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    Yin Ji Chang Fen - Markham

    4.0 (408 reviews)
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    Crueler
    Windy M.

    Food comes out piping hot and fresh. Quality and taste of everything is authentic and delicious. Dough stick - crispy, not oily, fresh. Perfect with congee Congee - flavorful, delicious and great price point Rice noodle - the noodles were smooth and sooo good. Definitely must get. Try with any toppings Deep fried boas - nostalgic and crispy. Super good with the condense milk dipping space. Braided beef - the noodles was a little too soft. But beef was great with flavors.

    Johnny W.

    Small decent place with a variety of rice roll dishes and congee bowls. Good customer service and fairly decent pricing. Best time to go is early if on the weekend. People were walking in and out of the place at around 9 AM. Lots of internal dining, takeout, and UberEats pick-ups. Parking can get precious by a certain time later on in the day.

    Pork and century egg congee
    Leila L.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch. Congee serving is very generous and flavorful. I barely had to add any seasonings. We also tried the curry fish balls which was not bad! You order off a QR code and they bring it out to you rather quickly. We were able to complete lunch in less than an hour. The place isn't too big but it kept busy!

    Honey lemon ribean
    Jenny L.

    I saw this spot after doing groceries and decided to try since I've been to the location in NYC and loved the experience. You can do takeout or dine in. There was a QR code to scan to see the menu and place the order. I got the truffle mushroom and shrimp rice noodle roll and the honey lemon ribean. I enjoyed both! The truffle mushroom shrimp rice roll had enough truffle flavours and the sauce was really good. The honey lemon ribean was also nice and refreshing. There wasn't much aesthetics in this restaurant, it's just a no frills type of restaurant. The store front did have nice LED signage however. Overall customer service was normal, wasn't great but also not bad, kinda what I expect from a HK style restaurant.. I enjoyed the food and would definitely come again.

    Jacqueline L.

    Why travel to HK for breakfast when you can have these amazing rice noodle rolls and congee here ?! Their rice noodles were super soft, perfect textured, and went so well with the pork liver congee I got. Their milk tea even came in a cute bowl of ice to keep it cold

    Congee is big enough for two
    Cin C.

    When you are under the weather, sometimes all you want is a big bowl of congee and a side of rice rolls. The congee was is served piping hot and can be customized with your preference of styles and add ons. We really like the chang fun as it was silky and smooth, and the toppings were generous and delicious. We will definitely be back in the future when craving either items. Fast and brisk service with the usual Chinese efficiency in a clean but no frills space.

    S6 Dough Stick / 油條 : 好吃
    Imelda M.

    銀記 YIN JI Warden/Steeles  这家餐厅在加拿大多伦多GTA地区拥有五家连锁店。5 家 GTA 商店位于多伦多市中心、密西沙加、万锦市、北约克和于人村。我们去了 Warden Ave / Steeles Ave E 的 Markham 商店。 Yin Ji has five locations in the Greater Toronto region which are located in Downtown Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, North York, and Unionville. This review is for the Markham location at Warden Ave & Steeles Ave E. R21 Hong Kong Style Rice Noodle Rice / 街邊腸粉 ( 好吃 ) C18 Fresh Water Fish Sliced Congee / 脆肉鲩魚片粥 ( 好吃但是太水了) C5 Lai Wan Style Assorted Congee / 荔灣艇仔粥 ( 好吃但是太水了) S6 Dough Stick / 油條 ( 好吃 ) S9 Deep Fried Peanuts / 炸花生 ( 好吃 ) The snacks were good but the congee was too watered down.

    Inside
    John Y.

    Got a table at 1120, place quickly filled up right afterwards. This location is larger than their other one, nothing fancy, tables all lined up in one square area Better wear some ear plugs as the service staff are constantly yelling at each other and to the back kitchen staff, lol Their pork & century egg congee is very consistent smooth and silky, however their pork was overly marinated and tenderized, not good. Plenty of pork and century egg though. Their fried dough sticks were more oilier then their other location. Nice stop a good quick meal on a cold wintery day.

    Albert K.

    Better than NYC location. Fresh food and excellent milk tea. The congee was hot and delicious. Hot sauce is one of the best. Surprised they don't sell it.

