Came here during lunch hour, and was seated quickly. Ordered from their lunch menu that comes with a drink. Food came fast Ordered the baked chicken spaghetti and cheese with cream sauce and the chicken steak and pork chop with gravy sauce on rice. The baked chicken spaghetti and cheese with cream sauce had very little cheese, all cream sauce. Taste wasn't there but good portion size The chicken steak and pork chop with gravy sauce on rice was ok Silky HK milk tea, though it wasn't hot like I was use to read more

As I promised, I will revisit this location because of the current promotion. Even their food quality stays the same but I had a bad experience with my 2nd visit. My friend arrived 10 minutes before me and she complained to me that no one greet her, no water, and no menu at all. When I arrived, he table was empty. So I was trying to get someone give us the menu because we need to ORDER food. It took another 10 minutes. It was a Thursday night and it was not busy compared to my visit on Saturday lunch. So after we finally placed order and got a glass of tea, I realized I need sugar for my milk tea. It just hard to get someone to come over to our table even a waitress told me she will come in a minute but did not happen. Will I come back again? Probably not. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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A solid Hong Kong style cafe around the area - a pretty big location so the wait isn't too bad even during peak times. Their hainanese chicken on rice is a pretty tasty dish and a go to for us - the chicken is juicy and a pretty generous portion. My husband loves their fried pork chop instant noodles and their fried rice. They have a lot of items on their menu so you'll definitely find something you're craving for (rice, noodles, sandwiches, chicken wings, etc.). Maybe a bit on the pricier side compared to some other cafes out there, but it's pretty spacious and comfortable in there. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Egg sandwich - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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5 stars for their Hainanese chicken and Spanish coffee, 1 star for everything else. Let's start with the bad first... their dishes aren't standard Hk cafe. They try to offer a bit of everything to make it a one stop shop, but there's something off about everything. I'm talking soup noodles, sandwiches, baked dishes, etc. If you've had enough Hk cafe food, you'll know what I mean. Even something simple like satay beef soup noodles tasted strange and unsatisfying. Not to mention they're pretty cheap with their vegetables. It's only frozen vegetables and doesn't require much work to prep, so why couldn't they put in more than 1 tbsp? (Like how much money are they saving by skimping like this?) Now, onto the good. Their Hainanese chicken is simply the best. Their chicken is so tender, the rice and soup, and especially those dipping sauces - everything is perfectly delicious! I have yet to find another place that makes better Hainanese chicken. As for their Spanish coffee, it's a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on iced black coffee. It might be one of the few places that still has this. Nothing fancy but an absolute guilty pleasure. They now have online ordering, which makes things a little more convenient. read more

Comfort food! Phoenix restaurant is taking their social distancing and cleaning measures seriously and package their foods nicely for takeout. I've seen their setup for patio - it's small but doable. read more

The 3 starred rating assumes you know what to order, and what not to order. Blunt and honest opinion: For entrees, stick with the Cantonese stir fries, beef brisket noodle soup and Hainanese Chicken (with or without rice). Fried snacks and breakfasts are okay. These are their best and consistent offerings. The quality of the rest seem to fluctuate. Services are effective and factual. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Shrimp paste fried rice - not enough shrimp paste - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Been holding off on reviewing this place hoping it was better.. but now it is time for the review. I have always heard about Phoenix and the popularity of this place but I never understood why. The price is expensive for the lack of food and quality you get. Looking at the couple of pictures that I have posted, you get one tablespoon or less of frozen veg, some small portion of meat, a bigger portion of rice and easily you are spending over $10 at a HK cafe. In fact it seems like the portion of veg is getting even smaller that last time I was there. Their club sandwich does come with fries at the price you are paying... compare to two pictures of chicken steak with black pepper sauce with rice dish, you get less veg and a much smaller chicken.... Their service is nothing outstanding in a good or bad way. The only good dish seems to be their Hoinam chicken rice dish. Would I come back after a few times? The answer is no...I think I can get more for the money at other HK cafe restaurant. read more

