Everything was delicious! The bone marrow was rich and flavorful yet hard to believe the warm milk bread was the star of the show (we even got some extra to-go). Who woudlve thought brocolli,strawberries and whipped feta was a wicked combination! Duck sliders were also a hit. Beautiful modern decor and excellent service. The server took a lot of time to explain almost everything on the menu. Looking forward to trying their new brunch menu as they have recently collaborated with Glass Kitchen). read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot for a while but never got around to it, so we decided to go today. Overall, it's definitely on the pricier side. Personally, I felt like many of the dishes were elevated or fancier versions of Asian classics. The crab truffle chawanmushi was super creamy, with crab meat on top and truffle flavors. For $40...ya idk it wasn't anything crazy and I would have loved it with a bowl of rice (maybe that's me being too Chinese lol). But also I've seen other review of the chawanmushi and it seems like every time, the amount of crab on it is different. Mine didn't seem to have as much compared to the other pictures I have seen which just tell me that they have inconsistencies. It just felt like a lot to just be eating on its own. The mala cream udon was really tasty, I loved the creaminess, cheesiness, and the addition of Chinese pork and spices but it also felt like something that could be make at home. The tuna tataki came with only three pieces for $22, which felt quite small for the price. The flavors were good, but the portion was underwhelming. My favorite was probably the Basque cheesecake it had a rich, creamy texture with a slight hint of saltiness. The Korean fried chicken sliders were also great, the crispy chicken with a well-balanced sauce. For drinks, we got the Zazatar and Golden Pear, and both were really good. The Zazatar, in particular, was quite strong which I liked. While the food was enjoyable, it didn't quite feel worth the price. For this style of food, I think you could find similar options and flavors at a more reasonable price point elsewhere in Markham. Nothing of the dishes like blow me away which is why I'm saying this. The staff were very kind and attentive, which I appreciated. However, the timing of the dishes was a bit off. We received and finished the tuna, then the sliders came out, followed by the udon. Finished that and then we waited about 15-20 minutes before my main (the chawanmushi) arrived, which by that point my partner had already long finished eating. I understand that chawanmushi takes longer to prepare since it's steamed, but a heads-up or better coordination with the rest of the dishes would have been nice. Like severing the appetizers at the same time and serving the mains at the same time. Instead of having the dishes come out one by one and such a long wait between the mains. The space itself is beautiful, with an upscale vibe, great for catching up I don't regret trying it, but it's probably not somewhere I'd return to. read more

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Lovely restaurant with great service. Food was good and every dish was beautifully presented. Love the presentation, and the creativity the chef put into each dish. Chicken and waffle was excellent, and the bone marrow congee is worth a try. I'm not a big fan of the Thai toast, although presentation wise it gets a ten. Note that ube latte is an actually espresso latte with some ube flavouring, not the usual caffeine free ube with milk type of latte. read more

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Lovely restaurant and great services. Very comfortable We orders the Prix, plus extra $30 for the 16oz . Also ordered the mocktail champagne, Tuna tataki as appetizers, streak, cheese cake for dessert read more

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Located at the corner of Birchmount and Enterprise. There is plenty of parking out back (be careful with all the construction happening) This is a Thai fusion with very well presented arrangements The restaurant is not very big and the seating was a little cramped. Not much privacy if that is what you are looking for. The staff are plenty friendly and prompt. They have a good understanding of the foods and the taste profiles to provide a good overview when you are undecided. read more

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Came here for both brunch and dinner. Dishes are Asian inspired and delicious. We had the chicken & waffle, and French toast for brunch. It was very filling and good mix of sweet and savoury options. For dinner, highly recommend sharing the dishes as most of them are quite heavy and you get a variety. Every dish was a hit with our party. Service was amazing for both our visits and the ambiance is very nice. Love the decor inside. Would be good if they can fix up their parking lot tho. Right now it's just dirt road and lots of pot holes. read more

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I called the day before to make a reservation, but when I arrived the hostess said there was no reservation under my name. Luckily we were still able to get a table, but it was frustrating after confirming it the day before. We ordered the Thai milk tea French toast, the Dubai chocolate latte, and the cha siu Benedict. The coffee was not good and I wouldn't order it again. The Thai milk tea French toast tasted good, but it took over 35 minutes to arrive. The Benedict came more than an hour later, after the French toast was already finished. When it finally arrived, it was the wrong order (salmon Benedict instead of cha siu), so they had to remake it and we waited another 20 minutes. The flavors were good overall, but the cha siu Benedict tasted more like pulled pork than cha siu. Service was disorganized and the timing of the dishes was very off. Food quality was decent, but the wait was too long. Would not recommend if you are in a rush. read more

