Stopped by Chrisly Cafe for lunch today and really enjoyed our first visit. We waited about 30 minutes, but I actually liked that they have a digital waitlist where you can enter your information and keep track of your spot instead of standing around waiting for your number to be called. Once we were seated, the food came out in under 5 minutes for everyone, which was honestly impressive considering how busy they were. Prices are about average for an HK café and the food was decent. We all ordered the satay beef instant noodles (沙嗲牛肉公仔麵), so I can't really comment on the rest of the menu yet. The highlight for me was definitely the drinks. Both the Hong Kong-style milk tea (奶茶) and yuenyeung (鴛鴦) had a nice bold, authentic flavour that's getting harder to find these days. Overall, a solid spot for Hong Kong-style comfort food, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Food was yummy. Service is standard compared to other HK style cafe. Ambiance is good. Seating is a bit too crowded though. And sadly it is getting more and more expensive. A bowl of noodles cost me almost $20 bucks after tips and taxes (just at a HK style cafe, not a restaurant). read more

Chrisly Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Chrisly is a solid Hong Kong style café located in the Kennedy & Bur Oak area and a great spot if you're craving classic cha chaan teng comfort food. They're especially well known for their Hong Kong style milk tea, which truly lives up to the reputation. As shown in my photos, the dishes are well presented and look just as satisfying as they taste. The service is friendly and efficient, making the overall dining experience relaxed and enjoyable. Some standout menu items include the black pepper chicken steak, the scallion pork chop rice, and the satay beef instant noodles, all of which deliver familiar Hong Kong flavors done right. The milk tea deserves a special mention. Rich, aromatic tea paired with silky smooth milk, well balanced, and you can ask for the sweet level you like. With quick service, reasonable prices, and consistently good food, Chrisly is an easy recommendation for anyone in the area looking for authentic HK café vibes. read more

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Came back for Hk style lunch! French toast bites - Interesting concept to get more golden crispiness on the french toast. If you like a good surface area of fried bread, this is the item for you. Would consider getting this over the regular french toast. Pork chop stirfry instant noodles - A hefty portion of instant noodles and protein. Good amount of seasoning in the dish as well. Would consider getting again. read more

Chrisly Cafe is a popular spot for authentic Hong Kong-style comfort food, highly regarded for its classic dishes enjoyed by locals since childhood. The cafe is known for excellent Hong Kong-style milk tea, described as smooth and flavorful, and for silky scrambled eggs that pair well with various dishes, curry beef is a must try item too. We ordered 4 main dishes: Scrambled eggs with BBQ pork rice: Highly praised, especially the egg which pairs nicely with the rice. Baked tomato pork chop rice with cheese: Good taste but pork is leaner than some prefer. Cart noodles: Customizable with various ingredients, capturing a famous Hong Kong street food experience. Spring onion chicken rice: Another well-loved comfort dish. Milk tea: A must-try, celebrated for its smooth texture and strong tea flavor. Atmosphere and Service Seating can be cramped and not the most comfortable, reflecting the busy, popular nature of the cafe. Wait times can be common during peak hours due to popularity. Service is fair, though space is limited. Pricing Four main dishes costing $63.05 for four people shows reasonable value for authentic and tasty Hong Kong comfort food. Overall, Chrisly Cafe offers a genuine taste of Hong Kong with strong favorites like milk tea and scrambled eggs. It is worth trying for those who appreciate classic Hong Kong flavors, despite the modest seating comfort and busy atmosphere. I went there a few times, so I added some other dishes pictures for yr reference! read more

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It's the second larger location for Chrisly Cafe and there is still a line up for about 20-30 minutes on a busy Saturday lunch rush. For a Cantonese cha chan tang the milk tea was on point and its signature satay beef noodles combo with egg and sausage took me back to my childhood taste in Hong Kong. The decor is a retro updated take on the classic local Hong Kong cha Chang tang ambiance and a cleaner take too. We also ordered the beef curry rice and bbq pork chop egg on rice. They were both on the saltier side but tasty. Come for the comfort food but would skip this if you are a group of larger than 4 people as they will split you up due to the table configurations. read more

