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I have visited this dim sum location usually during the weekend but this time I visited during the work week for dinner. The service was fast, and very friendly. You will see a lot of families and the ambience is very welcoming. The food is delicious, and they always check on you to make sure everything is going well. If you visit during the weekend it will be full, and expect lines. During the week is a different vibe altogether.
We came for dim sum during brunch and ordered a bariety of dishes that I enjoy. Everything tasted qutie good, and they were showing the FIFA World Cup on the big screen, which was a huge bonus!
We had a limited amount of food. This was my first time at this restaurant. I ordered BBQ pork chow fun with gailan. It was worth ordering. Generous portion. Also had sui mai and ha gow which were attractive and hot. This place was busy. We came an hour after they opened. They have a giant TV screen showing premier league soccer. Worth returning to!
Pretty solid dim sum spot Gets very busy of course, so be prepared to wait if you have a big crew The steamed dimsum was pretty good if I may say so myself The fried however was not so good as I think their oil should be changed as there was an oil stench on all the fried items we ordered Service was attentive and food came quick (except for the shrimp dumpling - - but this is a good sign that it was made to order) Congee was made very well and nice and fluffy consistency
I was invited to dinner by a friend at Asian Pearl Kitchen. I've been here for dim sum before but never for dinner. Apparently they now serve dim sum for all meals. It is pretty typical chinese restaurant decor. But it was nice and clean. The service was good although I think my friends frequent this restaurant often and do get treated well. There was so much food and it was all very good. The dishes kept coming and coming which all arrived very quickly and piping hot. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner and/or dim sum.
Oh no. I am sad that after 16 years , the original chefs left . My family could taste the difference that after the remodel, it no longer tastes the same. It used to be delicious , authentic Cantonese cuisine, now every dish lacks flavor or is missing something. We ordered: Yang Chou fried rice ( super dry , it needed a lot more oil) this is one of the most basic dishes in Chinese cuisine and I am actually surprised it was bad. Sizzling egg tofu with diced seafood ( didn't taste the same as before , too salty and the egg tofu was fried) Braised fish chunk (not enough flavor and the fish were just fried and thrown in) Crab meat with fish maw soup ( not the same, lacks intense flavor) After dining in, for the next two hours, I was super thirsty . I think they use a lot of MSG. I am fine with MSG , just not this much! On the upside, the service was excellent. Attentive and kind. But I only come for the food and the food has too much MSG and doesn't taste like before.
I've been to all of their locations, and this was my first time visiting the El Cerrito spot. They have an organized check-in process where they manually write down your name and call your number when your table is ready. The wait was about 30-45 minutes on a weekend during lunch, which felt reasonable for peak dim sum hours. The space is quite small inside, especially for a dim sum restaurant, so it can feel a bit tight. That said, the food came out hot, fresh, and flavorful. The servers were quick and efficient, though the service wasn't particularly standout. Overall, it's a solid spot to bring your family for some hot, fresh dim sum.
Came here for a lunch with my grandma and uncle. It's located in Pacific East Mall, so plenty of parking and you can also shop at Ranch 99 after (just dont leave anything in sight in your car!) The decor and service are pretty standard for a Chinese dimsum place with large banquet style tables and a large dining room space. The food is pretty average, and prices are about average or slightly higher than average. Overall, a pretty average spot but if youre looking for a dimsum fix in the area, especially with a large party, this place should fit the bill.
the reality is, there seem to be fewer and fewer sit down dim sum restaurants. The number of places you can get a table and really get high quality, authentic, dim sum fare just seem to be disappearing, with many disappearing post-pandemic. Asian Pearl may not be the best dim sum restaurant ever, but I'm so happy to have a dim sum spot within a 5-10 minute drive from my home in Berkeley. The highlights were definitely the steamed chicken feet and har gow. Both were excellent in terms of flavor and quite large. The purple rice noodle roll was a gamble, it's a unique color but it had great taste and texture. The one to skip was the portuguese egg roll - it was a little too mushy and not up to standards. Will definitely be coming back for the dim sum!
