Found this place through Yelp and just had to try it out after the great reviews! Ordered the popcorn chicken and takoyaki, and it was all amazing! Popcorn chicken was crispy, tasty and not at all greasy! The side food in the bento came with a vegetable spring roll, soft cabbage (really great) and two pieces of Tofu and fish cakes. I wasn't disappointed! Will go here again! read more

PaPa Chang's - Popcorn chicken bento and takoyaki! Super delicious! - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We've been meaning to try PaPa Chang's for quite some time. We arrived just before 11:00 am on a weekend, a bit too early. The parking lot was empty, so we walked over to a nearby plaza to kill some time. When we returned at 10:55 a.m., we were the first in line, and yes, a line had already formed! When the door opened, a woman directed all of us on where to sit. The inside is very small and tables are tight as fellow Yelpers mentioned. We looked at the menu items and were pleased to note the prices ranged from $4.49 - $8.99. We ordered the Taiwanese Sausage and Minced Pork on Rice for $5.49. Note: the picture shows a boiled egg with this dish but our server asked us if we wanted the egg for an extra $1.00. We also ordered their signature beef noodle soup for $7.99. I read about the small portions so we added the popcorn chicken for $5.99. The table beside us ordered the exact same dishes. While waiting, we noticed how tight the tables were, so no discreet conversations please! The restaurant became busy fast. Our food arrived hot and the Taiwanese sausage was very tasty, chewy, but without much of the elastic casing which we don't like. Bonus! The rice was a bit too wet and there was a lot, compared to the meat on top. I would probably order the sausage on its own next time. The beef noodle soup broth was flavorful, however, the noodles were too soft and overcooked. Some of the brisket was tender, while other pieces were chewy. The star of the meal was the popcorn chicken with dipping sauce. Very moist, tender and not too greasy. If we didn't add the popcorn chicken, the meal would have been a very light lunch. We were in/out in 35 minutes so it's not really a place to linger. Total with tax $22.00 read more

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Heard about Papa for just about 2 years right when it opened; was always fended off by the perpetual 1-hour waits. Finally, friend moves to 3min away from Papa and we were able to get takeout and not have to eat in the discomfort of the little box that is the restaurant's space It's really just Taiwanese comfort food. Really, really good comfort food. I had the preserved egg with sausage & rice; sweet & spicy fried fish cake and a cabbage dish I can't remember the exact name of. I'm not sure if it's because I was particularly famished that day, but that was definitely the best and most flavourful Taiwanese food I had in Toronto. All I can say is this deserves a visit if you're ever around Markham. I would definitely go back and try all the other items on their menu; each dish is dirt cheap and quantity is there. However, service is not great because they got our order mixed up (not surprising due to volume of customers all the time) and also.. there's just no space to sit or even wait if you want take-out. Go for the food and eat at the comfort of your car/home, this is a winner read more

PaPa Chang's - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Visiting Toronto and heard about this place and went on a rainy weeknight. Thinking it wouldn't be too crowded, we were wrong. Place was packed and we had to wait about 30 minutes. Figured place had to be good if it was packed! And, we were right. The food was delicious! THE EAT LIST: Taiwanese Sausage and Minced Pork with Rice ($4.50): Nearly every table had this dish. Really well balanced and flavorful. Better than a lot of places in Taipei, Taiwan! It was that good! Signature Beef Noodle Soup ($5.99): Really hit the spot on a cold winter night! Beef melted in your mouth and that signature Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup flavor was abundant. When it gets cold, I think about this dish. Pop Corn Chicken ($4.49): My wife and I just ate this up!. Just the right balance of seasoning. Skewer Fish ($4.49): Moist , flavorful and very "photogenic"! SERVICE: The ladies that night were very nice. They helped us first timers pick out what to eat and chatted us up for bit even though they were super busy. Waitress that night were multilingual heard them speaking English, Mandarin and Cantonese. TIPS: Try to get there early before the busy hours. They're in a strip mall with parking, but parking spots go quickly so get there early. If you can't get there , wait , it's worth it!!! While we were eating, a Jamaican couple opened the door and the man said out loud, "Wow it's busy ! It must be good ! But, I don't know if it's worth it to wait around 30 minutes for a table." So, I shouted out, "Hey, the food is awesome it's worth the wait!" He gave me a smile, a thumbs up and stuck around! CONCLUSION: Awesome Bang for your Buck! (Did you see how cheap the items were? Closer to downtown Toronto and it would be like 3 times more!) Asian Taiwanese Japanese Comfort Fusion Food at it's very best!!!! Get there early and bring your appetite ! read more