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THEIR COFFEE HAS HAZELNUT. If you have a nut allergy, you CANNOT have their coffee!! We got the ham macaroni breakfast set. The chicken soup as base was good because they cooked the ham in it but that also means that the ham was dry and tasteless Iced lemon tea was alright but definitely smaller than the standard. Their coffee was rich and interesting. However, they grind hazelnut so if you have a nut allergy, do not get their coffee. Service was good. Staff were good and answered our questions. The vibe was casual. LOTS of people! read more

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I was actually surprised that they opened another location in Markham making it so convenient in the area! It is located in a plaza right next to a highschool. This is a Hong Kong cafe that serves various noodles and rice dishes. I've only been to the one in Scarborough so this was my first time here. I tried coming here before like a few months ago but it was way too busy so I didn't bother waiting. This time I came on a weekday late in the afternoon so it wasn't busy. I didn't have to wait for a table. Compared to the menus shown in previous reviews, they have definitely increased the prices. I ordered a BBQ pork with rice noodles, it came with a drink so I got hot milk tea. I think I have chosen the wrong dish, the BBQ pork was a bit dry it wasn't as flavorful. I don't usually order BBQ pork at Hong Kong cafes so I don't think I would do that again in the future. I'll stick to satay beef instead which I think would perhaps taste better. Overall, the service was quick, the prices are affordable. Will certainly return for other dishes. read more

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This is the second location for this cafe and when you walk in you immediately think Hong Kong cafe...from the walls to the closely packed tables to the orange chopsticks on the table. We stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday and it was busy! Like most places now you add yourself to the wait list on the iPad by the front door. Menu is everything from instant noodles to baked rice/spaghetti to sandwiches (bolo bau). Great thing about this place is that the drink that comes with most meals can be cold at no additional charge. What was ordered: Baked chicken steak rice Satay beef instant noodle with eggs, sausage and a slice of toast Instant noodle with Swiss wings - served dry, no soup Iced lemon tea with all the meals. Portions were good and flavours were not bad. In terms of service, it was decent but I do feel they could have used an extra server. Seemed chaotic at times. read more

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Typical HK cafe with tea specials. Portions are ok for pricing. Seating area is tight and be prepared for lineup during peak hours.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Vibe 5/5 New hong kong style in markham (right beside PETHS). Food was delicious! And the place was packed even though they are still currently doing soft opening. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEIR HK STYLE FRENCH TOAST AKA 西多士, it was GLISTERING! Taste so freaking good!!! - check out my tiktok vid for some live action #eatwithclaw Hong kong milk tea was silky and smooth! Literally wish this store was opened when i was a student at PETHS overall 5/5!!!! read more

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We really liked the decor and vibe in this place. Really felt like just being in HK. Loud, tight and crowded. Service was fast but not rushed. We really liked the curry sauce with the fish balls. The instant noodles wasn't too soft which is rare to find in HK diners in Toronto. The make your own noodles is interesting but ain't exactly good. Not sure I would return again. Worth a try. read more

Authentic HK style cafe, down to the hustle bustle feel and utensils! Really like this place as it gave off great vibes when you head inside. Orders are taken quickly and food comes out hot and fresh. I got the beef satay noodle combo and theres nothing to complain about. The beef was tender, noods were cooked perfectly (not soft) and scrambled eggs it came with as a side nice and silky. Wish the cup of HK style milk tea was a little bigger but other than that, great place. Make sure to come early to avoid the wait! read more

