Not had a takeaway from here for about a year . Never had a bad meal but tonight's takeaway was very disappointing. Had a beef dish and a pork dish both meats were tough and very chewy. We only live 5 minutes from the restaurant but food was cold when we got home . Not cheap either sorry to say but won't be going back
HollyDay01
After reading reviews we were really looking forward to our meal from The Dragon Pearl, but sadly it was the worst chinese meal we have ever had. The rice was bland and flavourless, the chicken very very chewy as though it had been reheated several times and instead of the fries we asked for we got chicken in an orange sauce. We had the House special chow mein, yet it came with no meats. To add to that, it was more than we would normally pay and there were no free prawn crackers, which are pretty standard with most chinese takeaways. Either someone was having a really off day in the kitchen or what is served in the restaurant varies greatly to what is served for takeaway. Either way, sorry, but we won't be back.
549gw
We have been going to the dragon pearl for many years. It was a family run restaurant for many years and the food was outstanding. A few years ago it changed ownership. We still kept going there but wasn’t as happy with the food as before. The staff are really nice and attentive. This time we went we ordered crispy duck, unfortunately it was not very crispy.the duck was tasty but skin was still fatty.
Ybabobmij
Very good first visit. Cheery staff, good service and very good food. Just a little on the expensive side for what it was hence the four stars rather than five. Will return.
Jayne Parker
I booked this restaurant for 3 people however there was another table of 6 people in there that was part of our group so 9 all together. We overall enjoyed our meals with an exception of 3 who ordered sweet and sour chicken. It wasn't explained to them that the meal they ordered only came with a dipping sauce. All 3 thought the sauce was blend. When we came to pay my friend asked why there was no veg (onions, pepper etc) in the sauce to be told oh you should of ordered Cantonese style sweet and sour. I'd like to offer some advice to the restaurant. Take a minute and explain that the guest may have ordered the wrong item from the menu. It would definitely ensure the guest got the correct item and therefore ensuring returning guests. One final comment. If asked would you like everything to come out together that means you will get your starter and mains together so make sure you say no thank you we'll have our starters first. Long post but i hope this helps guest and restaurant
nigel l
My wife and I visited during our holiday.read reviews on here so booked a table.quick service great meal.cannot fault would recommend if your in area.
lala s
What a delicious Chinese place! Me and my partner had a few takeaways from hear on holiday and it was lush! Even being 20 minutes away from where we was staying it was still hot and yummy! Best curry we had aswell! And I will pay gd money if the food is good! So well done!
972RonW972
Have been twice now, each time staff have been friendly and helpful and good atmosphere. Food was delicious. happily to return and recommend.
mdsmum
I have to be gluten free, and a bad experience elsewhere in Shanklin early in our holiday had made me ill and put me off eating out for most of our time away. After seeing a review elsewhere of Dragon Pearl which mentioned that it had many gluten free choices, I finally plucked up the courage to have a meal out. The young staff were all very friendly and helpful; I was very nervous because, when my meal arrived, the batter on my sweet & sour chicken looked exactly like gluten-containing batter. The waiter promised me it was gluten free & so it was - no ill effects at all. There are no Chinese restaurants at home which have such a wide range of gluten free dishes - most have none at all - so this was a real treat for me. If I had to pick fault I would say the veg could have been cooked slightly more, and our main meals arrived as my husband was still eating his starters. But neither of those is a big deal. I just wish we had somewhere like this at home!
Tracey Perugia
Very nice food with lots of gluten free choices for mains, although starters limited to soup. The chef adapted the special fried rice to be GF.Parking: Car park directly oppositeDietary restrictions: Good GF choices for mains.
Very poor, the food was terrible and very expensive. The best bit was the spring roll to start and a potion of chips my husband had as a side, the whole experience as a lovely night out was sadly very poor I am still coming to terms with paying £3.20 for a can of lemonade, there was no customer service it was very shabby no table cloths it was more like a cafe 2/10
patrick woodgate
Ordered the starter of 2 spare ribs 2 samosas 2 spring rolls 2 prawn toast and crispy seaweed. When it came out the prawn toast was dripping in oil the spring rolls were very small and no filling the samosas were empty and for the spare ribs no sauce on them and not very tender as for the main meals ok but not the bestThe starter for the cost I give it 2/10 for the main meals I give it 6/10 Over all not impressed
Will
Hello,I’ve been a customer for the last 46 years, I love ALEX, the waiters and waitresses are the best, can’t believe itKid-friendliness: Alex loves kidsParking: Lots of parking
Kate Beckley
I've always for many many years been going to dragon pearl Chinese Even when it had previous owners and highly recommended it many people. Well today has changed .I had chips chicken fried rice and chicken chow mein.The chicken fried rice lovely as normal.But the chips are very greasy to much to eat and my chow main was very dry.I called up and told them about my issues the owner told me to take it back for refund.I explained I don't live close by,But she wanted me to take it back if I didn't like her food.I was not going to travel all the way back once I had been dropped off home.Ive never once had any issues before but sadly this occasion I have and sadly the owner is very upset I don't like her food this one and only time. so now my loyalty will no longer be with them.
Catbutter
It's an average Chinese takeaway. The kung pao is a bit lacklustre, but it's not offensive. Good reviews for the beef chow mein. Food was made quickly and in the time stated, staff were friendly, and the restaurant is bright and cheerful.Vegetarian options: Tofu is decent! Usually it's dehydrated and sad, but this tofu was chewy and had good flavour.
