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Nº 65 in 437 in South Tyneside

Nº 2 of 16 Seafood in South Tyneside

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Best Chinese. Lovely staff, so friendly :) My partner and I like a treat and this is a great option to choose takeaway wise

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Safc1993 . 2024-09-17

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Been coming here for years, best Chinese by miles, Brian is the man.

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Paul Fawcett . 2024-08-09

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Friendly service and large portions of tasty food

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Garry Snaith . 2024-07-23

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10/10 Food was ready within 10 mins Staff were very clear and friendly on the phone. Some key points: Collection only, cash only

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Shannon R . 2024-07-12

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Always a pleasure going to Ocean Pearl.The assistant Brian is a hoot to talk to, very accomadating& always happy to serve what the customer wants. I travel quite a distance to order food because it is so good.

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Brian Allen . 2024-07-09

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Lovely food, Brian is brilliant knows my order as I walk through the door excellent service

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Ben English . 2024-06-23

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Ordered a crispy beef and it was horrific, massive congealed bits of lumps of beef, in a weird sauce. Worst I've ever had. In fairness to them, other meals I've had from there have been good.

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Den Wanley . 2024-04-17

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Been going to Ocean Pearl for what must be 20 years or so now. Outstanding food every time with great portion sizes. Brain is a legend.

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Anth . 2024-04-12

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My partner Linda picked us a meal up last night. Disgusting she's gone there for over 40 years and never been disappointed. Chicken curry with chips and mushrooms. The mushrooms were none existent and the chips weren't fresh they had been warmed up God knows how long they had them but no wonder they gave us so many just to get rid of them. All went in the bin if we could have been bothered we would have took the whole sorry mess back. Total waste of money but a good customer gone who will never go back or recommend.

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peter thompson . 2024-03-31

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Best chinese anywere Bryan smashing fella very friendly the food is the best I've been going for many years now and the standard never fails to amaze me

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Michael Bourke . 2024-03-25

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We had heard about great reviews about this takeaway, but sadly we were disappointed with our food as it lacked taste and frankly poor food. We had the special menu for 2 and threw most of it in the bin.

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Locals . 2024-03-16

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First and last time all went in bin discusting

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Carol Johnson . 2024-02-03

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Waiting time far to long waited over 40 mins for takeaway.

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Jimp Poll . 2024-01-23

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BriN is Ma,ingredients as is food

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Shaun Carr . 2024-01-22

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If you’ve never been here, it’s a must. Brian’s ran this shop for years. Always a smile waiting for you when you come in the shop. Knows everyone by name even new customers, food is made to order. Not salty like other restaurants close by, reasonably priced too and the portions are massive!

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E Johnson . 2024-01-14

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My go to dish has always been Singapore fried Vermicelli, I had one here tonight for the first time. I was shocked, heavily salted to the point of not able to taste enything else, no spice no vegetables. Quite frankly the worst I have had in over 30 years. My wife could not eat hers, and had to cook something else.

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Daz Smith . 2023-12-30

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Brian is a great guy and very pleasant and cheerful, as always, always good atmosphere and great food fast service when not busy though understandable given 100% service everytine

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Tonzi Cooke . 2023-12-07

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Best Chinese on the Nook. They don't do deliveries.

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Dean Nunn . 2023-10-20

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It seems like their fried rice was overcooked and old - the rice was all bunched up and looked a bit orange although the egg seemed fine. Ribs were alright although I feel they were a bit too hard to bite into and had a higher ratio of bone-meat than most Chinese takeaways do, such as MasterChef.

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Tobey Ho . 2023-09-20

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Curry was appalling way too spicy and not enjoyable at all. i woke up this morning with explosive diarrhoea and this was the only thing that could of caused it. the chicken was hardly cooked at all and was pink in the middle and too hard on the outside.

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Jake Haswell . 2023-09-20

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The food is amazing, you can tell it’s top quality and they staff are very friendly and love to chat to you. I would highly recommend this place to everyone local.

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Curtis King . 2023-09-07

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Sorry to say this place has gone downhill terribly Brian is still the star but whoever is cooking needs the sack went last nite chips were terrible seemed like they were warmed up and my Singapore noodles had some very dodgy meat in it fat and chewy and awful my partner’s special chow mien just as bad never go back again tasty duck Stanhope road 10 times better sorry Brian sort it out m8

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Peter H . 2023-09-03

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Literally amazing the food was absolutely top notch,super polite ,super quick I think it's a special takeaway and will be ordering again 10/10 amazing

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Sid Nott . 2023-07-30

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Would not go anywhere else , Brian's has been my take away of choice for over 20 years and they never let me down

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Pauline Smith . 2023-07-18

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The food at the Ocean Pearl is excellent, but lets get on thing straight, It is NOT a restaurant, it is the best Chinese Take Away in south shields you will be very disappointed if you expect to have a sit in.

