Dropped into the Scarboro Village Mall for dinner this evening…read more The parking lot was packed but I was eventually able to find an open spot. Found a few interesting vendors located here so I'll return here again to investigate further.

Adjacent to the larger and better known Skycity Shopping Center, the older neighbouring Scarborough…read moreVillage Mall has been around for decades. It boasts a number of established eateries including Marathon Cafe, Korean Grill House, and Linh Ahn Vietnamese cuisine. You are also sure to find a late night dessert establishment, and quite a few bubble tea establishments relative to the smaller footprint this plaza. They even have a place where you can play claw games. Parking can be a real challenge, especially on weekends. Pack your patience.

The first time I visited Skycity Shopping Centre must have been in 2018. I was a huge fan of Happy…read moreLemon and the closest one to my home was here. Since then, this bubble tea franchise has shut down in the GTA. Chung Chun Rice Dog has taken over this spot. This change explains Skycity in a nutshell. There is a high concentration of bubble tea shops at Skycity. Competition is fierce. I was recently here, thinking that I should get some bubble tea. I actually couldn't decide because the selection was insane and proceeded with my errands instead... haha! I tend to visit Chatime the most here to get my bubble tea fix. Apart from an oversaturation of bubble tea stores, this place has a ton of food. I feel like it'll take me years to eat my way through this place. I recently visited Chung Chun and had an excellent experience. I love their Korean rice dogs and I'm thrilled that this location is a lot closer to me than heading over to North York to satisfy my cravings. My local Cheese Garden is here. I like that I can order online and drop by to pick up my goods. There are benches scattered around the plaza in case you are in a food coma after stuffing yourself to rest or take a nap. There is plenty of parking, although it does getting busy at night. Many eateries and bubble tea places open till 11:30 pm or midnight. There are other businesses, such as electronic stores, nail salons, and more. I have yet to make a dent in these categories here. The catch is that when you exit onto Midland, you can only turn right. Although it's convenient for me to turn left and head home, I don't mind cycling around the block to get home. It's safer considering how weird drivers can be around this area. One of these days, I will visit every bubble tea place here. The problem is that I have my usual places in Markham that it's tough to break decent habits. (342)

This is a huge Chinese outdoor mall. There are many restaurants (Chinese and Vietnamese), desserts,…read moredrinks, travel agencies, nail salons, electronic, health, pet, fashion, spas, dental, housewares, courier service, etc. There are so many bubble tea places: Chatime, Happy Lemon, Snow Tea, Boba Boy, Chaplus, Feng Cha, Xing Fu Tang, Hey Sugar. There is lots of outdoor parking (could get crowded), and a few benches to sit outdoors. During pandemic times, all food restaurants are takeout. Recently restaurants are allowed to serve food on an outdoor patio but not all restaurants made a patio. There is no general WiFi for the mall.

I came here to meet a friend for lunch. This place get really busy in the afternoon so I try to…read moreavoid malls in the late afternoon. Also the washrooms in this mall haven't been renovated & are usually dirty. One plus for this mall is the new Marry Me Mochi donut place near Moxie's. Also this Moxie's has a great cook. The food here has always been good when I eat at this location. I have been to other Moxie's and they are not good. A con for this mall is the transit is now outside the mall on one of the side roads. When the LRT used to be open there was a bus bay there the buses used to stop. So for transit users this mall isn't as convenient as it used to be. This mall is best for those who have a car.

Scarborough Town Centre has been around for more than 40 years…read more I like the evolution of this mall. They are adding more stores soon since the big box retailers Bay and Sear are long gone. There's an Ikea city store and Urban Behavior clearance store with all items $10 or less. This new information kiosk is kind of cool. Its setup like a smartphone with widgets. If you are looking to do some Xmas shopping this holiday season then definitely come here. The food offerings here are excellent as well. They got a huge food court with lots of delicous food offerings across the globe. You want more of a dine in experience? Visit Moxies, Jack Astors, Scaddabush, Milestones, Hibachi, etc. The washrooms here need more TLC. The cleaning staff need to clean more frequently to make it a more pleasant shopping experience.

