Panda Mart just opened up in Scarborough and I had to go check it out. It's like Temu, but offline!…read moreChinese dollar store on steroids. The store has taken over the entire space Rona used to be, making it incredibly large. With slight exaggeration, you could get 10k steps in just looking around. There are a wide variety of goods being offered, and the prices are often even cheaper than Dollarama (though some stuff is kinda overpriced in comparison, like $30 kitchen shelves?) so I guess they win some lose some. I found some really good deals for plates, kitchenware, hair accessories, stationary, and foam rollers. Since the place is so big, it's hard to find a worker, and even if you find someone, they likely will not know the answer. It's okay though... explore away!

After the crazy/busy lineups and hype, we finally made it here. The store is incredibly huge, with…read morelong aisles of practically everything you can think of. We saw unique items like wheels for lawnmowers and bikes. There are also cosmetics, housewares, stationery supplies, etc. The store is quite messy, though, with many aisles that need cleaning and reorganizing, and imo, the quality is much lower than Dollarama or Dollar Tree. The parking lot is huge, and the store wasn't overly busy for a weekend afternoon.

Came here after dinner for a walk. Came across some…read moreinteresting products while walking around the store. Value consistent across stores. Checkout line was long though..

It's Costco - you honestly know what you're getting into here. Parking can be a total nightmare,…read morebut compared to a few other locations, atleast I know I won't get freaking grid locked trying to pick up my 48 pack of eggs. This location is alright. Very well staffed to constantly re-organize/ clean up from the mass of shoppers. It's so crazy busy after work and on the weekends, as expected at most Costcos. If you can go during the weekday, do it. It's worth the slight bit more of peace. Oddly enough, their pharmacy is always slow. It's just so busy, but given it's an affordable option for many people without health benefits, it makes sense. Staff are great here, and everything is easy to find - exactly where expected. If the weather isn't so bad, just park a bit further out. And for the love of all things costco, please be a good human being and put your cart away!

I have been coming to Markham Town Square for decades. As usual, I tend to focus on stores than I…read moredidn't even notice this listing until today. It's situated on the northeast corner of Warden Avenue and Highway 7, across the street from Markham Civic Centre. My first visit here was in grade 12. I wanted to go to my first major concert. Madonna was doing a couple of shows at SkyDome. I'm dating myself and I don't care. I needed a wristband to get my place in line, well before doing anything online was a thing. My best bet was getting one at a music store at Markham Town Square. My dad drove us up here. We lived in the Beaches. My mom wrote a letter to show my teachers that I needed to be excused from their classes. Thank goodness I was a good kid and student to swing this arrangement! In short, I got my tickets. I paid for them, even though my dad insisted on paying. I was elated. I made it back to school in time for my French class. I couldn't stop smiling. Markham Town Square will always have a special place in my heart. Little did I know that I'd become a Markhamite and visit this place regularly years later. This music store is long gone. There used to be a Chinese restaurant between the No Frills, and Town Gift & Postal Service. It has changed names over the years. It's the only store that is vacant these days. No Frills is your grocery store. I never have any problems finding what I need here. The selection is decent and I've never been disappointed shopping here. Town Gift & Postal Service is a non-descript store that you wouldn't expect to be a post office. People often hit Shoppers Drug Mart and are disappointed to learn that it doesn't have a post office. Town Gift & Postal Service is your post office. The folks who run this store are nice. It does get busy thanks to the post office part of this business. There used to be a Mr. Sub. It's gone. I was sad. I'm happy to see that a Korean eatery is about to take its place. I probably frequent these businesses the most: - Shoppers Drug Mart - Felix & Norton Cookies - McDonald's This Shoppers is convenient to get to. If I need to grab something quickly, I can here. There's lots of parking that it's rarely an issue. Felix & Norton Cookies are amazing. I love their gourmet cookies, perhaps more than I should. It's the butter that makes them so decadent. It has Pusheen products, which is a bonus. I like this McDonald's. Staff are friendly and I have yet to have anyone mess up my order. I tend to hit the drive-thru. This plaza has another drive-thru, which makes it stand out. You rarely see a couple of drive-thrus in close proximity, but you do here. The other is Scotiabank. The lane is tighter than McD's, but it works. For the longest time, the store where Canada Computers & Electronics is was vacant. It used to be a Future Shop. When it shuttered for good, it was empty for years, with a brief stint as a returning office for one of the elections. I love Canada Computers. It brings out the geeky side of me. There is a lot to look at and prices are pretty good. Next to Canada Computers is Honeymoon Dessert. It was previously a Menchie's. It's a nice addition to get your dessert fix, including really good fruit teas. I have frequented Cora's, Teriyaki Experience, and Pizza Pizza over the years. All have been at this plaza for years. I still haven't visited all businesses. Wonton Hut comes to mind. One of these days, I'll cave and place an order. This plaza has everything I need. Food. Burgers. Cookies. Computer accessories. Dessert. It suits my needs nicely. (172)