Best Taiwanese food in the city. The menu is so deep, the food so affordable, and there is something there for everyone. I wish I lived closer to this place. read more

This is my favourite place to get Taiwanese food in the GTA!! I've tried most of their bento boxes / rice sets and all of them have authentic and delicious flavouring. My favourite is the classic Taiwanese minced pork with sausage on rice, I probably get that for takeout at least once a week. The popcorn chicken is also amazing, probably one of the best I've tried in Toronto. Their bubble tea is also decent for the price and they have a good variety. If you're ever in Markham / Scarborough definitely give Papa Chang's a chance if you're looking for authentic Taiwanese food. read more

PaPa Chang's - Take-out Taiwanese minced pork with sausage on rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I came here two days ago and I don't believe that this occurs. We asked the waitress since I don't eat pork do they cook pork and other meats in the same pan the waitress said yes so if you don't eat pork don't go to this place. read more

Finally made it here for dinner on a Friday night around 7.30pm. The place itself is very small and the front entrance was a bit confusing, when the door opens there will also be a big draft. There was a short 10 minute wait for a table for 2. The decor is very simple, had a bit of a sad cafeteria feeling to it. I got the minced beef rice with a soy egg and an order of popcorn chicken. The rice itself was very filling, almost didn't need the egg because it was just too much food. The rice itself was just luke warm. The chicken itself is great, crispy, piping hot and juicy on the inside the only thing i wish was that it was a little saltier (the popcorn chicken I usually get at bubble tea places are covered in this magical salt that im missing here), even with the thousand island sauce it felt a bit plain. Service was quick and the servers were friendly (which is pretty great for an asian place!) The meal was also very affordable for the large portion size which is why i will probably come back. read more

PaPa Chang's - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Always a go to. Their popcorn chicken, fish cake. Oh yummmmm! Order ahead and go in to pick. We never had to wait for our order.

Papa Chang's is a really small restaurant with delicious food! The service is extremely fast and the prices are very reasonably cheap. We visited on a Saturday around peak dinner time and it was packed. The restaurant can only hold about 15-20 people in there at a time so be prepared to wait. It is worth the wait though! After waiting about 5 minutes we were quickly seated and provided menus. We ordered their specialty/popular dishes that were posted on the wall. The Minced Pork Rice with Sausage was delicious. They used Japanese rice and the flavours were blended very nicely. Option of having an egg added too at no charge. The House Special Beef Noodles were also great. Noodles had a great texture and the soup base was not too salty. Beef was tender. Popcorn chicken is OK, nothing special. Worth a try and good to have as a starter but it's not a must have. My only complaint is that the restaurant is very small and space is tight. You can't really have a conversation as tables are seated very closely together so you start to overhear each other. Otherwise service is fast and food is great. Will definitely go back again. read more

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I can't believe I never reviewed here even though I come quite often since is so close to my house lol..... I pretty much tried a huge varieties of food from here and I will update pictures once I find them or go again next time. You can't go wrong snacking from here, excellent price, excellent snack and great place for hang out for lunch time or even dinner, the portion isn't too big but quite filling. A must try is the popcorn chicken. They got tons of yummy food, takoyaki, meat floss pancakes, shrimp tempura, pork cutlet noodles, etc.... They additionally have variety of bubble teas drinks as well. Quite sweet but u can ask for less sweet so it's all good. For sure they accept credit/debit payment so that's a plus since I rarely carry cash with me. Canto, Mandarin and english(they will understand u) so yeah! I definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner!! Recently they added few new food items in their new menu, I can only remember the ham and cheese in flat bread like or pancake wrap(will update when I find out the name, sorry!) check them out :) read more

