I am from San Francisco and there are countless great chinese and Asian/ Fusion restaurant. I was really disappointed when I first came to Cleveland because I could not fine a comparable Asian restaurant. That's when my friend took us to the Pearl of the Orient. Wow. What a pleasant surprise. The sushi/sashimi selection was extensive and FRESH to boot. Can't believe thjey have Vietnamese soft spring rolls and Beef Pho! Both were out of this world. So unusual to have a restaurant that does such variety of cuisines so well.\r
Before we arrived, I expected the usual chinese bland or gordy red and gold interior. This Pearl is so classy and modern and clean, I thought I was back in San Francisco. The long sushi bar and regular bar is connected to creat a splashy visual statement. \r
All in all, I wish I had been here sooner but I was told the owners put in a lot of money to redecorate this restaurant to fit the extensive expansion of this new Beachcliff Mall. More people should know about this hidden gem in the middle of a west side suburb.
Pros: Lots of parking. Great variety of cuisine. Nice Sake selection.
Cons: Can't think of any.
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