I saw this place on Instagram and Shengjian Bao's are one of my favorite food so I had to come try it. The shop is located inside the First Markham Place food court and is run by a mother and daughter duo. We ate beforehand so we came just for a quick snack. The ambiance is what you can expect of a food court stall. We ordered 1 order of their King of Shengjian Bao and it came with 4 pieces. It took them about 5 minutes to make and it also came with vinegar and chili oil. The bao's themselves are piping hot and full of soup. PLEASE BEWARE it really was super hot. I almost scorched my mouth. Despite our best efforts, It was so PACKED with soup that I don't think it is possible to eat them without them bursting. Luckily we didn't get any soup on our clothes lol. The outer shell was really crispy and The soup was flavorful and tasty. The only problem is the meat itself was tough and rubbery and at 10$ for 4 pieces, it is quite expensive. These are tiny baos... They aren't bad but it's not worth the price and I think it is quite overrated. I don't think I would come back again and honestly this is the last time I'm going to try food recommended by these "Influencers". I keep falling for it. read more

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My cousins and I were feeling peckish while waiting for our parents to buy all the dry ingredients they could carry at First Markham Place. Most options at the food court didn't look appetizing, but Shengjian King seemed promising. SHENGJIAN BAO (4) - 10 The price felt a bit steep, as these were pretty small. Most of them looked like they had been poked and prodded because they were concave. That said, the baos were heated through well, and we had to be careful while eating them. The broth was rich and savory with a bit of sweetness, and I appreciated how much broth there was in each one. The meat was also pretty juicy and tender. Sadly, the bao itself was a bit stale and underwhelming. If you're also walking around FMP aimlessly while your parents spend 2+ hours buying dry goods for Cantonese soup, or spending 30 minutes deciding on a water boiler, you know where to eat while waiting around. read more

Shengjian King - Shengjian Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I'm always on the lookout for a good dumpling/bao spot that doesn't break the bank. This spot makes fresh bao & dumplings cooked to order, and it's well worth a bit of a wait! The menu isn't as large as the other food stalls, but that's actually a good sign in my opinion. They know what they do well! I tried the soup dumplings and Shengjian Bao, both of which were so juicy, savoury, & steaming hot! They did not skimp out on the filling, and I could have eaten them all myself if I wanted to! The main downside is that they're located inside the First Markham Place food court, which is notorious for being super crowded on weekends. It can be tricky to find parking and a table, so if you can, come during less busy times. read more

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Solid Xiao long bao. For a food court this is solid. Came out screaming hot. They have a unique vinegar that has a non standard flavour. Not my favourite but it was good. read more

I have been coming here for years. Pan fried dumplings are nice and soft on top, full of yummy soup and nice and crispy on the bottom. The perfect combo! Take a little bite off the soft top part to let the steam escape. Then add some vinegar and/or chili sauce for the perfect bite. It's consistently delicious. read more

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. read more

Shengjian King - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Shengjian King - Pan fried soup buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

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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. read more

Shengjian King - Shengjian bao order with red vinegar - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

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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. read more

Shengjian King - Shengjian Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

Shengjian King - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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. read more

Shengjian King - Traditional pork buns with ground pork and green onion - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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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. read more

Shengjian King - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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! read more

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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. read more

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Got 8 Xiao Long Bao for $7.99 Pros: - Fresh and quick. - Reasonable price even though it's not as cheap as juicy dumpling. - Accepts credit cards. Cons: - Pork filling is very peppery. - Skin is a bit on the thicker side although I did not mind. read more

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Shenjiang King is one of the underrated spots inside First Markham Place for their Shengjian Baos (Juicy Pork Steamed Buns). The baos are freshly handmade and pan fried (hence the long waiting time of 10-15 minutes), but the wait is worth biting into the baos for the fat juicy meat and broth. The bao skin was crunchy to add texture to every bite as it soaks up all the broth inside each bite. They provide vinegar and homemade chili oil if you would like to customize your taste for the baos. Overall, I can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Checked out this place in the First Markham place food court after having a craving for shengjian bao, and it did not disappoint! Each order comes with 4 bao and costs $7.99 which is a decent price for the amount of food this ended up being. Each bao was perfectly soup-y, the skin was slightly thick and the texture was nice. They are topped with black sesame seeds and green onions, and come with a vinegar-y sauce. The meat filling was tender andThere was an obvious taste of shaoxing cooking wine in the bao which was a little too potent in my opinion. read more

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One of the better Shanghainese soup dumpling places and its located in a food court! Head over to the First Markham Place mall, plenty of parking. They make it fresh, takes approx 10mins. Be careful on your first bite as the liquid gushes out piping hot. Dumplings are big, hot, juicy and flavorful read more