Having been told about this place by a number of people and talked about it with a buddy, we decided to check it out last night for dinner. The main store is located in a seemingly tiny plaza just west of Markham Rd (aka Main St.) on 16th Ave. You'd never know it was there unless you were told by someone or found it by pure chance. Parking would be considered limited since it's shared between all the businesses there. But we showed up around 7pm on a Sunday evening, so I figured it was probably a slow night. I was wrong. The dining area inside was small but crowded. We got lucky and were seated immediately in the last remaining table right before 3 other families came in after us. The first thing that surprised me was the many different options on their menu. Usually, places with limited seating limit their menu choices to a few dishes they are really known for. However, Papa Chang's had many good options and the prices were amazing. My buddy and I both ordered the signature beef noodle soup, taiwanese sausage, and deep fried salted squid balls. The service was excellent and everything came out within ten minutes. That was when we were both pleasantly surprised by how loaded the noodle soups were. Though the bowls seemed like a small size in a Vietnamese pho restaurant, it was packed with meat and the soup was really flavorful. The sausage and squid balls were equally tasty and filling. When busy, it looks like to the good folks who work there won't let you tarry too long. If you've finished your meal and don't plan on ordering anything else, they will politely check on you before the dishes are promptly cleaned and the bill's ready to go. All perfectly understandable since there were no shortages of people ordering take out and a bit of a crowd had formed at the door waiting to get in. All in all this is absolutely a place that my buddy and I would not hesitate to come back to or share with friends and family. read more

I'm a regular here and to no surprise their food quality has kept up to par even during these darkest times. Service has always been quick and accurate. If you are new to this place, definitely try their signature minced pork with rice and taiwanese sausage read more

Decided to try this place out & it was an excellent choice. Ordered the meat floss pancake, fish skewers, popcorn chicken, Taiwanese Beef noodle & the rice with minced meat and taiwanese sausage. The food was amazing! and the food was also served very quickly. Definately recommend this place read more

PaPa Chang's - Popcorn chicken, Meat Floss Pancake, Fish Skewer, Taiwanese Sausage , minced meat on rice & Taiwanese Beef Noodle. - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The few times we order take out. This is a good Taiwanese place. We order the popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, sausage minced pork on rice, tofu and meat floss pan cake. read more

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Excellent Taiwanese dishes that were reasonably priced. Ordered oyster noodle soup, deep fried pork belly, popcorn chicken and deep fried tofu with pickle. Was hoping it was stinky tofu, but it was the Japanese style which was still good Definitely coming back to Papa Chang's. read more

PaPa Chang's - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Quick service, and delicious Pop Corn Chicken Bento box. Good balance of chicken and rice with three selections of side dishes.

Was here for lunch the other day. When we first walked in, the place was busy; had to wait about 15 minutes for a table (mind you, it was a dainty place). As we waited, we noticed that take-out was a popular option. The servers were attentive and polite. We liked how they thoroughly cleaned every table before seating someone down. It didn't take long for us to receive our food. It literally came a minute after we placed our order. It's a great place to grab a quick bite. We enjoyed all our dishes and left satisfied. read more

PaPa Chang's - Minced pork and Taiwanese sausage over rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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If you're looking for some relatively inexpensive or reasonably priced small snack meals then this place is for you. I got the signature beef noodle soup. Everything tastes fine but nothing wowed me. Also, you have to pay extra for hot sauce. read more

PaPa Chang's - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Had a craving for popcorn chicken that was thoroughly satisfied by Papa Chang's. Popcorn chicken bento box came with rice, cucumbers, fish cakes, and some tofu. I was not expecting it to come with all these sides, and it was pretty filling. Popcorn chicken came out hot and crispy, with some seasoning sprinkled on top which was quite tasty. The best part was that the pieces of chicken were pretty big and juicy. Rice was a bit on the oily side, probably from the bit of meat sauce (i think?) that was on it. Tofu was also a tad oily for my preference. Fish cakes were good except I think I would've preferred them without the thousand island-esque sauce that was on top. Not a fan of cucumbers so I can't comment on those. The place is pretty busy and tables are kinda squished together, which isn't the most pleasant dining experience. Also saw some people literally go up to fill their own cups because waiters were either oblivious or nowhere to be found. For $7.99, I can honestly say it was a pretty good experience overall. Definitely will be back to fulfill future cravings. read more

