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Meson G in Los Angeles is a four star Californian restaurant. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced place in the Melrose neighborhood. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms. This place is recently opened.
The power couples' latest venture is a departure menu-wise, if not style-wise, from the Roosevelt Hotel's Dakota steakhouse and 25 Degrees' gourmet burgers. A family-style menu features upscale dim sum and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thumbs middle (c) SA. I vouch for the small asian dishes that we ordered a lot of.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where to start!!!! We were to be a party of eight, and four of us arrived together. We informed the girl that we had four more people coming. what does she do....leads us to a table of four. We…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
two stars is the "meh. i've experienced better" somehow i think 2 is horrible, but according to yelp...2 is just not amazing. Not entirely ready to give this place anything else...like not a 1 or 3. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
to say this was by far my worst dining experience in hollywood, or anywhere in LA, is the least. it was a friend's bday dinner i attended. see the review below by marcelo. i was in the same group with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. The appetizers where amazing and the drinks delicious. The decor is my favorite. Kind of a cross between traditional Japanese tea house and WWII bordello with a flat screen tv.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here two months ago and am drawing upon those recollections. Like other reviews, the event that set this evening (and review) in motion began with a boy and the celebration of his birthday. In a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there twice. First time I had some salt and pepper squid that was amazing. Second time I had the same dish and it was 'meh'... and I just HATE that. Don't set me up for disappointment, Red…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Update from a previous post. No more pool table. Total downer for a pretty cool place with nice atmosphere and not too crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love the food here. It's great for ordering a bunch of dishes and sharing with friends or a date. The decor and architecture is something to look at (by Dodd Mitchell) and one day I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday and the vibe was inviting, the decor seductive, with deep, rich tones and eclectic asian furnishings. The bar was lined with patrons, and the side…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Red Pearl Kitchen once for a friend's birthday dinner and I'll NEVER go back. I haven't *ever* seen a large group meal handled so poorly. They seriously understaffed our section (using…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place. It has a dark, sexy, cavernous feel with warm red lighting that surrounds you as you dine. The food is pretty good...I really like the yellow curry halibut and the papaya salad…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really overpriced for just ok Chinese food. I know, I know it is to be expected of this type of place. I celebrated my birthday here. I wanted to try this place out based on reviews…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Should you rub your eyes, my review of Red Pearl Kitchen will somewhat reflect the last few reviews posted about this posh eatery. A former employer (who is herself Chinese - American; which may mean…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a work party so thankfully, I didn't have to pay for not good food out of my own pocket. But I would never come here of my own accord, especially because things are so overpriced.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was initially dubious about this place. I suspected it'd be more flash than substance, but who am I to question the birthday boy's decision. Looking back, I wish I was more vocal about my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Red Pearl Kitchen charges $6.00 for a cup of brown rice! This reason alone is enough to cause my blood to boil and so 3 stars is almost too good. I don't like being ripped off.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh! I love it! Red Pearl Kitchen is the place to go for a sensual Hollywood dining experience. Screw Geisha House - this place has way better food and a far more interesting crowd. Yes, it's a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is good, but very very salty. That means it's super-delicious when you are drunk. The highlight is really their cocktails. They really have super-tasty cocktails that aren't over-sweet.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only giving three stars because I didn't taste the food so I don't want to throw the curve and mislead anyone. However this place (as of May 2008) has a terrific VIBE! DJ spinning in the side…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Random Observation: Try saying 'fake Asian' out loud. C'mon, say it. OK, now say it 3 more times, fast. Doesn't it sound like 'vacation'? Isn't that weird! The real redeeming quality about this place…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to start out the night. The restaurant is fun, vibrant and full of energy. Our food was satisfying but nothing extraordinary. Family-styled dining is always my preference because that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you like to pay for over-priced, over-flavored food that you can't even see while eating, then come to Red Pearl Kitchen. For only $45, you get fried rice with egg, dry pad thai noodles, kung pao…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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This is a chain restaurant. Nothing more. Nothing less. Don't be confused by the reviews here that suggests it is something that it is not. If you do, you will ultimately be disappointed. The food is decent,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a great vibe and great decor. Amber colored glass, ornately decorated, gave you a peek into the entire kitchen. There was soul, neo-soul, and R&B coming over the speakers at just the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to RPK pretty often. Parking around there has been a nightmare for me so I'd valet and be done with it if you're thinking about going. Very good appetizers. The caramel shrimp entree is my…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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RPK is full of energy. The music is playing and has an upbeat feel. We had excellent service. The food was delicious. The vegitables were fresh and crunchy. The filet mignon dish was fabulous. We can't wait to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