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Food has always been consistent at Phoenix. My favourite thing to order is the pork cutlet teriyaki sauce with rice. You can never go wrong with their hainese chicken rice either. I've been to Phoenix many times since I was a kid. Food quality has definitely downgraded through the years. The people who work there are surprisingly friendly which is rare for hk style cafe. Dishes I would recommend : Tomato pork chop rice, pork cutlet teriyaki rice, hainese chicken and rice, deep fried squid tentacles, and the Mexico style fries. If you want decent hk style cafe that's always consistent Phoenix is definitely a place I would recommend to my fellow yelpers! read more

My go to spot for good local Chinese cafe food. Great rates and combos offered throughout the day and awesome service. Must get dishes are the stir fried udon, and the numbing spicy fish fillet rice noodle soup. Very busy throughout the day but especially around brunch and lunch times almost always a line. This is a eat and go place rather than a sit and talk place so if you just want to eat and enjoy the food this is the place for you. read more

Phoenix is one of my favourite go-to places whenever I'm in Markham. Although I'm no expert on HK style cafes, I've had my fair share of experiences with different HK cafes in Markham and I believe most of the dishes they serve here taste relatively decent. Likewise, the prices have slightly increased recently but each dish still remains affordable. I would highly recommend on getting the combo dishes as it comes with either a hot/cold drink. (extra charge on cold drinks) I usually get the iced lemon tea which is subject to change in flavour - sometimes it's sweet and sometimes it ends up being way too bitter. Food-wise I'm pretty sure I've tried most of the items on their lunch and dinner combos LOL. But regardless, I'm usually a fan of the baked dishes, especially the baked chicken steak on rice. Since I don't speak Chinese, I'm left with pointing my finger at what I want on the menu but for the most part they usually understand what I'm trying to get at even though they seem a bit annoyed. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Curry fried rice & baked rice. - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Must Try: HK Milk Tea (Cold), Satay Beef Noodle, Chicken Teriyaki, Haianese Chicken, Baked pasta/rice, Rating: (9/10) Food, (7/10) Service, (9/10) Value, (7/10) Ambience, (7/10) Presentation, (9/10) Cleanliness My Experience: One of the staple HK cafe's in the GTA, this location of Phoenix is one of the best ones. They have some one of the best Milk Tea's of all the shops, partly because their tea flavour is strong but also because they don't add ice into their drinks (instead use a chilled glass to serve the drink cold). If you've been to HK cafe's before, they have all the stable dishes and more so. Probably one of the largest menus of any restaurant in the GTA. Personally, the best way to tackle the menu is to: 1) identify the time, is it breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner 2) do you want a meal or a snack? 3) noodle, rice or meat dish? 4) fried or soupy If you go through that, you'll be able to narrow down what you're looking for and find something perfect for you mood. Typically I go with: Chicken Teriyaki for Breakfast, the Pork Chop cutlet for afternoon tea, baked rice/spaghetti for dinners and lunch. Food here is very affordable, and service is quick and efficient. read more

