I saw this Yelp listing recently. I've been here a handful of times. My first experience was with my parents. I was in grade 12. Somehow, we got word that taking photos here would be great. The tip was a good one. When you first drive over to this centre, you can't miss the gateway. It's red with gold accents. I just learned that it doesn't have a single nail in it. The gateway is made of timber. Wooden studs keep everything in place. My mom brought her manual camera with a massive lens to take distant shots. It took her what felt like forever to take photos of us. As patient as I am, I looked extremely unhappy in one of her shots. This centre has a dragon wall. It's there as a form of protection. There are nine dragons on this wall. I like the sculptures, garden, and mini pond in this area. It's nice to admire everything before going shopping! I returned last year since my first visit as a teenager. I was here to enjoy snacks and soft serve from Xe Kem. A Yelp experience introduced me to this place. I've been back a few times since. A few doors down is the entrance to the food court. I have flagged visiting it, but I haven't had a chance to return. Luckily, this centre isn't too far away from work. Tung Hing Bakery is also here. Technically, it's closer for me to get my baked goods fix here after work. I am hoping that it has banh mi and siu baos like its other locations around the greater Toronto area. I should return and check out the other businesses, like Al Premium Food Mart and Sushi Omigoto. There's lots to discover. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. I've been fortunate to have nabbed parking spots whenever I've been here. It's other drivers who can't park for beans that you need to take care. (372) read more

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I've been here a million times and have never reviewed it! It is a pleasant Chinese oasis in the heart of Mississauga with a great variety of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. The hustle and bustle of the narrow sidewalks reminds me of Asia and the Buddhist statues are always beautiful. I ran into my favourite Vietnamese bakery today to pick up some guilty pleasures, and noticed that a large percentage of the vehicles were from the US. Visitors. Nice to see. read more

I wanted to update and improve my previous review as this place is no longer a 1*. Primarily due to the renovations of the food court! Maybe done a few years ago? In any event, this is how long/frequent that I visit this place. Food court is no longer dingy, but it actually looks clean, streamlined, and lighting is much better! There is probably only a few stalls - I counted 5 - so it's not quite a hawker centre. It also wasn't that busy during my visit and it felt relatively safe to eat there. Since my last proper visit, they've also added some notable places like KBBQ spot, Daldongnae. Viet subs are like ~$4/4.50 here, there's a $2 soft serve spot, a container of stir fried beef ho fun was $8.50, so it IS possible to find some cheap eats here for sure! That is probably the main reason for your visit. read more

Mississauga Chinese Centre - I guess I haven't been here in 5+ years cuz it's no longer dingy as I remembered! - Shopping Centers Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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It's an interesting place to visit with an interesting assortment of shops and some nice restaurants. It's perhaps overshadowed by the abundance of Chinese Malls in the area with more interesting options and a bit more modern look. The big reason to visit the Chinese Centre is to enjoy some of the nice architecture and art they have here. In particular, the Nine Dragon Wall (of which we have one in Chicago as well). read more

Come to appreciate the art: everyone should stop by at least once to see the beautiful sculptures and astounding architecture in this lovely plaza. I made it my mission to take pictures of the many sculptures that were scattered throughout the place. The attention to detail and the sheer artistry was just amazing, especially since this was just a mall and there's no admission fee. To make the most of your trip make sure to check out their website and read the background info on each of the significant architectural features in the centre, you will be able to appreciate it even more. I would recommend going early to beat the crowds and the heat plus the high noon sun makes it hard to take good pictures. Oh and when you're done you can get some grocery shopping done at Al Premium. Thanks to Lambert P. and Jennifer K. for recommending this place and also for all the useful info with great pics. read more

