CHINA PEARL KORAMANGALA

I have lost count as to how many times I have gone close to eating at this place CHINA PEARL IN KORAMANGALA, only to have plans changed or something or the other comes up, including the pandemic. I FINALLY got to visit this month with a friend. It is a lovely cozy joint decorated in red with soft lights as with all Chinese restaurants. I usually stick to the tried and tested and love chilly garlic noodles and decided to experiment with new dishes instead like the following: STARTERS Shaolin Sticks: This was yummy! Fried crispy mashed vegetable sticks tossed in chilly garlic sauce. Cauliflower Fung pao – a variation of veg balls with only cauliflower instead of veggies. This was almost black and looked weird but tasted simply great – spicy and different. MAIN COURSE: Veg Lat Lo Chowmein: This is noodles already mixed in spicy veg gravy – I dint like this one (subjective). I found the noodles dunked in gravy, usually I prefer gravy dish and noodles separately. This is what happens when you try to experiment.. While it was easy to eat a large portion it wasn’t mind blowing enough for me to think of ordering again or recommend to others. My friend loved it. I think I’ll stick to my chilly garlic noodles. Dessert: My friend had butterscotch ice cream and I had the coconut pannacotta with honey mango on top which was delicious! Service is quick. I like that nobody is breathing down your neck and they give you your space. Portions were generous. Prices were surprisingly reasonable compared to other Chinese places I’ve eaten. This gets crowded real fast so it is better to go early. Great for team meets who are into Chinese cuisine. Would I go again – my benchmark for whether a place appealed to me or not: definitely yes – they have a huge variety for vegetarians and I’m dying to try their other starters and dishes. Would I recommend to others: Yes again! Worth a visit. Overall rating 4/5 purely subjective rating because the main course didn’t do it for me. But don’t let this put you off. Overall rating 4/5 Ratings for reviews 1-No! No! No! 2-Just about average 3- Good. Can give it a try 4-Great!! 5-Yes! Yes! Yes! And I’ll tell all about it. Details: 53/1, 5th Cross, 60 Feet Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095