Eh. With all the options available in the area, I wouldn't bother. Maybe I didn't order the right things but I thought the food was very subpar. We had the Fish Fillet Baked Rice with Mushroom Sauce ($9.50) and one off the set lunch menu which was the Chicken Steak & Pork Chop w/ Gravy Sauce on Rice ($8.50) that comes with a drink. Both dishes were rather bland. The Mushroom Cream Sauce is essentially cream sauce with mushrooms as a topping. The fish fillet was good but the sauce wasn't as thick and creamy as I usually like it. As for the other dish, the gravy sauce had a tangy taste. Meat was good but the dish overall lacked depth. All in all, everything left more to be desired. One thing I really did like about the place was that it was very clean. Servers were also very friendly and efficient. They were accommodating and got us what we needed. Menu has an extensive selection and a lot of variety. They have a breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner menus that are served at specific times. However, they are pretty inflexible with substitutions (i.e.: can't request cream sauce instead of gravy sauce) which in a sense, is fair. Relatively higher pricing and forgettable food so I wouldn't come back. Don't get me wrong, it really wasn't TERRIBLE but far from impressive. I just rather spend my money elsewhere especially when in Markham. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chicken steak & pork chop w/ gravy sauce on rice - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Came here for the hainan chicken, it's probably one of the best hainan chicken dishes around this area.. Or the country. The chicken is super moist and soft and I love the chicken oil rice.. Compliments it so well. I think one of the best parts it the sauce they have along with it. They have the normal garlic sauce and then this sweet tangy sauce. I love dipping the chicken in it. I never liked the soup that came with it, honestly I think it's overly oily and barely has any chicken taste to it. Their milk tea is pretty good but doesn't come as a combo with the chicken. Their curry is mediocre and pork neck dishes are super good. Some of their desserts like the condensed milk on toast is droooool worthy. This place is usually packed but I never had to wait longer than 10 minutes. This is a larger location and I believe there is a smaller one in scarbs. read more

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Phoenix is one of my favourite go-tos for lunch and this time around, I decided to try their Deep Fried Oats Chicken w/ Teriyaki Sauce on Rice for the first time. When the dish arrived, I was surprised at how big the chicken steak was and loved the mayo-teriyaki sauce they paired with it. The oats were fried along with the chicken, which made it extra crispy. My friend got its popular Hainanese Chicken with Chicken Oil Rice. The chicken was juicy and best of all, deboned! Leftover rice was not an issue as it was oil rice that was yummy and tasty even by itself. This dish was on par as usual. We had the Chocolate Ice Cream Pancake for dessert. Presentation and taste was okay but it was not worth $8.5. A little more dessert could have filled the big plate it was served in. I will definitely be back for the two dishes but will leave dessert to somewhere else. read more

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I often go to Pheonix Restaurant for lunch and sometimes for afternoon snacks. Their afternoon snacks menu is pretty good, and the choice selection is plentiful. However, their dinner serving isn't quite on par as what I would hope. I came here for dinner one night and ordered steak fried udon. Knowing that steak is not necessarily the best pair with fried udon, I decided to give it a try. First, I think the combination was not the greatest. The steak was placed on top of the udon which makes eating the udon very difficult. Second, the toughness in steak forms a tremendous contrast with the softness of the fried udon - again, the food experience was weird. My opinion on this kind of food may not be representative from everyone else. All in all, at the end of the day, I don't think I finished the dish. However, if you like to experience steak fried udon, give it a try! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Steak fried udon, Pheonix restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

We have been coming here for years and I used to think this was the best one out of all the other occassions. Unfortunately when we ordered take out recently, we had a terrible experience. Wrong order, food took a longer than they said, the Singapore Vermicelli had no favour, and worst thing is we found a long piece of hair in one of our dishes. read more

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We go to Phoenix restaurant quite often since the food reminds my wife of the food she used to eat back in Hong Kong. Me, being French Canadian, I've tried and discovered different food. Always pleased with the food. The portions are also generous and I sometimes bring food back home. Yesterday I had the fish filet with black bean sauce. Everything was well cooked and the sauce was just right ( not too strong or too bland). My wife had the baked pork chop on rice with tomato sauce. It looked good but did not have a chance to try it. Total price was under 20$ for 2 people plus they give you a 10% discount for your next visit. read more

