As someone who craves bingsu pretty often, I was pretty disappointed by the bingsu here considering…read morethe steeper price. I got the matcha mango bingsu which came out to just over $20 after tax and tip. What was most disappointing was how little of a matcha taste I got from it. The base was a very sweet milky taste, and I really wish they infused the matcha directly into the shave ice itself. The matcha was just drizzled on top with matcha powder, along with some whipped cream which only diluted the matcha taste further. On the other hand, I will say they are generous with the mango topping, which were very fresh and perfectly ripe. They gave one single mochi cube which I feel they should either give more of or none at all. The environment itself is very noisy. Not sure what it is about the walls but they do not absorb sound well at all. Voices echo and bounce off the walls like crazy, it sounds like everyone is yelling and talking over eachother in there. That aside, the space and decor has a cute vibe and the self-serve water/coffee bar is a nice added touch. If I ever come back here, it would either be out of convenience or to try their drinks/a different dessert. Unfortunately the bingsu falls short in my opinion especially for the price tag. The base should resemble more of the flavour rather than rely on toppings.

First time having bing su and I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the mango one and it was sooooo…read morecreamy and good. It was sweetened with condensed milk and the ice shaving was so light as ... creamy. There was mango chunks throughout the dessert. The server was nice.. ordered and gave us our goods. It wasn't too busy as it was midweek. Small place tho but it was good. Definitely will go back. FYI 2 hr seating limit. I guess when it's busy it would make sense

Came here on a Sunday around 1pm. Waited about 20-30 mins. They'll text or call you once the table…read moreis ready. Inside theres not a lot of tables- mix of booths and table/chairs. Food came pretty quickly and tasted good too. The satay was nice and strong. They even offered the sesame oil packs if you wanted to add on top. Nice touch. For combo you can order any tea/coffee and it can be iced (no charge) Overall worth a try!

Childhood memories coming to this place. Nothing too out of the ordinary when it comes to the menu…read morebut everything is flavorful and yummy. Definitely hits the spot when youre craving childhood favourites. The HK milk tea is yum. Service doesn't feel very welcoming but is very quick for both locations I've been to. Both locations are also pretty tight. Limited seating. No resos but line ups if you have time to wait.

I've not had the best experience getting meals from bakeries, and Cafe Cocoro continued that trend…read more Don't get me wrong: the place itself is great (clean, spacious, inviting; it's the type of place you can lounge in for hours), so plus points for that. It's the food that was just meh. Stopped by for lunch and got: - Korean Pancakes: Prepackaged, it still was pretty good (i.e., didn't just taste reheated). The dipping sauce accentuated the sweetness of the pancakes. - Bulgogi Bibimbap: Bulgogi was really bland and a tad dry, so had to put a lot of gochujang on the bibimbap. - Bulgogi Japchae: Agaìn, band and dry bulgogi. The japchae was good - soft and sweet. Also, generous serving that is shareable. - Mango Banana Smoothie: A bit lumpy, and more mango than banana. But great for a hot summer day. Maybe it's the bakery stuff we should have tried, because everyone is raving about this place. The meals were just ok.

Quarantine Day 3: I'm really a sucker for cafes with awesome drinks AND real food (although baked…read moregoods do well too). For lunch fare for 2, I ordered way too much food: 1. A medium-sized side order of kimchi 2. Korean pancake 3. Bulgogi bibimbap 4. Bulgogi japchae 5. Bagel with bacon, egg, lettuce, and tomato And of course, 6. A small matcha latte. I thought that the medium was a pretty good portion of kimchi. Probably enough for 3-4 people to share it as a side dish. The korean pancake was very yummy, especially when paired with the dipping sauce. I liked that both the bibimbap and japchae had a good amount of veggies. I found the bulgogi just a tiny bit dry. The bagel was panini pressed which was nice but it did toast up the lettuce which wilted it. The rest of the toppings were really good. The one thing I really didn't care for was the matcha latte. It was so sweet I didn't think I'd be able to finish it. The other thing is that it hardly tasted of matcha. The latte itself was pretty much white. That kind of told me that it wasn't mixed well and just didn't have any matcha in it. I'd skip this on my next UberEats order.

Dong Hai Tong is such a long standing café & bakery in Markham for a good reason…read more Their lunch are tasty, fast, inexpensive, and with a decent amount of choices. Honestly can't ask for more and this is why it's always jam packed at lunch time. Good news is that people are usually eat-and-go without sticking around for long. So even with the crowd, you might be able to get a seat in 10~15 min during the busiest time. Alternatively, quite a bit of people simply call-in for takeout's and Uber. Awesome price-value, decent authenticity, jam-packed at lunch time, with good amount of parking space. Not a bad choice.

