Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Thai in Porter Square
The 2 thai restaurants in Porter Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Thai food has a devoted following in Cambridge, where complex curries, aromatic soups, and fiery stir-fries draw regulars from across the city. Several spots are run by Thai-born chefs who bring genuine regional flavors — expect dishes with real heat and balanced sweetness, not the toned-down versions found elsewhere.
Insider TipOrder at your preferred spice level and mean it — Cambridge Thai restaurants generally respect heat requests without dialing them back.
Dakzen
Thai · 1790 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Tiny, vibrant spot known for authentic Northern Thai. The Khao Soi (curry noodles) is the move - rich coconut curry with egg noodles and crispy noodles on top. Small space fills up fast. This is what Thai food should taste like.
Sugar & Spice
Thai · 1933 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Porter Square Thai institution with 100+ dishes and 60+ gluten-free/vegan options. The pad thai is textbook perfect, and the massaman curry has the right amount of sweetness. Cash only but there's an ATM inside. Been coming here since college - it's never let me down.