The "Fried Rice" was literally just plain brown rice. I don't think it was even fried. No vegetables, no sesame oil, no egg... just plain brown rice. I LOVE rice and couldn't even finish it after adding soy sauce and peas, it just has this weird 'off' flavor about it like it was days old and reheated or something. The "Lobster Sauce" is made with Imitation Crab. The shrimp is extremely overcooked and rubbery. It's not even edible, I had to spit out the piece of shrimp I tried. I would have given it a 1, but they were decent enough to give me a refund. I have never in life asked for a refund on restaurant food, but this felt like an insult. I almost feel bad for leaving a bad review after they refunded me, but I feel like I have to warn others. Asian Pearl, do better! Take some pride in your work! read more

Asian Pearl - "Lobster" - Chinese Near Me - Bedford, Indiana

My niece and I ate late on a week night and we were pleased. The food was warm fresh and plentiful. The foid was very good quality for the price. read more

The employees here are always accommodating and kind. The food is always good when they're busy. If you eat at the bar when its slow, some of the items get a little dry or hard. I like to order off their menu. The portions are large to save for later. I love the snow pea meal. read more

Bland, cold and basically had no taste! This was the worst Chinese food I have ever had. 3 of us and was a big waste of 53.00.

I love (good) Chinese buffets. Asian Pearl is "OK", maybe even pretty good. Not great. Pretty good selection of dishes. Well stocked. Most are delicious. Place is clean. Service is decent. Sushi is adequate but not great. My go to Chinese buffet is 125 miles away so I have to settle a bit when I have a taste for Asian food. Asian Pearl satisfies my craving until I can justify a road trip. read more

Came here for the first time, not enjoyable, the crab Rangoon's were rough like jerky and cold... the shrimp was cold, the workers wernt very polite to the people next to us, and don't put closed sighns on the stuff that is out of order, but not gunna lie they were very clean and well taken care of. I hope to see this place improve read more

I am still shocked that I didn't get sick. From the Styrofoam plates and the plastic forks, table that my four arms got stuck too. The food was edible it tasted like it looked. Now I understand that every restaurant has a off day or week so I left the rude and unnecessary things out of this review. But I am not a gambling man so I won't be back. read more

Came here for lunch on Friday afternoon. The place looks decently clean and the service was good. The buffet was kept filled pretty well. But, the quality of the food wasn't all that good. The fried items such as Crab Rangoon were very greasy. The General Tao's Chicken was heavily breaded. And the worst was the Lo Mein Noodles, which had a very off taste and smell to them (smelled like an old dish sponge). I don't think I will be back here. read more

Food was good and it was delicious it was amazing I love about everything it had wish they had the grill open though other than that it's good I will go if I am in Bedford again read more

Having just visited another Chinese Buffet about a week earlier, I have a decent point of reference for this establishment. The similarities were amazing. Strengths: Lots of food for a low price. If quantity and cost are your motivation, you will do fine here. Plenty of room, plenty of parking, and generally clean inside. This place has some ornamentation at the lobby to make it look Chinese, and limited decoration inside the dining area. Cons: Customer service is just absent. After being asked how many in my party and what I wanted to drink, I was shown to my seat. And that was it. No one asked if I wanted a menu (they apparently do have them) or wanted the buffet. No one said "help yourself when you are ready". I received my drink and sat until I finally asked someone at the table next to me what was the procedure. Since I didn't see the host/server, I decided to do the buffet. The sushi is made in the back and set out in a bar without labeling. Fortunately, it looked fresh and colorful and I was able to figure out the ingredients on my own. They also had multiple bars of different varieties, like salads, Asian entrees, soups, and appetizers. I did notice someone bringing out refills on the food bins who took time to clean the counters while there after delivering the food. The food was fine, but nothing special. I did try some of the sushi, the egg drop soup, and a couple appetizers, but based on the quality of those, decided I had had enough. I walked to the front desk without a ticket and asked to pay and they found the guy who kept track of that. Again, the system and training for meeting expectations is not there. Maybe it's a cultural thing, but I expect to be greeted, offered a menu, and a wait staff to pay attention to refilling beverages, clearing plates, and bringing a bill. Otherwise, put up signs so that I know what to expect. Review #2007 read more

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I never had a problem with Asian Pearl till today March 22nd at 11:40am till 12:15pm service was horrible, and they were very bad a keeping the food hot, the food was very cold! They didn't care about helping to fix the problem either and they charged the full price of everything. Very very disappointed and will not be returning! read more

Good food. Good service. not bad at all and go here a good amount, nice variety on buffet

Took family here for lunch. Food was hot! Fresh and tasted amazing!!! Good service! Glad we gave it another try.

