White Pearl Restaurant

My first memory of this place was looking at the old Taco Bell building they reside in with a dubious eye... then opening the door and having the most delicious scents waft out!

The food is excellent, authentic, good quality food. The Laos Sausages are incredibly tasty, the Pho is really good, and they have the best Pad Thai I've eaten. The beef jerky is just like the jerky I used to make at home, and very tasty. Add a side of sticky rice and some of the tastiest won-ton soup you've ever had and it's a great meal.

The downsides are the dine-in atmosphere is really bad. It's a revamped Taco Bell that looks like someone just tossed a coat of paint on and threw some old tables they had in their basement around. It's not the best environment for eating in. I usually do take out, however, so this doesn't bother me very much, but it's worth mentioning for those looking for a good dine-in experience.

The other downside is the food is EXPENSIVE. While it's generally worth it, the cost is somewhat prohibitive, and someone used to other takeout places may well get some sticker shock. I think the value is pretty good overall, and the quality is top-notch, but price and value are a factor.

That said, it's the best takeout place I've found in Elgin yet for any style of food. You can't really go wrong, just be prepared to pay a premium for the quality they routinely deliver.

I love this place! my home away from home. the pad thai and lao sausage with sticky rice are my favorites that I order time and time again!

Great food and value.  I only get take out.