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    Tianjin Fine Food

    3.4 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Dumplings

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Joy H.

    Tianjin Fine Foods is still the same as ever. The congee is still its signature blandness (could really use some salt or like soy sauce) but the buns are bomb! I think the extra for the pan fried buns are worth it, I personally love the crispiness and the fragrant aroma. I forgot that the congee was bland, hence why I have it again haha but definitely would skip any congee here, unless you grab some sauce from another place to jazz it up.

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    Kai-Wen L.

    I think I'm a bit biased toward this stall. However, I didn't enjoy that meal very much. I ordered Goubuli bao, a spring onion pancake and a Wonton soup. Goubuli bao is a very famous dish and I've been looking forward to it for a long time. However, I was pretty disappointed with the flavour of their Goubuli baos. I am super picky about spring onion pancakes so theirs wasn't good enough for me, either. I admitted that the Wonton soup was good and impressive. The wontons were big and still tasty. I guessed their dumplings also had the same quality but I didn't order that. I may change my score if I try their dumplings(if I go back there in the future)

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    Jen H.

    Authentic Shanghainese cuisine! The dumplings are all hand made and must be eaten with red vinegar! Yes, the family is a bit cranky, but it's kind of cultural. Take it with a smile and empathy that the curtness is actually them saying Welcome! The lady recognizes me by now, after many years of visits, doesn't hurt that I'm Shanghainese, but she always says 'How are you, it's been too long'! Support this small business, it's win-win BC the food is yummy! Pan fried dumplings are my go-to

    Cindy N.

    Amongst the many food spots inside First Markham Place. I gave this place a try since I saw they had the black bean noodles. Unfortunately I really wasn't a big fan of the noodles. I wish it had more sauce as I felt even after thoroughly mixing it, there was not enough sauce. The noodles were average, wasn't bad but not necessarily something I would go out of my way to have again. However, I wouldn't be against trying out their other dishes.

    Kathy C.

    Buyer beware. I was scammed today. I am Canadian born Chinese and to don't speak or able to read Chinese. I've ordered their combo which were 4 steams buns and congee. When I place my order I've spoken to the lady in English and told her I want combo 5 and pointed to their menus. She said "combo 5 " and placed my order. Finally when I picked up my order, I noticed there was one take out box in the bag. I asked her where is the congee and she immediately says "no congee " like a broken record. I've read the sign again and then I noticed congee that is written in Chinese is covered with tape and got lazy and didn't bother to tape congee in English wording. The way they display their menu are misleading and simply dishonest. Also owner should fix up their menu to avoid this from happening again.

    Gabriel S.

    Got the zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste & minced pork). There was just enough sauce & a good umami meaty taste.

    Joyce C.

    The beef noodle did not look like the picture but it taste pretty good. I was not a big fan of the Xiao long bao, the outer layer was very thick, but the filling was decent.

    Whilamina H.

    Bought the beef noodle soup and beef pancakes, in my opinion, the noodles were more expensive than it should have been. Overall tastes pretty good.

    16 Pork and Leek Dumplings ($8.50)
    Michelle D.

    The best dumplings that I've had in a while, you really gotta come here and try them! There were so many stores in the food court so it was hard to decide which store to eat from. However, this place had an amazing deal that I just couldn't turn away from: 16 Pork and Leek Dumplings for $8.50. Such a steal! They make it fresh to order so it was about a 5-10 minute wait. The dumplings were so delicious, juicy and savoury. There was a language barrier between us but they were pretty nice and tried to communicate. It helps to know exactly what you want from their menu before you order. I'll probably come back soon to try the panfried dumplings!

    Jennifer K.

    Just like every family has their own versions of home made dumplings.. Tianjin Fine Food's dumplings versions might be a little different than the others places I been too... Tianjin Fine Food is a small family ran fast food dumpling place inside First Markham Place Food Court. Everything is made to order here, you can watch how they busily making all the dumplings from scratch. Leek and Pork Dumplings and Xiao Long Bao ($6.25 each) - Both of them has really heavy and doughy skin.. and a little chewy too - The fillings has a lot of seasonings... more on the salty side - a little more pricier than other places... but they are bigger in sizes... and are quite filling too! So if you want a more homey dumplings... you should give Tianjin Fine Food's dumpling a try... but if you like those dumplings that has thinner skin, you would not enjoy them at all!

