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    Shengjian King

    4.1 (59 reviews)

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    Alice L.

    Located inside the First Markham Place food court. I love this place. The Siu lung bao is so good. One of the best in GTA. Staff is always friendly. Price is acceptable.

    Kai-Wen L.

    Shengjian King is a store specializing in making assorted Baos: Sheng-Jian Bao(生煎包), Xiao long bao(小籠包), 包子(Bao Zi), etc. I have had their food twice so far. I think they make baos well. Espcially the amount of broth kept inside the baos are stunning! My throat was burned two times when I had their Sheng-Jian Bao! Maybe they should have a warning sign: Warning! lots of hot broth inside!, lol The flavour was tasty and full of meat's aroma. However, it can be a bit dull because it's always the same flavour. (I may be too picky) I still recommend you to try it if you haven't. You'll enjoy it

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    Tilla T.

    Taste very good. Crispy bottom and juicy inside. Good quality of food in the mall. The only comment is the pricy, $10 for 4 pieces is quite expensive. I can only enjoy once a while.

    Pan fried soup buns
    Heidi T.

    Small shop located in FMP foodcourt. Both soup dumplings and pan fried buns were $8.99. We opted to try pan fried buns this time and wait time is 10 mins. Appears that everything is made to order so I think that could cause a long wait at peak times. Be prepared! Each order had 4 and we were warned that it'll be hot. Appreciate the reminder since the soup can burst out! Would say this is similar to Sheng Jian Bao in North York but bit more expensive I believe. The bottom was equally seared to crispy. Limited menu options here but worth a try! Gotta try their soup dumplings next. Didn't see a machine so probably cash only!

    Carmen G.

    Crispy baos, not enough soup in the dumplings! This is located in the First Markham Place food court, at the very end unit of the strip of food vendors. Decided to grab their shengjian bao while waiting for another order at another store. I got the order of 4 baos, and it came with a super crispy bottom and hot interior. However, I think there could have been more soup in the baos, as it was a little dry and not what I'm use to. The wait time for these baos were long as they have to make it fresh! I'd probably get these again if I'm in the food court, but wouldn't purposely come get these.

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    JJ S.

    What is this creation, Shengjian bao? Did Chinese Santa just gift me this exploding, piping hot, Criiiiz-py, soup dumpling/bun in the tail end of summer? Roadtripping through Markham to Montreal and this store intrigued me and we gave it a try. A small stall in the mall with quite a line and handmade buns. We got the crispy-bottom eponymous bun- the Shengjian bao-- 4 buns topped with sesame seeds per order. When you take a small bite, boozy broth shoots out (one even sprayed all over our car door lol) and boy, the combination of that broth and the crispy pastry is just pure perfection. The meat inside is quite delectable too ;) I might be ignorant to have tried this dish for the first time in my life but I for sure will look for it now! Beats regular steamed soup dumplings any day! We also ordered pork buns/- decent flavor, not enough filling IMO. but then again, the store is called Shengjian King, not pork bun king. Will def be back.

    Tiffany D.

    Was craving for some dumplings and ordered soup dumplings and shengjiang bao . Each came to $7.99 before taxes. The order took about 15 minutes to make. So it came out super fresh and super hot. I really enjoyed the shengjiang bao as the bottom was super crispy, meat filling was tasty and super juicy with each bite. It is a must order for sure. The soup dumplings were okay, but I think I would come only for the shengjiang baos. I did not like the vinegar condiment that came with the dumplings since it tastes a little off to me.

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    CC L.

    Crispy shengjian baos definitely. These little mighty buns packed full of flavour. One nibble to give just enough room to suck out the soup in the bun, wine mixed with the juices of the meat in the bun, piping hot, be careful when sipping, then you add the black vinegar with ginger slices to eat the rest of this little morsel. You even get to watch them making the dumplings and buns off to the side too. The service was slow, was told to wait 10 minutes, but definitely waited longer than that for 4 buns being prepared in the pan. Just over $2 for each little bun.

    Abigail G.

    I loved the dumplings here - they're made fresh and to order. Since it's such a small spot you see how they prepare everything. It can take 10+ min for the order but it's well worth it. I tried the soup dumplings and was pleasantly surprised by how much soup and filling were in them. Definitely a place i'll be visiting more often.

    Traditional pork buns with ground pork and green onion
    Joy H.

