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    Hong Bo Burger & Poutine

    4.6 (52 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Peggy C.

    Nice to have a burger place at First Markham. It offers various burgers and poutine. I ordered the original poutine as I wanted to try it out. It was pretty decent for $5. I've also tried their burgers before and they were delicious. They take credit cards too which is a bonus.

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    Riley N.

    Really love their burgers selection, especially the shrimp patty! Service is friendly and fast as well!

    Philip L.

    I still like this burger place a lot. Food quality and portions are both consistently good. Crispy chicken burger with crunchy skin and juicy meat. Simply addictive. Way better than those burgers from franchise chains. Real food, big difference. Highly recommended!

    Ginger S.

    We ordered the pulled pork poutine. It was very tasty and plentiful as a small order.

    Kimchi burger with beet bun
    Lillian C.

    Love coming here for my burger fix. Its a small shop in the FMP food court tucked away by the thai place. I believe it's family owned and the staff there are always friendly, patient and hard working. Their menu isn't large but everything is delicious! I love that for the combo they let you choose the side you want; fries. Sweet corn or salad. I also really like that you can choose the type of bun; regular, beet or charcoal bun. The bun is super fluffy, and they way they pack the burgers, nothing gets squished. Literally all their burgers are delicious but my personal favourites are: kimchi, shrimp, crispy chicken. Definitely worth a try!

    Kimchi beef burger
    Amy Y.

    Been ages since we ate at the food court at First Markham Place. A few changes but this place is still around. Menu consists of burgers, poutine, pastas and salad. All the meat protein burgers start at 7.25 (11.25 for a combo), they have a pulled pork burger that is about a dollar less and a shrimp burger that is a dollar more. The avocado burger is just over 5 bucks. Poutines come in regular and large. The kimchi burger and the bacon butter corn poutine was ordered. At time of ordering we were told it would be about 8 minutes. Verdict? Food was good and very fresh. Generous portion of kimchi in the burger and the lettuce, onion and tomato were very fresh. The bacon in the poutine was impressive, it was the thick sliced pieces and not the regular breakfast bacon you would normally expect. This is a nice option in a food court where options are mainly Asian.

    Large size poutine
    Angelo B.

    Update : gave this place another shot since we were dining in this food court and felt like poutine. Im not sure if things changed since my last visit, but I now feel that the size was reasonable for the price. Poutine was tasty.

    Beef Teriyaki burger
    John J.

    This place is not only out of place in FMP food court, it's uniquely better than most of the other places. Creative burgers and poutine place in a Chinese mall. Food - (4/5) - they have a good selection of unique burgers using a variety of proteins along with bun choices. Had the Beef Teriyaki and it was pretty good. Beef was cooked properly for taste and texture and the toppings and buns are good quality. The burger actually looks like the menu pictures lol. Service- (5/5) - very friendly and helpful with recommendations and answers. It's going to take longer than typical fast food burgers since they cook from scratch but not more than 10 min total. You can tell these guys really care about customer sat. Atmosphere- (3.75/5) - it's a food court so not much else to say. FMP keeps it pretty clean. Overall- (4.5/5) - I want to go back and try the other two burgers that people seem to rave about - Shrimp and Chicken burgers. It's not cheap stuff but worth the extra $2-3 imo.

    Tiffany D.

    4 STARS Got some errands done at FMP and noticed we haven't had lunch yet. mr.Tran got a shrimp burger and poutine, while I waited in line for something else. His order took 10 minutes to make since they make it fresh to order. The shrimp burger was really delicious, it came out hot, crispy and you can really see the shrimp in the burger. It tasted almost like the crab claw at Chinese wedding banquets, but in burger form. The bun was black which is different, but it was really soft almost like a brioche bun. The poutine was underwhelming and not the greatest. Fries weren't crispy and gravy was meh. The cheese was melted though. Burger is definitely worth a try, if you're ever sick of the rice box at FMP.

    Pulled Pork Poutine
    Arnold L.

    Hong Bo Burger & Poutine is a niche spot in the First Markham Place food court offering Asian-inspired burgers, fries, and poutine for a different option compared to the typical BBQ meats, fried rice/noodles, and dumplings you would typically lean towards ordering. The quality of the burgers was quite good as they have a few different options to mix and match your preference of colours and textures. Whether it's the beet or charcoal bun, you always have to go for the Shrimp Burger! The texture of the shrimp burger reminds me of the Shrimp Lobster Claw that you would enjoy at banquet menus with the right amount of seasoning in the mixture. There is the right amount of condiments which does not take away the overall flavour of the burger. I can't wait for my next visit!

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    John Y.

    Located at the First Markham Place food court. Gotta give them props for having the cajones to open up a burger/poutine place in an Asian food court. Been to First Markham Place food court more times than I can count, always went for their great Asian food selections but noticed this kiosk in the corner and decided to YOLO it based on previous reviews. Skeptically I ordered the crispy shrimp burger combo (choice of fries or salad, drink, $1 extra for ice lemon tea). Took approx 10 mins to cook up my order. Nice husband and wife operation Choice of either their original, charcoal or beet bun. Went with their original bun which was covered in sesame seeds. Bun was fluffy and moist. As Charlie Sheen would yell "winner, winner, shrimp burger dinner". Ladies and gents, we have a hidden gem. Instead of expecting the normal minced dense rubbery shrimp patty wrapped in a thick flavorless coating when ordering a shrimp burger, you get a nice thick fluffy soft moist chopped shrimp patty in a light coating giving it a nice crunchy crust. Seriously, no other shrimp burger can be compared to this gastronomical delight. Combined with the lettuce, mayo, onions, bun a perfect flavorful alternative to the normal hamburger. The char siu and crispy roast pork will have to go to the back of the line for today Btw, their fries are hand cut and plentiful.

