Pacific Mall is home to lots of tiny little shops, selling all kinds of things, including cell phones and accessories, clothing, herbs, bubble teas, and so much more. Its home to my favourite camera store, Aden Camera, where I purchase most of my hardware. They also have great tasting food from several outlets and stalls. A couple friends and I decided to do a food challenge to see what we could each get for CDN$20. We met the challenge and enjoyed some great tasting food. Our preferred vendors included QQ Noodle King, Go Curry, Chloe's Convenience, Hi Anna's Basket, Shark's Fin City, and Prairie Lamb Kabob. This mall has something for everyone. Check them out! read more

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What I expected vs the reality = confused. The "mall" reminded me of the underground fake market in Shanghai. It's small booth lined up that sells knock off items on the main floor. I did walk around the main floor, and I didn't go up stairs or downstairs or check out the food stalls and left. I was told after visiting to ignore the retailers, but go try the food stalls... so I guess next time I'm in town, I'll try that. read more

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Looks like my original review was somehow removed. Anyway, I came here during my vacation approximately two summers ago. This is a MUST if you're a Sanrio fan. There are so many stores selling plushies, accessories, stationary and more featuring Hello Kitty and friends! This was a dream for me. I also remember there being a lot of Sonny Angels. I would highly recommend going to check this mall out and I dream about the day I can come back!!! read more

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Visiting here every once in a while with friends usually to walk around the mall and/or check out their food court. I like that they have various selections from Asia. Price range is reasonable too. Food court service is pretty quick :) read more

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Looking for a mall that is open pretty much everyday of the year? Look no further. Pacific Mall was bustling when I visited because it's close to Lunar New Year. The purpose of my visit was to pickup my prescription glasses. I honestly will never go anywhere else because the brands and prices cannot be beat. I got 2 pair of glasses Rayban Eyeglasses and Carrera Sunglasses with single vision prescription for $550 no tax. If you are looking for glasses, cellphones, electronics, tattoos, clothing and a plethora of food and drinks then come here for one stop shop. read more

It used to be Chinese people go to place for shopping, eating, family fun. But now it is 30% smaller because the City Square was dismantled, what a pity. But it is still a good fun place to go occasionally. read more

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We took $50 into the foodcourt at pmall and tried to see how many things we could get. Needless to say, we left with very satisfied tummies and even had some more goodies to enjoy later at home. The sesame bubble waffles are a must-have (but note they're cash only). The uni onigiri is probably the best flavour they have there, and I was pleasantly surprised they didn't skimp out on the filling. The dumplings were perfectly crispy and juicy, and the skin had a great chew. It's even better seeing unc' making them fresh before your eyes! The skewers in the curry sauce were pretty good! The curry sauce was very gelatinous at first, but the heat of the fish/beef balls warmed it up and made it a nice consistency. The peach drink was our fave drink we had that day. The only negative was that the boba balls were so warm that it melted all the ice and made our drink lukewarm. read more

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Located at a very convenient intersection Kennedy and Steeles which is easily accessible by public transit and car. This would be considered one of the largest and popular Asian malls. It was one of my fav malls to hang out during my high school days. It used to be very busy back then. Nowadays I come here every so often. They have many cellphone stores and nail salons. I love coming here for their drinks and food especially egg waffles. They have plenty of bubble tea shops which is something you can't miss. It's certainly a mall that's worth visiting. read more

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This shopping mall is one of the largest Asian malls in Canada. Pacific Mall has many things to do, from shopping to eating, to fun for the whole family. The shopping center usually has about 16 events all year around for people to celebrate different holidays and festivities. The center has over 350 stores & over 2,000 parking spaces many of them covered. Great place to get some shopping done from electronics to clothing to snacks to jewelry. read more

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Toronto's largest Chinese mall with over 350 stores- clothing, toys, trinkets, cosmetics, jewelry, phone/ auto accessories, electronics, appliances, lots of gift shops, food and more as well as nail salons, optical stores, pharmacy, bike shop, arcade, seriously too many to name but you get the point. My daughter loved this mall- she got so many Sanrio blind boxes, toys, Sonny Angel figures, and some Korean skincare stuff, too. Everything was a little pricey and non-negotiable with a 13% sales tax. All the workers there were friendly for the most part, the so-called food court was pretty small- we managed to get a table to enjoy our drinks and snacks. We were able to find the Canada's version- ice cream sandwich here- got the combo with the egg waffle. We also got the award-winning milk tea & lemon tea from Foodie Boy. Our tummies were happy :) Highly recommend checking out this mall at least once & bring some cash. read more