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Billed as one of North America's most remarkable architectural destinations, you get a fascinating look at the history my parent's motherland, ancient China. Many replicas adorn this centre within a vibrant city skyline. See the Main Entrance Gateway built of timber and without a single nail, to the Soo Chow Garden, from the Corner Tower to the Fortress at the Great Wall. Besides the stone sculptures, my favorite here is the Nine Dragon Wall. It is said that only the Emperor may have nine dragons on their garden wall but we have the only one located outside of Asia! Discover the rich Chinese heritage by visiting restaurants, shops and stores located on this ten acre historical site. read more

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Yeah, yeah, I know. Total tourist trap. Horrible parking/driving situations. Overpriced retailers. I still love this place very much. No matter what happens, the Mississauga Chinese Centre will always retain that visual "cool" factor. You can't drive by that massive wall and not want to go in. A friend of mine saw this place and immediately did a U-turn to go in and visit some of the shops. While the quality and consistency of the businesses is certainly debatable, the design of the centre itself has always remained a jewel in the city. It harkens back to another time in Mississauga's history - remember, when this place opened in 1987, there were very few (if any) cultural landmarks in the city. It may not have aged the best, but it was still something that was ahead of its time. There are a lot of weird and wacky things you can find (some imported from China) if you're willing to root, although it is true that there is some markup because the locals know that this place is a prime destination for travelers and bus groups. Lots of businesses have come and gone over the years. Even recently, I was a bit surprised to see an L.A. Boil location pop up here (I don't think that's Chinese?). Yet, there are still some stalwarts that remain, like the godly Tung Hing Bakery (which I'll cover in a separate review) and most of the vendors in the food court. It always makes for an interesting experience whenever I visit. Despite its age and a few problems associated with it, I still enjoy visiting the Chinese Centre. A true landmark in Mississauga. Really, if they ever freshened the decor up a little, this would easily be a five-star centre. Nevertheless, it's well worth a visit if you're in the city. read more

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This place has had so many different businesses in the many years it has been here. From aquariums, restaurants, Al Premium grocery, electronics, house wares, boots, etc. There's a little bit of everything here along with a nice parkette in the middle of the parking lot. Parking on weekends here can be hard to find. The gate entrance being the main entrance is a bit of a bottleneck in that if you're turning left or waiting for others to turn remember that Dundas can be a very busy street. With no street lights here the entrance/exit can be packed. There is additional side parking on the east side and the rear of the lot too. There are quick bites to be had here like Tung Hing or a couple Bahn Mi places at the south side of the mall. The pseudo food court has a BBQ place at the very back while there's also a couple sit down restaurants at the very back and corner. Nice decor for such a small little cul-de-sac type mall. Yes, the address is 888 Dundas Street W as luck would have it. read more

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This is the unofficial Chinatown of Mississauga with pretty much all the businesses catering to the asian community. The entrance of the complex has a beautiful entrance structure that looks like it is straight from China. The main parking lot gets pretty crowded at times but there is plenty of extra parking in the rear of the complex. There is a newly renovated supermarket and food court here and my go to dim sum restaurant Blue Lagoon which I have reviewed separately. What I like is in the summer, one can take nice pictures in the small pond area they have in the middle with the various statues they have around. read more

Mississauga Chinese Centre - Newly renovated food court. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I always visit Mississauga Chinese Centre during the winter months so I never know how pretty the Soo Chow Garden looks as it covers in snow... If you come to admire the architectural aspect of the structure of building here, you might be quite amazed. - The Main Entrance Gateway that greets you are made of 17,000 cu of timber without any nails, solely based on joint nary, a good demonstration of Chinese building techniques - Nine Dragon Wall a copy of the wall in the Forbidden City in Beijing, a symbol of the Emperor: provides blessing and also protection -Covered Walkway: A copy of Beijing's Summer Palace - Soo Chow Garden: The Pavilion of Friendship is the gift of Jiangsu Provincial Government to Ontario Government as a sign of friendship - Fortress of the Great Wall: A copy of one of the gateways "First Pass Under Heaven" Aside from that, the restaurants and the shops here are not worth your while..... When will GTA has a real Chinese garden? read more

