Eastern Pearl — Restaurant in Town of Amherst

VERY BAD EXPERIENCE. I came to this place as I heard it is good. BUt unfortunately my experience was somewhat terrible. I ordered Sha cha sizzler and Chilean Seabass. Here comes my sizzler - without any sizzle- meaning there was no steaming when it arrived. Chicken curry in it- very very salty. I almost felt like returning it, but I am nice and I didnt. To top it all, the waitress was kind of rude and told me - "oh its hot" - " you can see yourself and touch the grey iron sizzler flat plate". My question is - I have visited so many sizzler places and NOBODY has ever told me to touch the sizzler plate due to risk of getting finger burn. But this lady- in complete denial, was asking me to touch it and she herself also did and said -"oh its fresh, what do you mean there is no sizzle!". Please teach your waitresses to tell the customers not to touch the plate!!! I was laughing instead. Secondly the chilean sea bass- very salty too. I was able to understand the nice flavours that were put in both the dishes, but the salt/monosodium glutamate content was so high, that it was masking the herb flavours overall. Again, I would still recommend this place as it is a famous nice place and one bad experienece should not stop people to go there, but pleeeeez, make the experienece great so that it would want me to come again and again and again. I will not be visiting...

I went in person to Eastern Pearl, and let me just say: the moment I walked in, I knew I was about to witness greatness. This place didn’t feel like a restaurant — it felt like Notre Dame Stadium, but instead of touchdowns, they’re serving up Chow Mein miracles and dumpling domination. I ordered the Beef and Chicken Chow Mei, Shrimp Chow Mein, and dumplings — and I’m still emotionally recovering. The Beef and Chicken Chow Mei came out like a perfectly executed Freeman trick play — bold, beautiful, and left me questioning reality. The shrimp were so plump and fresh, they could’ve started at wide receiver. I half-expected them to run a post route across my plate. And the dumplings? Oh Lord. These dumplings didn’t come to play. They came to maul the defensive line of my taste buds. If the 2024 Irish team had the consistency, toughness, and golden-brown crisp of these dumplings, we’d be hoisting the national championship trophy at midfield. The service? Smoother than a Sam Hartman spiral. The atmosphere? Like walking into the locker room before a rivalry game — energy, confidence, and the smell of sweet victory. Eastern Pearl isn’t just the best Chinese food in town — it’s a dynasty. If Marcus Freeman had this kind of execution on offense, we’d have gone undefeated. Run, don’t walk. And when you do walk in, chant “Here come the dumplings!” You...

This place is great! The restaurant is nice and clean, and the food is excellent! First let's discuss the setting. The restaurant is basically one big room with tables all throughout the middle and booths on the sides. Since we're talking Asian cuisine here, the decor is very Orient-like. You don't just feel like you're in a big open room to eat. I have never been here when it's crowded so it's is always quiet and you get pretty good service in my opinion. The employees are very nice and willing to get you any details you need on your meals.

Now, lets talk about the food! Sure you can order the normal "Chinese food" meal (aka Lo Mein, or Hunan, etc.) which is very good, but the dinner specials is where it's at if you're willing to try something new. I've had multiple different dinner platters and every one has been delicious! Rice is served with all dinner platters I believe. And when you are all done and can eat no more, be sure to get one of the truffle deserts! The last time I got the mint chocolate chip truffle and it was absolutely delicious!

You can expect about a $50 bill for two people to have a nice meal and dessert. In my opinion, it is well worth it! Best Asian cuisine I've found in the Buffalo, NY area. I always stop here...