I visited Pears Restaurant for their new weekend brunch menu in collaboration with Glass Kitchen, which I'm guessing has now merged since Glass Kitchen is closed. Honestly, the experience was a bit disappointing. The space itself is nice and the presentation is definitely there. Very Asian fusion and aesthetic. You can tell they put effort into making everything look elevated. We came around 1230pm on a Saturday hoping to order a few dishes to share, but almost everything we actually wanted was sold out. Thai French toast, smoked salmon donut sliders, truffle bolo bao... all unavailable because they had a busy morning. I understand things can sell out, but brunch runs until 3pm, so it was confusing how such a big portion of the menu was already gone halfway through service. We ended up ordering the bone marrow congee, mini lobster roll, wagyu beef siu mai, and the Biscoff pancake. The bone marrow congee was probably the fanciest dish. They bring out the whole pot on a tray and the server prepares it in front of you by cutting open the puff pastry lid, scooping the bone marrow into the congee, and mixing in all the condiments. It definitely feels like a whole presentation moment. That said, the congee itself was a bit bland and felt like it was missing some salt to bring everything together. The rest of the dishes were decent, but nothing really stood out enough to make up for the limited menu situation. What bothered me the most was that as we were leaving, we saw the French toast, the same one we were told was sold out, being served to another table. That was honestly frustrating and confusing. Overall, the concept and presentation are there, but the execution needs some work. If you are planning to come for brunch, I would suggest going earlier or just be prepared that some of the items you want might not be available. read more

This is between a 3 and a 4 to me. The concept of the food is great. But it comes out either too salty or sweet. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was a bit weak but that's largely because we were a table of 14. I would still expect a restaurant that is targeting high end clients to execute better on service. Water glasses were empty for over and hour. Food was dropped on the table before cutlery was provided over several courses... We ordered short rib, broccoli, rice, oysters, Tuna tartar, basque cheese cake, ice cream, lobster dumplings, waygu shuimai. Short rib was ok. A bit sweet and salty. Broccoli sauce was not good. Tuna tartar was ok. Waygu shuimai was not as good as basic traditional version. Cheese cake was good. Rest was nothing to rave about. read more

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. the atmosphere was really nice! very well laid out with an asian twist . each table had good distance between each other . service was a 5/5! super friendly and accommodating + gave a little more indepth of each of the dishes when brought out . very cute valentines special (gave a polaroid) . truffle labeneh was the star of the show, didnt expect it to taste so well together - pickles, truffle and squash puree? once combined on a single pallet was a whole different experience . kfc sliders were tender and juicy, prominent korean taste . yam fries were okay, crispy~ the sauce tastes like store bought spicy mayo . mala cream udon was good, initial bite hits you with the mala taste then the creaminess comes in . mushroom fried rice was mediocre read more

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Tried the new brunch at Pears. The menu leans more Asian-fusion with creative twists, which makes it stand out from the typical eggs-and-toast brunch spots. Some of the dishes I really enjoyed were the bone marrow congee, which was rich, comforting, and something you don't normally see on a brunch menu. The fried chicken and waffles were also great, super crispy with a nice sweet and savoury balance. Another standout for me was the truffle bolo bao bun, which was packed with flavour and definitely one of the more unique bites we tried. For something sweet, the Thai tea French toast is also worth ordering. It's different from your usual brunch dessert and a fun way to finish the meal. Takeaway is that brunch feels creative and shareable, with bold flavours and a mix of influences that make it a little different from most brunch places. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a brunch spot that does things a bit differently. read more

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This was an high end restaurant that we were here for our anniversary. They had celebration policies that if average over $100/person, they will send you a cake with sparkling fireworks, and staff would sing the song. We had a fantastic night with great food and drink, but still not over $100/person, so we missed the cake. We got a drink called Toasted Sesame, which has sesame spirit, but I couldn't taste it; Golden Pear was more like sweet drink. Shrimp and Scallops Toast was appetizer that it actually tasted good with Thousands Island sauce. Our main dish was the Lobster Mapo Tofu, which was like Chinese Cruise mapo tofu. We enjoyed the night at Pears, and we would like to come back again. read more

