Cancel

Open app

Search

ZenQ

3.2 (142 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Taiwanese
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

ZenQ Photos

ZENQ ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Dogs allowed
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - ZenQ

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Popcorn chicken meal. $12.99 for this bowl of rice and fried chicken. Such a great price, but the chicken was super fatty. Didn't eat it
Jen H.

We were really drawn in by the great daily special menu, only $8.99! Presentation was good, however the meat was fatty and very poor quality. Baked pork chop on rice was the Friday special. We also got popcorn chicken, and it was very fatty. I guess you get what you pay for? Disappointed and won't go back. Even with the cheap menu.

Gabriel S.

This place has bubble tea, Taiwanese food & desserts. They get a 4 for the desserts & bubble tea but 3 for the food. Grass jelly with taro came with grass jelly shaved ice which was decent (I'd also never seen this type of shaved ice before). The grass jelly was smooth & fragrant. The taro paste was nice. The chewy flour cylinders added good texture variation. Milk tea with grass jelly had rich tea & good silky jelly. The char kway teow (Malaysian fried rice noodles) was big & fragrant with some smoky wok flavour. It was fried with some shrimp paste. There were peppers, bean sprouts, green onion & onion but no egg. It used Taiwanese sausage not Chinese sausage.

a plate of fried chicken and a bowl of macaroni and cheese
Ying L.

This is a cozy tea and dessert place that also offering variety of dishes, price is reasonable and service is average. They also offer hotpot for two at $19.9 with good portion which you can't find anywhere else . Ordered tomato sauce chicken on rice and yansu chicken, both were a way too sweet for me give them 3/5; The guilin style rice noodle soup is at 2/5, tasteless. The ice team bowl is the highlight of the night, will definitely come back for dessert. 4/5

Black sesame shave ice
Vinkin Ken T.

Came here Saturday night around 8 with a group of 4. Parking here is a pain in the butt. There's a grocery store and many other restaurants in this plaza so we had to circle around and wait a bit to find parking. They serve Taiwanese food but we only came here for dessert. We ordered 2 drinks and 2 desserts. The staff admitted they were busy and forgot about 1 of the desserts we ordered. We waited a while for it. I had the black sesame shave ice with QQ, tapioca pearls, vanilla ice cream and peanuts. The tapioca pearls was hard and I wish they gave more QQ instead. If you pay with cash they give you 10% off your order.

$13 crispy chicken special (comes with a drink)
Victoria F.

Most mediocre takeout, Taiwanese lunch I've had. T_T Ordered the salty, crisp chicken meal set. For $13 it comes with a choice of a drink (I chose milk tea w/ grass jelly). Portion-wise they give ALOT of chicken. Unlike their Downtown location, this ZenQ meal doesn't come with any "cool" side dishes nor are you able to choose any side dishes. It was just a couple pieces of plain, boiled, bland broccoli and carrots. This makes it extra bland. For Taiwanese food, I personally prefer the round rice instead of the jasmine rice used here. The chicken was average-tasting but very fresh.

Popcorn chicken lunch
A Y.

ZenQ is promoting a "hot pot for two" as a new menu item. My XO and I ordered it for lunch. The hot pot for two includes a selection of soup base, a basket of veggies, and a plate of beef rolls and lamb rolls. Although I was initially skeptical of the portion, I was luckily proven wrong. The portion was quite okay. We loved the flavours of the soup broth, because it tasted rich (we chose non spicy broth). If you desire more noodle, meat, seafood and dumplings, they are available as a la carte. We will return and are recommending our friends to try the hot pot at ZenQ.

Wynne L.

We had originally come to the plaza to eat at another restaurant but with the odd layout of restaurants and parking it wasn't easy finding the restaurant we wanted to go to and instead decided to try this one. Prices for food and dessert are on par with other restaurants. However, I do find them a bit steep. With the 10% for the soft opening the prices were more reasonable. The green beans with beef brisket was okay and the cuttlefish balls was the better of the two orders. The dessert menu was much more extensive than the food menu so I'd expect more customers will come by for dessert rather than meals.

Red Bean Dessert
Diana T.

We came here to try the Taiwanese dessert and the pictures just could not justify the actual taste of the food. We ordered 3 different dessert and none of them are outstanding. We also ordered the special of the day, hainanese Chicken, and I'm sorry, but the chicken has that " chickenny" taste, if u know what I mean. The chicken was so rubbery as it was just cooked in the microwave. We also got the salt and pepper chicken pepper which was okay. The service was very quick and all the waiters were very polite and friendly. The reataurant was very quiet, prob bcuz its a Monday and its located in the Langham shopping center.

Matcha Shaved Ice
Cel L.

We recently just visited ZenQ after the new renovations, and the place looks so different! It was during their "soft opening" over the weekend. The place has a cozy cafe feeling, with wooden tables/chairs and modern panels and lighting. In terms of food, I do miss the old ZenQ as the menu seems to have completely changed. I had to do a double take, as I thought this was a totally new restaurant at first. Instead of having select Taiwanese items which it is known for, the menu now has like over 100+ food items from Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, to Szechuan noodles. It did seem overwhelming, and I personally wouldn't come here if not for the Taiwanese snacks. There were also no special combos that they used to have, such as meal and drink between $10-$12 or afternoon tea specials. Certain favorites, like the minced pork with rice were crossed out on the menu too. We ordered the popcorn chicken and the matcha shaved ice. The waiter must have been new, as she didn't provide us with any utensils to eat the popcorn chicken at first. She also didn't provide us with bowls/plates to share. It took awhile to get the waiter's attention, and she didn't seem to understand our English. I am guessing that this place will probably cater to a different crowd now. The prices have also increased a bit, and the quality and service wasn't that great.

