The Dragon Pearl in Isle of Wight

Not had a takeaway from here for about a year . Never had a bad meal but tonight's takeaway was very disappointing. Had a beef dish and a pork dish both meats were tough and very chewy. We only live 5 minutes from the restaurant but food was cold when we got home . Not cheap either sorry to say but won't be going back

After reading reviews we were really looking forward to our meal from The Dragon Pearl, but sadly it was the worst chinese meal we have ever had. The rice was bland and flavourless, the chicken very very chewy as though it had been reheated several times and instead of the fries we asked for we got chicken in an orange sauce. We had the House special chow mein, yet it came with no meats. To add to that, it was more than we would normally pay and there were no free prawn crackers, which are pretty standard with most chinese takeaways. Either someone was having a really off day in the kitchen or what is served in the restaurant varies greatly to what is served for takeaway. Either way, sorry, but we won't be back.

Lovely fresh food. It was a little expensive, but worth it.

We have been going to the dragon pearl for many years. It was a family run restaurant for many years and the food was outstanding. A few years ago it changed ownership. We still kept going there but wasn’t as happy with the food as before. The staff are really nice and attentive. This time we went we ordered crispy duck, unfortunately it was not very crispy.the duck was tasty but skin was still fatty.

After trying the other 2 Chinese in town this was best of 3.The people in shanklin must be easy pleased as none of the 3 of them are decent.

Very good first visit. Cheery staff, good service and very good food. Just a little on the expensive side for what it was hence the four stars rather than five. Will return.

I booked this restaurant for 3 people however there was another table of 6 people in there that was part of our group so 9 all together. We overall enjoyed our meals with an exception of 3 who ordered sweet and sour chicken. It wasn't explained to them that the meal they ordered only came with a dipping sauce. All 3 thought the sauce was blend. When we came to pay my friend asked why there was no veg (onions, pepper etc) in the sauce to be told oh you should of ordered Cantonese style sweet and sour. I'd like to offer some advice to the restaurant. Take a minute and explain that the guest may have ordered the wrong item from the menu. It would definitely ensure the guest got the correct item and therefore ensuring returning guests. One final comment. If asked would you like everything to come out together that means you will get your starter and mains together so make sure you say no thank you we'll have our starters first. Long post but i hope this helps guest and restaurant

This is our favourite restaurant on the Isle of Wight, we are here for 10 days & always eat here in our 1st & last night, this year again was amazing, the restaurant was very busy, I would definitely recommend booking, we all ordered our food, the waiter went through the order as there was 7 of us, all our food came out together & was all piping hot, all the food has amazing flavours, the ribs are lovely & meaty, no fat at all. Everyone said how delicious it was, I do wish I could take this restaurant home with me. Looking forward to next time

My wife and I visited during our holiday.read reviews on here so booked a table.quick service great meal.cannot fault would recommend if your in area.

Have been twice now, each time staff have been friendly and helpful and good atmosphere. Food was delicious. happily to return and recommend.

I have to be gluten free, and a bad experience elsewhere in Shanklin early in our holiday had made me ill and put me off eating out for most of our time away. After seeing a review elsewhere of Dragon Pearl which mentioned that it had many gluten free choices, I finally plucked up the courage to have a meal out. The young staff were all very friendly and helpful; I was very nervous because, when my meal arrived, the batter on my sweet & sour chicken looked exactly like gluten-containing batter. The waiter promised me it was gluten free & so it was - no ill effects at all. There are no Chinese restaurants at home which have such a wide range of gluten free dishes - most have none at all - so this was a real treat for me. If I had to pick fault I would say the veg could have been cooked slightly more, and our main meals arrived as my husband was still eating his starters. But neither of those is a big deal. I just wish we had somewhere like this at home!

What a delicious Chinese place! Me and my partner had a few takeaways from hear on holiday and it was lush! Even being 20 minutes away from where we was staying it was still hot and yummy! Best curry we had aswell! And I will pay gd money if the food is good! So well done!

Very nice food with lots of gluten free choices for mains, although starters limited to soup. The chef adapted the special fried rice to be GF.

Lovely food. Just so expensive..

