The Hidden Pearl – Japanese
Tucked away like a coastal secret, this sun-dappled morning sanctuary envelops guests in the nostalgic aromas of golden buttermilk flapjacks and warm sourdough biscuits. The kitchen masterfully balances heritage comfort with culinary curiosity, pairing earthy buckwheat cakes and honey with sophisticated plates of briny oyster omelets and vibrant beef and beet hash. It is an inviting haven where slow-simmered grits and savory scrapple scrambles turn the first meal of the day into a soulful, lingering celebration of flavor.
621 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11222 https://hiddenpearlbk.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, clean-eating, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, detox, tlc, zone, volumetrics, candida, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and professional service, guests consistently praise the knowledgeable staff who ensure a memorable dining experience. Diners rave about the succulent dishes and perfectly portioned meals, highlighting the high quality of the food and the warm, inviting feel of the space.
Menu
- Buttermilk Flapjacks - $8: Two flapjacks served with molasses and our signature sassafras-infused whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Hotcakes & Sausage - $9: Cornmeal and molasses hotcakes served with sweet fennel pork sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buckwheat Cakes with Honey - $8: Two thick buckwheat cakes served with honey and our signature sassafras-infused whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Steel Cut Oatmeal - $8: Served with molasses, bananas, and fresh berries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sourdough Biscuits - $8: Four small biscuits served with boysenberry and blackberry compote and rosemary lard or apple maple butter. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Baked Eggs & Bacon - $11: Cage-free eggs, house-smoked bacon, and spinach baked in an iron skillet and topped with aged cheddar. Served with two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Oyster Omelet: Three fresh shucked Corpus Christi oysters, horseradish cheese, and onions. Served with two sourdough biscuits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Beef & Beet Hash - $11: Corned beef, red and orange beets, wild onions, and potatoes. Served with two cage-free eggs and two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grits & Strawberries - $9: Corn grits and local beans known as Arizona Strawberries. Served with onion, garlic, poblano, and ham gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Scrapple Scramble - $9: Cornmeal-based pork scrapple cut into chunks and scrambled with cage-free eggs. Served with a fresh tomato and two sourdough biscuits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Croquettes: Two lobster and potato croquettes served with sour cream, parsnips, and radish. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bacon & Eggs - $9: Three strips of thick-cut, house-smoked bacon and two cage-free eggs. Served with two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Clam Chowder: Texas quahog clams in a clear broth with parsnips, salsify, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Served in a sourdough bread bowl. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Lobster Bisque: Corpus Christi lobster, onions, carrots, and celery in a saffron and cream bisque. Served in a sourdough bread bowl. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Wood Fired Oysters: Half dozen oysters roasted over an open wood fire. Served with cumin-chipotle sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Pickled Pig's Feet - $7: Four trotters pickled in lemon juice, vinegar, salt, hot pepper, onions, and cucumbers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Corned Beef Sandwich - $10: Clove-rubbed corned beef and coleslaw between two pieces of cowboy fry bread. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wild Turkey Club - $11: Thick cuts of roasted wild turkey, wild onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and black bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brisket Sandwich - $13: Slow-smoked beef brisket cut into thin slices, pickled okra, wild onions, tomatoes, and black bread. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bison Burger - $11: Potato bun, lettuce, tomato, wild onions, and pepper jack cheese. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Venison Burger - $13: Potato bun, lettuce, tomato, wild onions, red wine marinade, and swiss cheese. Served with a side salad or fried potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Trout - $11: Whole lake trout smoked with oyster sauce. Served with grilled leeks and salsify over a bed of creamed turnips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Mackerel - $12: Lemon and paprika-rubbed mackerel filet over a bed of succotash and mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Pot Pie - $11: Free-range chicken, carrots, celery, peas, and potatoes baked with rosemary and thyme. Bay leaf infused crust. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pork Ribs - $9: Six BBQ ribs smothered in Hunter’s secret marinade. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Artichoke & Spinach Dip - $8: Sour cream based. Served with eight pieces of toasted sourdough bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mutton Stew - $13: Tenderized mutton, carrots, celery, tomatoes, onion, rosemary, and black pepper. Served with two sourdough biscuits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Wild Boar Shoulder - $15: Pan-seared wild boar, cracked peppercorns, and red wine glaze. Served with hot corn cakes and a side salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Whole Quails - $14: Two whole roasted quails stuffed with oregano and garlic. Served with roasted beets, leeks, and potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Bison Prime Rib - $15: 10 oz. prime rib with red wine reduction. Served with asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, and roasted potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Roasted Rabbit - $14: Honey and nutmeg rubbed half rabbit. Served with broccoli, salsify, and creamed corn. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Venison Loin - $16: 8 oz. tenderloin marinated in whiskey and horseradish sauce. Served with grilled mushrooms and mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Black Butter Salmon - $16: 8 oz. filet rubbed with lemon and cracked pepper and pan fried in black butter. Served with cornmeal-battered eggplant and okra. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Lake Trout - $15: Whole lake trout grilled with capers and artichoke. Served with a cold salad of cucumber, tomatoes, and lima beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Lobster: 2 lb. Corpus Christi lobster boiled in seawater and sage. Served with clarified butter, spinach, and a baked potato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Candida
- Big Bada Boom - $19: Persimmon Fat Washed Mezcal Espadin and Tequila Reposado, Tamari Cafe, Cream Sherry, Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew
- Snap and Solace - $19: Olive Leaf Gin, Sugar Snap Pea, Sweet Cherry, Basalmic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Dry Bermutto, Vermouth Blanco
- Pink Pill Blue Pill - $19: Hojo Biden 'Pastoral Beauty' Yamahai Junmai Sake, Mugi Hokka Barley Shochu, White Cacao, Blue Curacao, Select Aperitivo Makrut Lime Leaf Foam
- Pina Punk - $19: Rum Clairin, Carribean White Rum, Yuzu Kosho, Kabosu, Pineapple, Ube Coconut Foam
- Apple Pie Recollection - $19: Suntory Haku Vodka, Apple Cider Sake, Sansho Peppercorn, Cinnamon, Doburoku, Lemon
- Shinigami 'The God of Death' - $19: Yellow Bell Pepper Tequila, Cardenxe Sotol, Passion Fruit, Yuzu, Honey, Ponzu, Oolong
- Naita Aka Oni 'The Red Ogre Who Cried' - $19: Japanese Whisky, Select Aperitivo, Amaro, Antica, Espelette, Walnut, Lucuma Foam
- Iso Onna 'The Sea Witch' - $19: Salted Tamarind, Fried Plantain, Mole, Ron del Barrilito 3 Star Rum, Probitas Rum, Mugi Hokka Barley Shochu
- Bazu Bazu Rita - $18: Reposado Tequila, Lime, Melon, Cucumber, Sansho Pepper
- Mango Ocha Fashioned - $19: Mango Genmaicha Infused Japanese Whisky, Angostura, Orange Bitters
- Wild Basil Negroni - $18: Shiso Infused Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
- Bijou - $19: Suntory Roku Gin, Kuradashi Genshu Sweet Potato Shochu, Yellow Chartreuse, Antica, Sweet Bermutto
- Natsukashii Ni (House Shot) - $8: Japanese Rum, Batavia Arrack, Yellow Chartreuse, Passion Fruit, Genmaicha, Honey
- Passion Of Okinawa Mocktail - $14: Passion Fruit, Thai Chili, Makrut Lime, Coconut Water, Cinnamon, Agave
- 'Gin' Sour Mocktail - $14: Gin Botanicals, Jasmine, Green Tea, Calamansi
- Cactus Wine - $10: 100% blue agave tequila stirred with sun-brewed peyote tea and honey liqueur.
- Mule Skinner - $9: Kentucky bourbon stirred with housemade blackberry liqueur.
- Classic Sazerac - $11: Bitters muddled with a sugar cube and mixed with rye whiskey.
- Champagne Flip - $13: Champagne, brandy, orange liqueur, cream, sugar, and egg yolk.
- Sherry Sangaree - $10: Sherry shaken with honey liqueur.
- Snake Oil - $11: Gin and absinthe muddled with mint and sugar.
- Merlot - $12: Viñedo Mirlo. Apalta, Chile 2012.
- Pinot Noir - $13: Red Rabbit. Wairarapa, New Zealand 2013.
- Chianti - $12: Fiasco di Paradiso. Siena, Italy 2011.
- Pinot Grigio - $13: Nebula. Willamette Valley, Oregon 2012.
- Sauvignon Blanc - $12: Château Faurier. La Vallée Loire, France 2011.
- Chardonnay - $13: Gemsbok. Stellenbosch, South Africa 2013.