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Hannaballecter . 2023-07-09

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Read about this being the best Chinese takeaway in South Shields, so I gave it a try and can recommend it. Good food and huge portions. Unless you have a big appetite, be conservative with your order!

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Graeme Rutherford . 2023-07-03

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The legend of South Shields, also known as Bryan 🫡

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Duke . 2023-06-11

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Would usually order from a different local Chinese, let's call them rainy house. Will definitely be coming here in future, friendly and efficient service. Amazing food, and great portions. 10/10.

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James RUBY . 2023-05-07

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Brian's lovely good customer service . Foods good too👍

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Jacqui Armstrong . 2023-05-04

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Really enjoyed our meal. Great takeaway and always popular.

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KWilso . 2023-04-29

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Seen a tiny red termite on the sheets of white paper just over the counter when I looked and it's put me off. Not been in about a yr now It's still about the best Chinese in town though just I don't eat it anymore

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Christopher Allen . 2023-03-10

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Food was really tasty and I was astonished at the amount of ribs you got!

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leeandjude . 2023-02-01

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Number one for Chinese food, huge portions and Brian is brilliant

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Colin Irving . 2022-11-21

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Good food at a fair price totally enjoyed my curry

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Eddie Ross . 2022-11-12

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Brian is amazing and friendly, staff are polite food is more than words can describe if I could say Gordon Ramsays saying F Delicious I would as it is delicious I would highly recommend Brian to anyone

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DANZO . 2022-10-30

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For those who don’t know, Brian, the owner of Ocean Pearl is a local legend. He runs the takeaway that is arguably the best in the town, including restaurants. When our son is home from Uni, or Christmas Eve treat, or any reason in between then we’ll turn to the Ocean Pearl. Tonight wasn’t a special occasion but we wanted the best, and despite me forgetting the extra mushrooms both the beef curry with extra curry sauce and the chicken salt and chilli pepper were excellent.

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mukhasben . 2022-09-16

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Brian offers a level of service 2nd to none. A true legend. No drop in standards since last review. We are never disappointed love it here and will keep returning to this local favourite. Everybody knows Brian and Brian knows everybody.

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Gary Jupp . 2022-08-25

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Always a friendly welcome .and always a very good meal. Highly recommended and wouldn't go anywhere else

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Rob Doherty . 2022-08-13

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Lovely food and massive portions

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Juggy . 2022-08-10

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Best Chinese in South Shields by far, absolutely fantastic meal, and service with a smile. Would not order from anywhere else now.😀👍

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Leonard Bulman . 2022-07-25

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I phoned for a take-away. I explained I didn't have a menu. I started by ordering a Wan Tun soup. He didn't understand what I was saying so I repeated it several times. Then I gave up and asked for a Hot and Sour Soup. He didn't understand that and told me to "come down" to the takeaway shop. Then he just hung up. So I phoned the Gold Lion takeaway. They were really helpful. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. It couldn't have been a more different experience to the Ocean Pearl.

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John M . 2022-07-23

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Great place but starting to go a bit downhill

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Raymond Earl . 2022-07-14

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ITS A PEARL OF A TAKEAWAY. Best takeaway in South Shields. No one can complain about the quality of food or the SUPERB service. FIVE STARS ALL DAY LONG Still great food & fast service. The best in South Shields by a "Chinese" mile.

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Philip Dudgeon . 2022-06-22

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Never had a bad meal in the years I've been coming here

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Philip Martin . 2022-05-10

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Love the food, chow mein is fantastic and honey chili dishes too 👍

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Paul Rudd . 2022-04-20

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Not visited in about 5 years… quality of food not what it used to be… honey/chilli beef could put ya nanas windows oot and make a honey bee puke and salt/chilli chips were suffering severe anaemia…And where the hell was Brian!?

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Nikki Fulcher . 2022-04-02

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Chicken inedible, dry, won't be back, not cooked from fresh, disappointed as seems to get good reviews.

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Stu . 2022-03-22

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Brian is The Man and his food has never been poor. Ever. It's cash only and no delivery but we come back cos we know he and the staff get it done without skimping anywhere.

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Andy Gill . 2022-02-26

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Visiting from Scotland and Brian gave the most friendliest welcome into his shop. Knew all his customers by name even on the phone . Food was delicious and plentiful . If your in South Shields give Brian a visit you won’t be disappointed. 5 star

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Gillian Baird . 2022-02-17

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Best in South Shields without a doubt

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Philip Dudgeon . 2022-02-12

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Best Chinese takeaway in South tyneside without a doubt

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Phil Roberts . 2022-02-06

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Our favourite place for Chinese cuisine, the food is lovely and Brian is so friendly😊. I do wish that they would add aromatic crispy duck to the menu though 😋

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Alison Fay . 2022-02-05

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As usual the meal was fantastic, with Brian at the helm as he has been for years! 20/10!!!!!