Not had a takeaway from here for about a year . Never had a bad meal but tonight's takeaway was very disappointing. Had a beef dish and a pork dish both meats were tough and very chewy. We only live 5 minutes from the restaurant but food was cold when we got home . Not cheap either sorry to say but won't be going back
After reading reviews we were really looking forward to our meal from The Dragon Pearl, but sadly it was the worst chinese meal we have ever had. The rice was bland and flavourless, the chicken very very chewy as though it had been reheated several times and instead of the fries we asked for we got chicken in an orange sauce. We had the House special chow mein, yet it came with no meats. To add to that, it was more than we would normally pay and there were no free prawn crackers, which are pretty standard with most chinese takeaways. Either someone was having a really off day in the kitchen or what is served in the restaurant varies greatly to what is served for takeaway. Either way, sorry, but we won't be back.
We have been going to the dragon pearl for many years. It was a family run restaurant for many years and the food was outstanding. A few years ago it changed ownership. We still kept going there but wasn’t as happy with the food as before. The staff are really nice and attentive. This time we went we ordered crispy duck, unfortunately it was not very crispy.the duck was tasty but skin was still fatty.
Very good first visit. Cheery staff, good service and very good food. Just a little on the expensive side for what it was hence the four stars rather than five. Will return.
I booked this restaurant for 3 people however there was another table of 6 people in there that was part of our group so 9 all together. We overall enjoyed our meals with an exception of 3 who ordered sweet and sour chicken. It wasn't explained to them that the meal they ordered only came with a dipping sauce. All 3 thought the sauce was blend. When we came to pay my friend asked why there was no veg (onions, pepper etc) in the sauce to be told oh you should of ordered Cantonese style sweet and sour. I'd like to offer some advice to the restaurant. Take a minute and explain that the guest may have ordered the wrong item from the menu. It would definitely ensure the guest got the correct item and therefore ensuring returning guests. One final comment. If asked would you like everything to come out together that means you will get your starter and mains together so make sure you say no thank you we'll have our starters first. Long post but i hope this helps guest and restaurant
My wife and I visited during our holiday.read reviews on here so booked a table.quick service great meal.cannot fault would recommend if your in area.
What a delicious Chinese place! Me and my partner had a few takeaways from hear on holiday and it was lush! Even being 20 minutes away from where we was staying it was still hot and yummy! Best curry we had aswell! And I will pay gd money if the food is good! So well done!
Have been twice now, each time staff have been friendly and helpful and good atmosphere. Food was delicious. happily to return and recommend.
I have to be gluten free, and a bad experience elsewhere in Shanklin early in our holiday had made me ill and put me off eating out for most of our time away. After seeing a review elsewhere of Dragon Pearl which mentioned that it had many gluten free choices, I finally plucked up the courage to have a meal out. The young staff were all very friendly and helpful; I was very nervous because, when my meal arrived, the batter on my sweet & sour chicken looked exactly like gluten-containing batter. The waiter promised me it was gluten free & so it was - no ill effects at all. There are no Chinese restaurants at home which have such a wide range of gluten free dishes - most have none at all - so this was a real treat for me. If I had to pick fault I would say the veg could have been cooked slightly more, and our main meals arrived as my husband was still eating his starters. But neither of those is a big deal. I just wish we had somewhere like this at home!
Very nice food with lots of gluten free choices for mains, although starters limited to soup. The chef adapted the special fried rice to be GF.Parking: Car park directly oppositeDietary restrictions: Good GF choices for mains.
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Very poor, the food was terrible and very expensive. The best bit was the spring roll to start and a potion of chips my husband had as a side, the whole experience as a lovely night out was sadly very poor I am still coming to terms with paying £3.20 for a can of lemonade, there was no customer service it was very shabby no table cloths it was more like a cafe 2/10
Ordered the starter of 2 spare ribs 2 samosas 2 spring rolls 2 prawn toast and crispy seaweed. When it came out the prawn toast was dripping in oil the spring rolls were very small and no filling the samosas were empty and for the spare ribs no sauce on them and not very tender as for the main meals ok but not the bestThe starter for the cost I give it 2/10 for the main meals I give it 6/10 Over all not impressed
Hello,I’ve been a customer for the last 46 years, I love ALEX, the waiters and waitresses are the best, can’t believe itKid-friendliness: Alex loves kidsParking: Lots of parking
I've always for many many years been going to dragon pearl Chinese Even when it had previous owners and highly recommended it many people. Well today has changed .I had chips chicken fried rice and chicken chow mein.The chicken fried rice lovely as normal.But the chips are very greasy to much to eat and my chow main was very dry.I called up and told them about my issues the owner told me to take it back for refund.I explained I don't live close by,But she wanted me to take it back if I didn't like her food.I was not going to travel all the way back once I had been dropped off home.Ive never once had any issues before but sadly this occasion I have and sadly the owner is very upset I don't like her food this one and only time. so now my loyalty will no longer be with them.
It's an average Chinese takeaway. The kung pao is a bit lacklustre, but it's not offensive. Good reviews for the beef chow mein. Food was made quickly and in the time stated, staff were friendly, and the restaurant is bright and cheerful.Vegetarian options: Tofu is decent! Usually it's dehydrated and sad, but this tofu was chewy and had good flavour.