Big Fun Claypot

Big Fun Claypot specializes in Taishan-style claypot rice at 1006 Beacon Street in Brookline. The rice cooks over an open flame, developing the crisp layer at the bottom that gives this style of dish its appeal. The contrast between the softer rice above and that browned base is the reason to order a claypot rather than treat it as an ordinary side of rice.

The kitchen also serves Cantonese dishes, including stir-fries, soups, dumplings and dim sum. That gives you options for adding a few shared plates around the rice or choosing a different meal altogether. Dine-in and takeout are both available. Look at the ordering menu for the current claypot choices, and allow for food cooked to order rather than assuming every dish will be ready immediately.