honestly the only sushi place I really enjoy, and will drive a distant to go get. Food is always…read more10/10, and the house salad is AMAZING!!!! I love love love the lobster roll!!!! environment is great, workers are nice, service is good, sometimes slow, but I don't mind waiting!! the peanut dressing that goes with house salad, I would buy 50 if I could. AMAZING. I will always come here when I'm in Gilroy.

Walking we were greeted by several employees all looking eager to serve, cute little dining area…read morewith some sports memorabilia & a few TV's playing random EPSN 8 sports, quite funny! The sushi rolls were all different than I have experienced at any other sushi place I have been to, very unique flavors. I didn't have the guts to try a couple like the Fiesta Roll because it looked like it would be pretty spicy. Very pleased with all of our choice

I have been wanting to try this sushi spot in the Gilroy area that had highly regarded reviews. We…read morewere in the mood for sushi and so we decided to finally check them out. We arrived on an early Sunday evening for dinner. Pearl Sushi Lovers is located in a nice newer plaza off 10th Street in Gilroy. The new Crunch Fitness Gym and Smart & Final is located in the same shopping plaza. Plenty of parking is available on the large parking lot. The sushi restaurant has nice vibrant modern cultural decor. There are charming displays of Maneki-Nekos and a kimono dress on the walls. Plenty of tables and booths are available for dine in. The owners are 2 lovely sisters who are also the only chefs behind the sushi bar. The restaurant was clean and wholesome. We ordered salmon nigiri, baked scallop rolls, salmon avocado hand roll, crazy monkey roll, sunrise roll, spicy salmon roll and a glass of Chardonnay. It was quite a wait for the sushi but it was worth it. Everything was authentic and delicious. My favorite rolls were the baked scallop roll and crazy monkey roll. Baked sushi rolls and deep fried rolls are always so flavorful and scrumptious especially these. Sunrise roll was unique and bold with flavors. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Pearl Sushi Lovers. Our server which was one of the owner's son, was nice and accommodating. All the sushi we had was high quality. I thought some of the names of the sushi were unique and fun as well. The price point was very fair especially when compared to other sushi restaurants in the area like Sushi Ninja. We will return to try other food items on the menu.

Went here for dinner on a Sunday evening. This place is only open from 5pm-9pm Wednesday to Sunday…read more When you walk into the restaurant you are greeted with authentic Japanese decor and vibe. The 2 older ladies are the sushi chefs. There is a bit of a wait for the food but the rolls were so delicious it was worth the wait. Our server checked on us multiple times and refilled our water which is important. Our son ordered a hand roll for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. He ordered a spicy salmon hand roll. We also ordered the Crazy Monkey which had a nice touch of tempura flakes on top. The other rolls we tried were also very yummy. Sunrise, Baked Scallops & Spicy Salmon Roll. Will Definitely be coming back to try other rolls.

The service, drinks, and food were just ok but nothing I would out of my way for…read more A friend and I were shopping so stopped in since they are conveniently located by the outlet stores and have a "fun" decor style. There's a sign that says "Wait to be seated", but no one came out to seat us and a group of people walked past us to go inside, were sat right away. A girl who sat us ended up being our server but took a very long time for her to come back out to even take our drink orders. I had to ask the guy bringing water and tortilla chips who our server was. Once our server arrived she was very nice and answered our menu questions. I ordered the the spicy Mamacita and my friend ordered the pina colada. Both drinks looked cool but mine was very sweet, not really spicy at all and was tiny for $15. I think I mostly paid for the presentation part...flower, popsicle, etc. We both ordered the 3 taco trio and the food came out before long. I had a mahi mahi, carne asada and a taco macho. Again, the food wasn't that great: rice and beans had an off flavor, octopus was chewy in the taco macho, and the mahi was a bit fishy. We took half our food to go and checked out. All in all I would not come back unless it was out of convenience due to the location. The food and drinks have a nice presentation, but the taste of everything wasn't there for me. Although our server was really nice and my friend and I were busy chatting, the service was slow.

If you're already shopping at the outlets, this is one of the better spots to stop for a quick…read morebite--just don't expect it to be worth going out of your way for. It's a shame the place isn't nearly as good as it was when it first opened. The food always looks great, but the flavors are average, and the cooks can be inconsistent. You might get a great meal one day and a very "mid" one the next. If you want an aguachile that's not too spicy, the aguachile de tamarindo is a solid choice, while the mango habanero has a nice kick. The tacos are consistently good. I'd stay away from the salmon--it was overcooked--and the pasta was too greasy. The calamari bites are on the small side but have a satisfying crunch. Services was excellent.

