Ocean Pearl
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About Ocean Pearl
On Prince Edward Rd in South Shields, Ocean Pearl is a Chinese takeaway working from a walk-in counter, with orders also taken by phone for collection in the shop. Salt and pepper chips are a recurring order, and curry sauce is offered alongside chips as well. Chicken balls appear regularly on orders, and chilli honey chicken is another repeat choice from the menu. Portions come full to the brim, and shrimp crackers are included with orders.
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Menu & Prices
152 dishes- House Special With Green Chilli & Garlic
- King Prawns & Chicken With Green Chilli & Garlic
- King Prawns With Green Chilli & Garlic
- Chicken With Green Chilli & Garlic
- Beef With Green Chilli & Garlic
- Char Siu With Green Chilli & Garlic
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and pepper chips, curry sauce, chicken balls and chilli honey chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention salt and pepper chips, curry sauce, chicken balls and chilli honey chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the owner, described as kind, friendly and accommodating, who helps with the order and, in several accounts, adds extra shrimp crackers or free cookies. Food praise centers on salt and pepper chips that arrive crispy rather than soggy. The chicken balls, chilli honey chicken and curry sauce are also singled out, along with hot, full-to-the-brim portions and quick service. Several call it very good value. The negatives are pointed, though. One longtime customer says recent orders have slipped, describing stodgy noodles and rice that held the shape of the carton, grey curry and stale chips. Another found the food bland and suspected it had sat in a freezer for days. One reviewer also reports being refused a phone order and told they did not speak English. Even the critical reviewers still call the person taking orders nice, and happier ones describe being recognised on a return visit and leaving with a free bag of cookies.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the owner, described as kind, friendly and accommodating, who helps with the order and, in several accounts, adds extra shrimp crackers or free cookies. Food praise centers on salt and pepper chips that arrive crispy rather than soggy. The chicken balls, chilli honey chicken and curry sauce are also singled out, along with hot, full-to-the-brim portions and quick service. Several call it very good value. The negatives are pointed, though. One longtime customer says recent orders have slipped, describing stodgy noodles and rice that held the shape of the carton, grey curry and stale chips. Another found the food bland and suspected it had sat in a freezer for days. One reviewer also reports being refused a phone order and told they did not speak English. Even the critical reviewers still call the person taking orders nice, and happier ones describe being recognised on a return visit and leaving with a free bag of cookies.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I called to place an order, which should have been very simple, but the man refused to take my order and told me that I didn’t speak English. I have never had this problem before when ordering, and I have always been able to place my orders without any issues. The ironic part is that he seemed to have difficulty understanding English himself. Very disappointing experience and completely unnecessary.”
- Google user
“I came very tired from holiday and tried to get some chinese food and the food is very poor sorry I mean VERY VERY poor because I paid nearly £40. Atleast in the future think about customers and the person who takes the orders atleast he is nice but that doesn't mean that it's ok for the food to taste bland and I genuinely think that the food has been stocked in the freezer for a week or 6-ish days.”
- Google user
“Just had my first Chinese order from ocean pearl & what an absolute treat it was 😁!!! from the first call to place the order to collecting it in the shop the service was just brilliant Brian the owner was so friendly, polite & happy , not to mention the food was super delicious, piping hot & flavoursome & all for a very reasonable price Best Chinese Ive had in a long while , everything was spot on 👌 Will definitely be back 😁 Thankyou ocean pearl 👏👏😋😁”
- Google user
“My dad used to come here years ago and was instantly recognised - super friendly and the food was incredible! Fresh, delicious, hot, big portions (everything literally full to the brim)! We will definitely be ordering from here again ☺️”
- Google user
“The food in this restaurant is very delicious and I really like it. The staff are also very friendly and they even gave me some shrimp crackers. I will definitely go back next time！”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Location
Chinese restaurants near Ocean Pearl
- 1.9 mi
chicken balls, salt and pepper box, black bean sauce
- Simons Takeaway4.31392 mi
chicken curry, chips, crispy beef
- 2 mi
special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken balls, chicken chow mein
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pearl | 4.7354 | — | salt and pepper chips, curry sauce, chicken balls |
| Lucky Chinese Takeaway | 4.167 | 1.9 mi | chicken balls, salt and pepper box, black bean sauce |
| Simons Takeaway | 4.3139 | 2 mi | chicken curry, chips, crispy beef |
| East Boldon Chop Suey House | 4.0113 | 2 mi | special fried rice, sweet and sour chicken balls, chicken chow mein |
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