What People Are Saying About China Pearl Dim Sum & Rstrnt
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Gerrish Lopez
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The original China Pearl, found in the heart of Chinatown, has become synonymous with dim sum, offering a breathtaking variety of Chinese delicacies. Weekend waits are a given for the suburban families and homesick college students who fill communal tables (larger groups usually get a table of their own). Harried servers are constantly in motion, pushing rickety carts of dim sum past curious onlookers. While there's a standard Cantonese menu of familiar dishes (orange flavored chicken), most diners come here for the high-quality dim sum, of which there are dozens of varieties. By offering…
06/29/09
Awesome dim sum!
by lsarao
This place sort of looks like a run down Forbidden City from the outside, but walking through the front doors you realize how beautiful it might have once been.
Now, I'm by no means a dim sum expert - this was only my second dim sum experience - but I loved it. I thought the selection was great. Many of the waiters and waitresses spoke pretty good English so they could answer my questions about what I was eating, the food was delicious, parking was super easy with a big lot out back and best of all, its only about 10 minutes away from my house!
I will most definitely be back!
- Pros: Cheap, parking is easy
- Cons: Not as big a selection as in Chinatown
The Details on China Pearl Dim Sum & Rstrnt
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant gets particularly crowded around noon on Sundays. Arrive early to avoid the rush.
When to Go:
Weekday diners can enjoy dim sum at all hours, but on weekends it's not served after 3pm.
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