Before COVID-19 these guys were great! I hope they fare well through this pandemic because I can't wait to go back. When it's time, they'll get my money and I'll get their great American style Chinese/pan-Asian cuisine!! Best sushi in a 25mile radius. Heck, it may be the only sushi in that same 25mile radius!! I don't know what they put in the wonton soup, but it's addicting. :) The fried rice should be illegal because it too is addictive. The staff are always fast and friendly. Can't wait to go back. read more

Typical Chinese buffet here with almost everything greasy and mostly breaded with very little meat inside. I gave it two stars only for the quantity, not the quality. read more

It's the best place within 30 miles of me. The food is pretty good, it's affordable and quick. The staff are friendly not like some of those Chinese places where the staff is always yelling at each other. I found the best time to hit is about 10 minutes before the dinner starts, fresh food. They do have a wide selection. Would recommend to anyone. read more

We were headed to Bedford to take some thing back to Lowe's, and decided to stop for dinner at the Asian pearl. The service is fantastic and the staff are super friendly. There were way too many unsupervised kids at the Buffet, we watched kids use their bare hands to serve the food and then to also throw food back onto the buffet. We watched several adults lick their fingers and then proceed to grab the serving utensils. The lo mein had a really weird smell and taste. It kind of reminded me of a really strong preservative or something you would use to pickle something. On a good note, the hot and sour soup was delicious, and those sugarcoated little fried-donut things were excellent too! We didn't try that many things because once we saw what was going on we kind of lost our appetite. Again, the service was excellent and attentive even though the restaurant was very busy. I wish they would've been paying more attention to the unsupervised kids. I also think having hand sanitizer at the start of each Buffet station would be a great idea. read more

Have been going here for years. Absolutely love it. Great food and comfortable setting! Always friendly.

Food was very good Enjoyed the selection that they has. If you haven't been you need to try it.

I was really satisfied with the food besides the desert bar. I don't know what was in that pudding. The ladies' room could have use some direct attention. But they definitely could use a few more hands even though it's a buffet. Again the food was great my kids had no complaints. They actually ate more than one plate full. I will be back when I'm back in town. Great place to stop off of the highway for a quick eat. read more

The food here was hot and delicious. The service was good as well. They have a pretty good selection of dishes. Their salad bar is well stocked. The restaurant was clean and we'll kept. My reason for the four star review was more due to the fact that their sushi and desert selection was lacking. But overall I would recommend it. Come hungry. read more

Food was okay. Warm and edible. Golden Corral is a couple doors down and very busy, so we tried Asian Pearl. Not as good as some other places, but nothing really bad either. Less crowded than most restaurants close by, so we thought it was good, just not great. Standard selection, I did not try the sushi, so cannot comment on that. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants. I took my two kids (ages 3 and 5) out to eat the buffet here on Friday night. We stuffed ourselves full of delicious food like sushi (salmon, shrimp, eel, and various rolls), shrimp, seafood delight, honey chicken, and other favorites. For dessert we had Jell-O, pudding, and soft serve ice cream with all the toppings. The total bill was $13.14! My youngest kid ate for free and my five-year-old was only $2.99. This is a fantastic bargain. We could not all even eat fast food at that low price. read more

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Food was delicious and it was nice and clean. I would recommend going some time soon.

Solid service and staff that was attentive and courteous. Large group for Christmas lunch was no problem and the buffet kept up with the demands of the Christmas crowd that seemed to keep growing. Keep up the good work read more

When my wife and I first went here, we absolutely loved it and thought it was one of the best Chinese buffets we have been too. Fast forward a couple years to our most recent visit, and while it was still good, it wasn't how we remembered it. There are a lot of options for everyone and they also offer carryout as well. They have a salad bar, desert bar, hibachi and of course the standard fare that you expect from a buffet like this. Now, inside, it's really cool. Has traditional Chinese decor that looks inspired from the Forbidden City. Worth a visit if you are passing through. read more

