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Great place to stop and eat after a day at Kensington Market. It's best to come here in a group of four people or more... That way, you can get a bunch of dishes and share, and still get a peck at everything before someone else gobbles it up.
I love the atmosphere of the place - it's always busy and lively, and it feels like you're getting an authentic Chinese experience (possibly because no one speaks English, haha). The food is great... The deep-fried dishes usually aren't too greasy, and the dumplings are really good. I recommend the deep-fried squid tentacles and the shrimp dumplings.
I wouldn't recommend coming here if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. One friend I came with didn't eat pork, so we wanted to confirm the contents of a dish, but no one could understand us! Few, if any, "cart ladies" speak English, and waiters are often too busy to stop at your table. Again, for me, the chaos of Bright Pearl adds to its charm, but it might be too much for some folks.
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