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WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

Jae's has five different locations in the Boston area and we believe that all of them are different. We dined in the one that Jae describes as , "Old World elegance complete with all the original architectural details from the forties." We would describe it as formal, heavy, dimly lit, and somewhat unattractive. There are Corinthian columns and pilasters as well as drum-like overhead light fixtures. A lovely fish tank separates the room. This is one of the prettiest tanks that we have seen with white coral and brightly colored tropical fish. In spite of the fact that we do not care for this type of decor, everything else was pleasing. The presentation of food was creative and each dish was arranged carefully. The lunch boxes were a pleasure to look at. Other entrees were equally well presented and the service was excellent. There were so many items on the menu that we would like to try that we will certainly go back again.

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RESTAURANT:

JAE'S CAFE

1223 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA

DATE:

February 2, 2002

MEAL:

Lunch

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

Hot and Sour Soup (Included with meal) Excellent, spicy, but not too spicy. This variety tasted like it had some tomato in it and was a little sweeter than usual. Excellent.

ENTREE:

Tempura Lunch Box ($8.95) Excellent - a lacquered box with divisions for each item. There were two dipping sauces and a compartment for salad, rice, noodles and tempura that was composed of broccoli, shrimp and something else that we can't remember!

Maine Crab and Lobster Cake Lunch Box ($9.95) Very good, similar to the one listed above

Crispy Pad Thai ($8.95) Excellent. Served with fresh bean sprouts and lime. The traditional flavors but with crispy noodles.

DESSERT:

OTHER:

An overall pleasant, unhurried, experience

Meals served with chop sticks but there are utensils on the table too.

Meals can be prepared without MSG upon request

Parking in meters along Beacon street

MBTA accessible

Although the restaurant is rather formal, the dress does not appear to be as formal

Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OVERALL:

A for food - we really liked the menu and the food was excellent

B for decor, but others may find it to fit their taste better. We feel it needs remodeling to make it lighter and more modern to keep pace with their delicate foods.

We thought the price for lunch was also very reasonable.

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RESTAURANT:	JAE'S CAFE
	1223 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
DATE:	February 2, 2002
MEAL:	Lunch
BREAD:
SALAD:
APPETIZER:	Hot and Sour Soup (Included with meal) Excellent, spicy, but not too spicy. This variety tasted like it had some tomato in it and was a little sweeter than usual. Excellent.
ENTREE:	Tempura Lunch Box ($8.95) Excellent - a lacquered box with divisions for each item. There were two dipping sauces and a compartment for salad, rice, noodles and tempura that was composed of broccoli, shrimp and something else that we can't remember! Maine Crab and Lobster Cake Lunch Box ($9.95) Very good, similar to the one listed above Crispy Pad Thai ($8.95) Excellent. Served with fresh bean sprouts and lime. The traditional flavors but with crispy noodles.
DESSERT:
OTHER:	An overall pleasant, unhurried, experience
	Meals served with chop sticks but there are utensils on the table too.
	Meals can be prepared without MSG upon request
	Parking in meters along Beacon street
	MBTA accessible
	Although the restaurant is rather formal, the dress does not appear to be as formal
	Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

OVERALL:	A for food - we really liked the menu and the food was excellent B for decor, but others may find it to fit their taste better. We feel it needs remodeling to make it lighter and more modern to keep pace with their delicate foods. We thought the price for lunch was also very reasonable.