3.5 I like this place for a quick meal. I usually get a combo and I would usually choose the popcorn chicken one. The combo comes with three sides and I love their side dishes! I have tried a variety of their side sides and I really like the flavors. The service is a hit/miss depending on who is serving you. One time I didn't feel comfortable because the lady was rude to me while I was ordering. The employee serving me got frustrated with me because I couldn't speak Chinese... Other than the service, I think the food is good. read more

Alright - it's been another three years so it's about time i give it another update. Admittedly, I eat here at least once whenever I come back toronto. I've been eating at this place for over 10 years now and their salty crispy/popcorn chicken has never failed me (my parents used to bring them to waterloo for me when they visit). If i'm not eating the chicken, i get their fried pork chop rice. Whenever you get a rice combo, you get to pick three sides and they have a ton of great vegetable and meat dishes to choose from. The quality of the fried foods has been inconsistent over the years. It's hard to say when i'm going to get great and when i'm going to get meh. Nevertheless, the recipe remains and there really isn't another place in the GTA quite like this place. It remains a mom and pop shop (the very pretty taiwanese mom used to man the front while the pop is in kitchen) but neither of them are there as often they used to be. The service is also inconsistent. If you are lucky, you get the nice ladies, if you are not, you mainly face indifference. read more

I have been here many times over the years. When they first opened, it was a fantastic place. I think the owners here have changed over the years, and it has been going downhill from there. The food is just traditional lunch boxes where you can pick the "protein" and get three side dishes. The side dishes are fantastic, but I'm not a fan of the meat. Most of the time, it is just deep fired meat (pork or chicken) that everyone gets. I like the variety of the side dishes, but that's about it. The service here is crap. I have rarely been to another location with such a shitty service level. You can be there for the first time and just stand there at the cash like an idiot because you don't know that you should proceed to the side to order first. Once you order, and line up at the cashier, the lady acts like you're her worst enemy and does't care if you don't get your food. I had the lady look down on a customer because she didn't have payment ready. When another customer was asking where her food was after paying, she just ignored her...Just a crappy place for service. There really is nothing really good about this place. would only repeat if everyone else wanted to go for quick and cheap Taiwanese food or snacks. Finally, one word of advice, they only take cash. As I rarely carry cash, I had to circle around afterwards because I had to withdraw money (or at least that is what the lady told me) read more

This is one of my favorite Taiwanese bento in Markham area. This the only shop has variety of side dishes to choose, popcorn chicken is my favorite, very crispy and freshly made when you order. Line up usually long during lunch hours, but they clear the line pretty fast. You can also order in advance for pick up. Their popcorn chicken and pig blood cake snacks is also very good. read more

Tai Ping Hsiang - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Lunch or dinner combo under 10$ with a pop or soup. Can't get better the bbq pork and popcorn chicken here is best in town. Parking here is terrible during lunch time and there's limited seating so be prepared to take out read more

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Best place to get quick food, especially if you work around the area. Their combo comes with rice and 3 side dishes that you can pick. I like their popcorn chicken combo the most, usually I get a combo without a rice (so you will get additional side dish). Missing one star since they used to give a chinese soup (and now they increase the price and no more soup *sad*) and average service during rush hour. read more

Came here today and experienced the worst service ever.. I waited 15 minutes at the front counter for some service when the place was not even busy. three ladies that work there chit chatting away with their backs towards me didn't even budge when I tried to get their attention. Soon they noticed me and they were incredibly rude. I asked them for the snack-size BBQ pig liver but they rudely replied what is that?? Then I told them the number on the menu and they replied what is that, no we don't have that. just told me to look at the refrigerator.. . when I wanted to pay , their attitude was so rude and they are once again taking their time literally I waited at the cashier area for so long I wanted to leave... Because NO SERVICE!! [!!!!!!They also charged me $7.05 for a small box of duck tongue that's not even 100g.........!!!] I don't get why is it so expensive for not even 100g of duck tongue.. rip off Overall service is rude, slow , unhelpful and expensive, worst experience ever. read more

Decent food at reasonable price with free soup or drink($6.45/combo). My coworkers drive to buy their lunch box almost every day... I love there veggie dishes. Suggest the pop corn chicken with veggie combo. More than eight veggie dishes for u to choose from, the taste is much better than another Taiwanese takeout restaurant I have been to. They upgraded their decor on July 5th, so it looks cleaner than before. read more