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This is my usual lunch spot for consistent, Chinese "Cha Chan Tang" food. Their Hainanese chicken with rice is amazing! For some reason, I would always try something else on their menu to find myself picking at my friend's Hainanese chicken every time. It's juicy and flavourful, and the ginger / green onion sauce that it comes with compliments the dish perfectly. I ordered the Fish Tofu noodle soup this time. They make their fish tofu in house - it's basically minced pieces of fish and tofu, deep fried then boiled in the soup along with the noodles. It's really good and I don't think you can get this anywhere else (I wish I could buy this at the supermarket to make at home! The soup base itself is a big bland for the average person but I personally am okay with it. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Ham and egg sandwich on pineapple bun - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Not too bad. Japanese fried rice was burnt. Other in the group said theirs was not bad. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Japanese fried rice... Bunch of burnt pieces - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Relatively good HK style Chinese food, good place to come when I'm craving some baked pork chop rice with tomato sauce. The portion are relatively big so it would definitely satisfy the typical human being if not more. I always find myself sharing the meal with others or bring it home for take out. The prices are fair, like around $10 for a typical meal item. This would be a regular 3 star Chinese restaurant in terms of taste, however I'm giving them one extra because their service is relatively attentive. My bf wanted mayo with his fries so the employees went out of their way to understand his request and got it for him even though it's not typical so we were happy with the extra service. Overall, this restaurant leaves a happy and positive impression upon leaving and will return for more HK style food! Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 read more

The food is great but don't expect any customer service. Came during the buy one get one 50% off winter promo and it was a great deal. Ordered 2 mains, chicken wings and dessert. The portions are huge and the food is tasty. The bill came up to $40 after tax and tips. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've generally had good experiences at Phoenix; they have a diverse menu with enticing pictures of dessert options that always tug at my wallet. As many have mentioned, the Hainan chicken with rice is a great choice. I came yesterday with my parents, who ordered the Black Sesame Napoleon Ice Cream, (pictured) and judging from their facial expressions and them telling me "this is good", I surmised that that it was good. I ordered the Honey BBQ Pork Collar & Egg on Rice, which also comes with a nice side of two cucumber slices. I generally like this dish, but my only complaint is that the don't spread the sauce evenly throughout. Parts of it are as dry as British humour, while other parts are basically sauce with a side of rice. I'll definitely come back and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a new spot. It's a good place to chill and they've probably got something in their menu that'll satisfy your cravings. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Black Sesame Napoleon Ice Cream - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Frankly Absurd Non-Customer Friendly Practices (Outdoor Seating) I gave this place another try now that there is outdoor seating, with the hopes that the service would be "acceptable". My previous COVID experience ordering online and by phone resulted in zero food and zero service. Much to my surprise, the less than stellar, and frankly poor, customer experience has extended to the outdoor seating: 1) Pay first - What? Afraid your customers are going to run off on you? 2) Get badgered to give a service tip at the same time - What? Before even getting any food or service? Here's an idea: Pay your staff better. 3) Here's your take out bag of food: So go home and eat? What is the service tip for then? These are clearly a reflection of poor management decisions, with a clear inability to understand how to keep your customers. That being said, the food is generally pretty good. I understand the customer service practices at the Bayview location are better - so I strongly suggest you avoid this location if you're looking for a nice eat out experience after 18 months of COVID. read more

Your typical Hong Kong diner style restaurant. Portions are very large. Prices are slightly more expensive then most of their competitors. Very consistent every visit clean plating, typical Asian service and atmosphere is dependent on who sits near you. Cheers! read more

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Very casual HK type foods at a very cheap price. Their breakfast is really great, they have the typical macaroni soup with eggs and ham for breakfast, instant noodles with pork chops and perfectly cut crustless egg and ham or tuna sandwiches on white bread. You also get a drink, my mom loves the half coffee half tea (yuinyern) while I usually get the milktea. You can also buy Chinese newspapers and read like most patrons do throughout your meal. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I got the Korean Bologneisei rice and my friend got the hainanese chicken with rice. The korean was good, like bibimbap but a little sweeter. Hainanese chicken was really good but it's very greasy. My friend regularly gets hainanese chicken when we eat here. I usually get the baked chicken japanese style which is a favourite. Baked chicken on rice japanese style is really good its baked chicken with some mayo and japanese brown sauce. The japanese flakes on egg mixed with rice. The combos are pretty worth it, you get a drink with it but cold is extra. It's still considered a lux hk restaurant but portions are very big. Debit or cash only. read more