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New Hong Kong cafe in Markham! I think they just opened as they are currently doing a soft opening. Staff were very nice and fast with their service. The food was good and I love the different choices that they have on their menu. The curry pork chop bun was good and their curry flavour was a mix of sweet/spicy. Their coffee/tea mix was good too. We came during tea time and were seated immediately. There are lots of tables inside. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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My absolute favorite Hong Kong Cafe! Their milk teas are really yummy. Curry chicken rice and bake tomato porkchop are my to go dishes for a quick pick up meal. Visited during afternoon tea time to try their menu between 2-5:30pm. The cha siu (bbq pork) with thick egg noods (dried with light sauce mixed with noods) are a great option too. If you prefer soupy noods, opt for the beef brisket rice soup noodles. Their curry porkchop sandwich offered during afternoon tea time is great too but l've yet to try it. Definitely try this place if you're in the area. read more

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Love this local spot for a quick fix of hk style cafe food! They have a pretty decent selection of dishes for afternoon tea specials but my go to is definitely the French toast! The tea specials come with a drink too. The super thick cut slices of bread were perfectly fried and goes so well with the syrup provided! I also really enjoy their cart noodle (choose the toppings and broth sauce and noodle type). I usually get the oil noodles (thick and chewy) with the marinated radish. read more

Chrisly Cafe - Cart noodle - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Second location of Chrisly Cafe, with their first location by Denison Centre further south. I've honestly never been to their first location, but my parents have. This is a standard HK style cafe, with a section for "Special Recommendation" and "Truly Recommendation". So what are the actual recommendations haha. They have a "special combo" that consist of beef satay instant noodles and a double sausage scrambled egg, which was what I took. The instant noodles were good, slightly undercooked but mixing it with the broth allowed it to be cooked perfectly. Beef was also good. The double sausage scrambled egg was quite unique, the egg reminded me of how Cha Kee does it, though I'm wondering if more places are starting to learn how to make scrambled eggs like Cha Kee. Service is, well, standard HK style cafe service. But it's a good addition that complements Cha Kee in the same plaza. Perhaps it'll up both their games! read more

Chrisly Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Heard this place was popular and wanted to give it a try. Got here and joined the waitlist as there were many ahead of us. However moved fairly fast and was able to get seated fairly quick. The place was busy, however was a good size. Started to order and waited to try many items on the menu. Found out that most orders came with a drink which was a nice surprise. We had ordered a good selection of food and was able to share it all. So we placed the order and boy did it all come fast. They had a very good curry as we got the curry beef. Really enjoyed the different pork chops. The baked pork chop was really tasty. The ramen with beef was really tender. My son loved the chicken wings with the sunny side egg. I mean just about all that we had ordered was really good. However for me personally the one item I really normally enjoy would be the pineapple bun with butter I did not like at all. Now some of us liked it but not I. Mine was still cold and the crust was just kinda soggy. It ended up being a disappointment. All in all really still enjoyed this place as service was quick, good and fast. Price to me personally thought was all very fair. Would for sure like to return. read more

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This place always has a long line up compared to Cha Kee in the same plaza. I think the food and prices are comparable so I'm not really understanding the popularity. I think Chrisly has a wider variety of food including their version of cart noodles, and Kaya french toast. The vibe may also be a little more reminiscent of actual cafes in Hong Kong but I think I prefer the food at Cha Kee. If there's no wait I don't mind this restaurant but I wouldn't line up for it. read more

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Friday came to the the Bur Oak plaza, parked car and walked up to Chrisly Cafe, the door was open so we went in The waitress was very rude "we open 10:30am" it was 10:23 when we walked in and I saw the door is open. The waitress say "we open door for fresh air, I'll let you come in and sit for this time only" what an attitude. My mom and I sat down and looked at menu...then this lady came up to me and say "can you please get up, I need to get something from the bench" so I got up and let her get her supplies....but what I see was, she grabbed 2 packs of plastic sauce container looked at it, then place it back At that moment, they really reached my limit...,first it was the bad attitude and then making a customer get up and pretend to grab something and put it back. I thought she need supplies This restaurant no matter how good is the review from other people, I strongly do not recommend to anyone....in this age of time, that type of customer service is terrible So we got up and left and anger being treated like crap read more