Tai Ping Hsiang - Pop corn chicken on rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Taste is worth 5 stars. However, I notice that the cashier handles both the food and money. Many times I notice her hands touching the food and inside of the bento lid with her gloved hands AFTER handling money. Doing all of this and not washing her hands one bit in between tasks. read more

They have great Taiwanese bento boxes here for very cheap. It's really just a take out joint, not for dine ins. The popcorn chicken is amazing here! You can opt for a spicy version also. read more

Best Popcorn Chicken in Town!!! The place is small, very small. They only have two table of four, and one of their table always have stuff on it, no one can't use it... However, it's a very good place for take out. I usually order their popcorn chicken (aka "Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets"). They served it in a paper bag. Just like in Taiwan night market~~ (Remarks: I usually paired with bubble tea from GongCha. For me, it's the best snack combo in Metro square). Their bento box is good value too. And I can have popcorn chicken bento box too (LOL). ~$7 for one main dish, 3 side dishes, and a soup. They have so many choices for side dishes, love it!! And their portion is pretty big. Line up is a bit confusing. Many people will line up at the cashier to place the order... Actually, we need to line up at the food counter to place our order first. Then go back to line up at the cashier for payment and picking up our orders. Hope that they can put some signage in the store. They accept bulk order for the bento box, however, the minimum order is 50 (if i'm correct)... read more

For about $7-8, you get a Taiwanese lunch box with a main meat dish, and your selection of side dishes (varies daily). How to order: 1) don't line up in front of the cashier, go to the side where the food is displayed and tell the lady which mest dish you want (I recommend the popcorn chicken or chicken leg) 2) pick your side dishes (i recommend the seaweed and eggplants if available) 3) pay at the cashier 4) eat This place is really packed during lunch time and closes earlier than the food court. read more

Had their deep fried pork chop. With each bento box, you can pick 3 side dishes. I had the bamboo shoots, seaweed, and the vegetarian kidney. It was a good hearty lunch box. read more

I'm not an expert in Taiwanese cuisine, but I know tasty, and this was both tasty and cheap! A popcorn chicken bento box comes with rice, and 3 side selections, for about 8 bucks! They have a wide selection of side items, my favourites being the stir-fried lotus root, the stir-fried cabbage, and tomato-egg. The rice is soft and fresh, not day-old stuff that other Chinese restaurants serve. They have a decent menu to choose from but I'm such a fan of this popcorn chicken bento box that I haven't bothered to stray from it. They are so value-conscious that they don't even upcharge you on pop. Most places can charge up to $1.50 for a coke. Here it's under a buck. Tips: - Line up to order in the back (by the fridge) - Pay for your items at the front register. - Lunch time gets super busy. - They have only a few tables, but they fill up fast. - Most suitable for take-out. Good food, fast service, good price, deserves my business. read more

Best Taiwanese bento in GTA, 2nd to none

Tai Ping Hsiang is located among many other quick fast-food style restaurants in Metro Square off Steeles Ave in Markham. There are dumpling houses, Korean spots, Asian legend, bubble tea spots, Hong Kong style cafes, chinese bakeries, and then... there is Tai Ping Hsiang. It specializes in bento box meals, and their signature is their Taiwanese style popcorn chicken. The place can get hectic I find, at all times of the day. The workers speak very little english, and the organization of the place can be confusing at first. When you walk in, there is a menu on the wall and a cashier. However, you are supposed to walk all the way to the back where the fridge is, order your food, wait for it to come out of the back kitchen, and then pay last. The popcorn chicken is delicious (6.50). Seasoned and marinated in chinese spices, crispy, but surprisingly not greasy. The snack size comes in a paper bag with skewers for sharing. Or you can pay an extra 0.75 and get a meal with white rice and 3 side dishes. I recommend the sweet potato, green beans, and tomato and scrambled egg. Check this place out! Better for take out, as there are only 2 small tables. read more

Solid place for Taiwanese bento box. Extremely consistent with delicious side options. Good price for what you get too. Jimmy's Yelp Ratings Scale for Food: [*] Disappointing. Just...no. [**] Not very good. Will not return. [***] It is what it is. Go enough times and you'll break even on quality. [****] My go-to place. Rarely disappoints. [*****] Everything on menu is good. Every time. read more

Small place - good for ordering, eat and then get out quickly. The popcorn chicken was decent. Side dishes were a bit on the salty and on the oily side. Place is not the cleanest place in the world, but was decent for a fast food joint. There were lots of people doing takeout (mostly ordering popcorn chicken). Heard service wasn't the greatest, but from my one time experience, the staff was pretty nice. Cash only. read more