Decent HK style cafe with above average prices. Pros: Menu options are pretty extensive, they even have HK egg waffles served with ice cream. You can pretty much always find something you'll want on their menu given that their menu is literally a books worth of choices. I also like how they have promos once in a while, like this past November to December was buy one entree get the other of the same or lesser value 50% off. Or sometimes they have 10% off if you keep your receipt and dine before the stamped expiry date. Cons: Parking. A super tiny plaza with very limited parking. Price. Like I mentioned their prices are above average. I mean if the food was exceptionally good, sure, I'll be fine with it but its only decent. Wait times can be long as this place is packed, especially on weekends. Tip: call in advance to make reservations. read more

Tbh, tried the hainanese chicken rice and I thought it wasnt anything special... It was soft though. But still a good cha cha tang! Service good. Prices fair for their portions. The desserts look ah-mazing! Happy camper. (: read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chickennnn - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

3.5/5 Frankly, the food is pretty nice. The portion sizes are huge, the facilities are clean and well-kept, and it's just a very friendly place to dine with both family and friends. What i really dislike about this place, however, is how 95% of their dishes lack vegetables. Most dishes are composed of a nice big chunk of protein (pork cutlet, hainan chicken, beef, spareribs, fish) in the form of fried, baked, or steamed, accompanied by rice or noodles. If you want something with a good quantity of vegetables, you would have to order from the limited selection of vegetarian options (which are actually pretty good). If you are a meat lover, and hate vegetables, this is most definitely the place for a good meal! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Order E06 mixed vegetables on rice - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

THEIR FOOD IS GOOD! THEIR SERVICE IS GOOD !! but then again I used to be their everyday customer!! LOVE THEMMMM! a bit pricey for food but still! VERY GOOD AND YUMMY I love the beef tendon balls vermecelli the best !! Its cheap, Tasty, and comes with a drink! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Not a bad place for food. The food is pretty good for a HK cafe. I don't usually go to Phoenix because I just don't pass by enough to merit a visit. However, when the fiance says yes, then it's a yes.. lol. Came here for breakfast and they had a pretty big selection! I obviously had the eggs combo with pancakes! Noms.. I will give it 4 stars because this visit was very pleasing. The next time I go during lunch/dinner time, I'll update the review with pics. -1 star for service because it was so slow. Had to flag 3 different waitresses to get the bill.. so sad :( read more

I've been here a few times but first time for breakfast. Came here with my family and we ordered the set breakfast. It comes with a drink as well. Our meal: 1. Ham & Veggie Soup Vermicelli with Bun Drink: HK style Coffee 2. Egg & Ham Sandwich. Drink: HK Style Coffee 3. Tomato Sauce Fried Porkchop with 2 Eggs & Bun Drink: HK Style Coffee & Tea My husband had this and said it was bland in taste. 4. Satay Beef Soup Vermicelli Drink: HK Style Coffee & Tea Mine was quite salty for my taste. But the toast was yummy, do was the coffee tea mix. One thing that was quite funny was, our drinks came first. But they all look the same. So I kindly asked the waitress which is which. She questioned me back of what I ordered. I said I was just curious which ones are coffee & Tea mix? So she finally pointed them out. Lol! read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Breakfast Porkchop with Double Egg & Bun - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Quite annoyed by the fact they are making me 25 mins for a bowl of noodles..like come on...that is pretty unacceptable for an HK cafe...quality went down for awhile now but I guess it hasn't been a concern for most ppl.. Anyway, I was just feeling hungry and making me wait 25 mins didn't cut it at all... read more