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This mall is good for what it has to cater. The only reasons that it did not make it 5 stars is the hallway on the main level, Very tite spaces for passing, and the way the walls are just not ment for a mall of this sise. Also the underground parkade has the first few stalls near the elevator entrance as reserved and some have limited time. P2 is also now soley for tenants, since after 2018 when they use to have around 50 spots from the bottom of the ramp down to the far end near the carwash and in the back, has since been reserved and some are work areas to acomidate construction for a passage and more parking for what was suppose to be Remington sentre, but never really took off. Now p2 has garbage cans in the lobby next to the elevator machine room and other things for the malls tanents use. Other then that and the elevators that are too small to fit a lot of people with out being squished in the corner, nice place to have a meel, or if you have to get something from there $store on the second floor near food parridice. PS, atrium is quite nice, almost like richmond public market as most of it spans the langth of the Kennedy road entrance and a hair salon takes up one wall near the north end of the second floor. read more

I came here for the food, not for the shops since all the stores sells the same things. Food on the 2nd floor is really delicious and authentic. A must try is the crepe green tea ice cream. Overall the food was delicious and many options to choose from. read more

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Every time I'm in Markham, I make sure I make time to stop by Pacific mall even just for a light snack like today. We already ate lunch and I wanted to pick up a couple of deliciousness before dinner. We could not decide what to get and I wish I know the names of each food vendor but I was so busy eating I am sorry that I don't. But we got seafood meat soup and you have to put some vinegar in it. That's how I've learned to enjoy it growing up. We also got a must curry fish balls and a pork crispy bun which was so yummy. And we ended our little snack with some Hong Kong milk tea boba and sesame and chocolate mini egg waffles! Everything and I mean everything hit the spot. I recommend all the food I ate today Hahaha!!! read more

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Pacific Mall is a mall full of Asian stores. It is a Markham landmark, and a must-visit destination for all Torontonians. The mall is full of stores for bulk Chinese ingredients, Chinese medicine, consumer electronics (think hello-kitty themed cell-phone cases), houseware, specialty food and drinks (think bubble tea), camera stores (yes, even film photography), etc. There are stores after stores offering these delightful products, at amazing prices. Whether you're here for a bargain, or to find that unique oriental product, or just for a photo op for your Insta, you're bound to find something interesting. read more

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Vast selection in the food court, very hard to find a seat on a Saturday. It's difficult to walk without bumping into families, groups of friends, tourists, etc. Tried the tiktok viral shops like Chloe's noodles (served cold) and the onigiri stand - was a solid lunch, carb heavy! Not sure if I'd go twice in one trip, but it's worth going at least once. Service was efficient. read more

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It is big and you can definitely get your steps in. Interestingly enough, the 2nd floor is the more attractive floor of this immense mall. The ground floor seems to have only a half dozen different types of stores (basically large kiosks): optical goods, women's accessories, cell phone accessories, toys & collectibles, women's clothing, a smattering of "others." The smaller 2nd floor has a diverse variety of shops, some larger stores, and a busy food court. You can find some unique items but it'll take lots of walking and a commitment of time to find these items. Shopping here reminded me of malls inside buildings in Hong Kong except cleaner. read more

This is always one of our stops whenever we are in Toronto. It is huge with lots of vendors. So if you're looking for cellphone cases or new glasses there are stores galore. There is also a mix of jewelry shops, electronics and groceries. I have never so many opticals in one place. Many of them carry the same frames but one optical I spotted Ideal Optical (I think that is the name), carries quite a few independent lines instead of the usual big names brands. There is a food court upstairs with lots of stalls. We had yummy mango tofu custard from Typhoon Tofu and mango chunk smoothie from Real Fruit. There are a few restaurants as well like Peking Man. Yum! If you're looking for some place to hang out for a while, c'mon over! read more

As a proud wife of an Asian American I was SUPER excited to go here. We hit 10 different food stations, everyone is so kind and helpful even through the language barriers The food was awesome, onigiri and boba was a highlight read more