So yeah, just how much do you like your Japanese toys, and how much do you really want to pay for…read moreit? And is it really Japanese that you are looking for? It'll depend on your upbringing. I grew up amongst the Sogo 崇光, Mitsukoshi (三越), Yaohan (八佰伴), AEON and Seibu (西武) and had access to some really quality Japanese toys of the Showa (昭和) period. Did I grew up in Japan? No, I grew up in Hong Kong, and all I really wanted back then was a decent diecast KMB bus, the one that ran outside my childhood home on Jordan Road. I might've looked at all the Tomicas and Gundams, but none of those things really captured my imagination. That's why my parents bought me Legos instead. Fast forward to today. See, when your $dayjob have you run IT operations for a mid-sized company, you need a hobby that would help you majorly de-stress. For me, that implies building model kits, Lego sets, or travel. Oh, even better if it helps you remember your Hong Kong roots. I might run my plarail train sets, but those are MTR Plarail sets exclusive to HK. It also helps to have a wife who are understanding of your stress shedding hobby (she also love Re-ments). On the way to Toronto we made a stop in Mitsuwa (the US successor to Yaohan) in New Jersey and picked up a few Re-ments and F-Toys trade models before heading north. Me and the missus were driving around Markham looking at the mostly mediocre Chinese malls out there (seriously, how many travel agencies, herbal shops, restaurants, cellphone stores and "Korean" clothing stores do you really need?) during the snowstorm 2 weeks ago, and we came across Langham square, which is this kinda-premium shopping mall complete with free indoor parking (my wife loved that) and a T&T Supermarket, which was in total contrast to the other malls like Splendid China Tower (totally misnamed), which didn't even bother to shovel their parking lot. Maybe the name references the large snow bank walling up their parking lot on Steeles Street East. So why are local Chinese owned malls so keen to crib names from their more famous Hong Kong equivalents? Langham square was named after Langham place, which is this kinda-stylish vertical shopping mall that was located in the heart of Kowloon (fun fact: it was built by Hong Kong's infamous Urban Renewal Authority in an attempt to kill off the nearby Portland street red light district and gentrify the area - totally didn't work). This one was slightly different in that the area features some rather nice premium condos nearby (so if you came from the transit-shopping-podium-condo tower indoor complexes of Hong Kong's upper middle class, man, is this home-like to you). The mall features some of the same we saw all over Markham, while other stuff just seem like it can only exist here at this mall. A tax attorney. An IT consultant. The Markham equivalent of BlueRibbon (pre-prepped meals aiming towards a Cantonese palate). A maid agency. A social club. This seems a little more tailored towards the Crazy Asian Rich. And then my wife pointed out an anime store - those are a dime a dozen, probably selling some fake Pokemon merch painted in garish colors straight from Shenzhen. "Babe, this one is carrying TinyHK merchandise". WAIT, WHAT? So there are only 1 other place that I am aware that would sell you TinyHK diecast cars and models. It belongs to a shop that sells Airsoft guns located on the 2nd floor of Pacific Mall's "Culture walk" (or as I call it, Stereotype Central). I already bought an F-Toys model from them, and I was a bit put off by the owner's non-existent customer service skills. "Hi, may I help you?" Whoa. Is that the TinyHK mushroom hawker center model? And the price isn't too overly ridiculous (Canadian dollars, taxes included). See, I order TinyHK merch directly from HK, but the shipping is fairly atrocious. This store will sell me Tomicas and TinyHK diecast vehicles for a few bucks. "Hey, here's our card. If you order more than 100 USD we'll ship it stateside for free". Score and paydirt. So yeah, the quick and the easy - its a small storefront that is part-time staffed, they carry Tomicas, Re-ments and are an authorized TinyHK retailer. They also sell some other figurines, plushies and toys straight from Japan (so you won't see the same BS as all the other anime stores in Markham). Decent selection, pricing isn't too bad, and if you are a Honkie nerd (like me) you'll pretty much know what you're looking at and how much you want to buy. Definitely a stopover if you collect TinyHK or want that piece of collective memory from Hong Kong in your home. Seriously, they should just call this place "Yaohan". Us old school Honkies will totally get that.

Lots of miniature cars, food, and other miscellaneous toys, purses, bags…read more Friendly staff! Wifi: Mall. Loyalty: No.

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.

