Pearl - Novato

#26 - Asiatic - Novato, Vietnamese, Vegan
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Pearl

Pearl
3.8 / 5 (1798 reviews)

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**Exploring the Flavors of a Local Gem**

Nestled in Novato, this eatery offers a diverse range of poke bowls, bubble tea, and vegan options that have garnered both praise and critique. While certain dishes, like the veggie poke bowls, shine with fresh ingredients and customizable options, others fall short in flavor and execution, leading to mixed experiences. The boba selections have their fans, though some find them overly sweet or artificial. With friendly service and quick online orders, it has potential, but inconsistency in portion sizes and flavor could impact its reputation. Overall, it's a promising spot for casual dining, with room for improvement.

Last update: 10.05.2026 from: Tasha

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 1798 reviews
yuselfi-calderon-wee
20.01.2024

Staff was friendly, and boba tea was good, I had a rice chicken bomb bowl and it was terrible. Nothing had any flavor (except the very sweet peanut sauce). The chicken and veggies were just boiled. They had no seasoning or color. It was such and overpriced meal that had no good taste. The bowl and small boba cost me $16. Terrible.

ethan-h-squirrel76
17.11.2023

As a huge boba enthusiast, Pearl is my favorite place to go. My only complaint is that it finishes far too quickly! The Milk Tea is amazing—it's perfectly balanced, neither too sweet nor too rich. I like to add rainbow jelly, along with strawberry and mango popping beads. The Thai Tea is also delightful, especially when combined with regular boba. I’m particularly fond of the Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce; it's the best in the area. The bite-sized pieces are perfect for dipping into the thick, creamy, and slightly sweet sauce. It’s always a fantastic addition to my order!

thomas-b-grass1
17.11.2023

The poke bowl was incredibly disappointing! It arrived cold and had a terrible taste. The beef seemed like it had been prepared days ago, the rice was hard, clumped together, and also cold. The shrimp and prawns were inedible. We deserve a refund; this experience was completely unacceptable!

tasha-wells-squirrel
20.01.2024

Incredible! Everything is fresh and flavorful, and the portions are quite generous!

kendall-hoeft
20.01.2024

The Tofu Fresh Roll was quite disappointing. It was mostly just lettuce and lacked the carrots, purple cabbage, and other ingredients that should have been included. There was only a small piece of cucumber, and I couldn't even tell if the tofu was steamed.

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