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This massive mall was THE big shiny new Asian indoor mall that opened in 1996, approaching 30 years ago. It's still the largest indoor Asian mall in North America, and reportedly in the entire Western World. There are two stories of a huge number of small shops arranged in long corridors, and a couple of big but crowded food courts on the second level. I visited this place 20 years ago or so, and it still looks and feels familiar and it's well maintained and doesn't feel as dated because it was so ultra modern back in the day. I visited on a relatively quiet weekday morning as the shops first opened, and I definitely would not want to be around on the weekend as the crowds must still be massive here. If you're into anything Asian, I would say it's a must see at least once anyway if you're in town. read more

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I was so excited to visit here from hearing all about the stores that they had and how popular this pacific mall is. But it was such a disappointment. Parking is nice but the problem was that the stores were more than half closed. And when we asked some store owners where this store was. And everyone looked at us like we were crazy and didn't know what we were asking. I ended up google searching the store and found it myself by looking around. They also have a plaza where they have little stalls like the Singapore hawker stalls. Wish I didn't eat so much before. So I can try the stalls out. I am planning to come back later during my vacation so I can try more food stalls. They have 3 floors. I also went to ciyo for my Korean skincare but they are sold out of everything. And even the sales associate was like why so many your girls ask for this product. And I felt like are you saying I look old. read more

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding up. I have dropped by Pacific Mall tons of times over the years. It wasn't until recently that I figured out that I could check in to this business on Yelp. Yep, I'm so not on the ball. I moved away from the GTA in the mid-90's. Towards the end of this decade, when I'd return to the GTA, lots of family photos were taken on cameras with film. My parents and I would drop by this mall and get our photos developed within an hour. Prices were cheap. The quality was stellar. We walked around and snacked while we waited. These photo stores are long gone. Times have changed. So has Pacific Mall. I'd estimate that it takes me five minutes to drive over here. I can probably walk over if I am feeling energetic and anticipate not buying a ton of heavy stuff to carry back with me. However, I tend to avoid going because parking is crazy. If you want to test your stress levels, come here during peak hours. I, on the other hand, tend to come during off hours. An hour before it closes on a weeknight? I'm there. Have some time to grab a late lunch on a weekday here? Sure thing. Parking is much better and so is my overall experience. You can pretty much find anything under the sun at this mall. Prices are reasonable. I have found voltage plugs for international use at dirt cheap prices and they work. I bought them for a friend who was shocked at how cheap they were. For nearly four years, I have owned a Google Pixel phone of some sort. I can't find cool phone cases for it at the big box stores. I can find them here at various cell phone accessories stores in pretty colours and patterns. I do love the phone accessories and electronic stores. Not only do they sell you the case, but they also have phone protectors that they install for you for free. Insane! Prices are good. There are a ton of Asian snacks and bubble tea stores. My mom and I raid the former. I am getting into the latter as the months go by. I am still eating my way through the food court. I barely recognize the second floor these days. I do like all the food options, including the huge fried chicken from Hot Star Large Fried Chicken and noodles galore. The arcade also piqued my interest. I'll be back. Find me here during off-peak hours either having an ice cream or sipping bubble tea. If you see me getting a new Google Pixel case, chances are that I got a new phone. (34) read more

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I only come here for polaroid refills, asian snacks and small toys for decoration. Oh, the food is pretty good too depending where you choose. I wouldn't get your phone fixed at any of the vendors as they'll cause more of an issue than you initially started with. It got to the point where I said, hey, i'm only paying if it actually fixes the problem YOU started. Besides that... You get what you pay for here! 3.1/5 read more

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Pacific Mall was the cat's meow when it first opened back in 1997. It was really popular for anime, manga and imported Asian stuff before buying online became mainstream. It's still pretty busy, especially on weekends, but I think that most people now go just for the food. It's a mall with a set up that's different from traditional malls in that stores are very small and very close to one another. The corridors are named after streets in Hong Kong. Most of the stores sell clothing, cell phone accessories, cosmetics and small electronics. There are many stores that look very similar with similar merchandise. There are lots of nail salons too. To be honest, none of the stores appeal to me. The only reason I go to Pacific Mall is for the food. They have little kiosks on the main floor, a food court on the second floor, and some actual restaurants on the second floor too. There are many bubble tea vendors in Pacific Mall. On the second floor there is also an arcade. The food court has a lot of interesting places. They have a place that sells handmade noodles and you can hear the thumping of the noodles being slammed against the counter by the chef from across the food court (Sun's Kitchen), a place that sells the most beautiful jello cakes (Art Jelly House), and a place that sells authentic Vietnamese coffee (Coffee Dak Lak), among many other places. The mall has some sort of special tourism designation because it is allowed to be open even on statutory holidays. There is free parking in their private parking lot, but finding a spot is really tough on weekends. read more