    Dumplings and stuff are like my fav food, but there is something slightly off about the flavour here. I personally feel like their fillings are like...too strong in flavour? But what kind of flavour, I'm not sure. It's saltier than I expect but that's not quite what the overwhelming taste is... I can't put my finger on it, but I feel like some sriracha or vinegar would make it a lot better (I was too lazy to go back and get the sauces, but they have it). However, prices here are pretty good! Wait time for my food was approx. 10-15 mins. The cashier is very nice too! I'm curious to come back and try their wonton and shengjian bao though! Will be in my list for when I return.

    Angelo B.

    The Shengjian Bao here are legit. I've been on the hunt for good ones since leaving Socal, trying many different places but nothing has come close. While these are not as good as what I remember from Socal/ Shanghai, I do think they are great, and I'll definitely be returning here. They are on the larger size. I was thinking initially that I may need to order 2 servings as each only comes with 4, but it turned out to be a decent amount of food (I wasn't overly hungry), with plenty of soup inside. The buns do take some time to be prepared, but come out hot and delicious. One of my buns did leak before I picked it up, but there was so much soup inside that it was still really juicy.

    Lim T.

    Who doesn't like steamed asian buns? I love asian baos! I've been coming to First Markham Place's foodcourt for many years but it was the first time ordering here. I wasn't familiar with the menu and I knew that I wanted a mix. The staff was very helpful in explaining the prices...I could either get one bun for $1.50 or 6 six for $7.99 and can be mixed. They had 4 different kinds of buns so I got the six buns special and picked 3 kinds. Here is my rating for the 3 buns: 1) Traditional pork buns - 5/5 ...it's like the shanghai soup dumpling but in a bun version! Be careful biting into it as you may not be expecting the hot juice coming out. 2) Pork and spicy sauerkraut- 5+/5 ...my favourite...I love the pickled spicy flavours of the vegetables and the pork was so tender! Although the bun looks small but it's stuffed generously. 3) Pork and cabbage - 4.5/5...simple but tasty! This is a nice choice to go with the other two that I mentioned. Honestly all the buns were really good. I bought the semi-cooked ones because the staff said it would taste really good if I steamed them for 8 mins when I got home. And she was right! I still have one more flavour to try so I'll be back for sure. I also notice a lot of people ordering the shanghai soup dumplings so I'll have to try that too next time! These buns are great for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner!

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    Cindy N.

    This place seems to be quite popular on social media, and saw the previous amazing reviews that I wanted to give this place a try! I got both the soup dumplings and the wonton soup. Soup Dumplings: Definitely a top contender for good soup dumplings in the GTA area. The meat filling is super flavourful and juicy. There was so much soup broth surprisingly. They took approximately 15-20 mins (which can seem like a long wait) however, it's definitely worth it as they are made super hot & fresh. Despite trying them a few hours later when I got home, it still tasted good. Wonton Soup: They had a bunch of signs about the wontons so I gave it a try. It was alright, the wontons tasted pretty average for their filling and wasn't a fan of this broth at all. They seem to be more specialized in dumplings rather than wontons in my opinion. This spot can get busy and the wait-time can be longer than usual. I highly recommend checking out the rest of the food court and look around the stores during the wait.

