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La Perle is a gem of a restaurant, located at the west part of the island. If you plan on visiting the burbs, this Szechuan and Thai restaurant is a great lunch spot, especially for a large group. The lunch menu features an all-you-can-eat option with a varied selection. You order as many different dishes as you'd like and they are promptly brought to your table, scaled according to the number of people you're dining with.

Unlike many such restaurants, the food is made with care; it is not overly starchy, drenched in gooey sauce or heavy with oil. Some notable options include the hot and sour soup, perfect in consistency and just the right balance of flavours. The Hunan dumplings are slightly firm and delicious, rather than a mushy mess as they are sometimes served. Finally, the Szechuan pepper chicken is moist and seasoned just right.

This being said, with better quality comes a heftier price tag.  At $13.95, the lunch menu is priced fairly, but the a la carte option is expensive, and not always justifiably so. You're better off heading downtown where there are more competitive prices.

La Perle has friendly, professional service and is spotlessly clean. Ordering several tasty dishes, sharing them amongst friends and comparing your favourites makes for an enjoyable lunch.