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Over the years, this mall has gotten worse and worse for the general public. I went over the weekend without my boyfriend and I felt very uncomfortable and I seemed to be getting weird looks from a whole bunch of people... So I left as soon as I could. A lot of toy/game stores that use to be there are no longer there. I counted about 20 stores that were out of business/closed. It was a sad sight. They have also demolished the back plaza and made the mall smaller. It seemed like the most booming places were the food court and all the nail salons around the mall. I'm definitely not coming back here alone. read more

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We wandered around Markham... from 9am at the Churn Fan place - walked about 1 hour to the Lobster house place - then walked off our gluttony for 1 hour to Pacific Mall. It's a big mall... but it's filled with designer "imitations"..., k-beauty products, lots & lots of phone places, some odds and ends stuff, quite a few traditional Chinese "Ke Poa" shops but for kids! We spent some $$ at a Jade shop, really nice owners! Must know how to haggle! They expect you to do so. Enjoy it! Also bought a bunch of little items as souvenirs at the Japanese wannabe Daiso down by the basement level! Everything for $2 CAD, so we made it rain. LOL PSA: the bathrooms are gross so hold your breath! At least there's public restroom, down by garage level. Then there's tons of food/snack vendors... and one in particular, cafe - love love the fresh made-to order viet coffee! There's delicious taro slush and some interesting flavors. There's so much to snack on but we just didn't have enough room in our stomach to try anything like a full meal. We also grabbed 2 egg waffles; as HIGHLY recommended by friends to get it here, turned out to be the WORSE egg waffles I've ever eaten! It was SOGGY AF, the center was way undercooked... and just nasty. We don't usually waste food... but we ended up trashing half of both egg waffles. I don't care if "Yan - can - cook" praised it... he sure can't cook egg-waffles then! Didn't get to try Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake but I'll live since I've had it before in Cali... and I've had Pablo as well in Tokyo. We ended our trip in Markham here... got a Uber ride back to Downtown Toronto, and called it a day! read more

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This spot is definitely Asian central. Come here for all your Asian needs. I've never personally been to Taiwan but a lot of people compare this to be quite similar concept with the little shops by each other and street foods to eat. A lot of places doesn't open till 11 AM. Got a chance to explore around for a bit and there was a lot of food options to try! I really want to come back and try all the food. It's so much to eat but not enough stomach space for it lol read more

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Purposely came to buy the egg rolls from Tung Tung egg roll store. Also tried their pandan coconut and chocolate mini cakes ($4.50 each), which were meh. Various Asian foods in the food court area, most accept cash only. Lots of Japanese and Asian snacks if you are a fan. And yes, lots of accessories for iPhone and iPods and cars. read more

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In my very limited time visiting the great city of Toronto I was recommended by friends to check out the famous Pacific mall. In hindsight I should have just went to Kensington market or walked around downtown somewhere. I had expected something out of Crazy Rich Asians. The first store we saw was the sports apparel and sneaker place. It was ok. We then walked around the mall. It reminded me of something out of Flushing. It wasn't anything amazing but it was ok. Lotta stalls selling stuff. A nail shop and salon. An ok arcade. The food court wasn't particularly good or cheap except for the delicious hand pulled beef noodle soup at one of the stalls. It took awhile to come out which is usually a good sign. read more

I've been here 20+ years ago and it seem to have more to offer back then. The food options were ok and there weren't much of diverse options of shops. Many were iphone case shops or mini nail salons . There is mini version of a Chuck Cheese place here. You can get the famous dessert egg rolls here. I would suggest adding maps on all entrances so businesses can get more businesses. read more

