Chin Yuan Pai Ku Photos
Business Info
Chin Yuan Pai Ku Popular Dishes
CHIN YUAN PAI KU ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
More like Chin Yuan Pai Ku
Recommended Reviews - Chin Yuan Pai Ku
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
On a weekday night, we were craving Taiwanese cuisine and finally decided to try this spot that our friends raved about. We ordered the pork chop on rice that came with tofu, egg, and veggies. At first glance, the pork chop was a bit on the thinner side. However, after taking a bite, we found it was juicy and the flavour was on point! The tofu, egg, and veggies on top made it a extra satisfying meal. Will definitely be visiting again soon for more pork chops!
Dead fly Very disgusting Luckily I have not started eating... the whole box will go into garbage can
It always has a long line and busiest spot in the whole food court, but the service is efficient. ** The combo no longer offer drink or soup Pork Chop (#1) - flavourful, soft and tender. Beef Noodle (#7) - the noodle is bouncy, but the braised beef is very chewy and hard like a rubber. Food in general is spicy, so if you cannot handle the spiciness, you should reconsider to try this place.
Small takeout joint w lots of parking outside. Plexiglass and floor markers to help people social distance, and it also helps that food is cooked fairly quickly. The pork cutlet w rice was good, but I was more impressed w the Taiwan Beef Braised Noodle Soup - the soup, noodles and braised beef tasted fantastic! Warning if you get takeout, the soup is super hot!
This is my favourite restaurant to eat at the Metro Square. It is the first booth at the food court by the window. They are well known for their Taiwan style deep fried pork chop (#1 item on the menu, $7.25). Over the years however, I find that their portions gradually becomes smaller and smaller, and now they no longer come with complementary soup and soy bean milk with the dish. The pork chops still taste amazing though, so I would recommend just buy them for take home and skip the combos
Their specialty can never get bored of the Chicken with rice. Tried the beef brisket for the first time. Its huge portion and has sauce all over the rice with broccoli. Shrimp fried rice was bland just like a regular fried rice.
Located inside the Food Court of Metro Square, this Taiwanese fast food place is popular amongst the locals. Food Court seating is available to customers only. We selected the # 1 (pork chop on steam rice or noodle) and a # 6 (chicken fillet with rice or noodle) meal, plus we add a side order of Tofu in chilli sauce $1.50 and two soups at $0.55 each. Both the pork chop and the chicken fillet were juicy and delicious. The rice was not fluffy but hard, the soup just average and the tofu was over-fried. Service and order fulfillment was quick. So, overall this place will get another visit soon.
Chin Yuan Pai Ku is a well-known Taiwanese food court kiosk in the Metro Square mall at the border Markham and Scarborough. It's a popular place known for its Taiwanese pork chops and beef noodle soup as they tend to have the longest lines especially during the lunch and dinner rush. It's been a while since I've been here and decided to check them out as I was in the area. I ordered their very popular #7 Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup for a very reasonable $7.25 plus tax. The broth is excellent and flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly chewy. Unfortunately the beef itself was a bit too hard and gristly for me. Not sure if it was an off day but I remember it being much more tender in the past. Either that or I may need dentures sooner then I thought:) I'll give them a 3 outta of 5 for now and come back another time to try the other items on the menu.
total value for the 7.25 you are paying. i don't know if there's any other authentic taiwanese food place that has this low of a price. there's more beef in the beef noodle soup than the menu picture. the beef itself is very large in portion for me i could barely eat the noodle... definitely the most popular stall in the entire food court. i think the meal used to come with soy milk or soup. but now the soy milk and soup are at extra price.
I am in love with this little food court establishment at Metro Square. They give a ton of al dente noodles with rich beefy broth and a ton of meat. What's not to like?! I love this place so much that when I finished my 6-week no carb diet, this was one of the first places I visited because I missed their noodles so much. The icing on the cake is that it's only $8 for a giant bowl of hearty goodness. I love their braised beef noodles so much that I'm apprehensive to try more dishes from this place. I heard their pork chops are really yummy but if I order their pork chops, i won't get the same noodles that come with the braised beef noodles. Yes, these are the kinds of dilemmas I face everytime I come here. Be sure to ask for some chili oil from them if you like your food with a kick of heat. The chili oil adds a nice oomph.