Shopping Center catering to Asians mainly with wide variety of stores and restaurants. Food court has 4 main offerings, BBQ, 2 Chinese and 1 Philippine food. Chinese grocery, restrooms, eating area and a couple of other stores under 1 roof. Recommend to all if in the area. read more

What has changed in Downtown Chinatown has the parallel effects at this Missisauga Chinese Centre as it seems that both have transitioned from Chinese/Cantonese area into Little SAIGON. It still has some value as a destination it seems as the Nine DRAGON Wall still stands however on this day no tourist or locals for that matter even walk by to look. It seems that it's just me that are into these traditions and history from time to time. The Wall's story is suppose to be about a piece that fell and broke, and someone replaced a fake piece in it's place. The pond and STATUES are still very unique in the GTA however majority of the shops are either closed or doesn't look presentable but that can be said for Downtown Chinatown shops too. I even saw the Sun Sun Seafood Chinese Restaurant post lots of banners where one even said AYCE. It's not all bad but it seems that the HEY days has passed. There's still many customers that go through the inside mall area for Food Court passing along lots of Chinese Decor Shops where I believe it is mostly catered to Non-Chinese as Chinese rarely buy paper lanterns and such. I still wish to try Thanh Son Tofu that Janelle W. FtRed. read more

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This Was the best shop I have ever went to its is even chapter than DOLLARWRAMA but the only difference is that it is wayyyyy better quality the DOLLARWRAMA, they even have me free disenfecting wipes, and at this store they had the very old pen like the ones with the feathers but ensead of feathers they had a pen base, over all this is the best store. read more

I used to visit this place as kid when it was rocking with a large dim sum place, two big Chinese grocery stores (the only two at the time in Mississauga), and lots of authentic Chinese restaurants. All that's really left from that heyday is Best Friend, Tung Hing bakery and the food court. In its heyday, the back parking lot was always full and so was the front. Now it's rare to even see the front full, and the back is completely empty. It saddens me how this place has become kind of "ghetto" even though the architecture is great. I think this needs some investment by the City of Mississauga to get it back into shape because it could be a great tourist attraction. read more

Maybe we're just spoiled with the Pacific Mall being so close to us, but we had expected lots more from the Chinese Centre as the hotel had a lot of great things to say about it. The wall is pretty and that was nice for a photo op. read more

This place is where Chinatowns go to die. Compared to the likes of Markham and downtown Toronto (obviously), Mississauga's Chinese Centre has little to offer, and what it does have is generic and poor in quality. I echo the sentiments of reviewer Wayne C., in that this place is slightly more Vietnamese dominated. Small appliance shops here and there, banh mi shops, pho restaurants, and a minimall that looks abandoned. The minimall has a food court that offers roast pork (both Chinese and Filipino style), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. There's also a grocery store, which does have a decent selection but I question the cleanliness and freshness of the products. The place is just depressing. For my girlfriend, she likes to stop by one shop and pick up some sticky rice that no other place in the GTA offers (that we know of). For me, it's a pit stop to "empty my tubes" before hitting the long road back home. For what it's worth, the place looks pretty cool with the red Chinese gate structures, which is pretty much a necessity if you want to find the place. It's in the middle of nowhere. read more

This is a very pretty shopping centre with lovely decorations including a Chinese garden in the centre of the parking lot! (The sign on the nine dragon wall claims it is the only one in North America; it is incorrect since Chicago's Chinatown has a smaller version). Stores and restaurants are primarily Cantonese and Vietnamese, as one might expect. The indoor shopping mall has a lot of bargain gift shops - one lady sold me two excellent quality shoji-style room dividers at a very reasonable price. The grocery store is well stocked but needs to be a lot cleaner - an inspection by the city of Missisauga is not uncalled for. Also, the stockboys are extremely rude and almost run you over. read more

Didn't get to eat anything there but the ambience was nice. Felt like a different country. The structures were beautiful.