This mall has so much Chinese/Asian products (Japanese/Chinese/ Taiwanese/Korean products). Most of the stores have Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin speakers) and English speakers. Numerous of snack stores , tea/slush/bubble tea, home appliance,Maneki Neko (Fortune Cat), freshly made egg rolls & the 2nd floor is restaurants and food court. I like to come here to purchase snacks. They have a lot of Asian snacks that you can't find in the US BUT most of the items are over price. Also even comparing the prices for the same item store to store it is approximately the same because some of the stores are the same store/chain. It's great when you are willing to pay the higher price when you want something and you don't know where else you can purchase it. TAKE NOTE: Weekends it is crazy crowded ! Especially during lunch time. Even with the huge parking lot they have, it will take some time to find parking. Best way is to follow the people leaving Pacific Mall. read more

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Someone once asked me - "say, what is your favorite Canadian city?". My answer would be Montreal. "But what about Toronto?" I'll narrow my gaze and ask "have you actually been to the actual city of Toronto, or simply within its legal limits?" If it doesn't have mercury vapor pedestrian crossing lightboxes and exists more than 1km north of a streetcar line (St. Clair streetcar / Bloor-Danforth #2 Subway line is the northern limit), it's not really Toronto. If you are unfortunate enough to live north of that area, you live beyond 6 km from Lake Ontario's waterfront. When Drake is talking about the Six, they are not talking about your area. You live and exist in a Transit desert, but that's usually where you find cheaper housing in Toronto metro. Your life either revolves around the TTC bus (somewhat unreliable), or you drive (not out of pleasure but rather out of necessity). Maybe when the Eglinton Crosstown line finally finishes would the situation improve somewhat for you. I somehow doubt it. In the case of the suburban new towns like Markham, Richmond Hills and Unionville, the influx of professional immigrants from Hong Kong (white collar trades with commonwealth accredited skills like engineering, law, medicine, etc along with a decent command of English) meant there are self-sustaining Chinese oriented residences, shopping areas, restaurants, employers and businesses there to serve all those who moved out of the downtown core to escape their more fobbish cousins. Investment immigration allowed their north-of-the-border Mainlander cousins in the old country to arrive in droves as well, so when you move out of fobland, the fobs follow you in anyways. At least you might not need to work downtown anymore. If the old two solitudes in Canada were English & French Canadian apathy, the new one is the Professional Chinese versus their fobbish cousins and everyone else, and Toronto within the 6 km limit (416) versus the underserved boonies (north-of-sixers, mostly 905) trapped on the bus or cursing up a storm stuck in traffic on the 403/404/401 Express, those who wants mass transit but doesn't want to pony up property taxes to pay for it. Why do I mention this? To understand the mall you have to know that your normal sixers don't visit here - the GO station in Milliken is a 10 minute walk on the other side of Steeles, and its a 16 CAD, 40 minute ride from Union Station, and there's no benefit for them to visit here as they have access to the same stuff in local stores. People who patronize tend to be the north-of-sixers with cars, and people from Markham looking for a deal (since most of the Highway 7 malls are half-empty and features mostly the same crap but with even more herbal shops). Pacific Mall existed for a long time - I used to hit that place back in the early 2000s during my undergrad days in Buffalo. Even back then it was known for being an odd conglomeration of stalls selling bootleg CDs/DVDs, counterfeit anime merchandise, asian snacks (how many Aji Ichiban knockoffs do we really need?), cellphone accessories and bubble tea joints. Chinese Tours love to dump rubes onto the mall because "it's uniquely Chinese". Well, nice to know that the same crap is still true. Stupid Hong Kong cliches exists here, like naming the major axis corridors after streets in Hong Kong, and all the minor axis "side streets" in increments of 10 starting with 8, so it's 8, 18, etc. You know, because 8 is a lucky number in Chinese. It's tacky. Me and the missus drove here because I know that Markham has some of the best Cantonese foods on the east coast, and with the 13% Chinese population in the GTA (about 40% in Markham), well, you can see more interesting stuff than NYC's relatively dinky Chinatowns. It's worth a visit if you are Chinese from out of town and have access to a car (driving up from Niagara Falls it was a stopover destination). Parking is a royal pain here, and frankly, after seeing the same bubble tea store/cellphone crappery/snack retailer/"Korean" clothing stores on every corridor, you start to question your sanity. But given the fact that most asian malls in the area are like that, eeeeh, at least you save on gas and all the competition keep the prices honest. Oh yeah, there's a place upstairs that sells and services Airsoft guns. The guy's a dick but he also sell Japanese F-Toys models and TinyHK diecast collectibles. That stuff always makes the honker in me happy. Otherwise, spend 2 hours max here, look for a place elsewhere to eat, and please don't let it be some crappy red goo hot pot place. That's just gross. read more