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Came here as a party of 7 on a chilly Saturday evening. I usually don't comment too much about the ambiance and service of restaurants, as most places I go to are categorized as causal dining. Pears is an up-scale restaurant yet both the service and design of the restaurant leave a lot to be desired. Service: Not enough staff on the floor. Our water glasses were empty multiple times. We would let the server know, but he/she will promptly forget, causing us to ask again several times. We ordered the Peking duck, all the components of the Peking duck was place on your table all at once, except for the condiments. We waited approx 5 mins for the cucumbers & scallions, and another 5 mins for the sauces. By the time the sauces came, the Peking duck wrapper was cold and all stuck together. When ordering, the server asked if we want all our dishes (apps and mains, except for Peking duck) served all at once. We said yes - and the dishes got served one by one. I expected the server to be more attentive, especially since they were the one who initiated the question. Design: I don't think they put much thought about the cold Canadian winter. With the restaurant door opening to the street (e.g. outside and not into a mall), they did not install a fully enclosed "storm shelter". They have two doors at 90 degs to each other, but the ceiling of the "storm shelter" was opened. This mean, when the exterior door opens, all the cold air will rush into the restaurant via the ceiling. To make it worst, the exterior door does not close right away, and is often stuck, letting a lot more cold air in the restaurant. To the staff's credit, they typically promptly go and close the door. When I was there, 1/3 single stall washroom was not operating. This leaves one washroom for men, and one for women. I went to the washroom twice during the meal, and both times I had to wait and someone was waiting after me. With the restaurant at full capacity, one single stall women washroom is not sufficient, especially if the ladies would like to touch up their make up. Food: Now let's get to the food. For apps, the tuna, chicken satay and tempura broccoli were not that memorable. The outstanding app, was the shrimp toast. I was pleasantly surprised that the toast was light and crunchy, not drenched in oil. All components of the fried chicken slider blended together well. The fried chicken was crunchy and meaty. All the mains were well executed. The short rib was fall off the bone. They were generous with the crab meat for the curry rice dish. They also nailed the consistency of the curry for this kind of "ying yang" rice dish. The mushroom fried rice was served piping hot, which was extremely satisfying after getting occasional blast of cold winter air. The Peking duck was definitely a creative take. Splitting the duck into 4 dishes. The sliced skin definitely had a smokey flavour. My favourite was the duck confit legs. It would have been better if they put the legs on a bigger plate instead of having it stacked up, making it hard to cut without getting food all over the table. read more

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This is my third visit to Pears and it never disappoints. The Peking duck is obviously delicious with elevated presentation that makes the experience feel extra special. I also order the mushrooms fried rice every time, it's a must try. Our server Maya was incredibly friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. Thanks again :) Pears is the perfect spot to celebrate any occasion with its fusion Chinese fine dining and warm service in the heart of downtown Markham, highly recommend read more

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My friend and I had a wonderful time trying their prix fixe Pearlicious menu just in time! We decided to try two different items per course so we could try more things! The ambience is quite nice, def not kid friendly though in terms of the menu selection and the environment. I ordered one of their signature cocktails and that was a wonderful experience- the drink was as good as the presentation itself! Our server was very helpful in helping me pick my cocktail based on her recommendation! All the dishes were beautifully presented which I expect nothing less when it comes to @keith_pears ' creation. Appetizers: The foie gras chawanmushi was amazing - my friend who doesn't usually eat foie gras really enjoyed it! What a clever twist to pair with egg. The KFC sliders.... Were incredible . Every bite was delicious and the flavours were just perfectly balanced! The kick was just there not to overpower the slider and the chicken was perfectly fried. Entrees: bone marrow was amazing - I absolutely loved the flavours! The ginger garlic and shallots were perfect accompaniments to the marrow and I would have never thought to pair it with fried buns!! So interesting not to eat it with condensed milk for a change :) The shrimp angel hair pasta was also really good. The Szechuan was subtle but with each bite the numbness builds up. Amazing. Only thing is the portion is on the smaller side for a pasta dish and instead of whole shrimps it was more like 2 shrimps broken into pieces. But the flavours were great. Dessert: Pear tart - I see why this is a signature dessert. Incredible flavours . I absolutely loved the ice cream and how well it pairs with the pear tart. Basque cheesecake was nice and creamy and we opted to have more brown butter ice cream instead of truffle. It was just that good! All in all a wonderful experience and will def come back to try their regular menu! read more

