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    A Single Pebble

    3.7 (415 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndChinese, Seafood, Noodles
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    A SINGLE PEBBLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Sichuan Shredded Pork
    Thomas L.

    Twice the cost - half the flavor. I really wanted to enjoy the food... really. I don't like giving bad reviews - as I know people are working hard... but I think people should know what they can expect when they shell out their own hard earned money. Unfortunately, I must say that this was the most expensive yet bland Chinese meal that I have had in quite some time... maybe ever. Seriously, $40-50 per entree?!?! We had spring rolls to start - they were okay at $8 for two. We then ordered the Sichuan shredded pork (medium) and the red chili shrimp. They were okay, but not for the price they charge. And... we basically were finished with the pork dish by the time the shrimp dish came out. I then ordered the salt & pepper tofu hoping for a decent dish - but I think this was the worst dish of the three. No salt, minimum pepper, and beer battered tofu. Ugh! The only redeeming part of my meal were the cocktails from Ryan, the bartender. Granted - my wife and I had 3 drinks each - but the final total was $300 (not including tip). Live and learn...

    Chicken dumplings
    Jordan C.

    We were in Vermont for 4 days and this was hands down the best meal we ate while in town. I wish it was our first night so we could be chowing on leftovers all 4 days! The restaurant ambiance is exactly what you'd want for a classic Asian place. Slightly old, yet styled in the perfect decor. Many maroons and tans, deep wood tables, all with lazy Susan's for the best family style dining. The service was fabulous. Our waitress was knowledgeable about each dish and recommended many options to us, all were delicious. We definitely got way way more food than we needed, but it allowed us to try so many dishes! Everything was fabulous. I'd be dining here weekly if we lived in town. Cocktails were tasty and fun to order based on the authentic nature of each one. Glass noodles, two chicken dishes, Asian cucumber, dumplings, gyoza, a beef dish (cooked to perfection and our favorite dish).

    Chefs tasting menu
    Tim P.

    Quite good food, very expensive. Lots of good flavors and everything is well cooked. Enjoyed the chefs tasting menu, but likely would order separately next time. Very friendly servers and great service. Will be back I'm sure.

    Melissa C.

    I get the Buddha's beef and it is one of my favorite dishes. I always visit this restaurant when back in Burlington. Service is always good, though I find it most helpful when staff ask how someone wants something prepared vs. Assuming we want the average /less amount of spice than would be typically prepared with. There is something on the menu for everyone here. Food is served as it is ready vs all at once. This food is much nicer than fast food Chinese but I do not know enough to know if it does traditional Chinese food justice. Relaxing setting.

    9 course vegetarian tasting menu for 2
    lisa k.

    Recommended by a friend and our first visit. We ordered the tasting menu and a pot of sake. Very delicious but brought home a lot of food. It was a great way to learn the menu but now I know my favorites and would stick with those for a better value. I probably wouldn't have tried sesame beef made with seitan but so glad it was part of the tasting because it was crazy good and now I'll definitely get it again. Their sauces really take the dishes to the next level even on simple dishes like spring rolls and dumplings, the sauce took it over the top. Service was amazing. Many servers kept bringing food, clearing the table, filling water and asking about the food. Ambiance was upscale. I've read some mediocre reviews on yelp and I'll say it depends on what you order. I didn't try any of the meat dishes so I can't comment on that... but we'll definitely be back.

    General Tso's with cauliflower
    Michigan H.

    Yelp seems torn about whether A Single Pebble is the greatest restaurant in Burlington or actually quite terrible. I am here to tell you that they are both wrong: it is a heaping pile of mediocrity . To be clear, nothing we got was terrible. It was all different kinds of average. The general tso's cauliflower was too breaded and the sauce was like every other general tso you've had. But it was fine and I ate it. The chicken fried rice was really bland and we mostly left it alone. The chicken dumplings were the saddest thing we ate: mushy, bland and small. The lo mein was the most flavorful thing we had. Like some of you, I read the gushing reviews here and elsewhere and found myself asking if these people have ever eaten Chinese food before. Hell, the couple next to us was doing backflips over their food, ooh'ing and ahh'ing with every forgettable bite. I didn't ask them, but I'm fairly certain they would give Panda Express a Michelin star. If you've had great Chinese food before, don't go here. If you are blown away by a poor man's PF Chang's, you've come to the right place.

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    Was ok. Nothing special. Ordered the chefs creation for the table. Was rather bland. Overpriced at $40 per person.

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