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    Today, tried a newly renovated place for lunch (dim sum), let me tell you this, it was a real…read moredisappointment. When they provided with a table it was right next to an exterior door, with people going in and out. The was a cold draft, we even had to tell the hostess/manager, if they could provide a divider to divert the draft from hitting our table. We ordered 9 dim sum dishes, one be Roasted Pig Mixed Cold Jellyfish, which was $23.80. I had the idea that it would be a fair portion. When it came, I was shocked, it was only 6 pieces of Roasted Pig. When I spoke with the manager about the portion size, he commented "for that price it is fair". There was not apologies and walked away, nor was it written on the menu. If I had known it was only 6 pieces (size of your index and middle finger put together). I would not have ordered it. If you want to have Roasted Pig, you can get better deals else where. Also, ordered Marinated Chicken Feet for $13.98, when it came to table, it was also a disappointment, part of the chicken feet was dark in colour, not even sure if it was even edible or not. Another dim sum dish that I have order was the steamed chicken with fish maw. The chicken was okay, but there was only two small pieces of fish maw, (the size of each piece was 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch). The order 6 dim sum dishes that was order was mediocre, tasted better from other Dim Sum restaurant. When I received the bill for the meal it came out to be $119.50, they even had included the tip. They didn't even give me an option weather a tip was even worthy. I will definitely not be returning to this place. I definitely do not recommend anyone to come to this restaurant. I would consider blacklisting this restaurant. It's simply deceiving customers. 今天去一家新裝修的點心店吃午飯,真是太失望了。他們為我們安排的桌子緊鄰外門,進進出出的人絡繹不絕。冷風直吹,我們甚至得跟領位員/經理說能不能加個隔板擋風。我們點了九道點心,其中一道是烤乳豬配涼拌海蜇,價格是23.8美元。我以為分量應該挺足的。結果端上來的時候,我大吃一驚,烤乳豬隻有六塊!我跟經理說了分量的問題,他居然說「這個價錢算合理」。他既沒有道歉,也沒有在菜單上寫明,就直接走開了。如果我知道只有六塊(大概食指和中指並排那麼大),我肯定不會點這道菜。想吃烤乳豬的話,去別的地方一定能找到更划算的。我還點了13.98美元醃漬的雞爪,端上來後也很失望,雞爪有一部分顏色發黑,我甚至懷疑它能不能吃。我點的另一道點心是魚肚蒸雞,雞肉還可以,但是魚肚只有兩小塊(每塊只有半英寸見方)。我點的這六道點心味道平平,不如其他點心店的好吃。結帳時,帳單竟然高達119.50美元,還包含了小費。他們甚至都沒問我是否該給小費。我絕對不會再來這家店了。我絕對不推薦任何人來這家餐廳。我會考慮把這家餐廳封鎖。他們簡直就是在欺騙顧客。

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    This restaurant has been around for AGES! We used to go here and there like ten years ago but I…read morehaven't been back for a long time. Recently went again and it's definitely changed a bit. Parking still sucks, lol. As someone who isn't a huge fan of dim sum or the traditional dim sum tea, I was really happy to see that they now offer HK Style Milk Tea as well as various flavours of slushie and bubble tea offerings. As a milk tea lover, this alone would make me choose this place over another. :) The restaurant itself is quite spacious. When you enter, it's the front counter and a take out shelf (with LOTS of people ordering take out). There is a dining room to the left and to the right. I like that the tables are generously spaced apart, unlike some other dim sum places. Food wise, it's pretty decent, like any other dim sum place. I wouldn't say that it's anything special and no dish really stood out to me. We were a larger group so we ordered 2-3 rounds of stuff, and sometimes would just ask the server to add on a dish for us. I don't know if this was confusing for them or what because a lot of our dishes didn't end up coming. Of course, dishes that didn't come were not charged. The bill itself is a little confusing but they are happy to explain it to you. Instead of an itemized receipt, it is just multiple lump sums for tea charge, S/M/L items, special items, etc. Gratuities are already included.

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    Went since they were open until 1 am. Food was ok. Singapore noodles were the highlight of the…read moredishes. The beef and pork were ok too. Would go again if looking for a late night spot.

    We came as a party of 2 for a super early dinner (5pm) on a weekend. The restaurant had…read moreapproximately 5 other parties/tables during our 1ish hour there, with people occasionally dropping in for take-out. Since this Chef 88 is opened until 1am, I think this place will get busier as the night progresses. We weren't super hungry as well ate something for tea time. So we ordered Maggi Lobster (~3lbs) for $34/lb, and stir fried beef with Chinese broccoli (gai lan). The lobster was cooked perfectly, with the Maggi sauce not being too salty. They definitely gave us all the pieces of the 3lbs lobster. The gai lan had a bitter aftertaste, which is common for this vegetable. I wished they had a way to get rid of that. They were generous with the amount of beef and was well marinated. The cut wasn't that great, but that is to be expected. I don't think they added much MSG or at least used good quality ones, as we did not feel overly thirsty later in the evening. They give free daily soup and dessert. What we were most impressive was with the service. The waiters were very attentive, changing our plates twice during our 1ish hour meal. The also gave us wet wipes and more napkins without us requesting it. They even offered us additional soup, which we declined as we were quite full.

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    Dim Sum food hot and fresh. Service was good and the dining room looked ok. Prices aren't bad,…read more$5.50 per before 11 am. A little more cleaning would be nice. Food was generally tasteful except the Shumai which had an odd taste. It was also too fatty. A positive would be that it was big in size. They might have had an off day so give it a try and get your experience. (Kitchen staff shouldn't go to the washroom with an apron on.). Yes I notice this stuff.

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