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I really enjoyed taking my wife here for our anniversary and our server Jeff really helped make it special. All the food we ordered was delicious, especially the bone in Char Siu. Ambiance is absolutely beautiful and very photogenic. I am hoping to return again to find new items on their menu. Pricing may have been mentioned in other reviews as on the higher end but you are paying for an experience that comes with your food. read more

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I love this place, mainly because it is one of the only places in Markham that resembles the nice quiet dining vibe (with a bar) of downtown Toronto. My friends and I had a recent dinner here and we were very impressed by the quality of food and service here! I've been here before for drinks and they are also incredible. We ordered the following: - Mini Beef Tartarts: Crispy shell and tender raw beef. Such a delight to have and a great little appetizer for the table. 9/10 - Wagyu Beef Siu Mai: Usually siu mai is made with pork or fish, but it's not common that I see beef - let alone wagyu. And my oh my was this delicious - the beef was so fresh and juicy, and the addition of balsamic glaze on top gave it that sweet and sour kick. 9/10 - Shrimp and Scallop Toast: I liked this a lot in term of flavour. My only critique would be that the texture of the shrimp and scallop paste was a little too soft, almost as if it was still raw. As a result, when you bite into it it doesn't stay inside the slices of toast. I would've preferred it to be a little bit firmer. 7/10 - Curry Crab Egg with Fried Rice and Thai Yellow Curry: Wow. Just wow. This was a true star and captured the essence of a fusion dish. The fried rice is presented on one side with the curry crab on the other, and you are supposed to mix it together. Reminds me of Singaporean chilli crab! I was impressed with how much crab we got in this dish. 10/10 - Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta: Very buttery smooth sauce and was delicious; however in contrast to the fried rice I found this to be a small portion size. 8/10 Service was excellent and on par with other fancy restaurants I've been to in the GTA. We were a party of 6 and they were able to add 2 more pieces to every appetizer we ordered, which came as a standard of 4 pieces. I really appreciated that flexibility. Do note that the menu is a bit on the pricier side, you are definitely paying a premium for the beautiful decor and service. Recommend going here if there is a celebration or date night!! read more

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The flavours are fine, maybe a little on the muted side even. The crab curry was probably the most flavourful. If you're coming I would recommend this dish as it seemed to have the most pop and the portion was much more significant. The other dishes were all fine too but much less bold and smaller portions. Not really with it for the price point. The scallop shrimp toast, while visually attractive, was very difficult to eat. It fell apart with the slightest touch. For a restaurant of this type I also expected that the dishes would all come together but almost every dish came at a different time making for an awkward and clunky service. The kitchen and bar were also quite slow in general. Other things about the experience that weren't that good was the server spilled a bit of one drink and didn't replace it. Then the same drink also had a hair on the rim. Feels a bit sloppy for a restaurant such as this but I accept accidents happen. Given the chef participated in the Bocuse d'ore culinary competition and was on Top Chef, with a good pedigree, I wonder if some of the challenges are a result of being a newly opened restaurant and the kitchen under pressure from a full house. One I did feel they did well is the presentation. Everything was very visually attractive and for those who care, all the dishes were beautiful and Instagram worthy. I'm hoping they'll figure some of these issues and maybe I'll give them another try in the future. read more

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Came here with a group of friends to check out this new restaurant in Markham and the interior is so aesthetically pleasing with such pretty decor throughout! Service was great, and wasn't too busy as we came in for an early dinner on the weekend. As for the food, we got a bunch of different dishes to try which were plated nicely and had some good, bold flavours. Got the KFC sliders, wagyu beef siumai as well as the mushroom rice, which were all yummy! My friends tried the lobster wontons and shrimp angel hair pasta which they enjoyed as well. Overall, enjoyed the atmosphere and food! read more

Pears Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Pears has a great vibe and decor, and the service was good. Unfortunately when we visited, they didn't have their liquor license yet. We had a large group and decided to share a bunch of dishes. We got the a couple of the shrimp toast, foie gras toast, lobster mapo tofu, mussel mala noodles, potato dumplings & nduja, and the Manila clam fregola. While everything tasted fine, nothing particularly stood out to me. Specifically, the mapo tofu was just regular mapo tofu with chunks of lobster on it. I feel like the presentation was nice but the flavours were not anything special. The dish I loved was the mussel mala noodles just because of how spicy they were and the chewy texture of the noodles. read more