"Pai Ku" = Pork Chop So of course I need to order their "famous" Taiwanese Pai Ku with noodle ($6.25) that includes a soup or a soy bean drink. The Pork Chop itself is moist and tender. The batter reminds me of the 5 spice seasonings which is quite savory and it goes well with the preserved chili that serves with the meat, if you order spicy! However, I don't really enjoy the noodles, a little to soggy and oily and lack of real flavour. Next time, I think I will go with rice instead. Maybe I have to come back for their after 3 pm specials, Pig Intestine Please!
3.5/5 Hold on your horses, I can't give this place 4 stars. I'm not a huge fan of pork chop, hence that eliminates the option of #1 for me. My dad always enjoys it though, and if I were to base it squarely on that I would give 4 stars. I decided to have the braised beef noodle soup (forgot the number...#6 I think?). The portions were gigantic, and honestly I only wanted something light to fill me up, but this ended up filling me until way past dinner. The noodle felt like thick Japanese ramen, but I do know authentic Taiwanese noodles are somewhat like that. The veggies and beef were also very good, however I found there wasn't enough broth as the noodles soaked up a lot of the broth as I was eating (maybe that's why I failed to finish it). Even the broth itself was quite MSGy and salty, but I expected that in terms of food court standards. I still prefer Pa Pa Chang's and Mei Nung over this one, but it's definitely worth the value. The soup that comes with it is quite blah. You're better off just dumping it away or having soy milk. The cashier was quite direct and efficient, but had this mean tone as well. Again, I sort of expected it considering the fast food/food court/Asian setting. This is usually the busiest stall in the Metro Square food court, and with good reason. It's certainly unique amongst the other places, as there aren't many Taiwanese restaurants in the GTA (I can only think of three out of the top of my head). If I were in the food court and want something with soup or something warm, I definitely would come here.
Simple food done well at a great price and large portions. The quality and quantity of food is on the better side of food court options. The set meals come with two types of vegetables, a mix of tofu and a marinated egg. Add in the self-serve pickled green vegetables or chilli sauce and there is plenty of flavor variety in a simple combo meal. This is definitely the busiest store in the whole food court, but they are fast with filling orders to the wait isn't too long. I had the three cup chicken, which was well seasoned and on the sweeter spectrum of sauces. Also, this one is probably the one combo with the most sauce, plenty enough to mix into your rice. If you are lucky enough to get the little nuggets of cooked garlic, that is even better. Unfortunately, the meals don't come with a drink anymore so bring your own or throw in an extra dollar for a drink.
Every time I stop by Metro Square, I always want to have a lunch box from Chin Yuan pork chop. It is yummy, cheap, and convenient. At $11.35, you get a very flavourful pork chop, a soy sauce cooked egg, tofu, and plenty of veggies. When ordering, the server will ask if you want it spicy or non-spicy. The spicy version is a little too spicy for me, though the spice is on top of the pork chop, so it can easily be removed afterwards. During lunchtime, there is usually a long line for the pork chop, but the line moves pretty fast. The food court is quite spacious, with plenty of seats, but it can fill up quickly. The service is very efficient. read more
Good and Cheap Eats! This place is well-known for its affordable options--and it definitely lived up to the hype. It's tucked away in a plaza that was surprisingly quiet, but don't let that fool you. I came here with my husband, and we noticed a board game meetup happening when we arrived, which added a fun and cozy vibe. We ordered the famous pork chop, and it did not disappoint. It was incredibly light, juicy, and full of flavor--we cleaned our plates in no time! When the staff asked how spicy I wanted it, I said "mild" and was given a chili sauce on the side. I love chili sauce, and this one was very spicy--just the way I like it. This is definitely my new go-to spot whenever I'm craving a Taiwanese-style lunch box. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
On a weekday night, we were craving Taiwanese cuisine and finally decided to try this spot that our friends raved about. We ordered the pork chop on rice that came with tofu, egg, and veggies. At first glance, the pork chop was a bit on the thinner side. However, after taking a bite, we found it was juicy and the flavour was on point! The tofu, egg, and veggies on top made it a extra satisfying meal. Will definitely be visiting again soon for more pork chops! read more
5 years ago
Dead fly Very disgusting Luckily I have not started eating... the whole box will go into garbage can read more
It always has a long line and busiest spot in the whole food court, but the service is efficient. ** The combo no longer offer drink or soup Pork Chop (#1) - flavourful, soft and tender. Beef Noodle (#7) - the noodle is bouncy, but the braised beef is very chewy and hard like a rubber. Food in general is spicy, so if you cannot handle the spiciness, you should reconsider to try this place. read more