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Keith Costello . 2022-01-30

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Great food and a great welcome from Brian the owner. He can remember names and people's orders and is always happy and friendly. Please try this place once and you'll never go anywhere else again.

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Colin Jordan . 2022-01-19

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Best Chinese take away around. Super tasty. Only downside is you have to wait a while because its super popular. I drive passed other Chinese take aways to go to this one.

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Sam Piplica . 2022-01-04

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Great quality foods and fantastic staff

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Anthony Baines . 2022-01-03

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Probably the best Chinese meals in South shields

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Gary Hutchy . 2022-01-02

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Always great food and worth a visit just to meet Brian

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Paul Keillor . 2021-12-10

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Food is fantastic worth going just to listen to Bryan taking orders lol

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Anthony Snee . 2021-12-05

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Look at all the 5 stars . Brian's is by far the best in the region, I've lived everywhere and have never had better . Well worth the drive

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Michael Owen . 2021-11-28

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Excellent food and great service Brian is a legend 👍

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Chris Gutcher . 2021-11-23

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First time visitor to the Ocean Pearl takeaway. Lovely food, very generous portions, excellent value for money and great friendly service. Couldn't ask for more!

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Andrew M . 2021-10-28

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Ocean Peal is the best chinese in the northeast!!! Their food is absolutely gorgeous and always red hot!! Brian listens and you get exactly what you ask for!!! Items are never missed from your order!!! ocean pearl don’t deliver so if you want nice food you have to pick it up!!!! We always call to place our order and Brian's timing is perfect, he told me 10 mins and it was ready when i got there. Amazing staff, they are so friendly and this take away has been here for years !!! Thank you ocean pearl for another lovely supper Richard James

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richardjR9202Z . 2021-09-29

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Best chinese cuisine I've ever had. Love it .

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Sonya Harvey . 2021-08-07

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Great food and value for money , and Brian is such a cheerfull chap , I'm giving it 10 out 10 and truelly recommended

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I3677YIbriand . 2021-07-13

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Gave it 5 star howeva i dony like china food. I think dat the curry was like baby diearya snd was smelly and lumpy. Absolutly yucka Wjy is ther a pictcha of a toad wat yhe flip guys i been hacked i think

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Carol Campbell . 2021-06-29

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First class service got to be best Chinese I've had.

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Stuart Rutter . 2021-06-13

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Excellent reviews took me there. We drove 20mins from New Castle to there and I would say Brian is really helpful with the order. We were not disappointed at his recommendation. Very good value for money and extraordinary customer service. If you are living nearby, you are the lucky ones 🍀 👍Thanks, Brian for the extra shrimp crackers. Appreciate. Wish you a great business again this year xo

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Carmen Ene . 2021-04-24

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The food here is in a class of its own. Brian should get a Netflix special. I'd watch it! With a chow mein.

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Calo Nico . 2021-03-24

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We recently moved away from South Shields, and this place is just the best takeaway anywhere!! Brian is a legend too. This review is based on getting an Ocean Pearl takeaway every week for around 10 years, it is basically fantastic 👌

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robertjelee7 . 2021-02-11

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Brian is a legend, food is top class, been eating from there for 15 years atleast and never had a bad dish

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Ben Docherty . 2020-12-06

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Wow, no decent Chinese takeaway in Hebburn. Used to come here 20 years ago so travelled to give it a go. The food is amazing, fresh hot, had salt and pepper chicken, sweet and sour, ribs, curry sauce, rice, chips and prawn crackers. Unreal. Service really good, pre ordered and collected. They don’t accept debit or credit cards just cash 👌 👌👌

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Susan884 . 2020-11-26

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Having moved from down South to Jarrow i was struggling to find a Chinese Takeaway that both my wife and i both enjoyed , till i come across OceanPearl . Read several reviews and thought give it a try, well from quality to quantity it was spot on. My first visit it was pouring with rain and there was a Q, but that told me it would be worth the wait and it was. Meeting Brian was a bonus kind of old school with a modern twist. Thanks to you and your staff for a lovely meal.