Very poor, the food was terrible and very expensive. The best bit was the spring roll to start and a potion of chips my husband had as a side, the whole experience as a lovely night out was sadly very poor I am still coming to terms with paying £3.20 for a can of lemonade, there was no customer service it was very shabby no table cloths it was more like a cafe 2/10

Ordered the starter of 2 spare ribs 2 samosas 2 spring rolls 2 prawn toast and crispy seaweed. When it came out the prawn toast was dripping in oil the spring rolls were very small and no filling the samosas were empty and for the spare ribs no sauce on them and not very tender as for the main meals ok but not the best The starter for the cost I give it 2/10 for the main meals I give it 6/10 Over all not impressed

Hello, I’ve been a customer for the last 46 years, I love ALEX, the waiters and waitresses are the best, can’t believe it

I've always for many many years been going to dragon pearl Chinese Even when it had previous owners and highly recommended it many people. Well today has changed .I had chips chicken fried rice and chicken chow mein.The chicken fried rice lovely as normal.But the chips are very greasy to much to eat and my chow main was very dry.I called up and told them about my issues the owner told me to take it back for refund.I explained I don't live close by,But she wanted me to take it back if I didn't like her food.I was not going to travel all the way back once I had been dropped off home.Ive never once had any issues before but sadly this occasion I have and sadly the owner is very upset I don't like her food this one and only time. so now my loyalty will no longer be with them.

It's an average Chinese takeaway. The kung pao is a bit lacklustre, but it's not offensive. Good reviews for the beef chow mein. Food was made quickly and in the time stated, staff were friendly, and the restaurant is bright and cheerful.

Some of the best food we've ever had, everything was fresh and hot, and plenty of it, highly recommended. Great staff, friendly and attentive.

I am afraid to say this rates as the poorest Chinese meal l have eaten. The restaurant interior resembles a 3rd class transport cafe . The food is tasteless and overcooked. Avoid this establishment

Great food and friendly service. I look forward to my next meal there

Went for a family meal as it used to be our regular but not been back for several years. Lovely atmosphere and the food was lovely however we felt that the steamed and fried rice portions were a bit overpriced compared to other restaurants. We all felt that the cost of the soft drinks were extortionate. The 2 children in our group had a can of Tango each. EACH can cost £3.60 which we didn't realise until the bill arrived !!!! This is daylight robbery in my opinion and a shame because the food was lovely.

Best Chinese restaurant on the Island. Always friendly and courteous. Lovely food and always delicious.

Have been coming here for over 20 years and it's an annual event when we visit the island, great food and atmosphere and never had a bad meal in all the years we have been eating here

Midweek meal in a very quiet Shanklin. Slightly out if the way location, relatively basic but clean decor. Tasty food with the right spices, generous portions at reasonable prices Young cheery staff, definitely worth visiting

The restaurant has very helpful service Food is really fresh and nice. Pleasantly nice for our first time Nice large portions. Nearly gave a 5 Star review my only concern was the food did not come at the same time It was one dish wait for few minutes then another. Everything else was great would recommend

Unfortunately I have to downrate this restaurant. I've had to do this because it has been taken over by English people. I know it will sound stupid but in my opinion this place has dramatically changed and not for the best. I have used this restaurant for 30 years. I would never go anywhere else, but I was amazed by my last visit to find English people cooking and serving although the food was nice it doesn't come up to scratch. I am so disappointed by this, I can't see myself using this place again. The staff are friendly but the food is just not Chinese. I never thought I would be giving it a bad review but I came, I saw and was extremely disappointed. I now have a big question, where can I find a restaurant that will compare with how Dragon Pearl as was? By all means try it but it isn't for me anymore. It's such a shame and a shock and I'm so,so disappointed. Good luck with this one!

Worst Chinese ever had no flavour in any of it. pork was not fully cooked Waste of £70 ruined a family get together.

Went to this Chinese with my family. Restaurant was very cold had to keep our coats on. Starters were ok mains were awful and cold. Very over priced. Waitress was to ill to be serving. Which had an impact on her service. Really not a great experience for us.

Amazing food with so much flavour, the staff was very welcoming when it came to ordering. Food was still nice and hot after 20min drive home so that was good. I have to say this is the nicest Chinese I have had on the island so far and will recommend it to anyone.

3 years ago, Fantastic. Now, VILE. Never again.

Love this place. Never sat in and had a meal though. Food is ALWAYS amazing. Never had a bad one. Staff are friendly. Service is quick.

food is excellent staff are friendly and always ready to help great portions best food i have had in ages

Cannot fault the service here and the food was great to boot. Portions were generous and the price was good for what you got.

Bit of an expert on Chinese take aways, I have an excellent one at home, and always try one when we’re away for a break. So, we’re staying just outside Shanklin, we had to give Dragon Pearl a go. And glad we did. Food hot and tasty, sweet & sour chicken balls particularly good, light batter, delicious chicken. Everything else top quality, and free prawn crackers. Service from the young ‘uns at the front of service very good. Recommended.

Saw reviews suggesting best on IoW. Not quite that good but still well worth a visit. Quick friendly service and well presented food.

It's ok, thought it was a little more on the pricey side for what was delivered, satay special main dish sounded really nice but found it to be lacking flavour and quite watery. The nicest dish we had was the Peking ribs and the quarter duck.

We booked in here after reading previous reviews and we were pleased we did. The food was delicious and plentyful. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return when back in Shanklin.