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If Pears was a restaurant situated in downtown Toronto, it'd be talked about everywhere. The food is pretty good, the inside has a great vibe, and the service is lovely. Standouts were the mushroom rice and sliders. read more

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We came here for an early dinner on Sunday at 5pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. Throughout the night, the tables filled up so a reservation for large groups could be good to secure a booth. We got the KFC sliders which were amazing - I especially loved the soft bun, the shrimp angle hair pasta which was good but nothing too special. My friends also got the lobster wontons which they enjoyed, and the mushroom fried rice which was delicious as well. It is a nice location right in downtown Markham. read more

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**3.5-4 stars** Pears is one of the newer Asian fusion restaurants by Kieth Pears. I really enjoyed their first location, Glass Kitchen so I was excited when I heard they were opening a more upscale location. However, we heard a lot of mixed reviews on the food. I had made reservations by phone 2 weeks prior but when I had arrived they said they didn't find my reservation. Turns out they accidentally booked me in for the day after. They were fully booked that night except for bar seating so we eventually sat there instead. The servers and bartenders were very friendly and fun. They recommended some of their popular dishes, including the cha siu short rib which we prob all seen multiple times on social media. What we got: -Cha Siu Short Rib ($90): Was it tender and fall off the bone? Yes. Was it worth the $90? No. My mind was wrapped around how it would taste like cha siu (hence the name), but it just tasted like pho to me the whole time lol. -Mushroom Fried Rice ($32): My favourite dish the entire night. I would come back just for this! It was so flavourful and there was a lot of 'wok-hay'. -Mapo Tofu Hummus ($16): Couldn't really taste the mapo tofu...more like curry when everything was mixed together. It came with one piece of roti which was hard (additional roti was $4 for 1 piece what???). Funny story - the bartender was asking how our food was and we were telling them how the roti was hard as we were trying to cut it and my cousin's hand slipped knocking her bowl over and the glass shattered causing a huge commotion. It was so embarrassing but funny at the same time. Crispy Broccoli ($15): This was yummy for someone who doesn't like tempura's but the portion was on the smaller side for this. I thought the strawberry salsa was a nice touch as it balanced out the dish but the white thing at the bottom (was it feta cheese?) was a bit sour and made the dish heavy. They custom made a lychee and pear drink for us and offered shots on the house for the birthday girl. I usually like citrusy things but the pear drink was SOOO SOUR that my throat hurt. They gave us a complimentary choice of dessert as we were celebrating a birthday and my cousin chose the Pear Tart. There were definitely some pieces of pear and ginger... When the bill came I realized they had a charge of $6 for bottle of water....which I was so confused about. They only asked if they could start us off with water but didn't mention anything else. They also put the drinks in as Toasted Sesame lol Overall, I don't think it's as terrible as it seems but definitely on the expensive side and some dishes can be a hit or miss, but I'd still give it another chance to come back. read more

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The booking was made via Open Table by 7:00 pm. But it was messed up terribly. Firstly we were offered the table at the entrance (!!!), and this was shocking as we booked. We asked for another table and we had to wait 30 mins for the table. The night was supposedly to be a special dinner for my wife's birthday. So we were not very pleased. The great part of the dinner was the fantastic service offered by the server Maya. She was really good, very caring and attentive. Most importantly with a smile. The night finished well only with Maya! Maya is GREAT! read more

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Location/Service This place took over Lanna Cuisine on Birchmount/Enterprise intersection. It's not hard to miss - plenty of parking around the block/underground, just need to walk a little bit to the restaurant (typical downtown style). Interior is very nice. Large tables, very high ceilings and very spacious. There's a bar table if you're in for drinks and round tables for larger groups. I also like the use of lightning, usually bougie restaurants are always so dim for that ambience, but this one had pretty good lightning at each table. Staff were also very nice, provided good recommendations and explanation of menu items. Food Tried a few items. Drink - Butterfly Mule Mocktail - mimics a Gin & Tonic..like the colours and taste Apps: * Foie Gras Toast - one of my favourite - it had a wasabi aioli & unagi sauce that was a very good match * Lobster Wontons - bursting with lobster, very filling with a good shaoxing butter sauce * Pears Salad - this was also another surprisngly good, the mix of fruit and veggies together with blue cheese & honey lemon vinaigrette was a great match * Scallop Carpaccio - it looked pretty, it also had spicy tom yum broth, but overall didn't leave the biggest impression Main Char Siu Bone-In Beef Short Rib - portion was much bigger than I thought, it was very tender and juicy. Perfect to share cause it is quite filling Dessert Black Sesame & Tofu Baked Alaska - loved the distinctive separation of sesame and tofu ice cream, the flavours were so distinct and then adding the baked alaska was a cherry on top Overall, I really enjoyed Pears - it was one of the restaurants where I could say every dish was good. They're still on soft opening right now - so can't wait to see what's down the road. read more