We went for their lobster dinner special. 2 lobsters for$39! Ginger and scallion style was very good. Very meaty and tasty. Will be going back for sure! Also tried the giant clam, one with vermicelli + garlic, both balanced out the clam nicely, very light but delicious. But as much of a fan of the stir fry style, overly sweet and was gritty! Our server was very considerate and informed the manager, who gracious took it off our bill. The service was very attentive, changed our plates 3x during our meal. Will be back to check out their other dinner specials as well.
A very typical Asian restaurant. The food was fine, nothing special and nothing bad either. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but I might stop by if I were in the area and craving something.
9 days ago
Came here looking for dim sum for dinner. When we were sat down, we didn't see any dim sum options, so we quickly resorted to whatever was on the menu. We opted for the Beef Chow Fun Dry and the Mixed BBQ Plate. The Beef Chow Fun Dry was excellent. Loved the tender pieces of beef with this dish. They were quite flavorful. The chow fun noodles were cooked nicely. They were also seasoned well. It was not too salty. The dish had some bean sprouts, onions, and green onions. The bean sprouts gave this dish a nice crunch and vegetable element. The green onions were quite crispy. The Mixed BBQ Plate was pretty good. It had an assortment of different meats: roasted duck, cold steamed chicken, BBQ pork (Char Siu), crispy pork belly, and chopped jellyfish. The plate also came with some seaweed salad and three different sauces for the meats. The roasted duck was good. It was cooked nicely and had a wonderful flavor. There was enough meat to enjoy it and the bones weren't too much of a bother to remove. The sauce it came with was good. Loved its sweet and savory flavor. The cold steamed chicken was nice. The meat was tender and seasoned nicely. It wasn't too salty. The chef did an excellent job cooking the breast meat. It was very enjoyable to eat. The scallion sauce it came with was good. Loved the salty and savory flavor of the oil and scallion mixture with the chicken meat. The BBQ pork (char siu) was okay. It had a wonderful flavor of sweet and savory. The meat felt a little bit tough. Despite this, we were able to enjoy the meal. We should have opted to pair our meat with steamed rice. The crispy pork belly was nice. Loved the crunch and the salty flavor. The sauce it came with was sweet and tart. Loved how it paired well with the pork. Our regret was not pairing it with steamed rice. The jellyfish was quite a surprise. I loved the flavor and texture. The flavor was sweet, spicy, and slightly sour. The spice was pretty mild, but enjoyable. Loved the flavor of the jellyfish. The texture was chewy, but good. Great pairing with the other meats. The dish also had some clumps of seaweed. Despite it not being much, the flavors were good. Gave the plate a different color and its vegetable element. The meats were the definite highlight of the dish. We were served a nice fragrant tea before our meal. At the end, we were served a sweet and warm red bean soup. It was very nice of the staff to offer us this soup on the house. We were quite intrigued by the live seafood tanks in the restaurant. The 3 big crabs were the most appealing. We enjoyed our meal too much to take a picture. Loved the decor of the place. The place looks very well maintained. Service was excellent. We didn't have to wait too long to get seated. Our food came on time and the staff was very friendly upon our visit. It was very nice of them to pack up our leftovers. They also made our dining experience very enjoyable. Will definitely come back next time and try their dim sum. Thank you very much! read more
9 days ago
We got a table close to the entrance. The waiter was very attentive and helpful, but the Manager ignored us without any service at all and no eye contact. Dim Sums were ok. Shrimp Dumpling and Shiu Mai were good. Chaozhou Dumpling was too spicy with too much pepper. This is one of the Dumplings I used to like and ordered every time. The Pan Fried Veggie Meat Bun was not the traditional bun that I expected. So disappointed. The soy sauce with the BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll was tasteless like water, which is bad because the soy sauce is the most important part when you eat the Rice Noodle Roll. The Wasabi Pork Tripe with Chicken should be mixed together without chicken bones. This time they just put the Chicken and Pork Tripe separately on the plate and served. The Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf was delicious, rice was soft and fresh. The Fried Stuffed Pork Dumpling and the Fried Shrimp Ball were crunchy which I liked. For dessert, we ordered Egg Custard Tart and The Fruit Tapioca Mix, which were the perfect match. Yummy! The dining room has a super big TV. It wasn't very noisy there. We went there on a weekday. This is a Dim Sum restaurant that we have been eating at for many years. We will try to eat here again soon. read more