Small takeout joint w lots of parking outside. Plexiglass and floor markers to help people social distance, and it also helps that food is cooked fairly quickly. The pork cutlet w rice was good, but I was more impressed w the Taiwan Beef Braised Noodle Soup - the soup, noodles and braised beef tasted fantastic! Warning if you get takeout, the soup is super hot! read more
This is my favourite restaurant to eat at the Metro Square. It is the first booth at the food court by the window. They are well known for their Taiwan style deep fried pork chop (#1 item on the menu, $7.25). Over the years however, I find that their portions gradually becomes smaller and smaller, and now they no longer come with complementary soup and soy bean milk with the dish. The pork chops still taste amazing though, so I would recommend just buy them for take home and skip the combos read more
Their specialty can never get bored of the Chicken with rice. Tried the beef brisket for the first time. Its huge portion and has sauce all over the rice with broccoli. Shrimp fried rice was bland just like a regular fried rice. read more
7 years ago
Located inside the Food Court of Metro Square, this Taiwanese fast food place is popular amongst the locals. Food Court seating is available to customers only. We selected the # 1 (pork chop on steam rice or noodle) and a # 6 (chicken fillet with rice or noodle) meal, plus we add a side order of Tofu in chilli sauce $1.50 and two soups at $0.55 each. Both the pork chop and the chicken fillet were juicy and delicious. The rice was not fluffy but hard, the soup just average and the tofu was over-fried. Service and order fulfillment was quick. So, overall this place will get another visit soon. read more
Chin Yuan Pai Ku is a well-known Taiwanese food court kiosk in the Metro Square mall at the border Markham and Scarborough. It's a popular place known for its Taiwanese pork chops and beef noodle soup as they tend to have the longest lines especially during the lunch and dinner rush. It's been a while since I've been here and decided to check them out as I was in the area. I ordered their very popular #7 Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle Soup for a very reasonable $7.25 plus tax. The broth is excellent and flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly chewy. Unfortunately the beef itself was a bit too hard and gristly for me. Not sure if it was an off day but I remember it being much more tender in the past. Either that or I may need dentures sooner then I thought:) I'll give them a 3 outta of 5 for now and come back another time to try the other items on the menu. read more
7 years ago
total value for the 7.25 you are paying. i don't know if there's any other authentic taiwanese food place that has this low of a price. there's more beef in the beef noodle soup than the menu picture. the beef itself is very large in portion for me i could barely eat the noodle... definitely the most popular stall in the entire food court. i think the meal used to come with soy milk or soup. but now the soy milk and soup are at extra price. read more
8 years ago
I am in love with this little food court establishment at Metro Square. They give a ton of al dente noodles with rich beefy broth and a ton of meat. What's not to like?! I love this place so much that when I finished my 6-week no carb diet, this was one of the first places I visited because I missed their noodles so much. The icing on the cake is that it's only $8 for a giant bowl of hearty goodness. I love their braised beef noodles so much that I'm apprehensive to try more dishes from this place. I heard their pork chops are really yummy but if I order their pork chops, i won't get the same noodles that come with the braised beef noodles. Yes, these are the kinds of dilemmas I face everytime I come here. Be sure to ask for some chili oil from them if you like your food with a kick of heat. The chili oil adds a nice oomph. read more
15 years ago
"Pai Ku" = Pork Chop So of course I need to order their "famous" Taiwanese Pai Ku with noodle ($6.25) that includes a soup or a soy bean drink. The Pork Chop itself is moist and tender. The batter reminds me of the 5 spice seasonings which is quite savory and it goes well with the preserved chili that serves with the meat, if you order spicy! However, I don't really enjoy the noodles, a little to soggy and oily and lack of real flavour. Next time, I think I will go with rice instead. Maybe I have to come back for their after 3 pm specials, Pig Intestine Please! read more
