This was the first local eatery to offer Szechuan cooking, but the menu also includes Mandarin dishes. Newer Asian restaurants have stolen Pearl's spotlight, but that may be good: There was a time when reservations weren't always available. Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner; Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Reservations recommended. $-$$. Most major credit cards. 20121 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. Phone 216-751-8181.