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Pear is a lovely new restaurant located at downtown Markham. This restaurant is named after the chef's last name and affiliated with The Glass Kitchen. But more fine dining for this venue. The char siu bone in beef short rib falls off the bone and it was delicious. The foie gras toast was delicious, thick slice of foie gras. I thought $28 for two good portion foie gras toast was a pretty good deal and tasty! The shrimp and scallop toast was interesting as other places are usually just the shrimp paste but here they mix shrimp and scallop. The centre was tasty but I usually find the toast a little greasy so I peeled it off. The shaoxing butter sauce for the lobster wonton was good. I find the lobster inside a little tough. Service was very nice and attentive. My favourite was the baked Alaska that they made in house. Inside they have tofu ice cream and sesame ice cream. It was so good. I almost ordered another one! They will start serving alcohol next Friday! Overall a great dining experience! read more

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We came here to celebrate our birthdays. some reviewer said they spent over $100 and got a free cake. We spent over $300 plus 18% tip and was not offered any cake. We were charged for hot tea with a price tag of $4 for a cup of hot water and teabag. Food presentation is nice but the food itself is very mediocre and not worth the price. Definitely would not come back nor recommend this place to anyone else. read more

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10/10 for service. Our waitress Clara was amazing. She provided us recos and when the mala noodles were way too spicy for our palettes she offered to swap for something else on the menu. The only thing we weren't truly satisfied about was the space. We were stuck in the back corner with 7 other tables which was a very crowded space. It took away from the ambiance. Our favourite dish was the shrimp scallop toast with lobster wontons as a close second. The sliders were packed with flavour (not spicy). Those three would be worth trying again. The mushroom fried rice was apparently their top seller but we felt it lacked a bit of salt and flavour. The satay chicken we would probably skip next time as well. read more

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Great experience from beginning to end! If you plan to bring a cake (birthday etc), be mindful of the $15 "cake fee" and the sparkler they put on your cake when it comes out...we didn't opt out as our birthday girl wasn't keen on it. Be warned that the resto is small and to avoid disappointment, reservation is definitely recommended as I saw people turned away etc. Would definitely recommend trying this place if you enjoy good food and service! read more

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The only miss was that we wish the drinks were alcoholic (liquor license pending). The bone marrow was so rich and fatty, was balanced out when paired with the fried baos . The dipping sauce with the shrimp and scallop toast was the perfect combo. The duck confit was just right in flavor and crunch. The KFC sliders were sweet and tangy and very filling despite their looks. The char siu short rib was the highlight of the night. Literally fall off the bone, perfectly seasoned, and the fried rice bits and taro chips add a great crunch! Service was probably the beat service we've ever received in the city! Our server, Jeff, made our night, from making great suggestions and conversations to making our date night feel extra special - vibes were ! read more

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More of a 3.5/5 rating... I think this place is worth a try and I wouldn't not recommend it, but after trying once I don't think I have a reason to return. The interior is beautiful, though the restaurant space is smaller than what I was expecting based on pictures and videos on social media. In terms of food, we tried the scallop carpaccio, mala mussel noodles, KFC sliders, and tuna poke. My favourite was the mala mussel noodles... the creamy sauce which had a decent kick went deliciously with the starchy noodles. Everything else was just ok, presentation was on point and it was tasty, but nothing really blew me away for what they were priced at. The common feedback amongst my table was that we wish the food had more protein in it.. if you bring your bf or anyone that's a male, they'll probably still be hungry after (unless willing to drop a lot of $$)... I personally couldn't justify spending $90 for a beef short rib. We also felt the menu offerings could be diversified more too... while decently creative, there seem to be a lot of seafood type items, but not a lot of beef or chicken. The service was very attentive and speedy, almost to the point where I wish they didn't come around so frequently. They have a pretty high server to table ratio, so workers were always circulating around and coming by to clear up plates... but sometimes they'd clear stuff we weren't even done with. All in all, this is a solid new restaurant to try with nice vibes and beautifully presented food. Unfortunately, I feel this is just a place you'd give a try and don't need to come back for. read more