PaPa Chang's - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Very good Love their Taiwanese Sausage Love their popcorn chicken Overall pretty small restaurant Good food also like popcorn chicken Bento Box with comes with rice chicken and vegetables read more

This is a humble, small, no nonsense taiwainese snack bar. Everything was eaten. The fried things are the best! Its good to come here with friends so you can share 4-7 dishes, I recommend the fried chicken, chinese greens, and minced beef on rice! read more

I wanted to try this place because of all the good reviews. Unfortunately, I didn't even have the chance to because the minute I walked in with my stroller, the lady worker having her lunch looked at me bewildered with her mouth full, waving no. Mind you the place was small but pretty empty. I assumed it was my stroller? I asked if I could sit towards the back if the stroller was an issue. All she could say was "No, no no not allowed." Wonderful way to bring in customers. I don't care how good the food may be, I'll NEVER come back and glad I didn't waste a cent on this establishment. read more

Food is yummy, very traditional Taiwanese lunch bento and snack. Service is good, prices are reasonable.

One of my favourite restaurants in Markham. There's a bit of bias to that due to the distance of PaPa Chang's and our home, but quality and value are the best attributes of PaPa Chang's regardless of where you're located. We like all their bento offerings and feel they bring the A game for Taiwanese fusion to Markham! Strongly recommend you to check it out if you're in the area or ready to make the trek for some amazing Taiwanese dishes! read more

I've never been to a place with such tasty and delicious taiwanese food as here. Everything we got just beat my expectations in terms of the quality and taste of the food. The best thing also was the food was super cheap! We had popcorn chicken, deep fried shrimp, satay beef with noodle and the chilli minced beef with taiwanese sausage and rice. Each one of those dishes was the best version of that dish I've ever had, except the deep fried shrimp, but everything else was awesome. Even though I haven't tried authentic taiwanese food, I feel like this is the closest to the real deal as it gets. I recommend this to anybody because the food is actually really good and is super affordable. read more

Been a fan since I've moved to the area few years ago. One of the go-to places for a quick, great Taiwanese meal. Very casual place in a small plaza, with very friendly staff. We love their minced pork on rice, and popcorn chicken! One of the best Taiwanese style popcorn chicken in GTA! We also like getting their party trays for house parties, especially their marinated meat platter. read more

Fun and causal place for dinner or lunch. A lot of people seem to come here for take outs, maybe because the place itself is not that big and there's a lot of houses in the area. This place is also always full so prepare to wait or just call in to get take out. Portions are not huge, but a 'good enough' size (maybe because I'm a big eater...). Reminds me of street food in Taiwan, but that is what they're going for anyway so sizes will more or less resemble that. As a rice fan, I thought their Taiwanese Sausage and Minced Pork Rice was sooo good... period. Be sure to try their drinks before you leave; it's in a take out cup anyway. Personal fave is the pudding milk tea - not overly sweet like a lot of bubble tea chains but still creamy, and you can taste the 'tea' in it. Also has huge chunks of yellow pudding in it, yum. Another must try is their popcorn chicken that pretty much everyone is raving about. It's bite sized, nicely seasoned and crispy on the outside, while the inside is tender and still nice and hot when they serve it. I also found their tea to be very flavourful. Not the tea you'd order from their menu, but just the tea they give out. One of the staff mentioned they use 'special' tea leaves or whatever, which I'm not complaining about because they were pretty good, almost like jasmine and very fragrant. They've done menu revamps after the owner went somewhere to bring back new dishes so prepare to see some new additions if you haven't been already. The only thing that wasn't balanced imo here were the portion sizes and prices. It's not expensive to say the least, affordable actually, but for the portions they give it's not as well balanced. For the times I've been here I can never be completely 'full' unless I order a huge amount of food on the table, which isn't that big to begin with since the place is small. All in all though, definitely a fan of Pa Pa Chang's. read more

