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Pearl of the Orient

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(216) 751-8181

Shaker Heights
20121 Van Aken Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
www.pearl-east.com

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111 Citysearch rated it 4.5/5.0
The East Side Pearl's multi-level dining room is a spotless, "lite-rock" version of traditional Chinese motifs, a...  
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113 Cleveland Scene
A large menu of reliably well-prepared Asian standards has made Pearl of the Orient one of the area's most popular and e  
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February 06, 2009 - We didn't really feel like going too far from home for dinner so we decided to go to Pearl of the Orient in Shaker... 
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September 07, 2008 - Through various channels (one of the Ohio celiac webpages for one, and a friend of my mother's eavesdropping on... 
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"Just ate dinner here" by Pontius (1 review)
October 05, 2009 - Likes it - Apparently every monday night they have a flashback menu that offers some special dishes at their 1982 prices. A really great deal, and have never heard of any restaurant doing this. On Thursdays you can get a bottle of wine for half price with dinner for two. I'll definitely be back for that. I had the Crusted-Pork in Hoisin-Barbecue sauce---great portion, delicious, fresh pineapple.

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"chinese and pan-asian cuisine for all kinds of diners" by Jordan (4 reviews)
October 05, 2009 - Likes it - Pearl has a lot to offer. From the basics (fried rice, lo mein, moo shoo) to the rarities ( Peking Duck, Fu Yu Bok Choi, Wild Pepper Prawns, Flaming Fillet of Grouper, and 12-course Chinese banquets). A very thoughtful but small wine list is provided to accompany any dish you choose. The staff is delightful and very helpful.

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"Best Chinese Restaurant in Cleveland" by Yuen Yuen Lee (2 reviews)
August 31, 2009 - Really likes it - WOW! Such unusual dinner specials. All yummy.
Cannot believe they have FuYu (fermented bean curd) on their menu. My family was invited to a Chinese banquet style dinner at the Pearl of the Orient restaurant. We were served 12 courses, each one better than the next. Peking Duck with not a hint of fat on the skin; Thousand Blossom Platter with five different marinated meats and vegetables; Filet Mignon in Black Pepper Sauce was out of this world, just to name a few. When the dessert came, we were surprised by the lightness of the Lychee Coconut Puree, a perfect ending to a great evening.

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"Wonderful Food" by bbh (7 reviews)
March 29, 2009 - Likes it - Always fresh - delicious food. Highly recommended!

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"First Restaurant" by Kitchen Geeking (87 reviews)
February 16, 2009 - Likes it - This is the first restaurant at which I ever recall eating. Back in the days when my menu bravado was limited. But Moo Shu Pork was fun because I got to play with pancakes. And my parents could let me go stare at the fish tank for the time it took for our food to reach the table. I can't recall the flavors anymore with specificity, but I can't ever forget that I LOVED going here.

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"It's A Gem!" by bimmfast (1 review)
September 03, 2008 - Likes it - Definitely not your run of the mill Chinese restaurant.
Food is always excellent. Decor upscaled and pleasing. Unlike the loud-noised trendy restaurants the Pearl is quiet enough to carry on a conversation. All American wait staff to attend to your needs.
Our favorite dishes:
Peking Duck, Crusted Pork with Hoisin Barbecue Sauce, Pan-fred Scrod with Sweet and Sour Sauce and all their noodle dishes.
By the way, their wine list is not too shabby either.

3 people like this review Recommend

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"Best Chinese in Cleveland" by Hieronymous (1 review)
September 02, 2008 - Really likes it - Seriously though. Pearl of the Orient is by far the most consistent chinese restaurant in CLeveland.I love CHinese food and Ican say for sure that Pearl always delivers. I just ate there tonight. delicious.

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"Best Restaurant in town" by mamcrg (1 review)
September 02, 2008 - Likes it - What service! So unlike any other Chinese restaurant.  Gotta try this restaurant if you haven't yet.

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