Don't be fooled by the name Don't be fooled by the location…read moreAs the name can wear many masquerades Don't expect the New Year's Eve ball to drop at the stroke of midnight But there is only one Times Square and it is not in Richmond Hill, Ontario This is the largest Asian shopping mall loaded with many Asian independent restaurants, bakeries, dentist, salons and shops - not franchise or nor chain in the Richmond Hill, Ontario area. Located at the intersection of Leslie and Highway 7 which is busy and parking can become problematic despite a parking lot is available on site. I came here for Dim Sum with my family and to attain some Asian baked goodies from a bakery. This mall is not design for youngsters to gather on weekends or after-school social.

Not a shopping Mall like Pacific Mall nor First Markham Place Mall. It's more like office. The…read moreexteriors do have restaurants which we went to Tasty Pot

They have some rare finds here and staff are very helpful. I've been here multiple times now and…read morethey keep the shelves well stocked and organized. I guess one star has been taken off because it's a bit smaller compared to other locations, otherwise, it's still a good Dollarama.

Today, I was talking to my intern about our upcoming barbeque. Our office building is kind to hold…read morean annual barbeque for all tenants. She let me know that this barbeque has a Hawaiian theme this year. It was news to me. I remember reading a message saying to wear sunscreen and dress appropriately because it would be a scorcher. I don't have an obnoxious Hawaiian shirt to wear. I said to her that I'd hit a dollar store to find some leis. It's exactly what I did today after I had fetched dinner. I was near Richmond Hill. I did a search and found this Dollarama, which was four minutes away. This Dollarama is located in a huge plaza. I have been here before for Pi Co and Chatime. It was nice to check out a different business. I found a parking spot fairly close to the main entrance. I backed into a spot and walked in. This store is organized like you'd expect from a modern Dollarama. You walk in and kitchen accessories greet you. Around the corner were gift cards. I needed leis. I went to the party section. I didn't find any at first. Instead, I walked around the store. It's a decent size. I didn't get any food, but the shelf-stable ramen and pasta were impressive. I also liked the beverages. I walked around the store a second time. I found leis! They were indeed in the party section. I had plastic leis in mind. These had that fake flower feel that made them slightly elevated and classy. I got a few for my colleagues and me. They were $1.25 each. I got the colourful version as opposed to all red flowers. The best find was a cute Squishmallow. Bolivar is the sweetest scorpion plushie. I had to get him at the low price of $5. Yay! I hope that this store offers more of them. I went to pay for my items. The lineup was fairly short. My wait was perhaps a minute. I had a woman at the checkout who opened up when I said hi and asked how she was. Sometimes, it takes a bit of interaction to get folks to smile. I paid for my items with a debit card. I tapped and was good. I collected everything, wished her a great day, and left with my purchases. I'm glad that I thought of hitting a dollar store for leis. I got what I needed, and a Squishmallow as an added bonus. It's a good store. (239)

I come to this location pretty often, products are pretty organized. I was able to pick up quite a…read morebit of baby stuff and toys on clearance. All in all, I love shopping at Winners, they certainly sell things cheaper than other places.

It's time to update my review. I have a handful of Winners that I love. This one is one of them…read more This store in in Whitchurch-Stouffville. I don't mind driving further north to get here. I often hit this store and Staples next door. The variety of merchandise at this store is perfect for my needs. Lots of women's size 11 shoes? Yes. Kipling handbags? Definitely. Cool phone accessories? Yes, and then some. Gourmet snacks? Let's go! I love the staff here. I recently picked up a huge can of dry shampoo. A female staff member noticed and we talked about how her daughter swears by Batiste. I said that her daughter is one smart cookie. There is a small town feel and rapport that I love at this store. Everyone working here is so nice and helpful. You feel good dropping by. There is plenty of parking. I can enjoy shopping here at a leisurely pace. I am relaxed and enjoy each shopping experience at this Winners. The phone accessories section is amazing. I always find something new and the prices are fantastic. I also loved finding calligraphy pens, including a fountain pen, at this store two weeks ago, which you never do at other locations. I love this Winners a ton. (120)