3.5/5 Hold on your horses, I can't give this place 4 stars. I'm not a huge fan of pork chop, hence that eliminates the option of #1 for me. My dad always enjoys it though, and if I were to base it squarely on that I would give 4 stars. I decided to have the braised beef noodle soup (forgot the number...#6 I think?). The portions were gigantic, and honestly I only wanted something light to fill me up, but this ended up filling me until way past dinner. The noodle felt like thick Japanese ramen, but I do know authentic Taiwanese noodles are somewhat like that. The veggies and beef were also very good, however I found there wasn't enough broth as the noodles soaked up a lot of the broth as I was eating (maybe that's why I failed to finish it). Even the broth itself was quite MSGy and salty, but I expected that in terms of food court standards. I still prefer Pa Pa Chang's and Mei Nung over this one, but it's definitely worth the value. The soup that comes with it is quite blah. You're better off just dumping it away or having soy milk. The cashier was quite direct and efficient, but had this mean tone as well. Again, I sort of expected it considering the fast food/food court/Asian setting. This is usually the busiest stall in the Metro Square food court, and with good reason. It's certainly unique amongst the other places, as there aren't many Taiwanese restaurants in the GTA (I can only think of three out of the top of my head). If I were in the food court and want something with soup or something warm, I definitely would come here. read more
Simple food done well at a great price and large portions. The quality and quantity of food is on the better side of food court options. The set meals come with two types of vegetables, a mix of tofu and a marinated egg. Add in the self-serve pickled green vegetables or chilli sauce and there is plenty of flavor variety in a simple combo meal. This is definitely the busiest store in the whole food court, but they are fast with filling orders to the wait isn't too long. I had the three cup chicken, which was well seasoned and on the sweeter spectrum of sauces. Also, this one is probably the one combo with the most sauce, plenty enough to mix into your rice. If you are lucky enough to get the little nuggets of cooked garlic, that is even better. Unfortunately, the meals don't come with a drink anymore so bring your own or throw in an extra dollar for a drink. read more
I haven't eaten in this food court since I worked in the area around 20 years ago but I found myself in the neighbourhood and it was lunch time. Not every vendor was open but I ended up choosing a pork dish with rice. I had barely put my change in my pocket when my order was ready. That was fast. Wait a second. This looked nothing like the nicely braised pork belly in the picture on their menu. Did I get the right dish? I didn't bother questioning it because it was cheap, I was hungry, and there was already a language barrier when I placed my order. I probably shouldn't have judged this book by its cover. It tasted a heck of a lot better than it looked! There were pieces of tender pork ribs and belly, bamboo shoots, veggies, a hard boiled egg, and steamed rice. It wasn't very pretty but it tasted good. That's what counts in the end. read more
5 years ago
It pains me to give this place a 1 star. But I have to based on how it tastes now! This is an old staple from my childhood, being inside the Metro Square food court since it's inception I think. So could you imagine, after years of the shop being an old faithful - and having the OG title of one of the earliest Taiwanese bento places - that I submit 1 star? The main gripe I have with it was that the pork chop is now mostly GOOP. There's very little meat to the pork chop. It's NOT edible. The value is terrible and makes the meal experience so disappointing! The side dishes are mediocre and there's no choice of what you get. They also used to offer complimentary soy milk or soup. Their red chili garnish will sizzle your tongue, if you're into that. Save yourself the disappointment and head on over to the bento shop outside of the plaza. read more
11 years ago
Was passing by and needed a quick bite. It's located in the food court in Metro square. A lot of people were ordering from here compared to the other stands. Tried their combo 1 which was pork chop. It came with a marinated egg, pork chop cut into a couple of pieces, some stir fry vegetables, and some tofu side. The sauce from the tofu went well with the rice. The pork chop was pretty moist and flavourful. Not bad for $6.50 plus tax. Didn't come with anything to drink, or any soup. Not bad for a quick bite, the food came really quickly after ordering. read more
The Pork Chop rice used to be authentic, but now it's no longer run by Taiwanese people. There's another store selling Pai Ku rice in the same plaza that's authentic, with many more options. The Bad: 1. Smaller portions compared to a few years ago with jacked up prices 2. Very oily (yes, I know it's deep fried pork) but there was also grease in my noodle 3. Soup on the side tasted like tomato water with a few pieces of tofu inside 4. Good luck finding a parking spot in this plaza (metro square) The Good: 1. Side condiments still go best with their rice 2. Always pick soy milk as the drinks option rather than the soup, trust me. read more
11 years ago
My go to place for quick and dirty Taiwanese lunch box meals. The side dishes are fixed. They've stopped including the soup/soy milk. Now it's 50c/75c extra. I rotate between this place and the other taiwanese lunch box take out place in the same plaza (between Asian legend and bakery) coz the other place lets you pick 3 side dishes. IMO this place used to taste a lot better a year or so ago.. hmmm.. my suspicions were confirmed after reading some of the reviews that the owner may have changed. read more