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    Victoria S.

    I ordered the beef soup noodle bowl. It was delicious! Fast service, took less than 10 mins to cook up for me. There was no line. Everything looked clean. It was perfect for lunch on a Sunday with my parents

    Pan Fried Dumplings
    Wei C.

    Northern style dumpling shop located inside the First Markham Mall food court. This is pretty much our go to location whenever we feel like having dumplings. The secret in any dumplings in my opinion is the dough. It must be just the right thickness and just the right chew. The gluten in the dough really has to be worked in and they make it correctly here. The dumplings are made by hand so it has that rustic chew and texture that I love, unlike machine made ones. "No chew, no good!" is my motto for dumplings! Get them either boiled or pan fried as they are both delicious. They also make excellent Beef Wraps, Shanghai Dumplings, Fried Pork Buns, Leek Pancakes and other select Northern specialties. Selection is limited but I prefer it that way as they can concentrate on what they are good at. Ordering is a little difficult if you don't speak Mandarin but they understand Cantonese and limited English... worst case scenario just point to the pictures! Do give yourself a little bit of time as it takes about 10-15mins for the food to come out as they make them fresh. Overall great value for some great dumplings!

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    Came back here 6 years later. Still very soupy! Nothing's changed. Still a great place to go for a quick snack!

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    The dumplings here are great. It's a small family run business. You keep expecting them to be friendly but they never are.

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    Their beef pancake is so, SO delicious. It was a lot bigger than what I expected, and their complimentary congee is great. Try it!

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    Amazing Pan Fried Dumplings! Juicy and lots of filling!

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    HK Style Lobster (4lbs)
    HK Style Lobster (4lbs)
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    Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.
    Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.
    Cross-section of my tea egg
    Cross-section of my tea egg
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    Chef 88
    Chef 88
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    3.9
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    The tanks on the perimeter of the restaurant
    The tanks on the perimeter of the restaurant
    Snow pea dumpling
    Snow pea dumpling
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    New Century Restaurant

    4.1
    (77 reviews)
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    New Century will feed a large group. Their lobster, Dungeness crab, and sea bass combo for eight…read more($798) would satisfy ten or twelve. The individual New Century slow boiled soup is hardest to share but secure some empty bowls and you can divide the hefty portion. In the winter, there's a silkiness to the piping hot consommé that sooths a dry throat and has an umami essence infused with abalone, ginseng, and pork. There's plenty to choose from in the house signature combo platter including roasted duck, soy sauce chicken, BBQ pork, pork slices, and seaweed salad. Saving my stomach for the later dishes, I had a taste of the duck (a good start with crispy skin) and BBQ pork (satisfactory and well flavoured). With the generous portion of chicken in the combo platter, the slow cooked chicken with abalone broth seemed like overkill. I've never been a huge fan of this dish that's served cold since I prefer chicken hot. Still, I understand it's the jelly layer between the skin and meat that people enjoy. And to be fair, the chicken was tender, and New Century certainly didn't skimp on the ginger and scallion oil. For those who tend to fill-up before the "main dishes", the stars of the combo arrive mid-meal. The stir-fried Vancouver crabs with silver fish in HK style spicy sauce needs to be eaten at arrival as the crunchy coating is best straight from the fryer. And despite not looking spicy, the dish has a light heat that permeates in the background. Additionally, the crab was fresh and meaty, cooked well so it remained delicately flakey. The amount of sweet and sticky sauce used in the stir-fried lobsters with scallion in Maggie sauce was well balanced, lightly covering the crustaceans. Both lobsters were substantial; even after eating many pieces, we still had plenty of leftovers. This is a long review head to Gastro World for the rest.

