Where We Eat in Markham & Toronto
Most people come to Toronto to eat for a weekend. We live here in our van for a few weeks at a time, so we take it slow: no stuffing ourselves every meal, and plenty of room for food courts and the little places.
Where we eat / Toronto
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Scarborough
Dai Maru Shabu Shabu
Go for the beef. Sukiyaki broth surprised us. Skip the foie gras; desserts were weak.
- We had
- Wagyu set: US + Australian wagyu, tomato + sukiyaki broth, abalone, scallops, snow crab, squid ink dumplings, foie gras, onsen egg
- Cost (CAD)
- $92.99 adult Mon-Thu; kids 0-4 $3; family of 4 = $191.98 before tax/tip
- Good to know
- Canadian debit or cash only; 2-hour limit; lunch AYCE $29; regular dinner tier $41.99
New Kennedy Square
New City Restaurant
One of the originals. Consistent. The milk tea is strong and right.
- We had
- Set breakfasts: satay beef macaroni with bacon + eggs; spicy diced pork noodles; grilled chicken with hash browns, eggs, toast; Hong Kong milk tea
- Cost (CAD)
- Sets $10.50-$12.50; $40.70 with tax for 4
- Good to know
- Set breakfast ends 11:30am; open since at least 1997
Soya shop in New Kennedy Square
Silky but not sweet enough. Black sesame was the best of the three.
- We had
- Tofu pudding, black sesame paste, fresh soy drink
- Cost (CAD)
- $15.50 for three
- Good to know
- Syrup comes on the side
Bakery in New Kennedy Square
Our usual stop for pineapple buns.
- We had
- Egg tarts, pineapple buns (bought for later)
- Cost (CAD)
- Egg tart $2.75; pineapple bun $1.80
- Good to know
- Three bakeries in this plaza
Snack shop in New Kennedy Square
Worth a stop if you grew up on these.
- We had
- Dried squid, White Rabbit (coffee), honey lemon candy, coconut candy
- Cost (CAD)
- Small bag
- Good to know
- Classic Hong Kong childhood snacks
Markham
Sam's Congee Delight
A classic. We come every time we're in Toronto.
- We had
- Congee with pork blood + fish; fried dough; rice roll with mixed sauce; steamed radish cake; marinated pork liver; sesame ball; sweet cruller; soy drink
- Cost (CAD)
- $46.33 with tax for 4
- Good to know
- CASH ONLY; you can watch the kitchen through the window
New Kennedy Square food court
KLN Cafe
Hearty. Tomato soup and pork chop were the picks; satay beef on the lighter side.
- We had
- Satay beef macaroni, tomato soup macaroni, pork chop with toast, pineapple bun with butter, iced lemon tea
- Cost (CAD)
- Set meals; total not stated on camera
- Good to know
- Food court seating; the bakery in the same plaza sells egg tarts + pineapple buns
Pacific Mall (lower floor)
Mr. Sun International Tea Shop
Rina's every-visit stop. Great boba, a little sweet.
- We had
- Grape green tea with grape pulp; strawberry milkshake with fruit tapioca
- Cost (CAD)
- $18 for two
- Good to know
- Taiwanese bubble tea since 1999, handmade fruit tapioca; near the main entrance
Pacific Mall (upstairs food court)
Hong Kong street snacks stall, Pacific Heritage Town
Good snack stop, not a meal. Fish balls were the hit with Spencer.
- We had
- Curry fish balls, squid tentacles, fish siu mai
- Cost (CAD)
- Fish balls $3, tentacles ~$3–4, siu mai $4.50
- Good to know
- Cash; pick your skewers and they grill them; Dong Dong fresh egg rolls next door
First Markham Place
Freshway Supermarket
Durian was a hit with Archie; the coconut tofu pudding tasted artificial next to Yan's
- We had
- Durian (sweet, gooey, Malaysian), prepackaged coconut tofu pudding
- Cost (CAD)
- not said on camera
- Good to know
- Inside First Markham Place; the herbal shops in the same mall sell 大地魚粉
Magic Fusion Cuisine
Fine for a fast breakfast; not a destination
- We had
- Satay beef macaroni, tomato/borscht soup macaroni, a pasta
- Cost (CAD)
- not said on camera
- Good to know
- Quick breakfast before a camping run; Freshway supermarket is in the same plaza
From our last trip (2025)
Places we ate at on camera the last time we were in Toronto. The link jumps straight to the meal.
Kim Tao Hot Pot 金稻
Hong Kong-style hotpot, a family favourite
10 East Wilmot St Unit 10-13, Richmond Hill
街坊茶餐廳 Neighbourhood Cafe
9021 Leslie St Unit 4, Richmond Hill
Sunnie Bakery
Durian egg tarts
8360 Kennedy Rd, Unionville
Panash Bakery (Hwy 7)
The mango mochi is the best thing
5308 Hwy 7 #4a, Markham
慶豐冰室 Cafe le Majestik
2900 Markham Rd Unit A45, Scarborough
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