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P-Mall is an Asian mall. Be prepared to deal with parking lot craziness if you want to drive there during the weekends. It's a large mall with lots of little shops. Cell phone accessory shops and bubble tea places are prevalent in the mall. Be prepared to bargain. And also ask about their refund policy. Upstairs you can find different eateries. Also there's a playdium where you can let your inner child unleashed. It's a fun mall to hang out from time to time, and definitely a way for me to feel like i am in Asia again. read more

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Touristy but an easy way to kill time if you're stuck in Markham. We mostly just did eating and drinking, not much shopping for souvenirs or anything like that. I definitely appreciated the Uncle Tetsu's, the various food courts and of course, Happy Lemon. The layout is confusing to me. I feel like I could walk around in circles but end up in the same spot feeling lost. Also the upstairs area by the food courts seems to have completely fallen apart. There was a large leak and puddle and I thought the escalator was going to give out beneath me. Thankfully, it did not and I'm fine! Some of the vendors were definitely worth stopping in for. I liked Foodie Boy (that Hong Kong milk tea was great!) and the bubble waffle stand inside the food court. I saw a Vietnamese coffee shop, too, that I'll definitely need to check out next time. Pacific Mall may be seen as a super touristy place these days, but I was a tourist and I was able to hit up a few spot that I've wanted to try. But for a touristy mall, I was a bit disappointed with the spotty wifi. Thank goodness for complimentary WiFi but it's not the strongest in half the mall. Overall, I would make a stop here if hoping to kill a couple hours in Markham but otherwise, I would rather stop by a stand-alone restaurant or shop instead. read more

If one is planning a trip to Pacific Mall, one must have a purpose. K-beauty junkies? In need of ginseng tea and supplements or Asian snacks? This is a great place. Other than that? Not so much. The clothes don't fit (as one shopkeeper gleefully told me ...um, thanks for your brutal honesty) and I have no need for a blinged out iPhone case but charcoal sheet masks? YES PLEASE. It's a little hard to navigate and I never keep track of where they are located but here are the joints to hit up: Missha Aritaum M Brand Shop Debbies (best customer service) TONYMOLY Myeongdong Beauty ...and a host of other one-off beauty shops. The place is showing its age. Growing up in Markham we knew it as "the place to go WITH a Chinese friend as they will ignore you if you're not" (to be fair, they ignore EVERYONE save for a few stores). I try to get out there at least once a year to restock on boxed sheet masks, emulsions, toners. You have to know what you're looking for and beware of the prices. Some spots are giving you a great deal. Others are ripping you off. As always, a trip ends with a visit to Prestotea (right at the front entrance) for a slushy with tapioca bubbles. It's not Yorkdale or Markville or Eaton Centre. Guess what? It doesn't have to be. It's a cultural icon in Markham and I'm glad it exists. read more

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This is an over-priced, unfriendly, unclean mall. This review is for the ground floor shops only, not the food hall upstairs. There were many cutesy stores selling Knick-knacks, but everything was extremely expensive. The worst of it was that most things were not labeled with a price tag so the staff would randomly charge whatever they wanted. Bizarre! The clothes were hugely over-priced. $60 CAD for a t-shirt? How about $169 CAD for cotton overalls? No label! My daughter is a huge "everything Asian" fan and last year we bought similar clothes when in South Korea for around $20-$30. The only thing of any use might be the Asian skincare shops, like The Face Shop or The Ariteum, but these stores can be found elsewhere. There is a lot of parking available, however everyone seemed to park AMY which way. Again bizarre. In summary, if you wish to go to a mall buying nothing, being felt unwelcome and having to ignore trash and dirt everywhere, this is the place for you! read more

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I hate to say this but the glory days of PM are fading ... The food choices are still solid (upstairs). Even Ding Dong, my favourite place for 'Asian' snacks is now in a much smaller store. Bought an Uncle T's Japanese cheesecake, a few cosmetics from Japan and had a bubble-tea at Presotea. I remember the glory days of this mall. It's not terrible just not the same ... read more