Pacific Mall is home to lots of tiny little shops, selling all kinds of things, including cell…read morephones and accessories, clothing, herbs, bubble teas, and so much more. Its home to my favourite camera store, Aden Camera, where I purchase most of my hardware. They also have great tasting food from several outlets and stalls. A couple friends and I decided to do a food challenge to see what we could each get for CDN$20. We met the challenge and enjoyed some great tasting food. Our preferred vendors included QQ Noodle King, Go Curry, Chloe's Convenience, Hi Anna's Basket, Shark's Fin City, and Prairie Lamb Kabob. This mall has something for everyone. Check them out!

What I expected vs the reality = confused. The "mall" reminded me of the underground fake market…read morein Shanghai. It's small booth lined up that sells knock off items on the main floor. I did walk around the main floor, and I didn't go up stairs or downstairs or check out the food stalls and left. I was told after visiting to ignore the retailers, but go try the food stalls... so I guess next time I'm in town, I'll try that.

A perfect little plaza to spend a morning or afternoon in. I managed to fit in lunch, afternoon…read moretea, a walk around One's Better Living which has a lot of stuff to look through, and picked up groceries at Prosperity Supermarket. The food court has a few options although a lot of them have similar dishes and are really fighting to be the restaurant of choice with the low prices. There usually is enough seating so you don't have to wait, even during lunch. If you're sitting at two tables that are stuck together and aren't using one side, don't be surprised if someone asks if they can pull the table apart to sit next to you. There is a TV on each side of the food court depending on which way you're facing and it appears to always be set to Fairchild. The food court has notices that guests are restricted to a 60 minute sitting time. I've never been there that long so I'm not sure if it's enforced. I do always see maintenance wiping the tables and cleaning the trays so the tables are pretty comfortable. This little plaza really has everything you need!

Chartwell Shopping Centre has been around for years and years!…read more Great neighbourhood Asian Mall if you need to run some errands and want to do everything in one stop: - Supermarket - banks: BMO and CIBC - bakeries - bubble tea shop - travel agency - family doctor - vet and grooming - hair cut - restaurant: Dim Sum and Dinner - Food Court (one of the better one in the area) Ample parking if you are driving.... Especially on a hot summer afternoon, a lot of seniors are hanging around watching TV: CP 24, TSN and Chinese program... and enjoying the AC!

CF Markville is a clean and modern mall with a nice mix of stores for shopping, dining, and…read moreeveryday errands. From fashion to tech, you'll find popular brands and local shops all in one place. It's easy to walk around, and the layout makes browsing simple and stress-free. The food court has a good variety of options, and there are cozy spots to sit and relax. Parking is usually easy, and the mall feels safe and welcoming.

Mall always busy on weekends especially. Data/wifi does not…read morework on the Best Buy side of the mall... like it takes FOREVER to load anything. Good variety of stores and a clean food court. Washrooms in the food court are 50/50... the ones near Best Buy are much much better.

Tip: If you're looking for decent eateries to visit at Dynasty Centre, Great Fountain Fast Food,…read moreSamosa Fusion, and HK Garden are decent and budget-friendly. I have been to Dynasty Centre a handful of times. It's an area in Scarborough that I used to frequent with my parents many moons ago. With so many eateries in Markham, we rarely come down here. A few months ago, I dropped by to dine at Samosa Fusion with friends. This place offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with a special promotion at the time of $20 per person. I don't know if it has gone up in price, but it was regularly $25, which is still decent to stuff yourself silly. Next door to it is HK Garden. The Hong Kong-style milk tea (iced) stands out as being one of the best drinks I have had in a while. I recently did takeout from Great Fountain Fast Food. It's in the food court. The fried beef rice noodles were excellent. This combo came with soup and a drink. The hot and sour soup was amazing. I am still dreaming about the iced lemon drink, which was refreshing and so good if you are a lemon fan. This meal was less than $20. It was a great value for the quality of food and drink that I got. There is lots of parking at this plaza. I've seen it being fairly busy on a Saturday. It's fairly quiet after work on weekdays. I have been fortunate to not experience idiot drivers at this plaza, which is so refreshing! I am still working my way through the businesses. I have seen stores that sell DVDs, herbal stores, and more. So far, I've liked the eateries that I have visited. There's plenty for me to explore. (193)