    Shrimp rice Noodles
    Derek S.

    Came by for a super late dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Parking was available in the strip mall lot and the air conditioning was limited. Staff wore a mask and nitrile gloves. Ordering was done on a scrap piece of paper along with a paper picture menu. Started off with the shrimp rice noodle roll and it was mediocre. Although the rice noodles were rather thin, the shrimp were tiny and not super fresh...bummer. Moved on to the beef brisket lo mien and it was also mediocre. The lo mien was a generous portion and the beef brisket was very lean... Washrooms were compact and only featured cold water at the sink... The dust bin was overflowing... ~$15/head after tax and gratuity. Cash only after midnight.

    Congee with pork and black egg
    Sophie T.

    Delicious simple Cantonese style Chang Fen and Congee. The rice noodle were silky thin and loaded with the selected fillings. Congee was flavourful. I have to say service was excellent especially for a low key quick meal type of restaurant. Definitely would go back.

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    Longfei C.

    Great easy late night eats. Fast service, friendly staff. Rice rolls were perfectly cooked.

    Carmen G.

    Cheap classic eats! Known for their fresh rice rolls, this place is busy, cheap and open late! Fresh rolls range in price starting at $5. The soy sauce for the fresh rice rolls is so tasty, sweet and a great compliment to the food. They use take out containers as your bowl when dining in, for easier cleanup I guess but not the most sustainable. Got the rice rolls wrapped around fried dough - a classic that comes with hoisin sauce and peanut sauce, doused in soy. This was divine! 10/10 The dried shrimp rice roll is also delicious. Super simple with the mini dried shrimp but packed with flavour and adds a harder texture to the rice rolls. 10/10 Congee is pretty standard here and a nice addition to your meal. Got the century egg pork congee, again a classic that you can't go wrong with. 10/10 Love this place as it's super affordable with great taste. Who doesn't love that right?

    Lots of Rice Noods!

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    The decoration is eye-catching and full of Northeast Chinese character. The space is styled like a…read morerustic village setting, with wooden booth structures, straw-thatched details, hanging dried corn and chili peppers, and red lanterns that instantly create a warm, festive atmosphere. The use of traditional elements, paper-cut window designs, red Spring Festival couplets, old-style newspaper wall coverings, and exposed brick adds a strong sense of nostalgia. It feels immersive and intentional, almost like stepping into a countryside home in Dongbei rather than a typical restaurant. The décor isn't fancy, but it's rich in cultural detail and warmth, perfectly matching the hearty, comforting style of Northeast Chinese cuisine. The space is unique and perfect for taking photos. The food here is very generous. We ordered the 4-person set with two side pots. Tomato Braised Beef Brisket and Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms and the portions were huge. Both pots arrived steaming hot and filled to the brim, clearly meant for sharing. The braised beef was rich and hearty, while the chicken pot was comforting and full of flavor, making it perfect for group dining or cold weather meals. Combined with the rustic, traditional décor, it really feels like authentic Northeast Chinese comfort food. The food and atmosphere were excellent, though the service was a bit lacking. Prices are reasonable for the generous portion sizes and the unique restaurant décor.

    Toronto has so many Chinese restaurants, but I've never been to one quite like this before…read more The iron pot stew was the star of the meal, brimming with fresh ingredients and a deeply flavorful broth. Portions are generous, making it ideal for sharing, which aligns perfectly with the communal spirit of Northeastern Chinese dining. The space itself is cozy and welcoming, a great setting for gathering with family or friends over a satisfying meal. If you're looking to broaden your palette of Chinese food, this place should be on your list.

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    J&Y Chinese Cuisine

    4.2
    (41 reviews)
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    Cantonese food is my favorite cuisine and of all the restaurants I visited in Toronto this year,…read morethis was the most memorable. I wanted to try Peking Duck and got clued into J&Y as one of the best options to try which did not disappoint. The Peking Duck was so tender, so flavorful and so wonderfully succulent. It was perfectly prepared and sliced with the fat rendered and thinly sliced. The wraps were not the monstrous steamed buns but traditional translucent wraps which are super thin, soft and pliable. Scallions, cucumber, hoisin sauce completed each wrap which highlighted the duck. Definitely the best traditional Peking Duck preparation I've had in a very very long time. The remains of the duck were used for make a duck fried rice and duck soup, again both were amazing. It takes a certain skill to make fried rice cleanly without an excessive oily coating on each grain of rice. This was one of the best fried rices I've ever had! No gratuitous mushy frozen peas needlessly added either. Well seasoned fried pork ribs and veggies completed the courses I had, everything was truly wonderful and I hope to revisit again.