This is my go to place for taiwanese food. Its a great place for casual taiwanese dining. It is a small cafe style restaurant. There aren't many seats available but I never had to wait very long since their service is fast. My favorite items are the popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, and the minced pork& sausage on rice. These are some classic taiwanese items and I love them. The popcorn chicken always comes up hot and crunchy. It isn't too overly battered. You can order this on its own as a dish to share, or you can get it with rice. The beef noodle soup is another favorite here, I love the broth. The beef is tender and flavorful. Another item I like is the minced pork on rice. This is a popular taiwanese dish and it is great for those who loves rice. This is a solid taiwanese restaurant and I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

I've been to Papa Chang many times before and I have noticed the quality of food deteriorating over the years. I usually order the minced pork rice with sausage. I like how they minced the pork into small strips instead of using standard ground pork -- it makes a LOT of difference in taste. Papa Chang recently opened in Pacific Mall and my boyfriend and I decided to give it a try at this location. I ordered the minced pork bowl again. To my surprise, I see who I persume to be Papa Chang himself inside (same as picture). Anyways, I was watching the server scope and minced pork and chop the sausage -- I just casually asked if she could put more sauerkraut. Papa Chang told her "Put the normal amount, sauerdraut is extra cost." RIGHT IN MY FACE. Awkward moment for me and my boyfriend standing there. I can't believe they can be so stingy. I told my boyfriend -- if they don't want to add a few pieces of sauerkraut, they could have not said anything and gave me the normal amount. If they let me hear PUT THE NORMAL AMOUNT...before I even eat my rice, I've lost all my appetite. Now the critique of the minced pork with sausage: - mushy/watery rice, very hot - the egg tastes bad (I just ate the egg white and threw away the yolk) -the pork tastes normal (thankfully, not a total waste of my $6 ) -overall I give 2 out of 5 points, but I must deduct 2 points for the bad service, so in the end it will be 0 points... Never coming back. read more

The reason I started writing reviews on Yelp is because of this restaurant, I just don't understand why people are giving this restaurant such good reviews. I am Taiwanese, so I know how Taiwanese food taste like, and this does NOT taste like Taiwanese food. It might have the same name, they tried to cook it the same way, but it taste nothing like what it's supposed to be. The flavor is completely off, not Taiwanese at all. The Taiwanese BBQ pork I had did LOOK like the ones in Taiwan, but the flavor is wrong, even the sause is not right, and this dish is all about the sause you dip in. The Tempura was rubbery, and I tasted more of the deep fried oil than the flavor of the fish cake. The fried instines was crispy, but the ones I eat in Taiwan will never have a smell to it, I left 2/3 of the dish untouched. The popcorn chicken is one of the worst flavor I've had in GTA, you can go to Cha Me Cha or Ma Ma Bear and have better popcorn chichen than this. The only thing that was some what palatable was the beef noodle soup, but this does not mean it's good, even Ma Ma Bear has better beef noodle soup than this place, and Ma Ma Bear isn't really good for their beef noodle soup. If you want to go to a place that offers you a lot of variety of food with Taiwanese names on it, then this is the place, but don't expect to enjoy your meal if you are a real Taiwanese. I give it a 4 out of 10. read more

I think I'm in bad luck that I met the worst waitress here!! We had 6 people, and the waitress realise that not everyone were here. She said she can't give us the table, as we have to wait for everyone are here. At the same time, my friend was about to sit down, and she ordered her, "Do Not Sit!" I was so mad with her attitude. I don't think it's difficult to add "please wait"... However, the story continues... Since my friends were arrived, so I told them what we've experienced earlier... the same waitress came to us, wanted to ask us what we want to drink. She also heard what I was telling my friend, then said, "Miss, what's wrong with you?" OMG! I don't know if this is her personality or what?! I'm sure that this is not what a waitress should say!!! I was very mad with her attitude, and at the same time, I tired not argue with her, and I said, "You just need to give me iced water, that's it!" Then she turned away, and murmur to herself loudly, "so bad!!" This makes me more angry!! Thanks her!!! All the waiters were trying to separate us, I can see that! Even the owner came out and trying to settle the issue. When I was talking to the owner, that waitress just couldn't shut her mouth up!!! She interrupts us, and trying to twist the story to the other side and cover all her bad wordings!! I really don't care how the foods were!! All I know that the waitress has a very bad attitude! Even the owner and other waiters were trying to help her... but... they just can't!! read more