The Dynasty Center has been around for ages. The surrounding plazas have lost tenants over the…read moreyears and are mostly half empty but this one is mostly full. There are a lot of the same types of stores - multiple day spas, places to get your haircut, and of course a multitude of restaurants both on the perimeter and inside at the food court. The parking lot technically has arrows that point you down which way to park but I've seen them ignored so just be careful. If all the surface parking is gone, there is underground parking towards the back of the plaza. The entrance to the main plaza is not the most accessible. The buttons to open the door automatically don't work. Right now the food court is take-out only. All of the establishments are open. They had some hand sanitizer at the entrance to the food court from the inside and social distancing stickers in front of each of the restaurants. I did notice that at the leftmost restaurant they were allowing people to bring in their own containers to get take-out. Maybe not the best idea during Covid.

Small shopping centre with chinese herbal stores and medical practices…read more Has a small food court.

​Oriental Centre currently offers a somber shopping experience. Once a bustling community hub, it…read moreis now noticeably quiet with a high number of shuttered shops and vacant units. The lack of foot traffic creates a hollow atmosphere, and many of the remaining businesses are specialized niche services rather than general retail. ​While it is no longer a destination for a full afternoon of shopping, it remains useful for those visiting specific, long-standing tenants like the food court or specialized doctors' offices. For most, however, it serves more as a quiet shortcut than a vibrant commercial center.

I used to grew up in the area and would visit frequently as a kid and teen (2000s to mid 2010)…read more Visiting last year was nostalgic. When I grew up, it was generally quieter, less bussy and less crowed (excluding events and maybe the food court area). Also, some of the stores and restaurants that been around for 15-20 years are still there (ex. Dollarama, Food Basics, McDonald's, Tim's, Pizza Pizza). It looks like it had some recent renovations with new fixtures, stores and restaurants. Despite the size and location, Woodside Square seems to be doing better and has more foot traffic compared to Pacific Mall (the past)

Lots of fun for children. Is the outdoor park really $20??? That seems like burglary. But the…read moreindoors if ao much fun. My son loved every second.

Forgot to take pics as I was distracted from free samples from the tea guy. This place is a mini…read moreJapanese town just by Steeles and Woodbine. I kind of hoped they have expanded in the last 8 years but it's roughly the same. Cute vendors by the small alleyway where you can get knockoffs to Japanese tea to stickers. It's Japanese town so slightly unsure why there would he knockoffs there sold by a non Japanese person knowing Japan doesn't support counterfeit - to each their own. The supermarket is rather small as well. I guess it's sadly the only place where some Japan feels can be obtained. Of course pricing is quite hefty, everything is definitely way more expensive since products are imported. The custom made stickers / pins etc inside the small market were very expensive though. Very tiny pin was $8. Tempted but definitely not desperate, it was about maybe 1.5cm in size, wild. I'll just have my mom send me Japan stuff from Japan instead to be frank. It's a nice place to go for a quick stop-by though.

J-Town is a one-stop shop for just about everything Japanese. You'll find a great café, two…read morebakeries, a butcher, a fishmonger, sushi, a solid Japanese grocery store, yakitori, and plenty of other specialty shops all in one compact plaza. I had a great time browsing, but I couldn't help feeling supremely jealous of the locals filling shopping baskets with goodies to take home, something I simply couldn't do as a visitor staying in a hotel. Instead, I had to settle for wandering the aisles and stalls imagining what I'd cook if I had a kitchen. Whether you're passionate about Japanese culture or just a food nerd like me, J-Town is an incredibly fun place to spend an hour or two. It's the kind of place you'll wish you had in your own neighborhood.