Oriental Pearl, Merry Hill Review

“When the Oriental Pearl restaurant first opened I...”

Written on: 21/11/2005 by minxy106 (6 reviews written)

Good Points
Value for money midweek lunchtimes
Very large venue with lots of seating

Bad Points
'Canteen' looking dining area
Food not always hot enough

General Comments
When the Oriental Pearl restaurant first opened I couldn't wait to try it as the choice for Chinese food (not takeaways) is limited in Dudley. They made a big effort welcoming customers, and the building had been refurbished to a high standard. It is a buffet style menu, or as some say 'all you can eat'. The choice of food was good compared to other similar venues I had visited, and the staff were polite and friendly. I visited the restaurant recently and the atmosphere has changed. I think now the opening stage is over they have let things slip a little, and it shows. I wasn't as happy with the choice of food, and a lot of what I ate felt warmed up or cold. I don't think I shall visit again. They have also increased the prices a little, although they are still very reasonable.