After reading all of your glowing reviews, I made the big mistake of eating here last night prior to an event at the Agganis Arena. We ordered a variety of items (fresh spring rolls, ribs, pad thai... More

After reading all of your glowing reviews, I made the big mistake of eating here last night prior to an event at the Agganis Arena. We ordered a variety of items (fresh spring rolls, ribs, pad thai special of the day and spicy pork & green beans) they were all lacking in flavor, spice and culinary skill. This place is a mill where they churn out subpar food that all looks and tastes the same. They rush the food to your table and try to hustle you out to turn as many tables as possible. I can only assume they do not think you are coming back so crappy food and rushed service are the norm. Do not waste your time or money, eating at any of the fast food places nearby is a better bet than this place. Pros: none Cons: food not very authentic, bathroom was filthy
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Brown Sugar Cafe was introduced to me almost eight years ago. The food is amazing! I love the papaya salad, the tom yum soup, pineapple fried rice, the mango chicken and oh that Thai ice tea! As you... More

Brown Sugar Cafe was introduced to me almost eight years ago. The food is amazing! I love the papaya salad, the tom yum soup, pineapple fried rice, the mango chicken and oh that Thai ice tea! As you can see, I have tried quite a bit of their menu. It is highly recommended. Although the restaurant is top notch, the sister restaurant in Cambridge is not as good. Definitely opt for the Commonwealth location, but be weary of high volume times. The service is amazing, but you may feel a bit rushed. If you go at lunch on a weekend, you can sit and relax and take your time.
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The food was outstanding - their khao soi (a Northern Thai yellow curry with crispy and soft noodles) was spot-on, just as I've eaten in Thailand, and the spicyness was just right. Service was... More

The food was outstanding - their khao soi (a Northern Thai yellow curry with crispy and soft noodles) was spot-on, just as I've eaten in Thailand, and the spicyness was just right. Service was efficient but unrushed and very friendly. If eating out in Boston I'd wholeheartedly recommend eating here. Pros: Great food, good value and excellent service Cons: -
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hostesses, not the happiest on earth. at peak times wait is longer than the meal itself. service is dependent on individual server. tables are placed very close to one another your rear end risks... More

hostesses, not the happiest on earth. at peak times wait is longer than the meal itself. service is dependent on individual server. tables are placed very close to one another your rear end risks sweeping other people's food off their table. overall experience is... "acceptable." food, for the most part, is great, and they have about 20 kinds of pad thai for you to try at each visit! my personal fav is the roast duck red curry, although one time it was on a sweeter side of curry (which i like) and one time it was like szechuan spicy. :) Pros: totally T accessible (green line B), good food. Cons: street parking along comm ave hasn't been difficult, if you go early. nowhere but outside to wait during winter season.
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It's close to BU campus, so it's busy a lot of nights. Food was better than expected, the atmosphere was nice. I would recommend it for a first date.

It's close to BU campus, so it's busy a lot of nights. Food was better than expected, the atmosphere was nice. I would recommend it for a first date.
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Although I've never been on a date here, I've always wanted to. Located on Boston University's campus (West Campus if you're interested), Brown Sugar Cafe offers a huge menu, good food, pretty good... More

Although I've never been on a date here, I've always wanted to. Located on Boston University's campus (West Campus if you're interested), Brown Sugar Cafe offers a huge menu, good food, pretty good prices, and a classy atmosphere. You'll be met with a long wait on the weekends though. And in case you're not from Boston, you should be warned there's not much parking, only on the street, which is taken up by BU students who live nearby. Take the T. Usually crowded.
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Went with a friend and we both loved it. The food was great, the waitress kept our glasses full. The ambience was relaxed and still elegant. They have great duck. Pros: Great food Cons: ... More

Went with a friend and we both loved it. The food was great, the waitress kept our glasses full. The ambience was relaxed and still elegant. They have great duck. Pros: Great food Cons: Cold air drafts
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Brown Sugar is THE place to get Thai cuisine. As a native New Yorker, I have experience several Thai restaurants, and none of them measure up to this BU gem. Brown Sugar was reconstructed after a... More

Brown Sugar is THE place to get Thai cuisine. As a native New Yorker, I have experience several Thai restaurants, and none of them measure up to this BU gem. Brown Sugar was reconstructed after a massive fire in 2003, and the ambience now is delightful! DO NOT MISS THIS TREASURE! Pros: AMAZING FOOD Cons: crowded, no reservations
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I went with a friend on a Saturday night, we arrived around 7:30, and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which wasn't bad at all considering how crowded it was there. This was my first time... More

I went with a friend on a Saturday night, we arrived around 7:30, and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table which wasn't bad at all considering how crowded it was there. This was my first time trying Thai food, and being a picky eater I was skeptical, but everything I had was wonderful. We started with chicken skewers with a peanut dipping sauce that was wonerful, and for dinner I had a noodle dish with chicken and veggies, and it was delicious! The value here is great, you can get an entree for about $7, you can't beat that for dinner. Overall it was a great experience, but if you plan on going on a weekend night be ready for a little wait because everyone wants to eat there. Pros: Food, value Cons: None
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We visited this restuarant on a Friday night with a party of seven. We had waited for 40 mintues and were then told by the hostess that she had made a "mistake" and we would need to wait another 30... More

We visited this restuarant on a Friday night with a party of seven. We had waited for 40 mintues and were then told by the hostess that she had made a "mistake" and we would need to wait another 30 minutes. We left at that point. Since the restaurant does not take reservations (even for large parties), I would expect it to at least have a moderately competent policy of getting customers a table. I find this to be another Boston restuarant serving moderately good food (I have eaten there before) geared to students who the restaurant considers not worthy of reasonable service. This problem seems endemic to far too many restaurants in Boston. Why can't restaurants take reservations guaranteed by your credit card? What is gained by requiring customers to wait an hour for a table? Cons: Horrible service.
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