About Us

Our Story

Sugar & Spice has been a beloved part of Porter Square, Cambridge, since 2003. As a female-owned and family-operated Thai restaurant, we take pride in our rich heritage and deep commitment to offering you an exceptional Thai dining experience!

Chef Penjan Janburiwong &
Chef Amy Kridaratikorn

Our story begins in the southern Thai city of Nakhon Sri Thammarat, where Chef Penjan Janburiwong first learned the art of Thai cooking from her mother. From the age of 8, Penjan was in charge of cooking for her family of 9 and found her love for Thai cuisine.
Driven by a passion to share the vibrant flavors of her childhood, Chef Penjan brought her family's cooking secrets to Massachusetts, founding Sugar & Spice with the goal of serving real, "Thai-Thai" meals.
Now, with her daughter Amy Kridaratikorn at the helm, Sugar & Spice continues to honor its roots while evolving with our local community. Together, we are proud to bring you the same authentic dishes, made with the freshest ingredients and a deep respect for tradition.
We take joy in watching our customers savor the taste of home and are honored to share a little piece of Thailand with you, right here in the heart of Cambridge!

Whether you're dining in, enjoying takeout, or catering a special event, we invite you to join us on a culinary journey through Thailand!

  • For more than 21 years, we have been dedicated to serving authentic, home-style Thai meals that transport you straight to Thailand!

    Offering authentic Thai food for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering — explore our menus and experience the flavors of Thailand within steps of Boston at Sugar & Spice.

    Learn more about our catering services

  • Experience exceptional dining and an authentic "Thai-Thai" meal made with fresh, quality ingredients at Sugar & Spice.

    The only restaurant in Somerville to be awarded Thai SELECT in Massachusetts since 2018, we are grateful to our hardworking team!

    Learn more about Thai SELECT here.

Our Food


Our Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong components and a spicy edge. It is known for its complex interplay of at least three and up to four or five fundamental taste senses in each dish: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy — to achieve that elusive Thai taste. 
Aside from the many traditional Thai food offered, our menu has many unique Thai dishes created in our very own kitchen. At Sugar & Spice, our dishes are authentic yet deeply personal, making for an experience you won’t find any where else. There’s a Thai dish for every occasion when you order from Sugar & Spice! Just make sure you check the spiciness level when you order!

Our Services


With more than two decades of history serving our wonderful Cambridge, and Boston community, Sugar & Spice has become a favorite Thai Restaurant of Boston’s local dining aficionados and visitors in seek of an authentic Thai dining experience. 
Our services include dine-in, outdoor-seating, takeout, delivery, and catering for Thai cuisine. 

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  • We are open everyday for dine-in in the heart of Porter Square. Outdoor seating is also available on our patio in the summer with fresh seasonal flowers!

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  • In addition to dine-in, we offer takeout and delivery for our full takeout menu every day from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

    Order Thai takeout or delivery

  • Looking to cater an event? Browse our popular catering packages or place a custom catering order!

    For same-day orders, please place a Catering Order by calling us at ( 617) 868-4200 ext 3 and filling out our Catering Form Here