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Welcome to The Pearl

In the heart of Salt Lake City, The Pearl stands out as a vibrant breakfast and brunch spot with a unique fusion twist. With a trendy and casual ambiance, this bar offers a menu that combines traditional dishes with Asian flavors, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience. Customers rave about the pork belly porridge, Ube pancakes, and the flavorful Banh Mi Breakfast Sandwich. The Vietnamese coffee is a must-try, and the house cider is a crowd favorite. The Pearl's nautical theme and attentive staff make every visit a memorable one, leaving you craving more of their inventive and delicious dishes.

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Welcome to The Pearl, a hidden gem nestled in Salt Lake City, UT, that offers a unique dining experience combining traditional Vietnamese flavors with a modern twist. This trendy spot caters to the breakfast and brunch crowd with its hipster vibe and casual atmosphere.

Upon arriving at The Pearl, you'll be greeted with a vibrant ambiance, complete with nautical and Halloween-themed decor. The staff is welcoming and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience from start to finish.

One standout feature of The Pearl is its diverse menu, offering a fusion of Asian and Mexican cuisines throughout the seasons. From pork belly porridge to Ube pancakes and Banh Mi sandwiches, each dish is carefully crafted to tantalize your taste buds.

Customers rave about the delicious flavors and generous portion sizes, recommending must-try items like the Vietnamese coffee, Spam and Eggs, Avocado Toast, and Vegan Mushroom Rice Bowl. The Ube pancakes, in particular, are a crowd favorite, not to be missed during Sunday brunch.

In addition to the delectable food offerings, The Pearl boasts a full bar with creative cocktails that complement the eclectic menu. Whether you're sipping on a house cider or trying a specialty drink made with vodka from Vietnam or Jamaican rum, you're sure to find a libation to suit your taste.

Overall, The Pearl offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that combines innovative flavors, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a casual brunch spot or a vibrant bar setting, The Pearl has something for everyone. Make sure to stop by and discover this culinary treasure for yourself!

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Michelle K.
Michelle K.

I came here thinking there would be pho but apparently they only sell pho on Sundays! Regardless, I ended up getting the pork belly porridge and devoured it in 5min. The pork belly was tender, and the saltiness of the porridge itself was on the dot. It's very loud inside, however, so it definitely feels more like a bar than a restaurant. They have a DJ playing in the corner which was dope.

Samantha J.
Samantha J.

Fantastic breakfast & brunch spot! Modern, bar with limited seating, and tasteful decor. Delicious traditional dishes with an Asian spin. They are a bar so don't forget your ID. Breakfast opens at 10:30 on Sunday and getting there right at open gives you, your pick of seating. We ordered the Vietnamese coffee - which is an ABSOLUTE MUST. I had to restrain myself from order a 2nd and 3rd serving. Cold brew was also very tasty, but closer to an iced coffee. The table ordered the Spam and Eggs, Bahn Mi Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast, and Ube Pancakes. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of those choices. The portion sizes are larger and the food was cooked to perfection. The subtle spices, marinated veggies, and Asian spin presented some incredibly interesting and delicious dishes. Flavors were on point! Even if you are getting a dish for yourself, get the Ube pancakes to share. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS. Overall, very impressed and will definitely be recommending brunch here to others. We will be back!

Cory R.
Cory R.

The first promising sign was this place was packed! The wait was 20 minutes which wasn't bad at all for how busy they were. I was craving spam, rice, and eggs which I already peeped on the menu. The servers were on top of bringing drinks and food quickly. The spam and egg dish, red Bennie, and ube pancakes were all delicious! The ambiance was chill and vibrant. Definitely worth a visit!

Emmeline W.
Emmeline W.

Yum! Bf found this spot on Yelp for brunch near our hotel. What a hidden treasure (one may even say... Just like a pearl L O L) Require 21+ ID check at entrance. We were seated immediately on a Friday afternoon. Adore the nautical theme + Halloween decor. Staff are welcoming & attentive. VEGAN MUSHROOM RICE BOWL (with egg): Simple yet well-balanced. The first thing I noticed is that rice is cooked perfectly, with no starchy residue (!!!). Mushrooms lean more soy-sauce flavored, still savory and tender. Veg are fresh or pickled well. Everything was great together :) Bf really liked his banh mi. We shared a glass of their special house cider-- SO good. Highly recommend it! Looks like their brunch menu may be weekend only-- we'll be coming back!

Edwin R.
Edwin R.

Wow - just wow!! Excellent 5 star service all the way from start to finish. Full bar with seating outdoor at the courtyard. They serve PHO Vietnamese during winter and fusion Mexican from spring to summer. Their soup was excellent and everything we had here was a one of a kind that none of us have ever tasted before. Flavors were so intensely so good and unique. A must visit during your visit at SLC and not to be missed. Cheers!

Caitlin N.
Caitlin N.

It took some convincing but I finally got my husband to visit The Pearl since they don't have a phone number and it's a first come first serve until they sell our place. This is a bar so only 21+ years. This place is a gem! We came on a Tuesday so we enjoyed some jazz music and took in the fun decor. To drink, I ordered a mocktail (bartender's choice) and my hubs ordered the Tet Cat. I enjoyed my drink and so did my husband until he got a stomach ache (he's sensitive to HFS, so there might have been a little in his drink somewhere). To eat, we ordered wings, skewers and a banh mi to share. The wings were so crispy and hot -- definitely a must order. The skewers were also made to be turned into lettuce wraps and the meat was juicy and tender. The banh mi was fresh and so tasty -- another must. Overall, we were very pleased with our meal at The Pearl and will be back again soon!

John V.
John V.

They do a great job of mixing new and traditional Vietnamese flavors to their menu items. The Ube pancakes were definitely the reasons we went to The Pearl for Sunday Brunch. As the Asian Aunties would say, "Not Too Sweet!" The passion fruit whip cream with raspberry really cuts the sweetness from the syrup and Ube. The Spam and Eggs were simple but has a great flavors with the pickled carrots/daikon and Kimchi. The seasoning on the Sunnyside up eggs were delicious too. The bacon in the Breakfast Banh Mi was a great compliment to the eggs and pickled vegetables. Always nice to have seasoned potatoes as well. Had bartender make two random drinks. One with the vodka from Vietnam and one with a Jamaican rum. Both were fantastic. Definitely great cocktails.