    We went there for a pre-Father's Day dinner and left disappointed. This was actually our third or…read morefourth visit, and unfortunately each experience has been worse than the last. I was hoping to find something special on the menu. The Peking duck caught my eye at around $70, but then I discovered that almost everything else was extra--lettuce wraps, stir-fried duck meat, fried rice, and soup. By the time you add the extras, the bill is easily another $50 or more, bringing the total to well over $120. We decided to pass, and judging from the dishes we did order, that was probably the right decision. The hot and sour soup had plenty of heat and tang but lacked depth of flavor and was under-seasoned for my taste. Fortunately, we only ordered a small bowl. The deep-fried tofu was bland and forgettable. The stir-fried shrimp was acceptable but nothing special. The biggest disappointment was the sweet and sour pork. I specifically asked the server to make sure the pork was crispy, but it arrived soft and lumpy rather than light and crunchy. Even the complimentary red bean dessert soup was watery and lacked flavor. Our bill came to about $104 for two people. For the quality of the food, I didn't feel it offered good value. Sadly, after several disappointing visits, I don't think we'll be returning.

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    Jumbo Lobster Restaurant

    3.7
    (311 reviews)
    5.5 km
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    I've been to Jumbo Lobster a few times for dinner and have truly enjoyed every visit!!…read more First impression as soon as you walk in - this place is impressively grand. Plenty of seating for different sized groups, and the walls are lined with either wine, cuts of meat or tanks filled with various sea creatures. For dinner, we always have to order the lobster and steak combo. The steak has consistently been a flavourful medium rare (to our preference) and there is so much meat from these lobsters! I can't pick which way I like the lobster cooked more - steamed or wok fried.. both are delicious. For additional dishes, you can't go wrong with the short beef ribs and the pea shoots with king oyster mushrooms are a great option if you're trying to add veggies to a meat-heavy meal. The service staff are always on top of it. They are always coming around to make sure we have enough water at the table and food came out so quickly. I can't wait to come back again soon!

    We had an excellent waiter, the food was very good, and the restaurant itself was beautiful…read more Unfortunately, our entire evening was ruined by the manager at the front. When we arrived, he insisted that we did not have a reservation even after we showed our confirmation, and, instead of apologizing for what appeared to be the restaurant's booking system error, he tried to lecture us about how certain reservation websites do not allow large-group bookings. Rather than taking responsibility or working professionally toward a solution, his attitude was rude, dismissive, and completely inappropriate. Fortunately, the lady working with him was kind, professional, and genuinely tried to explain the situation and find a way to accommodate us. She deserves recognition for her efforts. Our group was in town for an eight-day conference with more than 3,000 attendees. Because of this experience, this restaurant has unfortunately been added to the "not recommended" list for this annual event. When restaurants host business travelers, the way guests are treated matters just as much as the quality of the food. Unprofessional treatment of customers and business partners can damage relationships and cost businesses significant opportunities. To anyone considering this restaurant: the food is excellent, but if you're planning an important business dinner or any special occasion, be aware that the wrong interaction at the front desk could ruin your evening. Great food alone cannot make up for poor management and unprofessional customer service.

