Eastern Pearl — Restaurant in Walpole

A Serendipitous Symphony at Eastern Pearl

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Let me paint you a picture: There I was, a noble, perhaps slightly bewildered husband, cast adrift in the sea of euphoric Swifties at a Taylor Swift concert - not as an attendee, mind you, but as a dutiful spouse dutifully supporting my wife's pop music passion.

Seeking refuge from the sea of screams and sparkles, I happened upon a sanctuary known as Eastern Pearl. The stage was set for disappointment; the kitchen had just closed, the echo of the last ladle clinking against the wok had long since faded.

Despite this, the restaurant’s spirits were as high as my hunger pangs. The bartender, a gatekeeper of good cheer, sadly informed me no snack food was on offer. But lo! Out came the owner and chef, her apron still speckled with the remnants of a hard day's work. Seeing the plight of a hungry man, she kindly asked if there was anything that she could whip up, defying the closed kitchen.

With the grace of a humble petitioner, I requested for something easy, eggrolls and beef teriyaki - a simple request that was met with a nod of understanding. She even offered more, but with the honor of a knight refusing a second helping at the round table, I declined.

There I sat, not amid a throng of fervent Swifties, but in a bastion of tranquility, contently waiting for the concert to conclude. The anticipation was no longer about the end of my wife's concert, but the arrival of my late-night feast. As I savored each bite, the looming challenge of post-concert traffic seemed less daunting, my journey back to the hotel now promising the blissful slumber that only a full belly can guarantee.

If there is a moral to this tale, it’s that Eastern Pearl not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes the soul. This restaurant is more than a food outlet; it’s a lifesaver for hungry husbands everywhere, stranded outside Swift concerts or otherwise. Five stars for Eastern Pearl, the unsung hero of my night, ensuring my 'Swift' escape was anything...

This review is based on my initial visit. Restaurant was clean, older furniture and decor that gave you a nostalgic feeling. I sat on the lounge side. The bartender Ming was a one man show. He did a good job managing all the orders from that side. Older crowd at the bar. Everyone appeared friendly. My chair was probably as old as I am. It was also very comfortable and relaxing. The one thing that really matters is the food! When try out new to me places, there are some staples that I get. Hot and Sour Soup was old school, had a very nice flavor with a kick to make your eyes water. Highly recommend! Egg Rolls are some of the best of the best. Traditional New England/Polynesian recipe that is heavy on celery and pork with a crispy outer layer. These are a must! Spareribs on the bone were meaty, tender while having a crisp on the outside, and full of flavor. Absolutely delicious!! Beef Teriyaki was moist, marinated throughout and very tasty. Very much recommend! Shrimp with Lobster Sauce was some of the darkest that I have had. The sauce was very much like the Lobster Sauce we grew up on. Had a very nice flavor to it. The Shrimp were only about 30 seconds overcooked but were still delicious. Also very much recommend this dish! For an old school place my only complaint was they didn't have hot tea. I don't think I got a Fortune cookie either. Overall it was a nice experience. Not a fancy night out, but good old school Chinese food in a happy atmosphere. Excited to try some of their...

WARNING: do NOT eat here. We saw the 4.4 star rating.... I wish we couldn't have even one star. Allow me to preface this by saying, we are NOT picky, high maintenance, etc. The food was horrific. Our tempura shrimp was frozen. Our salmon sashimi was ALSO FROZEN. Their idea of a dynamite roll had COOKED SALMON in it. What did we even eat!? Further, we ordered a lot of food for two people. Our server, appeared to try and over serve us with large portions, to attempt to be able to charge us for left overs. He gave me an entire entree plate full of seaweed salad. If any lawyers are reading this, we would be interested in a class action lawsuit. If your trying to debate if you should go here ? For the love of god drive 2 minutes further down the road and go to the other place in Gillette Stadium. No makers of razors would allow a restraunt this horric space in...