Bess's Cafe

Chinese restaurant · Brookline

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"What to Eat: (Ok, this one’s not technically in Boston, but it’s close enough to the JP border.) So, what to eat. The whole menu? And if not, then at least the pork and chive dumplings and the chicken dumplings with Sichuan sauce. These are some more of the best dumplings in Greater Boston — or anywhere. Throw in Bess’s Cafe’s scallion pancake wrap, too. Why not? Where to Eat: Just across the street at Clark Playground (195 Cyprus St., Brookline). How to Order: (617) 879-0993 [takeout] / DoorDash [delivery]" - Terrence Doyle, Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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224 Cypress St, Brookline, MA 02445 Get directions

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