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    HK Style Lobster (4lbs)
    HK Style Lobster (4lbs)
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    Steam king crab
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    He Bei Chinese Cuisine

    He Bei Chinese Cuisine

    4.5
    (4 reviews)
    3.3 km

    Tips: - This eatery is on Fantuan…read more - The food is excellent! - Be careful if you have food with sauce. The lid on my shredded potato salad wasn't on properly and the sauce leaked through my Fantuan bag. The food gets five stars. Sadly, the lid on my potato salad wasn't securely on the container. I had my food in my insulated bag, so the sauce leaked into the Fantuan bag and my insulated bag. Luckily, my car was fine. As a result, my rating is four stars. I wanted to try a new eatery. I looked at my Fantuan app and noticed He Bei Chinese Cuisine. It had dumplings and snacks that I enjoy, so I said yes to placing a dinner order from this eatery. I ordered these items: - Pork and chive steamed dumplings (large has 14 dumplings) - Tea eggs - Shredded potato salad On Fantuan, when you purchase $15 worth of food, you get the shredded potato salad for a cent. Deal! After placing my order near my home, I drove over to this eatery. The drive was ten minutes. I was given an estimated time of fifteen minutes. It was ready in ten minutes. I had no problem finding this eatery. There was plenty of parking. I pulled into a spot and walked in. I saw the Yubu sign. My heart sank, as I loved the Korean tofu pockets from this joint. I liked seeing places to sit down and eat at He Bei. Nice! A woman behind the counter came over. I said that I had a Fantuan order. She talked to me in Mandarin. I don't understand it, but we were fine communicating with each other in our languages. She pointed out the blue Fantuan bag on the table behind me. I thanked her and wished her a nice day. She said thanks right back. I put my food in my insulated bag. With the leak, I managed to launder the Fantuan bag and clean my insulated bag. After I cleaned up, I had dinner at home. The food was amazing and filling! I loved the shredded potato salad. Sure, a lot of the sesame-soy sauce was gone. However, it tasted yummy. It was worth the cent! The steamed pork and chive dumplings were so good. I didn't dunk them in soy sauce. The filling had so much moisture that I felt like I was eating soup dumplings. The filling had yummy flavour and the dumplings were steamed to perfection. Excellent! You can buy frozen dumplings from this place. I'll need to do it. The tea eggs were the perfect snack while streaming hockey games. I peeled the shells off both of them. The eggs were cracked to allow the amazing soy-based sauce to marinate and get into the eggs. Delicious! I'm a fan. I'll take a closer look at the lids on my food next time. I'm glad that I put food in my insulated bag. It saved cleaning my car's upholstery! (59)

    Hidden gem! Authentic Hebei cuisine, Northern Chinese dishes. Feels like home. All dishes are made…read morefresh to order. Friendly and welcoming owner. Homemade delicious taste. Tasty dumplings are the best! Small cozy spot with a only a few tables so it's better to surprise your family and friends by ordering delivery from here, or pickup to go and eat it soon afterwards. Buns are super fresh. So many dishes to choose from like Signature Rice Noodles, Signature Pork Knuckle Rice, or Pig Trotters and Pork Intestine Rice. Braised Delicacies like Braised Pork Elbow, Braised Pork Ear, Spicy Beef Noodles, Chive Pockets. Cold Dishes like Shredded Potato Salad, Shredded Tofu Salad, and Shredded Kelp Salad. Fresh Handmade Dumplings and Handmade Beef Pancakes. Breakfast set combo (4 Pork & Cabbage Buns + 1 Tea Egg + Unsweetened Soy Milk) Pork & Chive dumplings* (14 pcs) Shredded Pork Bun* (Roujiamo) Green Onion Pancakes*

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    Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.
    Interior. It takes over from where Yubu was.
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    Cross-section of my tea egg
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    Chef 88

    Chef 88

    3.7
    (83 reviews)
    1.7 km
    $$

    Went since they were open until 1 am. Food was ok. Singapore noodles were the highlight of the…read moredishes. The beef and pork were ok too. Would go again if looking for a late night spot.

    We came as a party of 2 for a super early dinner (5pm) on a weekend. The restaurant had…read moreapproximately 5 other parties/tables during our 1ish hour there, with people occasionally dropping in for take-out. Since this Chef 88 is opened until 1am, I think this place will get busier as the night progresses. We weren't super hungry as well ate something for tea time. So we ordered Maggi Lobster (~3lbs) for $34/lb, and stir fried beef with Chinese broccoli (gai lan). The lobster was cooked perfectly, with the Maggi sauce not being too salty. They definitely gave us all the pieces of the 3lbs lobster. The gai lan had a bitter aftertaste, which is common for this vegetable. I wished they had a way to get rid of that. They were generous with the amount of beef and was well marinated. The cut wasn't that great, but that is to be expected. I don't think they added much MSG or at least used good quality ones, as we did not feel overly thirsty later in the evening. They give free daily soup and dessert. What we were most impressive was with the service. The waiters were very attentive, changing our plates twice during our 1ish hour meal. The also gave us wet wipes and more napkins without us requesting it. They even offered us additional soup, which we declined as we were quite full.

