The indoor space looks way better than outside. It’s super cozy and nicely decorated. The food is really tasty. The service is awesome and friendly. Overall, it’s a great place to eat.

I pass by Royal Unicorn several times a week on my way to Richmond Beach. Every time, I say to myself, "I should check that place out." Well, last week was the time. I pulled in and wended my way through the parking lot to find plenty of spaces available. The possibility of finding good Chinese food got my mouth watering. Seeing Filipino dishes on the specials board got my inner foodie excited to try something new. A woman came out of the back right away, showed me to a table and handed me a menu. The lunch menu had all the usual Chinese favorites. I quickly zeroed in on one of my favorites - General Tso's chicken. It came with a choice of soup (I picked hot and sour), vegetable fried rice and lumpia. I added a pot of tea to my order. The tea and soup showed up right away. The tea was tea. Hot and tasty. The soup was fine, but not very hot and not very sour. I often give plain soup a shot of soy sauce to add a little flavor. That worked. The main plate arrived shortly after I finished my soup. I liked the look of the chicken. Each piece was a manageable size with a nice crispy coating. There was just the right amount of sauce - enough to get on every piece but not so much to cover the plate in goop. There was a bit of spice in the sauce, not as much as I like, but enough for most people. The fried rice was a treat. Full of flavor and there was plenty of it. The lumpia was a disappointment. My expectations were high because I love things stuffed into a fried wrapper. There was a satisfying crunch when I bit into it, but then the flavor hit me. It tasted of nothing but butter. I could see the ground meat inside, but there was no meatiness in there. I was properly full when I finished the plate and asked for the check. My mouth had all those Asian flavors in when I opened the fortune cookie packet and the familiar whiff of vanilla hit me. Memories of going out for Chinese food as a child flooded in. What a delight! My fortune said that "Flowers would brighten the day of your close friend tomorrow." I paid the $18 bill and looked on Google for a place to buy flowers.

This place is a hidden gem, wish we tried it sooner! We were so impressed with the flavor of the hot and sour soup, perfectly balanced salt and acidity with a depth to it, great amount of mushroom and other veg. The walnut shrimp a tad on the sweeter side but the shrimp were enormous, incredibly juicy and plump. We were also pleased with the crispness of the buns (though would get pork next time instead of veg) and would order the wings again. The service was top notch - the waiters were so proactive in filling water and tea and packaged our leftovers for us 🥹 and plenty of PARKING. Love this place, we’ll be back soon!

Solid 4/4.5 spot. I liked how they had so many types of Chinese cuisine from sichuan to chongqing to American Chinese. The pork pan fried buns were the best I’ve had in Seattle! Meaty, juicy, and a crispy bun. Overall everything was authentic and was also happy that there were other Chinese people enjoying their food which let me know this place was worth it.

We went here on a Sunday for lunch and we didn't have to wait to get a table. Parking: no parking on the lot, it's mainly a pass through lot with only 2 space for cars. You need to park on the adjacent strip mall lot next door or at the goodwill parking lot across the street. Menu is good and extensive. We ordered like 6-7 dishes and they were all pretty good. We like the shredded lamb chops, dry pot pork intestine, chili fried chicken, and dry string beans. We also ordered the fish in foil with garlic flavor and it was good but so and so. Fried rice and chow main was also good and kids like them. Rice is not included here so you have to order some white rice. Portion sizes are reasonable for the value. They serve tea and water here. Only one person was taking the order and bringing the food. She is very kind and moves fast. On a busy day, it might be slower service if she is the only person. Food overall comes quick so you won't be too hungry before food comes out! Overall, this place is a good addition to have in this area. They also have extensive menu which makes it desirable to come back several times to try something new! If you are in the area, give this place a try!

We have visited several times and tried a variety of dishes, everything was delicious! Sometimes the servers were very busy but overall the service was great. Highly recommend their squirrel fish, yum!

I’ve heard such good things about the Renton location; so we were so excited to hear it was opening up a little closer to where we live. We finally got to try it out! It was just okay….they’re probably still working out the kinks. Service was very friendly! We saw that everyone was working very hard and as quickly as they could. But the food just came out really slowly. We had to cancel a couple items just because we didn’t want to wait any longer and were basically full from what we got. Food was fine. Some dishes came out lukewarm. We like our dim sum; and any food for that matter, very hot. None of it seemed very hot. As much hype as we heard about this place, it didn’t really meet our expectations. We got sui mai, shrimp balls, tripe, sticky rice, this truffle Xiao Long Bao, meat ball, eggplant/shrimp dish. All were just okay and nothing spectacular. For the wait and hype; probably not worth it. But we’ll probably come back later after, hopefully, they work out their service issues.

So, let's break down this review into separate categories. Food and prices: As far as food, what we ordered and tried were all good. No complaints on food. Portuguese egg tart is good, so is their matcha custard bun. Portion sizes was reasonable. We enjoyed the rice roll with chicken feet and ribs the most and kids liked them as well. Service: People are nice. They brought out things we need and the tea pretty quick. I like their ordering system if it actually works flawlessly as intended. Wait time: When we were there, the wait time was crazy long to get a seat and we know why. We waited over an hour on Sunday noon. When people order from the tablet, there's some miscommunication and some food items doesn't get registered and is not brought out. It seems to happen to a lot of table, it happened to the 3 table around me and my table too. So when people sit around waiting for food that doesn't come, the waiting time gets long and the wait-list for people coming in also gets backed up. I will still come back since the food is good, but we'll be more aware of the wait time and come on a weekday to see if it's any better. Remember that dim sum is offered only for breakfast/lunch time, and not on dinner.

I don't know why this place has bad reviews. I've been here several times with my family and we always are happy. The staff is very helpful, especially when we have food allergies. The food is fresh and flavorful. We ask for No MSG and we order vegan. Plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans here. Also they will make a dish with no meat or sub for tofu if you ask.

Had a Friday dinner with a former workmate, satisfying our Chinese food cravings. Always enjoy black tea, though there was a stain in the cup—maybe lemon. Not a big deal. The restaurant was spacious with ample parking, but funny enough, we were the only ones there! After leaving, we discovered another room—it was a bar. Now we know where everyone was! Tried the house special soup; not as "special" as expected, just egg, shrimp, peas, and carrots, but still tasty. Followed by broccoli, mushroom, and the highlight—beef fried rice! The service is excellent, and they even help organize the leftovers we couldn't finish! A delightful evening that left both my tummy and mind happy.

Wonderful, I've eaten Chinese food here several times and I've used take out as well. I've always had good solid Chinese food and I've never encountered a mistake. They also deliver and are hard working folks who take pride in what they do. I definitly recommend this as a simple way to solve dinner on a hectic night. Portions are a good size so don't over order unless you want leftovers. There is a counter you can sit at or you can opt for a table or booth. Enjoy!

Black Pearl is closed. The location is now occupied by a different business named Chen’s Shanghai reviewed under that name.