Which was once a secret Taiwanese spot is now a super busy well known spot. All selections are super good and way better quality than the typical fare you get at BBT. I would recommend the pork rice, tofu and beef noodles. I'm not sure if Markham main st is still under construction but you can take small streets to get there or ride 16th. read more

Great cheap bubble tea. The only negative about this place is the uncomfortable feeling you get when you walk in. Everyone always seems to stare towards the door. I haven't tried their food, but their bubble tea is good! read more

Went on a Tuesday afternoon with my brother. Glad I found this gem right by my home! (: Food: Gotten popcorn chicken bento, teriyaki chicken bento, and fried shrimp. All are really yummy! Especially popcorn chicken! Food came quickly and the price is fair for the amount served. Service: The place is run by an old man. Seems nice. Don't really expect to have your table set up like in other restaurants or cafes. Dining in here is okay; though this place is better for takeout in my opinion. Decor: This little unit is hiding within a plaza by 16 and Markham rd. Again, wasn't really expecting much judging from its outer appearance. The inside is very home-y and family oriented with cute signs hanging in the walls. Will come back again with friends and I want to try delivery too! (: read more

Affordable, good portion and good value for the quality of the food. We order takeout very often and it has never disappointed!

Best popcorn chicken ever! I've tried many dishes at Pa pa Chang and have never been disappointed. The owner is very serious about the food he makes. One time he used the wrong sauce for the side dish in a bento. He took it back and remade the entire thing!! Some of my favourites are the egg pancakes, popcorn chicken, preserved veggies with tofu, beef noodles, etc. read more

This is a restaurant for real Taiwanese street food. When I am in the area and craving for Taiwanese street food, I will come back again for sure. The deep fried/popcorn chicken is my favorite! You can eat a full table of food without breaking your wallet at this place. However, this is definitely not a place you will enjoy sitting there for too long. The restaurant is small with very limited seating. The place is pretty full most of the time. People are sitting very close to each other. It is not fun at all when you are wearing big jackets during winter time. Take-out might be a better option. However, for the food and price, this place is unbeatable. read more

Fantastic spot for Taiwanese style food in the older area of Markham. It's definitely a small space, so seating is limited, but they have a great menu with lots of Taiwanese/Japanese style dishes and snacks (similar to what you would find at a bubble tea place, but more items) As others have already noted, the popcorn chicken is indeed delicious. Their takoyaki is good as well. Lots of toppings, but the filling was kind of runny. There are some big chunks of octopus in them, so at least you know it's not all just filler. The Taiwanese style pork/sausage and rice dish was great as well - not too saucy, and the pickled/sour veggies on the side go really well. I would rate the food about 3.5/5 but I will give them the extra 0.5 because they don't use styrofoam for their take out boxes. Not very common in the GTA area! read more

5 star reviews and ppl raving about this place. I gotta try it out when its rated so high...and plus it ain't far away from my place... so might as well.. Newly opened in the area, only 3 months old, as i asked the owner.. like the fact that I could see right thru into the kitchen which looks quite clean.. There are only under 15 seats i think.. so not for a big crowd of ppl.. prices are decent in this day and age, can't complain... food quality is good.. I would come back for takeout or a quick lunch... I tried the famous Taiwanese pop corn chicken... does it taste exactly like the ones in Taiwan? Not 100%...but its still quite tasty... and definitely worth the try... There's only 2 people working there so need to be patient, I'm sure they try to get food out asap... they also have homemade pineapple cookies (a Taiwanese must buy when visiting )...haven't tried but 5 pieces for $9...im sure they must be very confident about it or else how can it be marked at that price...? All in all, 4 stars for quality, service, price read more