I come here often with my family for saturday lunches since it's at a really convenient location. I always get the baked chicken & ham spaghetti with cheese and egg. It's almost $10 but it's really fulfilling and I always end up returning ordering the same thing! Also, they usually have discounts throughout the year where you can get discounts for your next visit if you spend a specific amount of money. I'm also a fan of their noodle soups and rices! Overall, their food is definitely reminiscent of some classic cafe food in HK and I feel the price for what you get is reasonable as the quality is definitely higher of other cafes around Markham. Their drinks and desserts are also great! Iced lemon tea is always a favourite of mine and all of their desserts are amazing - the dessert menu is really varied and they usually change it up with every season. Definitely a personal favourite restaurant of mine! read more

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I've been very conflicted on a lot of my reviews lately and this place is no exception. I've actually come here multiple times now but I've mostly ordered their specialty chicken and rice, which has been exactly the same every single time, which is a good thing. Chicken's always very juicy inside and the oil is, while incredibly unhealthy, surprisingly good. I had a pasta dish with an Alfredo-like sauce with pork and it was just okay. The pasta was well cooked, sauce was good, but there needed to be more and the pork was dry. The service is what makes this review's rating drop. A lot of the servers know little to no English and even asking for another set of chopsticks was a chore in itself. I think I've had the same lady two times and every time I spoke English, she gives me this "Get me out of here" look, which REALLY doesn't speak well to your customers. Not only that, but most of the servers don't look like they even want to be there. Another sticking point is they don't take any form of payment except cash. My understanding is this place has multiple locations so I'm unsure how you manage to not take card when you're that big. The shocker of them all is that this isn't posted ANYWHERE - I've gone out of my way to try and find it - and they don't tell you at any point. I've gone a few times when they were pretty packed so going earlier will help you avoid the crowds. If only they'd fix their service issues, I'd go more often. Do that, and you've got a (bigger) fan in me. read more

Phoenix has been the go to HK lunch place for us for years. Probably one of the most consistent restaurants out there when it comes to quality for all the items on their menu, food, drink, and dessert. If you're used to their menu, this location does not disappoint and you get exactly what's expected! Like all other CCT, customer service is what's expected, so no comment there! Only thing is I wished they accept credit, I found myself needing to go to the bank a few times since I forgot cash. Would recommend to try if you haven't! read more

I have been coming to Phoenix for a couple years now and they have multiple locations. This location specifically, is hands down the best for their Hainan chicken rice. I usually come for dinner as the location is close to home and Markville Mall. Value wise, it is a bit more pricey than their competition nearby (i.e. New City and Blue Ocean) as their combos do not include a soup while being at around the same price point which is rather disappointing. The desserts are also quite good which is something not all HK style cafes have. The plus side here is that the location is larger therefore wait times are not half as long as others around and food comes quick. Definitely a good option if you are short on time. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Service: It varies from location to location, but overall it's fast and efficient. Ambiance: It's cleaner than your typical HK Cafe, and it's usually packed. The cafe is where you go and grab a quick bite with your friends or family. It's usually pretty loud inside. Food: Their food is more to the expensive side compared to other HK cafes, but the quality and portion is there. The only thing I dislike is that a lot of the dishes doesn't come with a drink, where this is standard practice in most HK cafes. The extra $ they charge you for a cold drink is also more than usual. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Panko crusted chicken with rice - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Love coming here for their Hoinan chicken with rice. Probably the place to go in the Markham/Richmond Hill area for it. They also make a REALLY heavy ice cream on thick toast dessert. It can definitely serve as a meal on it's own. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced and they have a large variety of dishes. read more

Phoenix Restaurant - Green tea ice cream + crepe - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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One of my favourite location to visit for breakfast or lunch. Endless of menu to pick from and delicious compare to price. I personally love their Hong Kong milk tea which comes from almost every menu. Decoration and seating arrangement is modern and clean, service can be slow at times. Not the best customer service but as expected due to the turnover rate. Overall, great experience for customer service and food taste was very delicious for the price! read more

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