worth the trip if not for a lack of better alternatives than anything else.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you'd like to have Asian food but'd rather pay more to stay away from the foreign, hustle & bustle of an authentic Asian restaurant, this is the place for you. For the American palette, food flavor…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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I was at Red Pearl last week waiting in the bar for a friend to arrive when I got a call saying she wasn't gonna make it. Upset and hungry, I decided to order a drink and an appetizer before leaving. I ended...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got nothing horrible, or excellent to say about Red Pearl Kitchen. I've met one of the owners, and he was really nice, and even asian, but consider this place an American restaurant with an…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was struck by the decor upon entering this restaurant. I love the vibrant red and I feel like I was taken back to the time of Imperial China in the dining area. Although the feel contrasted with the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like Red Pearl Kitchen could do very well in every city except LA. I'm not saying that to knock on every other city, it's just that LA has a wealth of scene-y Asian bar/restaurants and most of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Despite warnings from friends, we went to RPK last Sunday night for dinner. We really liked the dining room, and we were greeted warmly at the door. From there, it went downhill. 35 minutes to get our drinks,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've decided I'm just a horrible food snob. I keep trying to write nice reviews, but LA restaurants are simply sub-par to New York, San Francisco, Chicago, DC, Kansas City, and just about anywhere…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
went here for another asian party. it was alright. didn't have the food. the space was very beautiful though. and staff seemed efficient. hot hollywood types wearing traditional chinese outfits.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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We tried 8 dishes amoung 5 people and not one was good. The service was really bad and she kept forgetting our drinks and the one coffee arrived 27min after it was ordered. We needed the drinks just to get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can see this red monster from my office. me and the boys at the office frequent the establishment often for food and libations. The staff is generally attractive, somewhat chatty, service is prompt…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very good! the string beans were amazing and the tso chicken is to die for! the tom yum soup was just okay, not the traditional tasting soup. forget about chi dynasty, this place is so much better!
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth your time, money or calories. The place's only redeeming quality is the decor if you want to impress friends from out of town with how Disneyland the place can be. The worst is that it's…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I hate fake asian cuisine, I had a pretty solid experience here. It a swanky, wine-colored dining room with the usual annoying LA hipster-types. Luckily, my smooth-talking waitress saved…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the food, but come for the drinks and laid back lounge scene. The room off the bar is great for parties.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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This is your typical americanized chinese food. Red Pearl tries to glamorize it with fancy decor and good looking staff. It's a fun place to go if you want a scene, but the food is just ok.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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It's pretty good chinese food. The scene is great. Perhaps a little over priced.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super swanky inside. Awesome and unique concoctions available at the bar. Most likely a spot I'd go to for a couple drinks, maybe not dinner so much.
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's something about muddled fruit cocktails that keep me revisiting this posh Asian inspired bar. I have to say that the "Waterloo" drink makes my mouth water instantly as the watermelon juice…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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We'd eaten at Red Pearl Kitchen in San Diego and loved the food so we were excited when a friend was having her birthday drinks in a private room at the Los Angeles location. We went early to dine and couldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good experience of a restaurant is not just about the food but also the environment/decor. This restaurant is absolutely stunning! everything decked out in red/chinese theme. The lighting was nice…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just like Eric T. says: It's about expectations. After reading mostly gloom and doom on these pages, I was bummed that this was the location decided on for a group of friends getting togetha. But a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay...I was a little skeptical at first ESPECIALLY with the menu change...but OMG UNBELIEVABLE!!!! The Dim Sum was absolutely fantastic and I'm already craving the lobster cream cheese sticks and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of everything I detest about Los Angeles. Artificial in every way imaginable. Avoid it like you would herpes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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I liked the decor, a bit like a chinese restaurant at a huge casino. Larger than life light fixtures, statues, and lots of red color throughout. It was early in the evening and therefore still nearly empty, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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This restaurant has closed. its successor (Red Pearl Kitchen) appears to be...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seat a party of 5 women, two are HUGELY pregnant, outside where other diners are smoking? Run out of steamed white rice and then take a good HOUR to replenish the supply?
