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Brown Sugar Cafe

Thai Restaurant$$$$

Allston, Boston

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Brown Sugar Cafe

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Ranked #3 for Thai restaurants in Boston
"Strawberry cheesecake and the country style pad thai were superb!"(5 Tips)
"Best drunken noodles I've ever had!"(5 Tips)
"Excellent pad se ew and massaman curry."(4 Tips)
"Their Pad Thai is delicious, accompanied with iced Thai tea."(4 Tips)

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Thai iced tea
desserts
spicy food
siamese twins
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Tom Yum Goong
good service
good for dates
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Sangria WNovember 30, 2012
brown sugar is my go to Thai restaurant. everything is amazing! definitely try their thai iced tea, tom yum goong & pad thai! for birthday celebrations, they WILL embarrass you... in a good way! :)
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Jason FeldmanAugust 13, 2012
Whether you're looking for a good date spot or just a nice place to go out with friends for an authentic thai meal, Brown Sugar is a must for any food lover offering all the classic thai dishes.
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Jeremy KrantzAugust 22, 2014
Best Thai spot in Boston. Absolutely delicious. Go with the classics or the more authentic dishes. There's a ton to choose from, the menu is big.
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Susan Jung GrantApril 4, 2015
Fresh rolls, tom yum goong and lobster pad ped were amazing! Best Thai ever. Quick service too.
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Elaine ShinApril 14, 2014
Drunken Noodles w/ beef and Green Curry w/ chicken are both very flavorful and somewhat spicy dishes! So delicious.
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Sonia SNovember 26, 2014
Amazing desserts (ta-go and coconut sticky rice) and great specials. Get the Chicken Mermaid, a chicken curry dish with sticky rice!!
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Maya Jimenez 😬October 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The pad se ew, drunken noodles, and chicken pad thai (duh). Pro tip: tell them it's someone's birthday at your table. You won't be disappointed.
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BU TodayApril 4, 2012
Some favorites from our review: stuffed wings appetizer, and the Drunken Noodles. They also have a wide selection of curries and an extensive menu of authentic Thai dishes. Read more
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BeckyOctober 22, 2010
Fresh rolls w/ peanut sauce (they come with a sweet & sour sauce). Order the peanut sauce. It has a chili pepper kick to it. Our Pad Thai had uncooked chicken, so make sure to look before you bite.
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Katie YamadaMay 15, 2016
Great Thai food, ordered Pad See Ew to go and it was ready in 5 minutes on BU Commencement day
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Jeremy KrantzAugust 22, 2014
The birthday music they play is highly entertaining. As are the beautiful fish in their aquarium.
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Stephanie SteinSeptember 17, 2012
Crispy country pad Thai is delicious and extra spicy! Also make sure to say its your birthday and you'll get a special treat!
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Carlos Soler QuirogaAugust 19, 2018
Their Pad Thai is delicious, accompanied with iced Thai tea. Wonderful!
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Sabrina MJune 18, 2013
Try the Strawberry Cheesecake - Not my dish, but I had a bite and it was heavenly. Very creamy, very cheesy. #cheesecake
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LilyFebruary 13, 2016
Super easy to pick up! If you call in advance, they will have your order ready in 10min
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Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012
I know there's too many Thai places on BU's Campus but the Pad Thai and Thai Iced Tea here is really good. Did I mention that it's Thai? Thai.
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Margot MazurDecember 7, 2015
I asked for it spicy and boy did they deliver. Amazing curry and the heat was on!
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Sabrina MJune 18, 2013
Try the Siamese Twins - One of my favorite dishes @ Brown Sugar. Presentation = great, but taste = even better! #Thai #Siamesetwins #DELICIOUS
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Craig CJanuary 15, 2014
Secretly tell them it's your friend or significant other's birthday and enjoy the magic around dessert time
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BU OffCampus CouncilApril 10, 2012
Some of the best Thai in Boston. Laab Tofu for the vegetarians, or Country Style Pad Thai for the carnivores.
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A SMarch 28, 2015
Chicken gaprow and strawberry cheesecake! A thumbs down for the brown sugar custard..
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Mike GAugust 21, 2015
Suki with broth is amazing. A little spicy but sooo good.
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HachikaoruJuly 31, 2017
The best tom yum goons.
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Danvir SethiMay 17, 2014
Strawberry cheesecake and the country style pad thai were superb!
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Varun HariharanMay 17, 2014
The Laab was the winner according to me. Great pad Thai, Graprow!
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Monica MeyAugust 16, 2011
This is where all my friends seem to go for their birthday dinners, but I'm not complaining! The Pad See Ew dish is delightful.
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Sabrina MJune 18, 2013
Try the Fried Icecream - As always, super sweet and super good!
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Amy RubinDecember 6, 2014
Mango curry, shrimp curry in the pineapple, & pad That
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Shira C.July 23, 2015
Have your birthday party here! Epic show.
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Amy ShellhammerAugust 13, 2014
Excellent pad se ew and massaman curry.
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Sheri JiangJune 17, 2012
The butterfly decor, chandeliers, and fishtank complement a romantic evening.
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LaurenSeptember 7, 2012
Amazing! As the others said, DEFINITELY get sung to on your birthday.
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jane mcconnellApril 15, 2012
Look past the pad thai and curries and find treasures like the raw shrimp and fried watercress
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Greg SallsSeptember 30, 2012
Crispy spring rolls and chicken gaprow are amazing.
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Samantha GarnerMay 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Delicious curry and options for brown rice!
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Gervis CashNovember 9, 2011
This place get's crazy when it's someone's birthday. If it's not your B-Day, just lie and see what happens.
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Sara StevensMarch 12, 2010
Some favorites: Avocado Dancing, Drunken Noodles & Mango Curry. All somewhat spicy but equally amazing.
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Fediev ArtemJanuary 7, 2013
Funny music!!! But honestly the food is good!:)
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Evan RuscherMay 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Everything is fresh, clean, and authentic. I go with the simple Gaprow... great blend of spices.
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Megan WangJuly 24, 2011
The Country Style Pad Thai - add a little extra chili, so goood. Read more
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Diana TranAugust 15, 2012
Best drunken noodles I've ever had!
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Rima SassiJanuary 4, 2015
Terrible ! Expensive , deserved half the price ! Fried rice was a terrible first meal , there are better places to put that much money in . I had the shortest dinner in Boston in this place ,
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Timothy LauzonJune 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Red curry with beef. Just like mom used to make!
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Jesse LeungFebruary 24, 2014
Siamese twin order is served in an actual pineapple.
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Hallie PicarelloJanuary 1, 2011
Great service. Great prices. Try the pad thai!! Great stuff. ^_^
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Karina AlvarezNovember 18, 2013
Brown sugar mango fried rice d3licious!
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steve hdOctober 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Won best of Boston again, great job congrats!
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DanielleNovember 29, 2014
Country-style Pad Thai- GET IT!
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CandersNovember 28, 2011
get the salmon spring rolls. nom nom nom.
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DJ GallagherMarch 13, 2011
Leave room for the Sweet Caroline for dessert, it's amazing.
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