The workers are rude!! Me and my friend were paying for our food from the buffet and the two workers stopped and started speaking in their native Language, looking at us both, looking at each other and laughed. We're both a bit chubby. It's like they were making fun of us read more

The Asian Pearl is an very good buffet. We enjoy it on a regular basis. It has a pretty good selection of food. Tasty and health conscious choices are chicken and vegetables, pan chicken, sauted mushrooms, and green beans. The tapioca pudding is very good, and watermelon in season is excellent. All in all, it is a good buffet and the price is competitive. It is one of the best Chinese buffets we have been to. read more

I go in on a regular basis. Great variety and selection-best Chinese buffet in town. Mostly Americanized Chinese food. Delicious handmade egg rolls and dumplings are some of my favs. Food is usually fresh unless I go in near closing hours or at the end of lunch hours-which is pretty typical for all buffet restaurants. They seem to maintain the cleanliness of the place fairly well-usually when I go in on a Sunday, I see them do their weekly cleaning. Service is usually friendly, though the waitresses speak broken English. Great prices! The only buffet restaurant in town that's cheaper than Golden Coral. Overall, my fav Chinese restaurant in town. read more

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Perfectly acceptable buffet food. Women's bathrooms were horrifying, apparently the men's was fine. read more

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I'm always looking for good vegetarian and vegan choices and this one is excellent! The food was hot and fresh and very reasonably priced. It's well worth the drive from Bloomington. We will definitely return soon! read more

For a Chinese joint the food is so-so, but they keep the heat blasting. Must be like 78 degrees in there. More likely than not so that you wont stick around for that second plate. Been there twice now and it's the same both times. Turn the dog gone heat down, that would definitely help this place! read more

Because half of their food is not meat it is straight batter and their food is cold they don't put nothing out that is fresh in a fruit has flies kissing on it read more

Cold food , not A good place for quality food buffet is called they sweep the floors while you're eating restaurants kind of dirty read more

Asian Pearl - To much money for the quality of food . Dirty restrooms - Chinese Near Me - Bedford, Indiana

Food good and reasonable prices. Dining room needs a deep cleaning and restroom needs renovations. Been there twice once recently on cold day and once in summer.. very warm both times in dining room..they need better ventilation. Wish they would label more of the items on the buffet. Apparently if you have a take out order they take it directly out of buffet.. read more

Asian Pearl is a pretty decent Asian buffet restaurant. It is not fine dining, by any means, but the food is flavorful and appetizing. Be aware that foods that are usually spicy in most Asian restaurants are very mild. The only complaints I have regarding the food is A) it's always the same food. Unlike most buffets, they do not make any changes in the menu from day to day. Also, the only change, from lunch to dinner that I have seen is they add shrimp. B) The temperature of the steam tables isn't always as hot as it should be. I have been a regular customer since they opened several years ago. The service has always been very good. The waitresses are friendly, clear your empty plates quickly and refill your drinks in a very timely manner. They speak little English but it doesn't affect their service. The Health Dept inspections for Asian Pearl are rarely more than a minor violation or two. The rest rooms are always clean and checked regularly. Overall, I recommend Asian Pearl as a good choice for your dining pleasure. read more

If I'm looking for a Chinese buffet, this is the place I go to.

We eat here often, as it is my youngest son's favorite place here in Bedford. They have a ridiculous amount of choices in their buffet. The food is hot, fresh, and delicious. I can't say we have ever had a bad experience here. With such a wide variety of Chinese food to choose from, you would be hard pressed to not find something you like...and a lot of it! How can you go wrong with all you can eat crab rangoons....? (I mean, really) Throw in a Mongolian barbecue grill and sushi...and it's all at Asian Pearl. read more

Love this place! The food is great and they have a lot of variety. There's even stuff for picky children (like mine) to eat. Great price as well! My only complaint is that they frequently run out of the green beans. They are very good though so I'm sure it's hard to keep up with demand! read more

This is the first time I went to this restaurant today and the service was by far the worst I have EVER experienced!! It took the server 10 min. to get our drinks to us,she only removes our plates 1 time and that was the only time she filled up our drinks also. she never brought our check to us either so we had to go up to the counter,we told the man at the counter but he acted like he didn't give a crap. I have never been to a place that gives absolute horrible service..and this is coming from some one who was a server for over 10 years!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!!!! read more