Came here for the first time in many, many years for a recent dim sum brunch, and left stuffed and satisfied! First off, expect a wait on the weekend. This was a Sunday brunch time, and we waited about 15 minutes. Nothing too crazy. On to the food! Disclaimer: this is a dim sum spot that serves big plates of dim sum! I've been to dim sum places that serve tiny plates, so we were surprised to see big plates come out! We ordered 2 plates of everything, and our group of 4 definitely over ordered! But it's ok, we had plenty of leftovers to bring home, lol! My favorites were the Peking duck with bao, the pork belly, and the chicken feet! The service was quick and courteous as well! I'll definitely be back in the future! read more
18 days ago
I have visited this dim sum location usually during the weekend but this time I visited during the work week for dinner. The service was fast, and very friendly. You will see a lot of families and the ambience is very welcoming. The food is delicious, and they always check on you to make sure everything is going well. If you visit during the weekend it will be full, and expect lines. During the week is a different vibe altogether. read more
We had a limited amount of food. This was my first time at this restaurant. I ordered BBQ pork chow fun with gailan. It was worth ordering. Generous portion. Also had sui mai and ha gow which were attractive and hot. This place was busy. We came an hour after they opened. They have a giant TV screen showing premier league soccer. Worth returning to! read more
4 days ago
Wonderful dim sum and delicious dinner all the time. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Their daily specials are more than money worth. Totally love their lobster. read more
Pretty solid dim sum spot Gets very busy of course, so be prepared to wait if you have a big crew The steamed dimsum was pretty good if I may say so myself The fried however was not so good as I think their oil should be changed as there was an oil stench on all the fried items we ordered Service was attentive and food came quick (except for the shrimp dumpling - - but this is a good sign that it was made to order) Congee was made very well and nice and fluffy consistency read more
I was invited to dinner by a friend at Asian Pearl Kitchen. I've been here for dim sum before but never for dinner. Apparently they now serve dim sum for all meals. It is pretty typical chinese restaurant decor. But it was nice and clean. The service was good although I think my friends frequent this restaurant often and do get treated well. There was so much food and it was all very good. The dishes kept coming and coming which all arrived very quickly and piping hot. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner and/or dim sum. read more
Oh no. I am sad that after 16 years , the original chefs left . My family could taste the difference that after the remodel, it no longer tastes the same. It used to be delicious , authentic Cantonese cuisine, now every dish lacks flavor or is missing something. We ordered: Yang Chou fried rice ( super dry , it needed a lot more oil) this is one of the most basic dishes in Chinese cuisine and I am actually surprised it was bad. Sizzling egg tofu with diced seafood ( didn't taste the same as before , too salty and the egg tofu was fried) Braised fish chunk (not enough flavor and the fish were just fried and thrown in) Crab meat with fish maw soup ( not the same, lacks intense flavor) After dining in, for the next two hours, I was super thirsty . I think they use a lot of MSG. I am fine with MSG , just not this much! On the upside, the service was excellent. Attentive and kind. But I only come for the food and the food has too much MSG and doesn't taste like before. read more
8 months ago
I've been to all of their locations, and this was my first time visiting the El Cerrito spot. They have an organized check-in process where they manually write down your name and call your number when your table is ready. The wait was about 30-45 minutes on a weekend during lunch, which felt reasonable for peak dim sum hours. The space is quite small inside, especially for a dim sum restaurant, so it can feel a bit tight. That said, the food came out hot, fresh, and flavorful. The servers were quick and efficient, though the service wasn't particularly standout. Overall, it's a solid spot to bring your family for some hot, fresh dim sum. read more