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Pears has the fancy decor which makes it look like it's a high end restaurant. We came here to celebrate my friend's birthday with a group of 9 people. First off, the service was good because of our server, he was attentive and had such good vibes, even joining into some jokes my friends were making. Now the food. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share including : meatballs, kfc sliders, chicken wings, foie gras toast, chicken satay, shrimp toast, and lobster wonton. Out of all the appetizers the only memorable was the chicken wings. What I hate about this is that each appetizer only comes with 2 pieces make except the chicken wings which means if you have a large party, you're forced to order a bunch and the price is overly expensive for just 2-3 pieces for a small appetizer. Moving on to our main dishes, we had the beef short rib, lobster mapo tofu, mushroom fried rice and mala mussel noodles. Again out of all this, the rice was the stand out. The beef short rib with the cost of $90 was small and barely had much meat, totally not worth the price. The lobster mapo tofu same situation. Our food took quite some time to come out which our server apologized so often to the point that we were given complimentary dishes as compensation. We're grateful but the overall food experience was meh. Overall, it's got the vibes and instagram worthy, but I personally didn't enjoy how expensive the food was vs the portion given. read more

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Our server Clara was super attentive (along with a young Caucasian bearded guy) and the resto was at max capacity. Clara checked her notes to ensure my date's allergens were not present, and went into the kitchen to clarify and see how to accommodate the dish. Love her! The vibe is definitely a date spot. A little higher end than Glass Kitchen, but still a very trendy spot! Food menu has good options, but I find GK to have more things I liked and more seafood based. This menu is more Asian influence (tom yum soup, mapo, etc). This place will have a brunch menu 2-3 weeks later, and their drinks menu isn't printed yet so Clara told us verbally. They sounded interesting; I just want to know prices before ordering so I didn't get any. I got the Manila clams fregola, he got the marrow and he got us both croquettes. Fregola: top notch, tasty, clams were a tiny. The pasta was a good consistency and that tomato broth was amazing! Marrow: came with fried mantao (4) and I was told it was "immaculate"! The texture looked great! Croquettes: possibly the tiniest croquettes I've ever seen in my life but the inside was extremely well done. Soft and viscous, the entire croquette crumbled on impact with my knife. The truffle notes stood out and the garlic aïoli elevated the potato taste. This was the most complementary taste combo I experienced here. Desserts have nuts in 2 of 3 of the options so that's something to consider. Loved it, would come back again! read more

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The service was top notch for being at 40% capacity. Our server was very accommodating. The interior was very nice, i really like the painting on the wall and the decor look unique. Definitely fusion vibes! We order 4 dishes and 2 desserts. Foie Gras Toast $28.00 Scallop Carpaccio $19.00 Lobster Mapo Tofu $58.00 Mala Mussel Noodles $24.00 Pear Tart $14.00 Baked Alaska $16.00 I'd say price point and what you get for the foie gras and lobster mapo tofu is not worth it, can skip it. Wasn't a big fan of the lobster mapo tofu, the sauce alone had mala essence but it was on the bland side. The review the rated the restaurant a 1 star said it's like lobster tail and tofu, is quite accurate granted I didn't ask how much of the lobster was going to be given with the dish. Just not worth it and the foie gras toast was two small pieces of bread with a thick slice of foie gras. The moment you take a bite it falls apart. Not worth it as mentioned can skip unless you really like lobster and foie gras. Pictures look bigger than it is. The Mala mussel noodles were quite good except I don't remember it having mala essence. I just remember enjoying the flavours of the dish. The scallop carpaccio is pretty standard but the sauce used was a bit unique and had a kick to it. My favourite was the pear tart, be warned it's very tart so if you don't like that punch don't do it! The baked Alaska flavour very unique. I liked it better than the one they have at glass kitchen. read more

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Update to this review. This place has been over hyped. I've had a few friends go and come back NOT impressed. The decor and the plating is IG worthy but gives the illusion that is higher end than it really is. It's way too pricey for mediocre food. If you read Google reviews it's 5 stars. Yelp is mixed. And thumbs down on Reddit. It's good to do research across all platforms. The apps are better than the main dishes IMO. But again it's pricey. Go at your discretion. read more

