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.

Super professional service provided by Ryan at Durham Autoh. Thanks again for such doing such…read moreamazing job!

From the owner: 'Durham Autohaus is a local supplier of vehicle accessories and enhancements in Pickering, Ontario…read more We offer window tinting, detailing, paint protection film for the exterior of your vehicle. We strive to enhance every aspect of your driving experience. From remote car starters to entertainment and audio systems, safety cameras, lighting accessories and more, Durham Autohaus is your one-stop shop. Come in and visit us!

Love this store, they have a lot of Korean mask, toner and cream…read more Loyalty programs which is very good

Kiokii and... is primarily a purveyor of Asian branded cosmetics and beauty. They mostly specialize…read morein products from Japan and Korea, making it a great alternative to Sukoshi Mart. They carry Cosrx, The Creme Shop, Etude House and the like. The prices were competitive too when I was comparing to the Korean grocery stores! They also have some non-beauty related products like plushies. Some of these looked like they were Disney Japan exclusives. I also saw an interesting posture helping plushies from Liveheart. When you're sitting at a desk, the plushie sits on your lap and prevents you from hunching over close to your screen. They even have structured arms that you can put your arms on top to prevent them from dangling. These were also Disney with Lotso and Baymax options! If you're a K-Pop fan, they carried BT21 care products like under-eye masks and lip balms. I also saw a lot of hair dyes that featured artists like Blackpink.

Bee Safe to the Rescue! I had to cut some keys that had a rather obscure template. Home Depot,…read moreCanadian Tire, and some random key cutter in the local mall took one look and said "Nope. Can't do it." I looked up "Locksmiths", found Bee Safe, phoned them and yes, they said, no problem. I found the place, Kingston Rd. on Brock St, and south of Bayly. The owner, whose name I didn't get, was super-helpful and friendly, and showed great confidence when he turned the cut keys over to me. This was good, old-style key cutting, and they were not relying on the computers to produce an image or guide to the key. The two keys were made in less than 5 minutes. The key cutter was positive that these would work, and the both did!! Thank you, Bee Safe, for cutting these keys so efficiently and so effectively ,as all of the newly-cut keys worked!!.

From the owner: With over 30 years of experience Bee Safe & Lock in Pickering offers their residential, commercial…read moreand industrial customers quality service by a bonded, insured and certified company that you can trust. We install deadbolts, door closers, grip sets, locks, master key systems, panic hardware, push button locks, safes and more. Visit us at our retail location or give us a call for a mobile service appointment 24/7. Need keys cut? Get your automotive, home, mailbox keys cut at our Pickering shop just south of the 401 and Brock Road.

My first visit to Garo Jewellers was exceptional. I received awesome treatment and attention from…read morethe owner Arthur and his brother Harry. I like the fact that all jobs are done onsite. There is no waiting for two weeks to receive your favorite piece of jewellery back from repairs. I purchased a diamond wedding band to add to my existing diamond band. By my request all rings were soldered together (joined together) and rhodium-plated. This was all done on the spot in less than 1 1/2 hours. They also shined my other ring and chain. This store is amazining unbelieveable, and their prices are affordable. They can be trusted with your valuable pieces. I would recommend this store to every and anyone. I wish I had heard about them sooner. I am stuck with them for life. I am 200% happy with my valuable bling, bling diamond, rhodium-plated soldered ring. God bless your new location.

I've been dealing with Garo jewelry for quite a few years. They are excellent people, very friendly…read moreand always flexible on price. Also if you have a problem with anything they will almost repair it for free for you. I would definitely recommend them for all you jewelry needs.

This outlet is the closest one to me. It happens to be in Ajax. I don't mind the drive. It's…read morelocated in a plaza that has many box stores and a decent Costco. I shop at the Gap often. It's one of my favourite stores, but I tend to hit the outlets more than regular mall retail stores. I like the deals and still think that it's ridiculous to pay over $70 for a pair of jeans! Today, I got a pair of blue flare jeans and a magenta hoodie. I had to try them on in the fitting room. The wait to get a free room was about seven minutes today, but the fitting rooms are clean and bright. The lineup to pay was equally as long. I figured out why it was so busy on Saturday when the cashier asked whether I had an e-mail coupon. I subscribe to Gap e-mails and had to look for it on my phone. I found it. I got 50% off my entire purchase, so I only paid $17 with tax. Wow! Needless to say, I was a happy camper. It's not every day that you can get a hoodie for $6 before taxes. (183)

You have everything you need! The workers are great to,talk to, they know their lacrosse, they are…read morereally good at stringing sticks and they are pretty good with helping people, I have bought every little piece of my lacrosse equipment and sticks there. I got 2 sticks stringed and they are amazing. They will get your sticks stringed within a day. A bit pricey but I have seen worse

Ordered some gear Tuesday, paid for the express shipping, it came in Today (Thursday morning). I…read morelike how they keep you updated on the whereabouts of your order and when it got delivered everything was there and it was on the day they had told me. Overall, absolutely amazing service ! If you're looking for lacrosse gear online, I do recommend this business.

Great selection of beads, findings and accessories. Lovely staff. Plus, online live sales twice a…read moreweek are fun! Always a pleasure doing business with Bellaire.

Beautiful beads and great prices especially on the drilled hole bead chips! There is a discount…read morebased on the total cost of your purchases, if in bulk. Bellaire carries a range of beads in the low to mid price range as w well as findings, crystals, etc. They have malachite, blue banded onyx (lemurian calcite), dark blue kyanite, shungite, etc but don't expect seraphinite or charoite, Herkimer, etc. Overall would recommend this to anyone making their own beaded jewelry.

A lovey shop to visit for alterations and stylish, unique pieces…read more We visited today out of curiosity as we pass by this establishment plenty of times, and we were in for a pleasant surprise. Their store is lined with handmade hats, sweaters, gnomes, and beautifully designed glassware. The owner, Karin, is a wonderful lady who we enjoyed chatting with wholeheartedly. Though the store is still being organized, their current selection and availability great! This shop is amazing and I highly recommend those interested in alterations or beautiful handiwork to stop on by!

From the owner: Been in business since 1980, alterations and tailoring is bulk of our business - specializing in…read morebridal manufacturing, hat making.

I came to browse and then I saw a Coach bear that was $550.00 with a 50% price tag reduction. I…read moreleft the store thinking about it and then I called back later asking if they could possible make a deal to lower the price; however, due to Head Office policy they could not. I returned the next day to buy it and I tried to use my card by tapping and of course it didn't work because I had to slide it in and then put my PIN number. I asked the young lady to help me unscramble and she turned around and she impatiently told me to "hold on" and she will fix it. It's not what she said that was a turn off, it's how she said it. Sales staff, please be mindful of your "tone of voice" because some of us area already in our mid 70s and wish to have some respect.

Came in looking for a few bags to take home as Mother's Day gifts, and Fei absolutely blew me away…read morewith her exceptional customer service. I've been to many Coach locations across North America, but this was hands-down the best experience I've had. Fei was incredibly attentive and helpful. One of the bags I chose was the last one available company-wide, and she made sure I inspected it thoroughly just in case there were any defects (thankfully, there weren't!). For another bag, she went above and beyond by offering a brand-new one from the back since the floor model had a small imperfection. When I mentioned I couldn't take gift boxes due to luggage space, Fei kindly provided me with folded boxes and gift wrap so I could still present everything beautifully when I got home. She included boxes for the purses, and even smaller ones for wallets and card holders. Fei, thank you for making my shopping trip so special you're truly amazing!