , fresh, with friendly, prompt service. Only the lunch specials so far, but pretty darn good.read more

Every bite was enjoyable. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the preparation showed a lot of care.read more

Brown Sugar Cafe on Commonwealth Ave has built a loyal following over the years, and the reputation…read moreis largely deserved. We walked into a space with a warmth that you notice immediately, with fish tanks along the walls and butterfly art details that give it a coziness that feels genuine rather than decorated for the sake of it. The lighting is soft and the overall atmosphere made it easy to settle in for a longer meal. The menu is expansive and covers a lot of ground, which works in its favor for groups with different tastes. We ordered the Thai iced tea, one of the better versions we have found in Boston, rich and creamy without being cloyingly sweet, and worth ordering on its own. Beyond that, the menu offers plenty of Thai classics, and the kitchen seems capable of turning out a wide range of dishes. That said, not everything landed equally. The chicken wings were a disappointment, coming out without the crispiness or seasoning that would make them worth ordering when there are stronger options available elsewhere on the menu. The mango sticky rice, despite sounding like a natural finish to the meal, fell short of what it should be, with the rice texture and the balance between the mango and coconut milk not quite coming together the way it does at spots that treat it as a signature. The prices ran a little higher than we expected, which added to the slight disappointment of the uneven dishes. Overall, Brown Sugar Cafe is a nice place with genuine warmth, but our visit left us feeling a bit let down by the food outside of the Thai iced tea. We would have to go back and try more of the menu to see if it was just a one off occurrence or a pattern. For now, we recommend the tea and the atmosphere, but we would choose carefully on the food.

Came here after finding out it's run by the same folks who gave Somerville/Cambridge the delightful…read more"Rodney Dee" Thai restaurant at Porter Square which went out of business just before the pandemic and remains shuttered to this day. Am happy to report that it's a worthy replacement: service is good, portions are generous, prices are reasonable for the area, and food is more authentic than most "Thai" places in the metro Boston area. Oh and the interior is quite attractive/pleasant, more so than the closed-down location's was. Will be back!

Will absolutely be back. Excellent crab rangoon, pad see ew, and pad thai. Bold flavors and great…read morespice level. Very quick and nice service. I wish the inside was just a little cuter!!! I will say i've gotten takeout from here and i don't remember it being as good so just food for thought. will try again!

This restaurant has a small dinning area but the service was great and the food delicious…read more I had a perfect lunch catching up with a friend. Sound level was low so it was easy to have a conversation. There's a wine menu, sushi, and Thai dishes. I had a maki combo for my meal and enjoyed it. For dessert I got mango sticky rice. It was wonderful. I've never had that dish before and I loved it.

Ordered pickup but called to switch to takeout because the snow storm trapped our cars in. They…read morewere so nice about it and delivered. Food was delicious. Customer service 15/10!

Soup Shack is a go-to of mine, especially during these cold winter months. Whether you eat at their…read morecozy space off centre street or get it delivered you are sure to not be disappointed. I've tried both the ramen and pho options which are flavorful and not overpowering. The gyoza and edamame are also both great as starters.

This Soup Shack location is the best imo. I've been to the one in Brookline and Porter Square which…read moreare closer to me but JP is where I discovered Soup Shack. I hate leaving reviews below 4 stars but it appears that portions have downsized by a lot while prices have increased within the last several years due to economic changes. I'm not sure if this location is still managed by the same owners before the pandemic but I would like to see improvements. This is a good location if you're in the area and need a quick solo lunch or dinner.

Little Spoon is a Thai restaurant tucked into a corner of Main Street in Needham with a cozy,…read morewelcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to settle into for a relaxed dinner. We walked into a space with a cute, unique quality to it, and the menu covers a wide range of Thai dishes including ramen, curries, noodles, and rice dishes, which gives a table with different preferences plenty of directions to go. The pad see ew and basil fried rice are both solid orders that cover familiar ground competently. The noodles on the pad see ew had decent wok character and the basil fried rice was well seasoned and aromatic, though neither dish pushed beyond what you would expect from a good neighborhood Thai spot. The mango sticky rice is a satisfying finish and the sticky rice texture was on point, though the mango itself can vary depending on the season. The Thai tea is well made and a natural complement to the spicier dishes on the table. Across everything we ordered, the food was consistently good without being particularly memorable, landing in that comfortable range where you leave satisfied but not necessarily thinking about it the next day. For a weeknight dinner close to home it works well and the portion sizes are reasonable for the price. The menu is large enough that there is probably a higher ceiling to explore on return visits with some of the more distinctive options like the khao soi, tamarind wings, or crispy duck. Service and pickup accuracy have been inconsistent based on different visits, so dining in tends to produce a smoother experience than ordering out. As a neighborhood Thai option in Needham, it fills the gap well enough.

Excellent food with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options…read more Good for both eat-in and take-out. Nice little dining room.

I wish I could inject this food directly into my veins, it was so good. I came here on a random…read moreWednesday afternoon and got red curry with chicken for only $11. Service as quick. Ambiance is pretty standard, but the food was perfect!!!

We wanted Thai food for dinner so we browsed on Uber Eats. We ended up going with Thai Oishi…read more I am very happy that this place is still around because of their location (Fields Corner). For a restaurant that looks and feel nice, doesn't feel like we're in Fields corner lol I've had a couple experiences when dining in here. Their food is good. I used to get this moo yang (grilled pork) dish from Dok Bua in Brookline in the past but unfortunately, they're closed now. The Moo yang dish here is totally different from what I expected. Not sure if it was an off night, but my pork was no grilled well... I was hoping their was a char on the pork but there was none. It almost tasted undercooked. Luckily it wasn't... The sauce that comes with the grilled pork is really good. It definitely saved the pork. This comes with a side serving of sticky rice. I would give this dish a 6/10. I'm definitely going to come back and give this dish another try. Pad Thai here is good. I would say 7/10. We did have a mishap because we requested no peanuts and there were peanuts all over. Requested for extra spicy and it wasn't spicy...

What! What! What! Da Chick!…read more Love coming here for delicious, juicy, cooked to perfection chicken!! This small spot packs a big chicken punch! We recently dined in and we're surprised and intrigued but their new items on their menu. They added satay appetizers aswell as curries and even chicken Khao soi which I want to try all of them! The waiters are always super nice and attentive and they always make sure your glass of water is topped off. They have other specialty drinks which I haven't tried all but look good. I really like that they have several options of how you want your chicken cooked. You can get it boiled, fried, crispy and now in satay, curries and soups!! We ordered the satay to start and we were nicely surprised of the huge portions! Literally full by the time we got our main entrees! Our main entrees where so good! I really love their spicy dipping sauces which come with your entree and the rice is very flavorfull and never dry. I couldn't get enough! The chicken is so good and I can't wait to try the new items!

Great chicken poached, roasted or crispy I ordered a…read moreroasted and a crispy combo and both nice quality tender chicken . I liked the roasted flavors. Comes with soup , rice, 2 sauces. All was great for a lunch . Should offer a bbq , jerk , Hawaiian chicken options too Ribs?