Came here for a lunch with my grandma and uncle. It's located in Pacific East Mall, so plenty of parking and you can also shop at Ranch 99 after (just dont leave anything in sight in your car!) The decor and service are pretty standard for a Chinese dimsum place with large banquet style tables and a large dining room space. The food is pretty average, and prices are about average or slightly higher than average. Overall, a pretty average spot but if youre looking for a dimsum fix in the area, especially with a large party, this place should fit the bill. read more
the reality is, there seem to be fewer and fewer sit down dim sum restaurants. The number of places you can get a table and really get high quality, authentic, dim sum fare just seem to be disappearing, with many disappearing post-pandemic. Asian Pearl may not be the best dim sum restaurant ever, but I'm so happy to have a dim sum spot within a 5-10 minute drive from my home in Berkeley. The highlights were definitely the steamed chicken feet and har gow. Both were excellent in terms of flavor and quite large. The purple rice noodle roll was a gamble, it's a unique color but it had great taste and texture. The one to skip was the portuguese egg roll - it was a little too mushy and not up to standards. Will definitely be coming back for the dim sum! read more
1 year ago
We went for their lobster dinner special. 2 lobsters for$39! Ginger and scallion style was very good. Very meaty and tasty. Will be going back for sure! Also tried the giant clam, one with vermicelli + garlic, both balanced out the clam nicely, very light but delicious. But as much of a fan of the stir fry style, overly sweet and was gritty! Our server was very considerate and informed the manager, who gracious took it off our bill. The service was very attentive, changed our plates 3x during our meal. Will be back to check out their other dinner specials as well. read more
3 months ago
4 months ago
Found a bug stuck in my shrimp dumpling.. typical Chinese restaurant, not one apology, didn't even acknowledge it, waiter just took it and tossed it and walked away. I had them remove it from my check. read more
Came here at opening on a Saturday. The menu has all of the typical items you would find at a dim sum restaurant. We ordered our dishes and within 10 minutes. They started coming out one by one. The dishes were all good. Portion sizes are good. I wouldn't say this is the best dim sum I've had, but it does the job for the price point. It's a good option if you're craving dim sum and looking for a more affordable since a lot of the dim sum restaurants are pretty pricey now. Service was really good as well. read more
5 months ago
Dad wanted to invite us to Dim Sum for Chinese New Years. The six of us who could make it showed up. The boss and I arrived last and they had already began marking the order sheet. When it was passed to us, we added on about five dishes. There were some items that they had ordered two orders of, and I didn't reduce them. Everything was Dim Sum except for one plate of Beef Chow Fun. We ended up with 27 small plates, 1 large and a ton of leftovers. Our table was a medium round without a Lazy Susan. Less than idea, especially for the number of dishes that we had ordered. The one saving grace was that everything didn't come out at once but more of in waves. They had also set up a serving tray stand with serving tray next to our table so we could move empty dishes out of the way, and they could stage incoming dishes. Service was okay but I couldn't remember how to ask for Hot Mustard in Cantonese. The server ended up bringing me some Chili Sauce. Not quite the same heat. They did one plate change for us and made sure that we had plenty of napkins. In general, the food was good and served hot. The Salt & Pepper Tofu was a bit salty but everything else seemed to be okay. The Chow Fun was bland without the Hot Mustard. My favorite dish of the meal was the Steamed Beef Tendon. It was the first time that I've ever ordered it, but I've always enjoyed tendon when it's served with Vietnamese Pho. I would definitely return if invited, but I would certainly order differently. read more
2 years ago
Overall, it was just okay--not bad, but nothing special. The food was passable, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. One plus was that the food came out pretty fast once we were seated. However, even though we arrived within an hour of opening, there was already a wait. They don't have a digital waitlist, so you have to hang around and listen for your number to be called, which isn't the most convenient. read more
3 months ago
