Brown Sugar Cafe
(617) 266-2928
129 Jersey St
Boston,
MA
02215
42.3426
-71.097
Neighborhoods: Fenway/Kenmore, West Fens
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The Scene
The square dining room is crammed with tables, some spaced only inches apart and each boasting a pot of brown sugar. A few half-hearted attempts at Thai decor (maps, tapestries) prove that atmosphere is secondary to food. Christmas lights and foliage border the room, which is perpetually packed and abuzz with a steady din. Service is friendly and efficient.
The Food
The voluminous menu guarantees that Thai traditionalists and newcomers alike will find something to try. Pages of traditional rice and noodle dishes, prepared without MSG, arrive as spicy as your taste buds can tolerate. So-called "gourmet originals" offer more than a dozen bases for a choose-your-own-adventure experience (like bok choi or basil) to which you add your choice of meats. Try "Siamese Twins," a massive portion of chicken, shrimp, pineapple and watercress in a hot sweet-and-sour sauce.
User Reviews
tomz11
July 20, 2008
My wife & I visited boston this week and had a taste for some Thai. After reading a few reviews on various sites, we decided to try the Brown Sugar Cafe. We were staying near Copley Square and decided to ride the T (subway) to the restaurant which is located near a T stop. The T ride cost us a little under $7 total for a round trip ride and the stop was literally less than 50 feet from the Brown Sugar Cafe's front door. Upon entering we were quickly seated and given an EXPANSIVE menu with great descriptions of TONS of different, exciting dishes. There is something for everyone on this menu (assuming you like Thai food!). I settled on a simple soup appetizer and my wife got some sort of mimosa type pastry appetizers. Both arrived piping hot and were extremely flavorful. For the main course my wife ordered a wonderful chicken dish which was served in a half pineapple and I ordered a fantastic spicy tender beef dish. Again, everything was piping hot (temperature) and tasty. The service was excellent all night and all food we ate was wonderfully fresh and hot. The music was a little goofy for a Thai place. That night they were playing some sort of Celine Dion-esque stuff which didn't enhance the environment much, but this was easily overlooked in the face of the good food. Also, I've seen other reviews saying Brown Sugar is a good romantic date night. I think it's a better place to take friends. I only say this because it's not a very quiet place. The ceilings are high and there was a lot of talk bouncing through the room, giving it the feel of a very lively restaurant as opposed to an "intimate" restaurant. Finally, the prices were very reasonable (our main courses were each around $14) and the portions were perfect. Highly recommend. Enjoy, TZ TZ
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rmusa
October 12, 2007
I went to Brown Sugar (my favorite Thai restaurant) after several years of moving to the west coast. I went dduring lunch but and I managed to order my favorite dish, the crispy duck, even though it is a dinner dish and takes time to make. The waiters were very happy to hear I was returning from out of town to eat at their restaurant and were glad to make my favorite dish. They are wonderful and friendly and deserve every star for their great food and great attitude. Thanks.
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quinniepants
September 28, 2007
I've been to Brown Sugar a few wonderful times. Their food is absolutely the best Thai I've had in Boston. I'd go there all the time if parking wasn't such a nightmare in the Fenway. Still, for a date this is the place to go. It's intimate and the servers are fantastic. They refill your water and check in with you an appropriate amount, which is important. And the food, holy moly, it's great! I had the green curry, which was the perfect viscosity and spiciness.
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The Extras:
Vegetarians, have no fear: The huge menu is full of delicious options, from the tofu triangle appetizer to vegetable and tofu curry.
Know Before You Go:
Takeout orders can be placed online, but even more convenient is delivery to your door for only $2.
Save Money:
Stop by daily before 3pm for any one of the bargain lunch specials--about 50 dishes are available for under $7.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find, Food Delivery
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