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i would like to give this place 2.5, but i will round up to 3. the food here was hit and miss for me.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What drove me to this place, besides my roommates, was the 9:00 pm happy hour. There's nothing I hate more than getting out of work at 7:30, really needing a drink and not being able to get one for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
trendy faux chinese restaurant with a lounge/bar feel. portions are small but pretty reasonable prices so no complaints there. specialty drinks are super fruity and not too strong. i wouldnt…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found it mildly insulting that the blonde valet attendant out front had to wear a traditional Chinese woman's shirt. If you're going for authenticity, I don't think this is the place. I can't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Red Pear Kitchen has invented a whole new cuisine category, Asian ConFusion. The dcor is attractive with of course a red theme. Surprisingly the restaurant is actually well decorated with large…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my Valentine's dinner with my beau. They ran a special and the bill came out to $216. Why do I still remember the price? Because my beau STILL talks about it to this day. How come men…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was immediately struck by the cool interior which was modern, low-lit and sexy. Lots of couches and even a red-velvet billiards table in back to kill time while waiting for your friends or hanging…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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What a great place - nice ambiance, the deep red tones and flattering lighting. I love any place that has candles on the table. Our server was friendly, helpful in explaining the menu. The signature cocktail,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are certainly better places to go for authentic Asian cuisine, but that's not what RPK is about. They have an interesting menu and most of it works. I have been there about a dozen times and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has it going on... went here with a friend... the food is from all parts of asia and each dish is pretty authentic Indonesian, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Singaporean. I know who…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about expectations. After reading the reviews of this place, I didn't know WHAT to think. Seems like this place is all over the map in terms of service and customer experience.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start out by saying that I'm not a fan of pan-asian restaurants like RPK, Zen Grill or Buddha's Belly. Generally, they embody the spirit of "jack of all trades, master of none". RPK was no…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! Friendly service! Cool decor....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I love the female valet, it's nice different touch. Our party got the chef's tasting menu. Each course was better than the next. Great Saki selection.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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In my quest for great--not just good- asian food in los angeles, i went here 6 months ago and had an excellent meal; sake selections were great as was the food & service, even on a very busy night, I revisited...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Loved it! Even though we didn't have a reservation, they were still able to accommodate us with just a little wait. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She suggested the Chef's tasting menu which my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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My Wife and I went to the Red Pearl on Sunday and had a great time. The prices are very reasonable and the food is great. Very original and unique for Asian style cuisine. I really love their drink list!...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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I made several attempts to speak to the manager but they were no where to be found. Finally as my friends and I were leaving the manager came up to us to address our concerns but it was already too late...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and it was totally different each time. The first time I went was absolutely perfect, and I thought I found my new favorite restaurant. The pumpkin and short rib curry that…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I swear, from the outside, this place looks super ghetto~fied, and I shit you not, I wouldn't even wanna take the time to even take a peek of the place, but go figure. "never a judge by its cover."…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Notice, I didn't add the word "authentic" anywhere, so don't go if you're expecting REAL Chinese food. But if you want a YUMMY non-authentic Chinese meal…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Red Pearl for the first time the other night. I have to say the cashew chicken and the drunken black noodle beef were pretty fantastic. The wait staff was also very friendly and helpful.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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the food is pretty good and the price is not incredibly high. the atmosphere is great to hang out and the martini list is nice. would definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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While the interior is pretty the accoustics are horrible. My table of three had to shout at eachother to be heard and the restaurant was only half full. The food was just ok, nothing to rave about. For over a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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What an awesome late night happy hour during the week. It is so nice to have a place in the neigborhood that has a decent late night deal instead of the typical 5-7 happy hour everyone else does. Instead, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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WOW, I was so impressed with this place. The outside is very misleading, which is too bad, but once you get inside its like a whole different planet. The decor is great and lucky for us, the designer just...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually very suspicious of Chinese places decked out in "chinoiserie," where white girls walk around wearing chi-paos. We wound up at RPK because it's easy to get a reservation if you do it…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Although the interior is unique and quite unexpected from the drab exterior, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON RED PEARL KITCHEN. The so-called "Red Pearl Martini", which was $14, was terrible. The other martinis,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just start off by saying I'm never going back to the RPK. I give them one star because the food was decent IF you like Americanized Chinese food cooked by what appeared to be non-Chinese…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Where do I start?! It's gorgeous, inside & out, and the food is a great as the venue is beautiful! The atmosphere is sensual (so is the music) the decor is so inviting and romantic, did I mention they have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced. lame service. and just kinda dead in terms of place to lounge at. cool tacky decor but not like u'll be eating the red paint off the walls. =\
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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"HIGH marks for decor & the many nooks & crannies at RPK. You can go have an intimate cocktail hour in the couches by the bar, hang w/ many friends at the pool table room, or claim one of the banquette tables....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HIGH marks for decor & the many nooks & crannies at RPK. You can go have an intimate cocktail hour in the couches by the bar, hang w/ many friends at the pool table room, or claim one of the banquette…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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My boyfriend and I dine out several times a week in Los Angeles and last night we went to this place for our anniversary actually by accident. We were so pleasantly surprised. The staff was unbelievably...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Everything is wonderful, great place, vibe, staff etc, etc. But HOLY S#@T the cashew chicken and caramel shrimp is AMAZING!!!! I cant stop eating them to save my life and I think I might have to go to rehab....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Everything was exceptional from the beautiful and conversational women valeting your car (they left me cookies when they gave it back), to the very courteous and helpful hostesses and waitresses, to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't agree with these reviews. Yes, it's pricey but I'd much rather go here than PF Craps. Me and my party grazed on a bunch of dim sum and nobody left disappointed. Best thing was the lettuce…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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I dont really write reviews on places, but I have to say I was astoundingly impressed with the service we got last night at this place. The hostess was a tottal sweetheart. We got there a little early so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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What a great place to have a private party! The management is so cool about setting it up with you, letting you pick your food/drinks or whatever and doing any special thing you might be interested in. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Wow, a group of friends and I made reservations here in the private dining room and did the chefs tasting menu and it was absolutely amazing! They let us pick some stuff and made some other things especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Wow, I absolutely love this place! You wouldent think it from the outside, but the decor inside is so swanky, i love it! Its dark and moody and there are lots of places to hide