Coming back to the Asian Pacific Mall, I think Asian Pearl just went through a major revamp and restaurant upgrade. Seems like there's a newer wine program, the evening we stopped in there was a Warrior's Game playing on their new HUGE projector screen, and the dinner dim sum menu was a fun treat (not sure if they've always done that). We ordered a few items from the dinner dim sum including steamed pork buns and pork/shrimp Shiu Mai. Also grabbed from the regular menu garlic string beans, bbq pork fried rice, and potstickers. They had a great crowd on a Saturday evening ~ never having been to Asian Pearl outside of weekend dim sum (a bit more pricy), can't wait to come back. Our little guy was ready for bed, so we ended up having to get our order to-go, and the staff was super attentive and helpful in getting us on our way. We live close, so this made for a yummy and comfy couch feast :) The mall was decorated cute for the holidays, with a few new spots that had opened since our last visit. The mall felt alive and hoppin' for a Saturday night, which was great to see! There's not a lot of spots to watch a game in this side of the East Bay so new fun fact, we will try coming here again for light bites or a full meal during game time! read more
9 months ago
Consistently delicious no matter if you go for dim sum or dinner. Thoughtful and friendly service--love the staff here. Ambiance is beautiful and comfortable. My family frequent this restaurant because of all the above. read more
Chinese banquet tables are always fun. We had 10 people, so it was the typical lazy susan round table with a ton of yummy food. Hot and sour soup to start. I think it was prepared well, though I'm not a huge fan of this kind of soup. Do you like Hainan chicken? It's the lightly colored blanched kind that you dip in soy sauce with garlic, ginger, and scallions. One of the "cleaner" tasting Chinese dishes you will have. You can't go wrong with stir fried steak and veggies in black bean sauce. And of course Peking duck with the buns is a Chinese dining staple. For something a little more hearty we had the salt and pepper spare ribs which is pork dipped and deep fried in batter. Walnut shrimp was creamy with perfectly honey-glazed walnuts. Long life noodles are usually kind of plain but there's was quite tasty. And of course we needed veggies, so we had baby pea greens sauteed in garlic and oil. Chinese style family banquet dinners rock. And Asia Pearl Kitchen was pretty darned good. read more
2 years ago
A great dinner spot for large parties! We made a reservation for a group of 17 which not many restaurants can accommodate well. Family-style service was very convenient. The highlight of the meal for me was the duck followed by the fried eggplant. I tried the frog which was interesting. It was fried nicely and the meat was quite soft. It was surprisingly sweet from the egg yolk coating which I wasn't expecting. I probably wouldn't order it again, but it was definitely nice to try once! They brought out a sweet red-bean soup at the end which was a nice surprise. All of the dishes we tried were solid, but all leaned towards the salty side, though perhaps most Chinese food does. My fingers were a bit swollen the next morning probably from all the sodium. Nevertheless, the food was still good and this also could've been due to the fact that the table I was at happened to order many fried dishes. Overall, food was good, and I would return. read more
2 years ago
Went for dim sum and fortunately we went early as the line when we left was long!!! The service is efficient. No one really smiles but also no one is rude. The food seems hit and miss. Some dishes are tasty and one was so bad we actually returned it. They let us return it with explanation no problem. That was much appreciated. The restaurant is older but functional. It is located within the mall. There is plenty of parking to be had. read more
I've been to Asian Pearl a few times in the last year and I'm happy they're here. It's hard to find good Cantonese food these days but APK has the classics. They serve dim sum during the day but have a select menu of dumplings at night too! My experience here includes a small table of 3 and a larger party of 12. Service received has been on point but was exceptionally good last night with my big group. The food was tasty and came out VERY FAST. We really enjoyed the pork belly, shiu main with truffle, gai lan, ribeye pepper beef. The steamed chicken with woodear was a little overcooked and over seasoned. The pea sprouts were kind of tough and undercooked. Be careful in the restroom -- floors are kinda slippery. Overall, APK was a good experience and we will be back soon for more great food. read more
4 months ago
