Pearl traces back to a Nobu counter in another city, where Shine Tamaoki spent years selecting fish for a young regular named Naomi, whose father Todd Landis eventually partnered with him to open a place of their own. That friendship became Pearl in 2023, with Landis designing and building the space and Tamaoki developing the menu alongside general manager Kaya Turner.
Tucked into Knox/Henderson on McKinney Avenue, Pearl has built a reputation as something of a neighborhood hidden gem, with regulars pointing to the omakase and to fish they describe as consistently fresh and high quality.
The restaurant rounds out its sushi program with dedicated sake, wine, and cocktail menus for pairing alongside the counter. Portions run smaller relative to the price point, a tradeoff diners weigh against the quality on the plate.
Tucked into Knox/Henderson on McKinney Avenue, Pearl has built a reputation as something of a neighborhood hidden gem, with regulars pointing to the omakase and to fish they describe as consistently fresh and high quality.
The restaurant rounds out its sushi program with dedicated sake, wine, and cocktail menus for pairing alongside the counter. Portions run smaller relative to the price point, a tradeoff diners weigh against the quality on the plate.