I heart this Chinese Mall. It's one of the first Chinese Malls my family took me to as a child. As a kid, I loved visiting all the shops filled with Hello Kitty items (still do as an adult). As a teen, I'd come here to take sticker pictures. They have a lot of stores with sticker picture booths. I don't do a lot of shopping here, it can get very pricey. You may find a good deal on a iPhone case or iPad case from time to time. The main reason why I give Pacific Mall 4 stars is because of their Food Court and snack joints. I love all the options and the prices are fair. If you are looking for bubble tea, visit a shop called Fruit Jungle. Their bubble teas are really refreshing and I appreciate that they use fresh fruits. They also have a Beard Papa's. Grab yourself a delicious cream puff. There will always be a special place in my heart for Pacific Mall. read more

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I have been looking forward to going to this mall for quite awhile, mainly because I hear the words "cheap" and "plentiful" thrown around. Cheap it ain't. I'm used to seeing some cheap (quality & monetary) stuff from the Chinese malls in New York and at times, I think some things can be overpriced. But this, this mall jumps carts on the train by far as overpriced. I really can't stand some of the sales people at this mall. They're so pushy and impatient. I went into 2 beauty stores and as soon as I dragged my foot in the door, sales associates came up and asked, "Can I help you?" I haven't even laid my eyes on any of your items yet. I went to a beauty shop called Debbie, where the sales associate walked up to me and within 2 minutes while I was still looking, she said exactly these words: "Hello. Are you done yet?" At the end, I realized she was about to go home as she was talking on the phone. *Yawn* Oh my gosh, their impatience really gets under my skin. However, I really enjoyed this snack shop called Ding Dong, which is full of hard-to-find Japanese snacks. Even most of the packaging is what you see at stores in Japan and they had my favorite fish sausage sticks! The staff there actually isn't pushy and friendly. As others have said, the stores are pretty much generic; you'll see phone accessory shops, bubble tea shops (duplicates) and clothing stores. Some clothing stores I went into were reasonably-priced and some were just hundreds of dollars of stuff that even after "half off," it'd be retail price; you won't find $10 shirts here! I disagree with a lot of people who said it's like Hong Kong. Maybe the "cheapness" does it but there are actually great deals in Hong Kong. I went into one of the Real Fruit bubble tea shops and it was so odd that after 10 minutes of waiting and not getting my drink, little did I know the drinks come from the other location. Anyway, I ordered the Strawberry Coolness, thinking it was a drink and my jaw almost dropped at the $6.xx price tag. It's actually a bowl of iced slush with some strawberries and lots of jellies. Surprisingly good but I can honestly say that I have yet had bubble tea in Toronto. After one full circle of window shopping, I don't think I will look forward to coming back the next time I'm in Toronto.There is nothing here you can't find in Chinatown. read more

Pacific Mall - Strawberry Coolness from Real Fruit - Shopping Centers Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Are you up for adventure? Do you want to try Chinese street food? How about sampling some unique snacks and candies? Do you like haggling for bargains? Then Pacific Mall is for you. This mall is HUGE! It's like a mini Chinatown. You need an entire day just to look around and see all that it has to offer. Lots of cute little shops, yummy eateries and even beautiful artwork. The bad thing is that I couldn't find a directory. All I could do was to wander up and down the aisles then go up and down the escalators. Not knowing where I was going or what I would find, it felt like an adventure. It looks like an indoor swap meet that you would find in California except the stalls have glass walls. I did notice that each aisle has a street name and address, so if you find a store that you like, make sure to note down the "address" so that you can find it next time. The parking is crazy! The easiest way to find a spot to park is to follow someone coming out of the mall and take their spot when they leave. You could also take the bus and avoid all the chaos. read more

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Pacific Mall....... It is hard to believe I never bought anything from any of the stores here. I don't buy bootlegged DVDs. I don't buy fake sun glasses. I don't buy clothes(none of them really fit me because they are all too small..sigh). I don't like the crowd during weekend. I cannot stand walking around in rolls and rolls of stores selling similar things. The only place I really enjoy here is the Golden Regency restaurant for dim sum upstairs. I came on weekedays before 11AM to take advantages of the morning specials and of course there's no problem with parking. Please stay away during public holidays when everything else are closed! This place can be a zoo.... worse than a zoo... I just don't understand why holidays have to involve going to a mall and shop? read more