Solid spot for dimsum in Richmond. My group of 9 came for an early dimsum around 10:30 on a Saturday morning. It was starting to get packed but still wasn't too bad, as it was early. By the time we left, there were people waiting for tables, so definitely come early if you can. Because we had a large group, we ordered a ton of items from the menu to share. I thought everything was pretty good, but nothing really stood out. The menu selection is large and features smaller, dimsum dishes on one side and larger lunch-style dishes on the other. We definitely over ordered the food and left with a bunch of leftovers. Paid around $35 pp after tax and tip. I'd love to come back and try the lunch dishes sometime! read more
8 months ago
===TL;DR=== - Singaporean rice noodle - Stir-Fry Beef Steak with Mixed Mushroom - Salt and pepper chicken wings - Iced hong Kong styled milk tea - Located inside the Pacific East Mall ===TMI=== First off, can we talk about the size of this place? You would think a restaurant inside a plaza would be small but I was wrong. They were so big and spacious inside like those wedding banquet/ dim sum restaurant size! Food was delicious. As Chinese would say, you can taste their "wok hei" (as Google put it: smoky flavor and aroma that develops in food when cooked in a hot wok). Can't go wrong with the Singaporean noodles - a little spicy, savory, and curry taste. The ribbed eye steak was cooked to perfection. Super tender and juicy, pairs well with rice! Lastly, classic chicken wings and milk tea. Chicken was juicy and fresh, the milk tea was smooth and strong! If you're looking for a solid Chinese restaurant around the area, they're a good candidate. Don't underestimate plaza food! Anddddd plenty of parking is always a plus outside. read more
My family and I have been here a number of times over the years that we come to go shopping at Ranch 99 and we've always had adequately quick service, and my brother-in-law's have always enjoyed watching some sort of sports game on their giant TV that covers the whole Wall!! The food is always well prepared, but you do have to make sure they don't overcharge for the amount of people that have tea or people. I had a young nephew who was only two and he was not eating with us because he had his own food, picky, toddlers, and they accidentally charged him as well as myself for that I did not have. Thank goodness, my in-laws can read Mandarin and they noticed the extra charge on the bill. Yeah, we still come back and we always check the bill. We will be back again. read more
Asian Pearl is a very popular restaurant, mainly because it's the only dim sum spot in the area. It's located inside a plaza near the right entrance (if you're facing the plaza from the parking lot) On weekends, there's always a wait. The interior is spacious with many tables set up for larger parties, which draws in a lot of families or gatherings. The restaurant has been here for many years, but went through a remodeling about a year ago. I can't tell what they did but one thing that stood out; they installed a humongous TV screen, although when I went, no one was watching it. Asian Pearl does not have carts they push around. Instead, you're given a menu with pictures to choose from. Write the # you want right below the menu item and turn it in to a server. I've been here many times and the food is consistently good. Not excellent but good. My latest visit, we tried a de new things: Golden egg fried rice is fragrant and has the perfect amount of seasoning. Shrimp purple rice noodle roll. Slightly chewy texture and good flavor Baked durian puff, served in the shape of swans. They're flaky with a mild durian flavor. Great for fans of durian, but for me ... not so much. We also had other typical items like beef balls, shrimp dumplings, turnip cakes ... etc. Service is prompt and pleasant. Food is pretty good. Price is fair I suppose. Be warned, even though there's a huge parking lot, it can be challenging during weekend peak hours. I've been coming here for years with family because they live nearby, and as long as they're still here, I'll return with them. read more
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They say they deliver.Do they do their own delivery or use a service?
They’re on Doordash.
Are the Dim Sum carts(if they still have them) only for weekend Dim Sum,or during the week also?
No more carts, you order from a menu.
What happened? Didn't this place used to be open until like 2am? ETA: Daimo was my backup for after Asian Pearl closed for the night so don't tell me I'm mixing the two up.
Daimo restaurant is the one that's open till 3am.
What time is dim sum served until?
I was able to order dim sum at 9pm...so I guess they serve it all day throughout
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