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    Chef 88
    Chef 88
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    Congee Wong

    Congee Wong

    3.9
    (248 reviews)
    4.6 km
    $$

    Overall this place deserves 5 stars. It usually doesn't disappoint…read more I've been coming here for literally over 30 years. And the food is top notch. But I gave it 4 stars because of the experience yesterday. The food was substandard on this visit. I ordered 1. Jumbo seafood congee (taste was bland) 2. Grouper and tofu hot pot (best of all 4) 3. Black bean and beef Hofun (seriously lacking in quality) 4. Chinese dough fritters (awesome as always) I would say I was 50% satisfied with the meal. But I will be back as I said this place hardly disappoints and Even with this experience it's still an easy recommendation to come here I hope next time the quality is up to their old 30 year standards.

    Congee Wong is a nostalgic, unassuming neighborhood institution that I am glad is still around to…read moredish out bowls of comforting rice porridge. My childhood fave was the familiar taste of century egg and shredded pork congee which we often ate with 油条 a freshly fried dough. B17 - Shredded Pork & Preserved Egg Congee. Good value. Fast service. Always tasty. Congee Wong is generous with their soup ingredients compared to other congee restaurants. Popo and Gunggung's favourite soup was D9 - Shrimp Dumpling Noodle in Soup. Rice noodles were made right and they were not overcooked. They preferred it with a bit of gai lan. P72 - Vegetable with Oyster Sauce. The veggies were slightly overcooked but still edible. This establishment has been here for years. Some people might find the decor outdated but it holds special memories to many of us patrons.

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    Look at entrance from seated back corner
    Look at entrance from seated back corner
    Congee Wong
    Congee Wong

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    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.1 km
    $$$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Luxury

    Was really hoping this place was worth the drive in the middle of the weekday from downtown. Our…read moreclients took us here as we were the out of towners and wanted to show us the OG spot for the famous lobster tower. The restaurant was surrounded in tanks full of lobster, crab, seafood and then a ton of dry aged steaks. Definitely something you don't see in California. Clean and spacious. Service was what you would expect from a Chinese seafood restaurant. Overall the meal was good, for me and a few others at the table the star of the show was actually the fish. The lobster while impressive when they brought it out was not as flavorful as one would have expected. And same with the king crab legs - my favorite have been the ones I've had in SF. Was interesting to come and experience it but I wouldn't come back. I prefer quality food over an IG-moment.

    Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant on Finch Avenue East in Scarborough serves an unforgettable…read moreseafood feast, though you will need plenty of patience. The establishment is famous for its iconic, towering mountains of deep-fried Hong Kong-style lobster and giant Alaskan king crabs.Without a doubt, the food is exceptional. The seafood is extraordinarily fresh--pulled straight from massive surrounding glass tanks--and prepared to absolute perfection with their signature Maggi sauce and garlic toppings. However, the major downside here is the notoriously slow and chaotic service. Due to the massive crowds, servers can be hard to flag down, orders take a long time to arrive, and the staff often feels rushed or inattentive. Despite the frustrating wait times and subpar service, the spectacular flavors and theatrical presentation make it a worthwhile destination for patient seafood lovers.Watch the massive lobster towers being prepared and served fresh at this iconic spot

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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

    New Century Restaurant

    4.1
    (77 reviews)
    0.5 km

    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.

    Very good dim sum! Super large restaurant with huge screen TVs. Great friendly service. Definitely…read morewill come back!

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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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    Fish With You

    Fish With You

    4.2
    (17 reviews)
    3.7 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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    Nian Yi Kuai Zi

    Nian Yi Kuai Zi

    4.3
    (26 reviews)
    5.5 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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    Inside decor is quite good, the passage way is spacious.

    Yin Ji Chang Fen - Markham - chinese - Updated July 2026

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