Came here before heading to the Gilroy Premium Outlet. Wasn't sure what we wanted to eat but chose…read moreto try ramen. Supposedly this was a top choice for Ramen in Gilroy. I got to be honest, it wasn't that great! I'm not saying I'm a ramen connoisseur but I've been to many ramen places including in Japan and this one was fair at best. I ordered the shoyu ramen, added an egg for an extra charge. I didn't like that the chashu was served on the side and clearly was cold along with corn, bamboo shoots and shitake mushroom. The egg wasn't even seasoned and was just a boring soft boiled egg. Nothing screamed authentic . For the ramen- I give 3 stars (will likely not come here for ramen) The garlic edamame was fair. Nothing special. 3 stars The unagi was $4 each and ordered 2. That was pretty good. 5 stars Service- it was one waiter who doesn't fit the Japanese vibe. He liked to say "Hell yah" so if you are a local and frequent here, you know who it is. He forgot our straws for our soda til at the end and handed it later with his hand. No paper on the straws. Chose not to use it. Overall, super disappointed at this place. It's a fail on me for choosing it. Place is small - maybe about 15 seats so be wary if you decide to heed my warning .

There aren't many places to get Ramen in the Morgan Hill / Gilroy area but this place was a super…read moreauthentic restaurant a few years ago when we used to live in Gilroy. I remember we went in once and I asked if the Chicken Teriyaki was breast meat and the waiter had a hard time understanding me because he didn't speak very good English. It must be under new management now because the place seems very "Gaijin" now. Unfortunately the Ramen broth was kind of tasteless. I even put on a bunch of the spicy powder but that didn't help much. Pretty much everything we had was "meh". The sushi was just OK. The wife ordered their matcha pudding dessert that the waiter said was home made, but she said that it was pretty bland also. We certainly wouldn't come back.

I love this place I've been coming here since I was a kid. The food is delicious and I've never…read morepersonally had a problem with it. The staff is friendly and you can just walk up and get your plates, they also have ice cream too which is a little extra desert!

Final Thoughts: 2.50/5…read more My parents heard about this place and they wanted to try it. Definitely been a long time since we went to a buffet. This family really does not consume a lot of food, so sometimes going to a buffet really isn't the most idea when you're trying to get your moneys worth with quality and quantity. Location for here is somewhat farther than other places that we usually go to. We did finally get the opportunity for all of us to go, so it happened. Will round to be 3 star for today. Food: 1. Sushi bar (Simple sushi rolls with imitation crab, salmon, avocado, seaweed salad, ?tofu skin) Their selections of sushi are quite limited. Honestly, it felt like the same type of roll with just one item differing. Not even really sure if these are actual types of sushi rolls like at other restaurants. They did look slightly haphazardly put together, but overall rolls are fine and nicely plated on the larger plate to get. Heft fillings for most of them, which I appreciate. 2. Seafood Options (stir fried shrimp, braised mushrooms, mussels with cheese, clams) Most of these items felt like they were frozen and then reheated verses fresh. The assembly of these dishes seem simple enough, so they continuously refilled these. Some were steamed perhaps like the clams, others were baked maybe like the muscles. The texture is a lot more "rubbery" and difficult to remove the meat from the shell. Flavor was just alright for most of these options. 3. Classic food choices (fried rice, chow mein, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, eggrolls, broccoli beef, French fries, pizza, ribs) These are items are nostalgic for me if anything. Also feels like something I can cook from a bag or even get at Panda Express. Honey walnut shrimp was alright. It felt super rich and oily with the amount of mayonnaise. Not necessarily a complaint because I really like that dish, but I could only have a few of them. Orange chicken was also quite good and nostalgic for me. 4. Desserts (?Mousse cake, cream puffs, coconut macaron, soft serve, palmiers cookies) Honestly, I love desserts and sweets, but there was something about these items that weren't enticing at the time. Maybe because I was really full already from the other foods. The cake felt a little bit dry. Seems like something we can get in bulk somewhere and not necessarily freshly made. Soft serve was almost like this sweet water with just a bit of milk in it, which was interesting. 5. Fruits (Cantaloupe, canned lychee, oranges, pineapple) Very small selection of fruits here. Not too big of a fan of canned fruits, but it was something that they had. The cantaloupe was the only fruit that I could really "enjoy" because it was fresh and better looking than the other options. My parents liked the oranges, as well. Some nice vitamin C for them after the big meal. Labeling: Nothing Labeled None of their items are labeled, so just be sure y'all are careful of food allergies or intolerances. --------- Quality: As expected for the price Their quality is ok??? Ish??? It's what I expected for the price. A lot of the foods appear frozen and then reheated or cooked. Sushi was rolled on the spot and refilled. Some foods felt like they were just sitting there under a warmer. For the seafood, definitely felt like from the freezer and not fresh. You can see this in the clams because they were really stuck onto their shell and absolutely would not come out cleanly. Texture is a little more chewy. Price: Affordable for the Buffet If you want affordable and all you can eat, this is the place to go. One of the reasons why my parents want to go here is because of the price. This place is in Gilroy, so a little farther away from where we are, but we still wanted to try it. Prices are fully on the rise. For an adult, it will be $18.99 now. There are discounted pries for kiddos between 2 and 11 years of age. Senior citizens of age 65 and older will also get a $1 off discount. Very sweet and totally works for us. Service: Fast Not sure how crowded this place gets, but we were seated immediately after coming in. I didn't see how busy it was outside, but most, if not all of the seats were filled at one point. They took our drink order and then we were free to go get food afterwards. There's always a trash plate and they took those away pretty quicky. Ambiance: Dim lit Interior was quite dark and dim lit. The area where the foods were was really warm and this might be nicer on a cold winter day versus summer. The space actually looks quite small for something of a buffet style. Perhaps there aren't too many options, but it/s definitely a nice small buffet to go to for a change of taste once in a blue moon. Location/Parking: Spacious area This area is very spacious and located where the South Valley Plaza Shopping Center is. It is within kind of the side corner of this plaza. Highly unlikely there will be a concern with parking because of how large the area is.