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    Steamed Chicken Feet
    Steamed Chicken Feet
    Steamed Diced Pork with Black Truffle Rice Roll
    Steamed Diced Pork with Black Truffle Rice Roll
    Siu-Mai (Pork Dumpling)

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    4.2
    (17 reviews)
    0.2 km

    We first noticed this restaurant because the name in Chinese is "like to be with you". It's Friday…read morethat after my appointment around the area. They have different special offers each day from Monday to Friday. We ordered the special Linyi Style Stir Fried Chicken on Friday. And we also ordered Boiled Basa Fish with pickled Cabbage & Green Pepper. They were pretty traditional Chinese styles. The white rice or brown rice both can have as much as we could. That's good for men. We both like here, but they don't offer specials during the weekends. But they do have other special packages, just a bit different. And they also have the membership that we could collect points and then we could use the points to get drinks or different snacks or dishes.

    New sauerkraut fish soup spot in Markham…read more A chain from asia that has finally made it's way to Markham. They are known for their sauerkraut fish soup that comes with unlimited self serve rice on the side. Servers were attentive, spacing of the seating and tables were tight. Often times people kept brushing up against my chair while getting up to go get their rounds of rice. Although not a deal breaker, was annoying while trying to enjoy your food. The portions are big enough for 2 if you get a large, but since it was our first time we wanted to try 2 different soups. Here's what we got: Chicken wings 4/5 - Came out raw the first time after we bit into it. But quickly flagged a server to let them know how this issue. They brought us a new one shortly after that was perfectly cooked, juicy and crispy on the outside. Laotan boiled fish with pickled cabbage and chili 4/5 - Their number one classic so we had to try. It's sour and spicy with the right amount of kick to it. Basa fish filets were also tasty. Came out luke warm. Princess's tomato fish 4/5 - Packed with tomato flavour. Savoury and paired well with the basa fish filet. Came with bean curd noodles as well. Came out luke warm. Easily would be a five star review if both soups that we got came out piping hot rather than lukewarm. Regardless, a great spot for a quick in and out meal.

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    Interior design
    Interior design
    Fish With You
    The spread for 5 people

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    The spread for 5 people
    Nian Yi Kuai Zi

    Nian Yi Kuai Zi

    4.3
    (26 reviews)
    3.3 km

    If you like spice this is the place for you. Located at the commerce gate complex there is…read moretypically a wait to get a table here. Wait list is old school...someone writes your name and number in a notebook and you are called when your table is ready. The interior is reminiscent of the old school taverns you see in those old Chinese movies where the traveller has spent days walking or on a horse and comes upon a tavern where the interior is all wooden tables and benches. Dining style and dishes are all family style. You order a couple of dishes and then add rice. Spice level can be adjusted and even at 'less' the heat level was high. Definitely generous use of Szechwan peppercorns! Food is very flavourful and depending on preference some might find the oil level high. The clientele is mainly Mandarin speaking and if you are Asian they will immediately communicate in Mandarin with you but I did see the staff switch to English where needed. Service was patient and attentive.

    Really liked the "jiang hu" style decor - felt like eating at a local inn in the Song Dynasty…read more Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork Strips: Loved it. Meaty pork strips coated with thin batter, each piece is wrapped in a glossy sauce and sprinkled with white sesame. Perfect dish to go with rice. Double Cooked Pork Slices: Classic Sichuan-style dish. The pork belly is first boiled, then stir-fried again with chili bean paste and green bell pepper. Very flavorful and savoury, another great dish to go with rice. Soy Sauce Fried Rice: One of my fav childhood dishes, and they delivered very well. It's such a huge portion that we could only finish it in two days. Service was great, considerate and friendly. They even pour water for you before you sit down and pack up the leftovers for you after you finish. You might have to wait if you don't have a reservation, but the turnaround is pretty fast. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 5/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 5/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 5/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 5/5 OVERALL - 5

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    Seating
    The rustic decor.
    The rustic decor.
    Inside decor is quite good, the passage way is spacious.

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    Inside decor is quite good, the passage way is spacious.

    Tianjin Fine Food - chinese - Updated July 2026

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