Food was nice until we found a bug in our rice. The manager was defensive and tried to justify it by saying ‘it might have come from the floor’ but we were put off and left.

My family and I ordered a number of dishes from the menu, which once cooked arrived at our table immediately. Every dish tasted excellent and fresh. Their prawn crackers were to die for, that we requested another bowl. For a family of 3 adults and 2 children (including alcohol) we spent just over £80, which was definitely worth it. If you visit the Isle of Wight, please do try to make a stop here for dinner, it will be worth it!

Food was amazing, had good flavour and potion size was big. Would definitely come back again when in the IOW.

Reliable restaurant provides good quality food

Food mediocre at best- starters over priced and dry . Bland main course Really not a friendly experience either . The owners should really have a think about the image their staff portray who were at times plain rude

This is our go to restaurant whilst we stay on the Isle of Wight, we always eat here on our first & last night. 8 of us had booked this time, all of our food came out piping hot & so tasty, the staff are...

Last night of our holiday so decided to try this Chinese out for dinner,we turned up but found they were fully booked and was told they could fit us in an hour later so went a short walk down to the beach.on returning our order was taken and drinks came quickly and soon to be followed by our food.all was tasty and hot and accompanied by free prawn crackers.would reccomend and happily return but suggest booking,also a car park is opposite which is handy.

It was an average Chinese but great service and we enjoyed it. Looked after our kids very well. Would have probably enjoyed a take away more

Bloody awful, asked for no veg in a curry an guess what, it was full of it, apart from that it was bland and boring, do yourself a favour and use China garden on regent Street instead!!

Amazing food and large portions. Great service as well. Especially happy to see so many gluten free options on the menu.

Reviews looked good so we visited this evening. Food was quick, hot and plentiful. I have eaten in Hong Kong many times,and this evening s food tasted very authentic. Staff were efficient and friendly. Reasonably priced. Pleased to recommend.

Good tasty food fast cooked very hot and served immediately.. good price as well efficient serving staff

Take away. Very friendly staff. Didn't wait long. Food was good.

4th time we have had a meal here, we normally dine here once per holiday. Food is lovely, portion sizes are good.

Absolutely fantastic Restaurant and Takeaway

Workers are lovely and place is very clean, however the food is very basic and over priced. Lemon chicken was laid of a brown piece of lettuce with hardly any sauce, the salt and pepper chips were a tiny portion but half of them were...

We came to the island for a short break and booked a table relatively last minute via email - prompt response, a good start! The staff were welcoming and attentive. The menu was varied and what we had was absolutely delicious. If you are looking...

Just been to the Isle of Wight with mates and we fancied a Chinese whilst there. After having a look around we was recommended this place. Have to say the food was so good, genuinely one of the nicest Chinese I've had anywhere. A little...

Visit 23rd april Chips undercooked rock hard £2.40p in the bin. Chicken & sweetcorn soup should carry a health warning for the sugar content,it was disgustigly sweetened with extra sugar £3.70p in the bin. Chicken balls the batter was hard and crispy and the chicken inside was very tough. Fried rice tasteless and very dry Roast pork was quite nice only complaint was veg was undercooked and hard. Overall i would not use dragon pearl again,as a lot of things were not right and very undercooked and the use of sugar is far far to much,sorry guys but this is an honest review and can only score you 2,and it is just a 2

Excellent service and value, food served quickly and very tasty. Tsing Tao beer, chilled Chardonnay with complementary prawn crackers. We had Chinese beef curry, boiled rice included, chow mein and chopsuey with duck and prawn. Satay special with pork, chicken and prawn and egg fried rice. One of the nicest Chinese restaurants on the island, highly recommended. Nice atmosphere, will definitely visit again

Was looking for a Chinese on the Island and couldn't recommend this one any better. Service was extremely fast and all the dishes came fresh. Cutlery and wipes for hands were in a sealed plastic bag which was a nice touch. Very reasonably priced. We left extremely satisfied and pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back!

Fabulous food with excellent service. Highly recommend

Excellent service great food,great staff recommend it.

Amazing food a d amazing friendly staff had a truly memorable time for my first time on the Isle. Highly recomended for family or friends..

Love food great staff bit too cosy in there bit packed in

One of the best Chinese meals I’ve eaten! Can’t fault the food. Waiting staff were friendly and very attentive. I hope to come back some day … ⛩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

lovely meal here for my wife and me. lovely staff , excellent food and service . Will definitely use again when on the island.

Had a chicken chow mien from here, noodles were so dry and there was hardly any chicken. Chips were so oily and tasted horrible too. I’ve tried a few other Chinese's around Shanklin and would definitely recommend going somewhere else.