Of all the HK style cafes in the GTA, this is definitely one of the better ones. When you order instant noodles they give you the special sesame oil packet. There HK milk tea is also another favourite of mine. Service is fast but if you do go during lunch ... There might be a bit of wait. read more

Food was quite bland. The chicken was baked ok and cheese was ok. But overall it lacked favor and the fried rice could be done better. Overall 5.6/10. Maybe other items taste better. Also it took awhile to get our order in. read more

Hongkong style milk tea is very good , food portions very generous and tasty! I would recommend this cafe read more

Chrisly Cafe - Banana French toast - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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My brother brought me here for the first time, and I instantly loved the vibe. The quality and taste of the food are excellent, and the authenticity really stands out. You can tell it's the real deal when you see the huge line during the lunch rush. Portions are fair, and the service is decent. We personally recommend trying their milk tea and fried chicken leg. If you're really hungry, the street cart noodle is a must -- it's super fun and 100% customizable, from the soup base to the toppings and type of noodle. I wish I could come here every day! read more

I'm happy to see another restaurant pop up in the plaza which will give cha kee some competition. So far though, I've not been totally loving their menu (especially the breakfast menu). My husband also says that the satay beef noodle here is not as good as other HK-style cafes. Service is pretty good and it can get very busy during peak times. I'm told that the make-your-own noodle is very good here so will need to come back and try that one day. read more

Chrisly Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

fast, cheap, and delicious. takes me back to hong kong! i love the retro and unique decor, with neon lights and cute mirrors!! service was great and proactive. food came within 5 mins. the satay beef was mastered to perfection - soft and flavourful. yummmmm!!!!! read more

Chrisly Cafe - satay instant noodle, scrambled eggs and sausage and toast, hot lemon tea - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Finally got to try this new location. I've been to the Milliken location multiple times and the general complaint is that there is always a waitlist. I don't think I've been to the miliken location without a long queue. This location however is in a more secluded plaza next to a high school. I went for lunch expecting a large student crowd and interestingly enough, I was wrong. There were many local residents of all ages were at the restaurant. The queue was not bad before noon and grew exponentially after 12:30. I am not sure they solved their waitlist issue. Instead, I think this restaurant brand has become more popular because now it reaches a larger audience. read more

The restaurant décor is interesting. The wall patterns made me curious to learn what phrases like "walking," "flying sand away milk," "tea away," and others mean. The place is clean, the table settings are not crowded, and the waitress's attitude is very good. The taste is excellent, and the prices are reasonable, making it worth visiting again for dining. The HK-style hot milk tea is tasty, the only small downside is that the cups are a bit smaller than expected. Summary: This time, Chrisly cafe can be described in three words: cheap, tasty, and . I will visit again. Parking is not an issue; there are plenty of spaces. I also tried Denison and Kennedy Chrisly cafe and the Bur Oak one is more to my taste. read more

Had breakfast here and enjoyed it. Instant noodles with satay beef was good. The eggs were rich and creamy. The wiener was decent. Overall, had a great experience and would recommend. read more

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I came here on a weekday since a few people have recommended this place. It was filling up fast even though it just opened! The menu is pretty straightforward and simple which I liked. The restaurant is on the smaller side so people leave pretty fast after eating their meals. I think the prices are fair because they give you a good portion for what they charge. Overall, the food quality was above average but I didn't think the satay beef instant noodle dish (that they are known for) was actually that good. Everything else we ordered seemed better lol. I think it's worth a try. read more

Satay beef macaroni is simply delicious; milk tea is super flavourful. Love the food here!

Extremely busy but for a good reason. The food is great. Might get the odd times where quality is not there due to how busy it gets but that would be the same issue all popular HK cafes have. A lot of other HK cafes in Markham these days can't get that perfect balance where the porkchop/chicken steak is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - they certainly do it very well here. Recommend avoiding times like 11 when the school next door has lunch period or just get take-out to avoid waiting for long time. read more

Happy with our experience! It's a very busy location but I'm glad that we lined up for this. The milk tea are delicious, and the snacks are with good portions. The servers are very quick on helping. read more