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Got a wagyu siu mai, a foie gras toast, and a bone marrow. I have tried many lamb/beef variations of siu mai, and this one is the best one I have had so far. Other ones are either earthy/grassy, or not fluffy. This wagyu version has neither issues. The foie gras was browned to the perfect spot. No fat is dripping down, and no redness in the center. I got the bone marrow because of the recommendation mark in the menu. Also I always imagined bone marrow fused with Chinese seasoning would be a really good pairing. However, this one isn't done right. The bone marrow is topped with Typhoon toppings, and served with a deep fried bun. Bone marrow is mostly fat, so when combining with golden garlic chips, it becomes too greasy. And on top of that, pairing with a fried bun makes it even worse. And the bun does not have a flat surface to hold the marrow, like a baguette slice would. Steamed lotus bun would have been a much better choice. Since it's not greasy, and can hold marrow scoops perfectly, and you can optionally add something like a cucumber slice to make it more refreshing. Lastly the special ice cream is really cute, but the waitor told me that's the last batch though. read more

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Went to Pears and was delightfully impressed. This might be the best restaurant in Markham. Heard great things so my wife and I went crazy and ordered a lot on the menu. We had: Velvet bloom cocktail - Delicious and their most popular Lobster dumplings - ok. Salty though. Lobster MaPo tofu - Delicious but needed more spice. It's approachable for everyone though. Char siu beef rib - supposedly the most popular item on the menu but it's really not that much different from a regular beef rib. Still good though. Duck five ways - this easily could serve four. The pot pie is fantastic. Very French style. The wraps were nice and thin for the Peking duck and the scallions were sliced thoughtfully. They had 3 different sauces and the unique one was the sour cherry hoisin sauce. I excellent smoke on the Peking duck. The duck confit legs were delicious with an excelllent sauce. The wings were a touch too oily. The duck skin was fantastic. Baked alaska with black sesame and tofu was delicious and inventive. Overall this is a talented chef who tries new things and does interesting twists on classics. We will be back. Especially for the mapo tofu. Service was very good. Friendly, knowledgeable. Befitting the calibre this restaurant portrays One thing to note. This place is downtown toronto higher end pricey. All on we were just short of $500 including tip. To be fair we ordere enough for 4-6 people. read more

Let me start by saying the food and ambiance are fantastic. There aren't many trendy, upscale spots I'd choose for a Friday night/weekend in Markham, so I'm really happy about this addition to the uptown pool of restaurants! The food was incredible, even my picky mom loved it :) The cocktails were also very delish. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

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came here because it's 'sister' with the glass kitchen (thought the food is quite unique and want to try to the 'upper scale' place). 4 of us came and ordere: 1. pear salad. love the savory(from cheese?) which is balanced with refreshing pear pomegranate and delish caramelized walnut. ***that walnut....damn!! really good. 2. curry crab rice. big portion. tasty, flavorful, and has nice kick! the highlight in our table! 3. charsiu ribs. it's big! tender and juicy. yummy. they cut it for us to make it easier. it's my favorit (but the table think it's too salty). 4.rib eye ssam. bleh...will not recommend. original korean ssam is way better. this twist isnt even close. 5.lobster wonton. it's alright. doesnt blow us away (least favorite in our table). 6.salmon don. very tiny portion. the dish falls under same menu category (entree? i forgot...) with curry crab rice. but the size is night and day! it was good but too much green onion (it's 'heaven' if u r green onion lover. lol) 5. basque cheesecake with truffle ice cream. nobody likes it! truffle and ice cream definitely isnt a good pair! 6.baked alaska dessert. not bad but doesnt blow us away.we have had better fusion dessert somewhere else. friendly service. but could be more attentive and prompt. nice ambience, upscale restaurant type. pricey but thats the reason we go in a group, to try lots of dishes. the consensus most favorite is the curry crab rice, and least is lobster wonton (and basque cheesecake). my top 3 is ribs, crab rice, and pear salad. cheers! read more

Love this place ! I think this is one of my favourite new restaurants in Markham. The staff and ambiance were great. I had the oysters which were yummy. The pears salad was super good and flavourful. The shrimp and scallop toast was also very good but a bit on the oily side. Overall great place to have dinner with friends. read more

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