CHINA PEARL RESTAURANT

About CHINA PEARL RESTAURANT

China Pearl Restaurant is a Chinese and Cantonese dining establishment located in Plano, Texas. The restaurant specializes in dim sum, seafood, and traditional Cantonese dishes. Menu items include a variety of dumplings, steamed buns, casseroles, and classic entrees like orange chicken and sesame chicken. The restaurant aims to bring authentic Chinese flavors, with some reviewers noting its similarity to Cantonese cuisine found in major coastal cities. It is a third location for a restaurant group with existing establishments in Boston.

The Vibe

The restaurant offers a spacious and modern dining environment with bright lighting. Service can be inconsistent, with some guests reporting attentive staff and others experiencing slow service, particularly during busy periods like weekends or holidays. While some find the atmosphere pleasant and family-friendly, others have noted issues with food quality and seasoning, with a recurring comment about dishes being bland or overly seasoned with MSG. The restaurant is noted for its large space, suitable for groups.

• modern
• spacious
• bright
• family friendly

What's Good

• silky milk custard buns

  $6.00

  A sweet steamed bun with a creamy milk custard filling, often a popular dim sum dessert.

• china pearl shrimp & lobster dumplings

  $9.00

  XL-sized dumplings featuring a filling of shrimp and lobster, a signature item.

• chicken feet in black bean sauce

  $7.00

  A traditional Cantonese dim sum dish, featuring chicken feet braised in a savory black bean sauce.

• orange chicken

  $18.00

  A popular Chinese-American dish with crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce.

• seafood tofu casserole

  $24.00

  A hearty casserole dish featuring a combination of seafood and tofu, often served bubbling hot.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• family meal
• dim sum brunch