9 years ago
My favourite Chinese fast food. When I come here for lunch, there's always a long lineup. But it's fast. When you find a place in the sitting area, the food will be ready. I'm usually getting pork chop and rice plate with veggie, egg and tofu. It makes me feel I have a balanced lunch even though it's fast food. During lunch hour, the sitting area of the foodcourt seems to be full. So the tables are cleaned less regularly. And not very easy to find a parking spot read more
Easiest 4 stars I've ever given. Though I'll be honest it deserves a 4.5! This place was literally picked from the five in the food court on a whim. An wasn't I glad. Ordered the combo #1 pork chops with rice an soup and the combo no 8 shrimp with fried rice and soya milk. First things. Soup was bad. Just some watered down broth with little specks of tofu. The rest was delicious. I loved the soya milk. Perfect temp. Amazing helpful and cheerful staff. The pork chops were cooked perfectly, juicy and moist on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. The shrimp were proper sized and seasoned. The fried rice was a thing of beauty. Not saturated with soya or veggies. A well balanced flavour. I'll admit I added hot sauce to mine as their spicy wasn't enough for me but all in all delicious. Def a place I'd come back to.. If I make it through the 45 min drive to Markham.... read more
Combination($5.50) - Rice Noodle Soup, Deep Fried Tofu, Pig Intestine http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/V_fa8HiyVDebFLbym--npQ?select=jQdZhzBct5QNVYD2N1441Q If you want to try this and not fluent in Chinese. Visit after 3:30 pm. Point to the YELLOW Sign on the side and Nod to agree for the Combo. This reminds me of a TW Nightmarket version of Pig Intestine with Thin Noodle Soup but this uses Rice Noodle and doesn't place the Intestine within the Noodle Soup itself. The sweet sauce on the Intestine is similar to the version of Cantonese Deep-fried Intestine. I will say that the Intestine served is much cleaner than my own. ;D read more
Make that a 4.5 actually. Place was a random find. Ordered the food by their recommendation and boy was it worth it. The no 1 pork combo is awesome. Crispy on the outside & soft on the inside yummm. Also their home made chilli sauce is an awesome side with the rice and lightly pickled veggies add an amazing sweetness. You get a choice of soup or soya milk with it. Go for the soya milk as the soup was not that good. (Lumps of tofu in chicken broth). As for the person behind the counter; she was awesome and did not make us feel like an outsider since we were the only non Asians their. read more
10 years ago
This fast food stall is located inside the food court in Metro Square. Out of the many times I've been here during lunch and occasionally for a quite bite for dinner, they are the busiest in the whole food court. That should tell you something right? Their menu is short, but sweet because they have some Taiwanese favourites such as Pork Chop with Rice, Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, and Brisket. I always go with either the Brisket with Rice, or the Popcorn Chicken with Rice. The Brisket is braised and stewed with some veggies and the result is fantastic. Tender and flavourful, brisket, in a nice rich sauce, on top of some white rice. The Popcorn Chicken however, is the best thing they have imo. It's so crispy, and juicy! It's pretty addicting as well. For $7.25 taxes included, it comes in a pretty big portion with an egg, stir fried veggies and rice. Unfortunately, it used to come with your choice of soup or soya bean drink but not anymore. They ask you if you want spicy or not, and spicy is literally chopped up hot peppers, but boy was it good! read more
10 years ago
I've been coming here for years now since I was a little kid. We get takeout every week because it's so good!! We always get the pork chop on rice (HIGHLY recommended). Usually I also add red chilli for extra spice. It's inexpensive and the portions are huge. They use to have a drink that comes with a dish but now they charge $1 I think. Cold lemon tea is really good if you want a drink. Just a tip to avoid line ups as it does get really busy, try calling beforehand to have it ready for pick up. It's in a food court so there's also seats available to dine in, and food is usually made quick (within 5 minutes). It's also cash only! read more
This is a Chinese fastfood place. It is quick, cheap, and the portions will fill you up. I usually order pork or chicken short ribs. For about $8, you get rice, your choice of meat, vegetables (bok choi usually), a taiwanese style egg, and some taiwanese pickles. They used to give a soup or soy milk with the meal, but this is no longer the case. The short ribs are good while they are hot, but they are greasy and definitely not too good for health in the long term (hence, fast food). Also, this place usually closes the latest out of all the metro square food court stalls (around 8pm). Overall, this is my go to fast food place in Metro Square. read more
12 years ago
13 years ago
Cheap and delicious. Really love their beef noodle soup! Soooo good! And u will get a meal with a soya drink for $6.45 plus tax. read more
9 years ago
13 years ago
10 years ago
Page 1 of 2