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After some shopping, we were looking for a snack before dinner so I finally got to try this place. I've been eyeing this shop for a while after seeing them bring out some massive dumplings for another patron. They make them to order and each comes out fresh from the kitchen piping hot! We shared the King of Shengjian Bao, which is a soup filled bao that is pan fried on one side. It comes 4 to an order, so it is the perfect snack to share between two or a meal for one. Be careful when biting into it as the soup is piping hot! Really liked the contrast of textures between the slightly chewy top of the bao to the pan fried bottom. Great flavors and delicious! read more

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Their pan fried ones have always been a satisfying treat at this mall. They make them fresh so after you order there is a little wait, usually around 10 minutes or less. The skin is a bit thick on the bottom but not too doughy. I really enjoy the ginger vinegar that they come with. Each one has soup inside so eat them while they are fresh!! read more

Shengjian King - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

A solid 3.5/5! This is located at the corner of the food court beside the Fido booth. We always pass by this place and finally got a chance to try it. The steam buns were made fresh and they were piping hot when we got ours. We ordered two steam buns: Traditional pork bun with onions- 3/5. A little salty for my liking and the meat had a lot of juice which made the bun a little soggy. Pork and cabbage steam bun -4/5!! Love this bun. Not overly salty and the ingredients in the middle balanced very well with the bun. Just bare in mind that you will have to wait at least 10 minutes for your food. We waited around 15 minutes for two steamed buns. I overheard the cashier said you can always call in to preorder. While we were waiting, I saw alot of people ordered the Shengjian Bao and the Juice pork steam buns which they are known for. I'll definitely try them next time I come by. read more

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Tasty bao for a good price! I came with my boyfriend and we'd love to come back to try the other dumplings and wonton soup :) read more

Location/Service This little place is located within the Food Court area of First Markham Place. The plaza itself has lots of parking, but it is constantly busy 24/7 (especially on the weekends!). This place is in the corner lot of the food court, can't be missed as you walk in that area. Since it is a food court, there's plenty of seating available (might have to share with strangers once it's busy). Staff were nice and good service. Food Note - it may take some time to get the food as it has been to be steamed/fried (around 10-15min). Ordered the 'King of Shengjian Bao' ($5.99, 4pcs) and 'Juice Pork Steamed Dumplings' ($6.99, 8 pcs). I have to say it went well beyond expectations. The Shengjian Baos were crunchy on the outside and very very juicy on the inside. Since it was scolding hot, the meat was well kept intact and flavourful. As for the steamed dumplings, similar - where the outer skin was very thin (not thick and starchy), but enough to withhold the juice and the flavourful pork meat. The two items combined was a very filling meal, especially the size of the baos - which were almost the size of my palm. This place is truly a hidden gem, especially in food court standards! I'm so glad there's actual affordable, delicious steamed buns and dumplings. read more

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Good place for buns and dumplings. Friendly staff. Good prices and good food. You do need to wait about 15 minutes for your food to be ready because it's made fresh. The dough on the soup filled dumplings are thicker than I like but otherwise it's good. Love, both buns we ordered. So yummy. Would recommend giving them a try. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch since I work near FMP. I've been trying to scope out all the good spots at the FMP foodcourt and was excited to try Shengjian King. I heard they have amazing baos. I decided to try their pan fried baos. At first I thought 7.99 for 4 was a little pricey but the size was decent and filled me up. Any more and I don't think I would finish. It took awhile to get my lunch, maybe 10-12+ minutes but they must be making these fresh. Let me tell you when I ate this, it was so good! The bottom was soooo crispy and the inside had a good amount of soup. I would definitely come back and order these baos again. I highly recommend! read more

Shengjian King - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Ordered the "Juice pork steamed buns" and "King of Shengjian Bao" to share with my parents. They were made fresh! My dad knew it would take 15 mins for them to serve it and it was right on time. Steaming hot and so very mouth watering. I would highly recommend them! read more

Shengjian King - Number 1 and 2, read my review. It says what they are - Dim Sum Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Excellent fast food pork XLBs. We did take out and maybe the soup in the dumplings dissipated a bit, but the flavors were very very good and the skins appropriately thin. Corner stall in the First Markham Place mall along Highway 7, B entrance I believe. read more

3.5/5 Located at the First Markham Place food court. A little pricey for "fast food" but it taste pretty decent. If you time it properly, you can get a fresh basket within minutes of ordering. If not, the wait could be longer....15 mins. I like the sheng jian bao ($5.99 for 4) but just wish there was a bit more meat and juice inside. read more