Come early and come often! I got my favorites and tried some new bakery treats here. I was not…read moredisappointed and felt very nostalgic here. The pineapple bun is my all time favorite. Also try out the HK Milk tea, it comes with or without sugar. Very good. Service was very authentic and straight to the point. They want to serve you quickly. Prices are reasonable with the rate of inflation. Ambiance was nice and the aroma of fresh baked goods just feels great. I have been here many times.

AD01 Signature Baked Pork Chop with rice was so delicious! Like a baked katsu!…read more Get this! Also, got AD05 Portuguese Chicken with rice which was very bland .. like a very mild curry sauce. Don't get this as I preferred the crunchiness of AD01but chicken which was not available. Complementary iced or hot drinks with these meals! Excellent milk and lemon tea!

Friendly service, delicious food…read more Meal drink change cold no additional cost Clean and comfortable seating

A friend came from Montreal and stayed at my place. We thought it was a good opportunity to go to…read morethe famous Marathon Cafe to have a HK-style breakfast. The indoor decoration is very simple. A bit hard to describe, but it felt like a vegetarian restaurant in Taiwan Maybe it was because there were some "Zen" or Buddhism-like phrases on the wall. The whole restaurant was full of Traditional Chinese characters. It even sold 明報 (Ming News paper), I bought one to read with my breakfast. Speaking of the breakfast, I would not say their food was healthy...but the flavour was not bad. The coffee was so-so, maybe I should've added milk or cream. It is a good cafe to go to if you are from HK, I guess it brings nostalgia. For others, there are more options in the area

Lol, found a divey old fashion dingy window hong kong style cafe close to home, how lucky am I…read more Walked in, grab your own menu at the service counter, take any available seat on your own, peruse the menu items, go back to to counter to order. Reminded me of the old HKG days where smoking was allowed and working class diners placed their bare feet on chairs and tables while eating, yeah, no shame back then, bring back those days! TV monitors on wall displaying HKG dramas to watch while waiting for your food order. Their known signature milk tea comes in a paper cup. Hot and creamy smooth, very nice on a cold day. Ordered their pork chop with instant noodles and corned beef egg sandwich Pork chop was thick and tender with a nice pan fried crust. Instant noodles are instant noodles, somehow tastes better when someone else is making it for you. Corn beef egg sandwich was ok. Bread was as soft as freshly fallen snow. Generous amounts of corned beef, eggs slightly overcook which tended to dry out the overall sandwich. Loved the atmosphere but food was nothing to write home about, then again my expectations were not high so not disappointed. It's a good coping mechanism for me, don't expect too much and you'll avoid being disappointed. Would I go back, sure would

Stopped by Chrisly Cafe for lunch today and really enjoyed our first visit. We waited about 30…read moreminutes, but I actually liked that they have a digital waitlist where you can enter your information and keep track of your spot instead of standing around waiting for your number to be called. Once we were seated, the food came out in under 5 minutes for everyone, which was honestly impressive considering how busy they were. Prices are about average for an HK café and the food was decent. We all ordered the satay beef instant noodles (沙嗲牛肉公仔麵), so I can't really comment on the rest of the menu yet. The highlight for me was definitely the drinks. Both the Hong Kong-style milk tea (奶茶) and yuenyeung (鴛鴦) had a nice bold, authentic flavour that's getting harder to find these days. Overall, a solid spot for Hong Kong-style comfort food, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Chrisly is a solid Hong Kong style café located in the Kennedy & Bur Oak area and a great spot if…read moreyou're craving classic cha chaan teng comfort food. They're especially well known for their Hong Kong style milk tea, which truly lives up to the reputation. As shown in my photos, the dishes are well presented and look just as satisfying as they taste. The service is friendly and efficient, making the overall dining experience relaxed and enjoyable. Some standout menu items include the black pepper chicken steak, the scallion pork chop rice, and the satay beef instant noodles, all of which deliver familiar Hong Kong flavors done right. The milk tea deserves a special mention. Rich, aromatic tea paired with silky smooth milk, well balanced, and you can ask for the sweet level you like. With quick service, reasonable prices, and consistently good food, Chrisly is an easy recommendation for anyone in the area looking for authentic HK café vibes.

Marathon has one of the best hot coffee milk tea! There's a good balance of the coffee and tea and…read moreenough sweetness. They are very fast so it's a great spot for a quick morning coffee. It is more of a take out spot but there is a picnic table outside if you want to sit. They only take debit, cash, or etransfer.

We have been going to the one in Markham for years…read more This is our favorite milk tea. Usually get the "big boy" which is a bottle size, freeze and take a few back to the US. We do prefer the cold to the hot. The breakfast is fairly good, although not as good as the other HK cafes. It is cheaper though, so definitely a good option.