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R6553AGalexp . 2020-11-17

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Bit of a wait, but always busy at the weekend, excellent food

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Robert THOMPSON . 2020-11-16

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Despite having to queue in the rain for ages (covid rules) Brian’s iconic Ocean Pearl it was worth the wait. Never had a reason to complain about the meals or service here ever. Two Salt and chicken, noodles and chips with Chinese gravys and curry sauces. Been looking forward to it all day. Didn’t disappoint

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mukhasben . 2020-11-14

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Absolutely great food! This has been my local chinese takeaway for 25 years!! Everytime I buy a meal, whatever it may be, it tastes and looks the same. It may be a little bit more expensive than some, but the ingredients used are top quality and you get good portiom sizes......worth every penny. With these dishes, you know exactly what your getting. Find one you love and you'll not be disappointed. If there's an ingredient you want taking out/swapping, for example your allergic to something i.e. chicken instead of prawns, no problem, just ask. Brian, who takes the orders is a proper character! He's a brilliant person who will welcome you with a smile and his usual sense of humour. The regular customers, like myself, he knows by their 1st names and I've tried ALL the other local takeaways, but no-one has the same quality or consistent taste like Ocean Pearl Chinese Takeaway. Give it a try, I'd be surprised if you didn't like it!

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Andrew . 2020-10-10

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What can I say about here? From owner and local legend Brian to the amazing food the place can not be faulted. Wouldn't go anywhere else

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V1880QDnikkis . 2020-08-22

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The food is outstanding. Brian makes one up for me that’s not on the menu. The size of the spare rib starters is massive you don’t need a main course. Even though it’s not close to us it’s well worth a drive and always service with a smile

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Mark K . 2020-08-21

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This is the best Chinese take away around plenty of choice and very tasty. Brian is so welcoming and friendly

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S9676UCjuliem . 2020-08-16

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I've used a Chinese in sunderland for over 20 year then tried here, lovely bloke, food is the best I've had, its safe to say this is my new local. Ps try the chicken in oyster sauce on crispy noodles 👌 they are to die for.

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Michael Kibble . 2020-07-10

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Brian is very friendly and food is great

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Chris Gray . 2020-06-27

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The best Chinese restaurant fot miles around. Fantastic food, very generous portions and a very entertaining proprieter

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Ian Smith . 2020-06-25

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i have eaten at this takeaway for over 25 years and the food has always been excellent also the service off brian is fantastic the food is always hot and fresh well worth trying if you haven't been before

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markieSouthShields . 2020-04-01

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Fantastic food Bryan so friendly

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Melanie Gibson . 2020-02-22

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Best chinese in south shields. By a long shot.

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LiquidCastle . 2020-02-21

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For many years we have had food from Ocean Pear. It never varies, consistently good and it is worth going just to see Brian organise the orders. Fabulous King prawn in batter with Sweet and Sour with fried rice and portion of fried noodles. 10 out of 10.

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624helene . 2020-02-03

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When they don't deliver and the place is still busy you know that everyone is going there because the standard of the food, you also could not meet a more nicer person than Brian. Five star just isn't enough.

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GRW 1984 . 2020-01-24

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Absolutely excellent take-away. Food is fantastic and the owner, Brian is an iconic leader in the field of customer service. Will DEFINITELY be back. What a great experience.......

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DanDunleavy . 2020-01-08

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Everybody’s favourite place is this

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paul wood . 2019-12-25

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Lovely food, super quick service and friendly staff. Will definitely use again.

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ziggy9269 . 2019-12-15

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Brian is a legend and still knew my name after about 5 years of not going I work in a Chinese takeaway myself (why I haven't been for so long) and sorry to say nothing was as good as where I work 😣 sorry but this place is over rated and if the main man ever leaves it will lose trade very quick far better out there and expensive

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Tony Taylor . 2019-11-27

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Lovely food But not the cheapest in town

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Antony Reilly . 2019-11-07

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40 years been coming here.. brian is great. Food is excellent. Shame they didnt deliver as i moved . X

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Lorraine Nolan . 2019-11-02

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Brian is a one off , customer service like no other . That’s what sets this place apart from the rest , the food is nice but I don’t really see anything special about it , still better quality than other places though .

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dannyd649 . 2019-10-24

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Fantastic food and Fantastic customer service. I forgot to ask for no onions, I remembered when food was nearly ready. I then asked if they could be taken out and they made me another curry. Amazing service I highly highly recommend this place

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Johnny . 2019-10-22

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Not much I can add to all the comments, I always use this place when I fancy a Chinese takeaway. Great food. And Baldy, (Brian) always on the ball.

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John Private . 2019-10-19

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Our favourite Chinese take away. Brian the owner knows every regular customer by name. If you go more than twice he will remember your name even if you phone. They don't deliver but service is excellent and the food is great.

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Nicholas Muir . 2019-10-14

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Always great food. Definitely recommend. Worth the travel although other takeaways available nearer.

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Ben M . 2019-09-02

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The best Chinese I’ve ever had. And the portions are amazing aswell 5 plus*

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Junglist 29 . 2019-08-29

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Highly recommended been going for years food is unbelievable and customer service is fantastic bri is an absolute legend round south Shields but only bad thing he doesn't deliver but he don't need to as his food is that good!

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craig love . 2019-08-04

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