Stopped to try this spot out in a Morgan Hill. Lots to love here, loved the decor, great service…read moreand great food. Will definitely come by again when in the area.

The three of us went on a weekend. No wait. Friendly worker seated us. They were speedy in getting…read moreus water too. Lots of things to choose. We ordered three things: Chicken Katsu plate, Roll Lunch sushi and Chicken Teriyaki plate. Came with soup too. Everything was pretty good and portions were sizable. The meats were flavorful without sauce as well. Will visit again when in Morgan hill. We usually pass by on the way down South. Also inside was clean. Private lot in front.

Pineapple Village, 769, 1st Street,…read moreGilroy, CA95020. Southeast Asian cuisine. The interior of the restaurant was modern looking and had a nice ambiance. The restaurant was fairly busy. The server was friendly. However, service was a little slow as they seemed to be under-staffed as there was only 1 server present the whole time that we were there. The food was decent but unmemorable. Although it was supposed to be a South East Asian cuisine, it didn't taste like it. ~ Hot & Sour Soup ~ Sizzling Beef Mignon ~ Belacan Mixed Vegetable

Although I had an intense headache towards the end of the dinner, the food was good. My favorite…read moredish was the spicy garlic eggplant. I like how the vegetables were soft but not mushy and over cooked or drenched in oil. Last night I almost ordered the tamarind baby back ribs. Since I am staying away from pork, I went with the waitress's recommendation of sizzling beef with red bell pepper. Excellent! We came here for the pad thai and it was so ordinary. I should not trust a person who doesn't like seafood. How am I going to share a meal with someone that doesn't eat fish? My whole protein diet is based on fish and red meat. You come here to drink Thai Tea with extra cream not a shot of whiskey for $6.00. It was a good business meeting but I am going to have to come back here with someone who really enjoys food. This is the second time I have gone to eat with someone who kind of ruined the experience of a new restaurant for me. It is not their fault. I had a headache and now I have a low tolerance for people who are not on the same vibe as me.

Portions are large and pricing is decent. Staff is…read moreincredibly nice. Rangoons are deliciously fried to perfection The dining area is so clean and big compared to the Morgan Hill location. I'll keep coming back for my quick Chinese food fix.

Been coming here since they opened pretty much and they're delicious. Not once have I had an issue,…read moreand it's always been the same high quality for me

My mother and I love to eat here at least twice a month! We…read morealways get the #53! It's so dam good! The food is amazing here! We order to go all the time ! Everyone is so friendly here ! :)

It's been a while since I've eaten here. I do believe they have the best broth in Gilroy. I need…read moreto go back and try some of their other dishes. I have only eaten their pho and goi cuon.

The food is really good and fresh. We have been coming her since we moved to MH a year ago and we…read moreabsolutely love it! Great service, but it can get a little slow when the place is packed, which is understandable. The staff is really friendly. The ambience is casual and relaxed. Always clean. Totally worth it!

I came in for an early dinner, party of 1 before going home. The decor is authentic Japanese with a…read morecasual vibe. I was seated right away and my waitress was friendly and attentive. She brought out my water and glass of Chardonnay came out quickly. As did my order of steamed gyoza. The food is reasonably priced. Everything I ordered tasted delicious. The steamed gyoza was yummy especially the dipping sauce which was tangy. My favorite sushi is Salmon Nigiri so I always try it whenever I go to a new sushi restaurant. The salmon pieces were the thickest I have ever seen. It tasted clean & fresh, very delicious. I will definitely be back just for the salmon nigiri. I ordered the special Lion King Roll which they were able to accommodate my request to switch from baked salmon to baked scallops. Super yummy! I highly recommend it. Will be coming back for sure with the family.