I stop by this place whenever I am in the area..the popcorn chicken combo never disappoints! This place also serves many other signature taiwanese dishes such as three cup chicken. It can get quite busy on weekends around lunch time. For about $7.xx, you get popcorn chicken on rice with a choice of 3 sides and a soup. My favourite side dish is the sweet taro/potato but it isn't always available, the different sides vary so it's really a hit or miss when you get there...other sides are such as vegetables, tofu, bean curd and green beans. I give this only a four star rating as there are only two tables in there for seating, more of a takeout place..however, you can always takeout and eat in the foodcourt beside! read more

Very hidden place in Metro Square. I frequently go to Metro Square and have never noticed this place until a friend recommended me to come here for popcorn chicken. The place is quite small inside with only two tables, so it's ideal for take-out. They have lunch/dinner specials which comes with three sides of your choice and a soup. If you want to change your soup to pop or bottled water it's $0.50 extra. I tried the popcorn chicken and it was pretty good. Didn't "WOW" me, but still good. The portion size was quite big as well and the total came to $7.50 after tax, which is cheap as compared to a popcorn chicken rice set at your favourite local bbt place. The only thing about this place is that the service when they're taking your order and preparing it, I felt like I was being rushed out the store. But what can you really expect. It's not meant for dine in and it's quite busy during lunch hours. Also, CASH ONLY! I would definitely come back for more take out and try the chicken leg next time as it sounded like a popular item from what I saw/heard others order. read more

Tai Ping Hsiang - Popcorn chicken on rice with three sides and a soup. $7.50 after tax - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is not a sit-down place. There are no seats so it's only takeout. The food is cheap for the amount and variety you get. The food is decent for the price you pay, but most of the time it can be too salty. If you want quick, fillingTaiwanese food, this is exactly where you want to go. read more

One of my friends introduced me here for Taiwanese food and I really couldn't have imagined a tiny place @ metro plaza ever be noticed.. Huge fan of fried popcorn chicken, made to order and definitely worth every dollar of mine....its crispy, spicy and not slapped on with heavy batter.... Their lunch boxes (bien dong) are well worth the price, with 2-3 sides and rice....only $6.45+tax. The portion will even fill a big guys stomach... I believe the two most popular items are lu paai gu (porkchops) and popcorn chicken cuz alot of ppl seem to order that.. Yes, its a eat and go place with like 3 tables but thats our culture...thats why there are so many hk restaurants (cha chaan tang ) but back to Taiwanese food... this definitely reminds me of my Taiwan trip...when I go crazy at the night markets there...the quality is similar...yumms!! oh yea just to be even more authentic.. cha time is closeby...now go grab your roasted milk tea with grass jelly and popcorn chicken from here.... Satisfying your cravings.. this is how you do it!! Lol... read more

Freshly fried thick cut pork chop rice with the right amount of batter and your choice of 3 toppings, all for food court prices. If you frequent this mall you know that there's stiff competition for Chinese and Taiwanese food here, but this place manages to survive while others fail. Why? They offer juicy thick cuts of meat, freshly made, and sides that are inspired and made with care. It's that simple. Other food court chains tend to take shortcuts with either the meat, veggies, rice, or all 3 and they only compete on price, but you can taste the difference in quality here. I got a seat at one of the two tables there, and in my 15 minute meal noticed a huge line of people come and go with their takeout boxes. It's no wonder why this place stays in business! read more

Cost: Very reasonable - 90% Decor: Poor, think food court Quality: Very good (sampled multiple items) - 90% Value: 90% Keeper? 100% Yes, will go back, been there twice. Food wise I gotta give it a 5 stars. Yes not enough tables or chairs, and yes long queue like what Archimedes useless review claimed (So what does a long queue tell you? Think! Easy answer in this context!). For Taiwanese bento box, show me another place that's better than this and I will gladly take out one star. read more

Pop corn chicken was a fail. No basil leaves were added at all. Tastes like regular fried chicken. read more

Tai Ping Hsiang - Pop corn chicken. Big fail ! Tastes like regular fried chicken. - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This place is the best value you can get.... full meal at 7.75 before tax. Best Popcorn chicken that wasnt too heavily battered and light as well with good flavour and the sides were very flavourful and authentic... on top of that the teenage girl who works the cashier was so passionate and helpful at service with her cheery attitude and passion for the food so Thanks!! read more