    Teresa H.

    It reminds me of Hong Kong. It's made to order. Their buns have three options: charcoal, beets, or spinach. Honestly, it doesn't have much flavor, and it's mainly for coloring. But it's so pretty. I love the crispy shrimp burger. It was so crispy and full of shrimp paste. Yum!

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    Vonny W.

    The thing that drew me to try Hong Bo was seeing the shrimp burger on the menu, as not many places offer this! This is what I ended up ordering for my first time here and I was not disappointed. The shrimp patty was so tender, you could really feel my shrimp used and this mouth-feel contrasted with how soft their buns were. Even though they only topped the burgers with lettuce, red onion, and mayo, it was very flavorful. For my second experience, I decided to try their crispy chicken burger. Unfortunately it did not compare to other places and/or how good their shrimp burger was. Even though the meat wasn't dry, it wasn't all too tender either. The batter was kept thin which was nice but could have been crispier and less greasy. The same condiments are on this burger as well, and again, it is flavorful enough. I love their bun options which include the original (sesame bun), beet, or charcoal. These are unique and so soft!

    Shrimp burger with beet buns

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    4 years ago

    Very fast and friendly service. The poutine which i tried was also tasty and the portion is very well worth the price!

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    4 years ago

    Tried this place after seeing instagram. The shrimp burger is awesome. It is handmade and has a lot of shrimp. The price is reasonable

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    Loved this store, very friendly and fast service. Their crispy chicken burger and shrimp burger are really good! 10 out of 10 must try!

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    Food. I had the smoked meat sandwich combo ($22.95). This…read moreis a Michelin rated bib gourmand establishment. Sumi Fernando, the owner, worked 17 years at Schwartz's in Montreal, including head cutter. Do your taste buds a favor and get a smoked meat sandwich with meat that's marinated for 10 days, smoked for eight hours and steamed for three hours. This is incredibly delicious! The combo also comes with seasoned fries, coleslaw, and a whole pickle. Service I came mid afternoon and it wasn't busy. Service was prompt, and the food came out quickly. If you wanna taste something like Schwartz's in Montreal or even Katz's diner in Manhattan, then come to SumiLicious in Scarborough.

    Pastrami sandwich was good, but expensive and the structure of the sandwich fell apart so quick it…read morebecame difficult to eat. I think my rating would be way higher if more effort was put into the construction of the sandwich to complement the pastrami... Like the bread and toppings just didn't do anything to help the meat (which was delicious on its own). I do like that you can choose the kind of mustard you want as well as the cut of pastrami (lean, fatty, both, etc.) For a simple and quick pastrami sandwich, it does the job but I don't think it's worth the Michelin recommendation... This spot gets hyped up EVERYWHERE online but I think that just comes from lack of abundance for this type of food. If you're willing to make a trip for a WAY better fresh pastrami/smoked meat experience, head on over to When The Pig Came Home at the Junction in TO. You won't be disappointed.

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    10.8 kmWillowdale

    Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Food: Hubby & I both ordered the cheeseburger without cheese. LOL. I had mine as a combo with fries & tea as a drink (extra cost for tea). Hubby had his with caesar salad. My fried arrived sprinkled with some kind of flakes on it. Hubby thinks it was parsley but it kind of smelled like anise to me. I could be wrong though as my nose was stuffy at the time. I gave hubby the fries that the flakes on it. It's a good sized bowl anyway so I knew I wouldn't be able to finish it all. Hubby got his salad next. And our burgers came soon afterwards. The burgers were nicely and freshly cooked & prepared. I've always found their food tasty & good quality. I wasn't disappointed this time either. I was so full of french fries though that I couldn't manage to completely finish my burger. We didn't have dessert because we were both full. I did order takeout because I wanted to try the pulled beef sandwich at home. More on this in the service section. Service: They took their time making our orders but it didn't take that long to make. I got my fries first. As mentioned above, I had hubby order us 2 pulled beef sandwiches to go. I think perhaps the lady taking the order didn't understand us or her english may not have been that good. Because she only gave us 1 pulled beef sandwich to go. We decided to leave it at that because we didn't want to wait for another sandwich to be prepared. I had already paid the bill also. Ambiance: As far as burger places go this is a classy looking place. There are booths along the side wall. Towards the front of the restaurant there are tables for 4 and 2. The booths have a top that has sand in it with the logo of the Grill gate in the sand & a glass top. There are two single bathrooms at the back of the restaurant. One for men & one for women. The bathrooms looked clean. Hubby & I have been here several times. We always enjoy their food. This time the service wasn't on par with past experiences. But people make mistakes so I would be willing to come back again in the future.

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