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China Pearl Restaurant


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4.5 of 5 stars 72 ratings
72 ratings
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#99 of 1,839 restaurants in Boston
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Dim Sum
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
  • Address: 9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111-1947
  • Phone:  (617) 426-4338
  • Fax:  (617) 338-8203
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4 of 5 stars
TDU3 2 contributions
Hamilton, New Jersey
May 28, 2009

I visited China Pearl on May 22, 2009 and found it to be a wonderful find in the area. The restaurant was not crowded which was very plesant. The food was excellent and although the prices seemed high, when we saw the huge portions, we decided to share. more

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1 of 5 stars
PintSizedMommy 6 contributions
New Milford, CT
May 25, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

...China Pearl would definitely get it! After reading the rave reviews from other TripAdvisor members, I added China Pearl on our list of restaurants for our recent trip to Boston. What a mistake! When we arrived at the restaurant, a few minutes before 6pm, the place was empty. Several waiters were sitting around at a table, talking. We were promptly... more

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4 of 5 stars
DavidL3 26 contributions
Feb 4, 2009

yay dim sum ! more

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5 of 5 stars
NCSojourner 38 contributions
NC
Jan 14, 2009

We went with some friends here based on a guidebook's recommendation. I admit, walking up the pink, mirrored stairwell I was a little nervous in suggesting it. But that feeling was quickly dismissed as we noticed that we were the only caucasians in the place. We got to witness an extravagant 1 year old's birthday party with all chinese-speaking patrons.... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 1, 2009

DIM SUM!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
adrosenb 53 contributions
Dec 27, 2008

My first dim sum. Interesting, but what I am told typical dim sum atmosphere. Food was very good. Didn't try anything I didn't like. I would go again for dim sum. more

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4 of 5 stars
MedicMan7 18 contributions
South Carolina
Dec 5, 2008

My wife and I ate at the China Pearl and were very happy with the food. We were the only non-Oriental people in the restaurant, which is always a good sign in my book; I hate eating at fake americanized ethnic restaurants. We ordered 4 dishes to sample; each of them could have served as a whole meal. We had... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 19, 2008

Best for Dim Sum. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 14, 2008

I used to go here in the 80's. Just went back recently, and had the same good experience. Good food, nice setting. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 12, 2008

Used to go there all the time in the 80's. Returned a few weeks ago. Still good, with great setting. more

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China Pearl Restaurant Address

9 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111-1947
Tel: (617) 426-4338 Fax: (617) 338-8203
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.