I've been to this Taiwanese take-out five times 'cause it's pretty cheap, and it's just a fifteen minute walk from where I live. I'd say if you haven't had Taiwanese popcorn chicken for the past four years, you'll love this place to death like I did years ago. However, if you've been discovering and testing other Taiwanese food places on a regular basis, or if you eat out very often, then you'll probably give this place an OK like I do now. The good stuff... A meal is usually just under $8 and it'll fill you up for lunch. I'm 5'2 and 44kg, I don't know, sometimes I need to eat two of their bento boxes, so usually a meal is around $14 for me at this place, but then I get to eat six side dishes and two main courses. XD Sounds pretty cheap to me. The cons... The main course and side dishes are MSG loaded, and makes you very thirst after devouring their bento box. When you're young though, who cares right? Second, the service can be a hit or miss. The aunties're probably tired of asking what you want for your side dishes, so if you want to make their lives easier, just let them pick for you. Oh holy, their kitchen is fillllthy though. Overall, don't let my opinion deter you from going. If you hear good things from other people and are curious, just go for it. :) read more

Love this place. I usually order the popcorn chicken rice and it never disappoints. It always come out fresh, hot, crispy, and flavourful. The best part is, it tastes like the ones I had in Taiwan so it is totally authentic. The bento comes with rice and 3 sides that you can choose from. All sides are good and have a unique taste to it. I like mine spicy so they usually add a little bit of spicy miced pork with some sort of vegetable to my rice. So good! Popcorn chicken bento is $6.85 + tax. The restuarant is quite small with only a few tables because this is mostly a take out place. If you want to sit down and eat it fresh, I recommend eating it in the food court beside the restuarant. read more

My go to place for Taiwanese food..!!!!!! Great section of food and side dishes.. Made to order Popcorn chicken. Yummy... and big enough portions for me and my girlfriend to share!! YAYAY! read more

Favourite Taiwanese restaurant period. Tasted just like what you'd find in streets of Taiwan

3 stars the food is not bad here especially the popcorn chicken since its made quite fresh... only couple of peeves... 1. the young girl working.. looks like a teenager.. shes always grumpy/cocky... no matter how polite you are to her shes still pissed off.. 2. sometimes whats left of the selection is quite old as they only make side dishes in very small batches. 3. the size of the bento... its pretty much like a swanson dinner size.. not the 1lb grand version too.. thats all read more

Probably one of the worst take out place I have been to. Based on the reviews I wanted to give this place a shot. I noticed the prices were fair and cheap, but it seems like either they bumped their prices from their menu or they are out to scam your money. Service here is mediocre the employees seems so bitter and sad. I hope they get properly trained. Will not be back. read more

delicious and good price. always come here when i'm hungry and not sure what to eat. my favourite is the meatball rice but occasionally they sell out of it. i've tried some other main dishes and they are all pretty good. they also have a huge variety of side dishes and they are all delicious. one of the best taiwanese places! read more

Got smoked duck bento for $8. Not too much protein. Definitely smaller portion than the taiwanese competitor in the food court. But you get to pick your own 3 sides. Got my food in 2 min. Very efficient. However, did not realize meal comes with free soup which i did not receive. First time back in 10 years. Would visit again. read more

Man I have trouble going into this restaurant. The smell is just bad, like stinky tofu. When I went there the last time there were basically no seats so I decided to go somewhere else instead. I'll try it out again if I ever get the nerve. read more

All I can say its this place is amazing!!! Probably the only place that serves traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken!!!!!!

Got the spicy fried chicken this time. Addicted now. Probably bad for my health. :/

Good food, not big on service, but you don't come here for that. You come here for a fast, in-and-out, grab and go Chinese bento boxes. Like I said in my review for Chin Yuan (inside the building in the food court), I basically split my visits between these two places. I like the fact that I can choose my sides, but if I know I'm going here, I make sure to get there early since the later you go, the less choices of sides you have. Sometimes lines can get a bit crazy, but they move fast. The food is authentic and tastes good; case in point, the popcorn chicken and deep fried pork chop. I definitely recommend this place for your quick Taiwanese food fix. read more

The food is ok but very poor service - sitting area has only 2 tables : take out is the only way...typical Taiwanese fast food with lots of side options : good flavours but again the poor front service makes me not want to come back - there are other options in the same plaza read more