Tips: - You need a quarter to unlock a shopping cart…read more - Self-checkout kiosks are highly encouraged here. - Al Premium products are in the grocery section, which is different. My rating is 3.5 stars. I love the produce and Asian products. Anusha, an associate, ruined my initial experience at this grocery store. I'm rounding down. A few Saturdays ago, after dropping off a couple of items at the Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot, I needed to get groceries. I did something different and sought out a grocery store that I had never visited. I settled for this Walmart in Richmond Hill. This Walmart is with a bunch of box stores. I used to frequent this area often years ago. I remember when this store used to be a Sam's Club. It was extremely busy in the parking lot on a Saturday afternoon. I parked a fair distance away from the main entrance. Unlike my usual Walmart in Markham in the Boxgrove area that doesn't require any coin to unlock a shopping cart, this place requires a 25-cent deposit to unlock one. I had a quarter in my wallet and put it to good use. I will say that I like the produce section a lot. It's probably because it features Al Premium products. The celery that I got was healthy and in pristine condition. The avocados looked good. Prices were decent. The fruit section was excellent. I got strawberries and cherries. I also saw dragon fruit and lychee. What ruined my experience was Anusha, an associate. I was walking next to a long fridge. It had ended, so there was a slight gap between my cart, with me behind it, and the next fridge to my right. This woman wanted to pass me on the right side between my cart and the open fridge. Really? I'm technically pushing a cart on the right. How about pass on the left like a normal human being would have done?! Anusha was rude. She had to wait in front of the fridge, with my cart and me moving forward. Just a weird move on her part. I gave her a puzzled stare. I loved the Asian section. I got gyoza that were delicious when I heated them up at home. I got black garlic ramen that I love. This place has a ton of ramen varieties that it was almost overwhelming! A good supermarket with Asian products has to have Pei Pa Koa. This store had the large bottles. Whenever I have a sore throat that leads to a horrible cough, this product is the only one that works wonders for me. I loved seeing it here. I got snacks I grabbed a bottle of peanuts. I also got a couple of boxes of Dare cookies. There was a clearance section as I headed toward the checkout. It looked so chaotic, as if a huge fan was trying to blow all products on the display shelves and it succeeded. It was so messy that I didn't even bother looking at whatever discounts were there. Also unlike my regular Walmart in Markham, this one didn't have any humans at the checkout area to help customers cash out. Rather, the self-checkout kiosks were encouraged. I had no problem scanning my items. I then paid with a credit card. I bagged everything with my reusable bags and then headed to my car to load my purchases into it. I was parked next to the shopping cart return area. I got my quarter back. I then left. I love the products here. It sadly took a Walmart associate to ruin my experience. She needs to realize that she is representing Walmart and trying to play chicken with my cart isn't cutting it. I hope that other associates working at this store aren't like her. She dampened my shopping experience by being an impatient jerk. Should I return to this store, I hope that she's not there. (323)

One of my favourite Walmart to shop around. It's a Superstore so it is a huge and much bigger…read more Lots of wide spaces to walk in between aisles. The store carries a lot more inventory and I have more luck finding items when they are on sale at this location than at the other Walmart. It also has a huge grocery section: bakery, meat, fruits, veggies, seafood etc. I also like their self checkout though they always seemed to close half of it. Lots of parking space as the lot shares with other sotres. The lot is always half empty towards the back. The only thing I wish is that it would be close to me :)

I come here mainly for the ceramics and it never disappoints. There's a huge selection that gets…read morenew additions quite frequently, many are made in Japan, and pricing is generally far better than what you can find elsewhere. I've seen some of the exact same plates at other stores for maybe 30% higher price Cups and plates are my personal go to, but they have everything from soys sauce dishes to modern coffee mugs to matcha ceremony bowls. Styles are far ranging and include cute and elegant, modern and traditional styles, and they carry lots of different sizes so you are likely to find something to suit your taste. I personally only buy dishwasher safe / microwaveable ceramics (so I actually use them) and a lot of the stock they have fits that criteria. The rest of the store is a whole labyrinth of home goods like beauty, kitchen tools, home organization, snacks, and craft goods. Again some rare finds exist, so it is well worth a look. I personally bought calligraphy stuff that was cheaper and more convenient here than buying it online, and they had related supplies like writing pads, practice paper, etc. The Japanese trinket/souvenir section stands out to me because you can get things that are rare to chance upon elsewhere. The ceramic darumas are well priced, and I've bought other cute traditional figurines there. Overall there's a lot to see in this store, to the point where it feels overwhelming to browse all sections. I keep my visits targeted and short so I don't wear myself out looking at 200 pairs of similar looking chopsticks. Also, sometimes the prices in this store are questionable, but I browse knowing overall it's fair (case in point for weird pricing - tiny plate $2, significantly larger medium size plate for $2.25). I don't live close by so I come around whenever I'm in the area.

I LOVE OOMOMO! I wish I had one closer by but best believe,…read morewhenever I'm in Markham, I always make sure to stop by! They sell similar products that Daiso sells and originally did sell Daiso products until they rebranded. I would say, OOMOMO has better quality products, though noticeably more expensive. They sell a variety of different brands here and have a more vast selection. HUGE STORE; I love buying Japanese makeup and stationary items from here. They've got makeup, skincare, household goods, kitchenware, snacks, & hardware. Highly recommend checking the store out!!