We was looking for eat in Chinese place on Isle of Wight and this place had the best comments on the Island. I couldn't be more right! My wife love it ;) good food, perfect service but the most unexpected thing i loved was... cutlerys sealed in plastic bags with napkin and wet tissue for hands cleaning! I saw tissues in some places but not very often but this combination was perfect! Especially this days... so highly recommended! Go and try and you not gonna be disappointed!

Four of us called in on the spur of the moment to eat in. The service was excellent as was the food both in quality and quantity. Very good value for money with a good menu range. We’ll certainly be going back and are very...

Amazing food and very friendly service. Hot and sour soup was lovely. Reasonable price for what we had.

Fabulous meal and friendly service. Generous proportions. Recommend the hot and sour soup, sweet and sour chicken and the chow mien.

Best dine in Chinese ever, big portions for a good price and the best duck chow mein ever.

Sat in and the food was quick and tasted great no complaints very friendly staff.

Tried this yesterday and it wasn’t the best at all. On top of that the customer service was poor as we barely had anyone come to speak to us - came across as quite hostile. Won’t be coming here ever again!

Loved this place, ate here 3 times, all cooked lovely and staff were excellent. Young chap with hair back was lovely lovely lovely. Thank you.

We had a lovely meal, to be fair. The young serving staff were excellent. I put a tip too the bill, and afterwards, thought to ask the staff to ensure they would get it. "No it goes to the restaurant, came back the reply!" To...

We decided try this restaurant as it was close to our hotel - we should have walked out as soon as sat down! We were looking forward to a relaxing, nice family meal out and instead we experienced quite the opposite. The ambience was hectic,...

One of the best Chinese restaurants on the Isle of Wight. Run by a very young team of attentive staff. And the food is 5* to. Will certainly be going back. But it's advisable to book as it's very popular and I can see why.

Was so looking forward to this meal as hadn't had a Chinese meal for ages. 2 of us had chicken and sweetcorn soup but it was ruined as was ridiculously sweet. Asked for salt but made no difference. Both of us left over half of...

Can't fault the food but sadly let down by the young dark haired English girl on the till taking the orders. Very rude and absolutely no manners. She may have been training but still no excuse

I can't tell you how good this is. I live near China Town in London and this is better than some up there. Great staff great fresh food I can't wait to return.

We had a takeaway from here, food was lovely, wait wasn't long at all and the man brought it half way to us! :)

Despite the restaurant being quite busy when we arrived our order was taken promptly. The food was very tasty and arrived in good time. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

Food and service excellent. Staff so friendly. Restaurant really clean. Loved every mouthful. You must visit.

This meal was horrid all dry and nothing was edible nice food most of the time but this was bad we had to wait over a hour to even order are mains and ended up leaving it all and was so expensive and staff was...

Lovely meal Friendly & efficient staff

This is our favourite place to eat during our 10 day holiday, we always book our 1st & last night here. I would definitely recommend booking to eat here, the food is amazing. All the food is so tasty.

Ordered from here today and I must say considering the money spent. you would think its was going to be nice. in actually fact it was awful... worst Chinese I have ever eat. staff was rude when rang up to complain.. they was not sorry or sincere at all. ended up giving them the food back personally. After travelling back.

Lovely food and service can highly recommend as this was our 2nd visit after stumbling upon it on our last visit.

Good food. I wanted to dine-in but ended up with takeaway as they were fully booked saturday evening. Parking available opposite the road using ‘paybyphone’ app. The food taste was good.

The nicest Chinese we have had. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The staff were there for our every need and polite. A great evening had by all!

Delicious meal. Varied menu. Excellent service. Takeaway available

Had fried rice from there, was okayish given the price was cheap. I wish it was not that dry and they can compliment with some sauce.

We ate here during a family holiday in Shanklin - it is on the road between the caravan park/station and the beach rather than in the main town. It is the usual chinese menu, but all of the dishes we ordered were excellent and the...

Location is good with efficient service. Our chow mein was overcooked and tasted a bit burnt, chicken balls were nice. 16/7/2021 take away order.

Excellent food and very attentive service. Only here for a couple of days and this restaurant was recommended to me and I can certainly say I recommend this to anyone who likes good Chinese food. It is a little bit out of the way of the main drag in Shanklin but worth the extra little walk.

Excellent service, lovely food….though they didn’t have too much choice for veg starters, they were happy to cater for vegetarians. Would highly recommend!

Tip top food we always come here while on holiday,the service and food is impeccable.👍♥️

We booked a table here via email and very glad we did. Looking from the outside it doesn’t look much but it’s got atmosphere and the staff are more than helpful, the food was absolutely delicious, all freshly cooked and not just heated up, great...

The food is Beautiful and the service is very good,we always visit Dragon Pearl when on holiday. I highly recommend this restaurant.