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This is one of the newer vendors in the food court. We only got the soup dumplings and their specialty pan fried buns. I have yet to be able to find anything that compares to the pan fried buns from shanghai but I gave this a try. At first I thought the prices were a bit steep for food court, but after receiving my food it felt well worth it. The soup dumplings ($6.99) were larger than the usual and the pan fried buns ($5.99) were gigantic. The pan fried buns are very soupy and hot so be careful and don't bite so hard into it. I recommend biting a small hole and drinking the soup first- you're welcome. I'd come here again, good overall. read more

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I ordered the Vegetable Steamed Bun which was supposed to contain chives, scrambled omelette, and noodles. But it turned out to be a pork bun. The bun they put in the container for me came from the "Vegetable Steamed Buns" section (I saw them taking it out), so clearly, the buns in their display were mixed up and there were pork / meat ones in the vegetable buns section. read more

Decided to try out this new place at First Market Place's food court as I saw how busy it was. There's a selection of things to pick from congee, buns and dumplings. We went for the King of Shenjian Bao (5.99 for 4 pcs) and Juice Pork Steamed Buns (6.99 for 8 pcs) which is basically a xiao long Bao. Wow! The King of Shenjian Bao was super juicy as when we bit inside, juice was coming out! The xiao long baos were very juicy as our takeout spoon couldn't even contain it all! I was surprised how fresh and juicy everything was despite being only a food court restaurant. I definitely will return for more! TIP: If you could, eat in as take out took us at least 20+ min wait. Also, eating this can get very messy, so try to have a table to eat this on LOL. read more

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Did ya'll know that the FMP food court is actually full of hidden gems? From HK style bbq pork to Malaysian laksa to Shanghai bao's, they've got it all. Hidden in there is Shengjian King, who's feature are these soupy pan fried buns. They also have traditional dumplings, wontons and steamed soup dumplings. The soup dumplings (not pictured) were actually pretty good with a thin home made skin. I also like how there were pieces of real ginger in the vinegar dumpling sauce. The pan fried bao's were pretty big and filled with delicious soup. Each order comes with 4 bao's which is similar to Sanji. It's a great spot to go to in the Markham area, and I would actually recommend doing little food court foodie tour since theres so many great little spots in one place! Though they were very good and comparable, I STILL like Sanji Bao the most as I feel like the filling has the best/most flavor. read more

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New stall at the busy FMP food court. Serves up freshly made pan fried buns and steamed soup xiaolongbaos. $5.99 for order of 4 Sheng Jian fried dumplings. Dumplings are quite large compared to other locations. Each filled with soup and meat mixture. The bottom can be fried more crispy. They fry a big batch at a time, so wait could be up to 20 - 30 min. The vinegar and ginger pieces are a MUST ADD. It adds so much flavour to the soup and made the dumpling so much better!! There are other items such as congee, steamed buns, and wontons. Improvements: The cashier lady is already really good with tracking her orders and checking the kitchen for orders and estimated wait times. Perhaps can have wait times as a visible sign so customers will know how long to wait before they line up. As a new addition to the food court, they should improve on bringing their food faster, yet still maintaining their quality. Perhaps frying two batches at a time, and once they have a flow going, they can better gauge their staffing needs and speeds. Looking forward to trying it again, hopefully with less wait!! read more

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This place has 3 different flavours of the steamed buns. Decided to get half a dozen and a mix of each. The order took ~10 minutes since they actually steam it when you order it which is the great. The bun itself is soft, but there was a strange overpowering alcohol taste to all of them. I imagine the cooking wine they use but I've never experienced such a strong amount that it feels like the proportions are way off. It threw off the whole experience and was even worried about having my kids eat it. Maybe it was just a one off but won't be back. read more

Lebron likes to call himself the king... and Shengjian King is obviously following in his foot step and is self proclaimed king at least in the Shengjian department. I'd much prefer if an individual/establishment let others actually do the talking on their behalf. In this case, the people have spoken, and I'm quite perplexed by the high ratings given. If you are expecting an authentic Shengjian bao from an aesthetic or a taste stand point you will be disappointed. First off the Shengjian bao resembled a "Mexican bun" (from Chinese bakeries) but in the shape of a volcano. The appearance is certainly social media worthy; very cute looking. On the interior the meat filling is very large; too large for my liking. The plus is that it had a lot of soup inside; soup was decent. The biggest flaw seem to be the bao. The skin was quite thick and the bottom seemed to be semi deep fried as opposed to pan fried. What's most perplexing was the fact that despite the choice to deep fry the bottom, the bottom of the bao is chewy as opposed to crunchy. A huge disappointment indeed. While the food did not taste bad, it was ordinary at best and the essence of a Shengjian bao had been lost in the way they decided to prepare the dish. read more

Very juicy and lots of soup of Xiao Long Bao dumplings. $6.99 for 8 pieces. It's good price and great taste from a food court. Definitely will come back again. read more

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