Isabelle C.

Service was okay and food was not bad. Restaurant was clean and neat. Portion sizes were pretty big and prices were fair. They have a discount promotion if you pay cash for dine in and takeout.

Half eaten and drink for 13.00
Ivan S.

Newly renovated to be more instagram worthy. Seems like the same kind of food as before, as expected. They do have some advertising on the tables. It's a nice place to eat and have dessert. Prices are quite reasonable for the portion. Average taste. Wifi: yes(t) loyalty: no

Tracy T.

The prices here are a little steep for the ingredients you get but it's a decent "late night hang-out spot" in Markham considering it closes at midnight on regular days and 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. The "specialty" Q balls are intriguing in the same way that tapioca is - it's something to chew on that's mildly sweetened. I wouldn't sit there and just eat Q balls on its own but if I were distracted in conversation with friends, and it was just sitting there, I would pick at it and eventually eat it all. I ordered the mango sago and popcorn chicken. Both were decent, tasting exactly what I expected it to taste like, and overall, service was good. The staff were prompt and polite with orders/requests. This wouldn't be my hang-out/dessert place of choice, but I'd come back if my friends were inclined.

Menu
Mandy L.

Visited breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pop corn chicken is ok but not authentic Taiwanese style of course. Those combo comes with a bubble tea are pretty good for $12.99. Breakfast quality is really average.

wow, it's actually SO good

See all

9 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of A Y.
92
1170
3781

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Wynne L.
415
1344
12563

6 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Diana T.
1
58
191

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Isabelle C.
1
480
1731

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy Z.
1033
679
709

11 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0
Photo of Mike H.
2249
542
1396

10 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 5
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 0
Love this 9
Oh no 0
Photo of Mrs. K.
55
38
129

8 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Desserts 2,571 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Good Morning - Taiwan Sausage Rice Roll

Good Morning

(10 reviews)

Unionville

I've ordered the peanut rice roll and the classic milk tea. The food was good, however you can't…read moretaste the sweetness unless you deliberately take a bite of the rice roll that has the peanuts. The classic milk tea wasn't sweet or sugary. The restaurant was pretty small, so you'll need to go to the common space to eat. There are about 4 tables on the second floor in the common area but there are benches throughout the mall for you to sit at. I was the first one there to order the rice rolls and no one was around, however she forgot my order. But I do appreciate the quick turnaround when she realized that she forgot my order.

This is a little nook in the corner at Langham Square. We came on a Sunday morning so there were…read moreplenty of parking. To get to this store: take the escalators to the 2nd floor, turn left and go all the way to the end of the hall, turn right and go all the way down. It is the 3rd last store on the left side. Ambiance: 4/5. It is a 1 person store. The owner has another store across but it's really just a storage unit. She's usually deep within the store making food so you'll have to wait to catch her attention. There is a large menu outside along with 3 breakfast combos near the cash register. I missed those because I wasn't looking up. Service: 3.75/5 - we were the first one to order. More people came after us. She told us 10 minutes so we walked around while we waited. When we got back, there were more waiting but she gave an order to someone that ordered well after us. After we spoke with her, she realized she forgot our order. It took another 10-15 minutes to make. Food: 4.5/5 - we ordered the traditional rice roll ($8) with soy milk ($3). On first glance, it looked small. It has some weight to it and it felt very hot. When you bite into it, it's warm. There is a very crispy fried dough fritter in the middle. It also came with preserved/picked vegetables and a Tawianese sausage. Definitely don't unroll the cling film wrap all the way or it'll be an even messier eat. I liked that there was a lot of filling and the rice around it was a thin layer. It is small but mighty! I'm surprisingly full from it. The soy milk is fine, it tastes unsweetened. Overall: 4/5 - I don't mind coming back and trying the other options (more varieties of rice rolls, appetizers, desserts, baos). I just hope she doesn't forget our order next time.

Du Hsiao Yueh

Du Hsiao Yueh

(66 reviews)

$$

Not a big fan of Taiwanese cuisine but this place ain't too shabby…read more Exceptional service! Courteous and fast. Food was alright. We had pork hock, fried chicken bits, egg-yolk sauced chicken wings and this $25 set meal with noodles and soup - amongst other food items. Fairly priced and quite spacious dining area. If you're looking for the place, it's across from Boston Pizza.

Finally came here for lunch yesterday. My friend brought me here to try traditional Taiwanese food…read moreand it was delicious. Apparently this is a very famous restaurant in Taiwan so it's great that we can try it here in Toronto! My Taiwanese friend did the ordering as she was familiar with the popular dishes to try. She ordered two lunch specials. One lunch set was a little pricier for about $25 but if you pay cash there is 10% off on this item. This lunch set was really worth it as this combo included 6 side dishes, a main dish with a soup or milk tea...and for the main dish, you could choose Danmi noodles or Minced pork rice and we picked the noodles since we got the Pork Hock & Minced pork rice for our 2nd lunch set. The two of us shared all the items except my friend insisted that I have the marinated abalone side dish and this was so good! I will definitely be coming back because of this dish! I also liked the Danmi noodles and Pork Hock. Although the food was amazing but the service was lacking. It wasn't busy when we got there just before noon on a Wednesday and we had to wave the staff for help several times and the staff didn't even take our order correctly as we had asked for two tea and they only brought one. I will still be back as the food was really good and I love Taiwanese food!

Xin Yi Time - Braised pork bento

Xin Yi Time

(5 reviews)

Xin Yi Time is a small take out spot located in the King Square Shopping Centre in Markham (though…read moreI believe they have w small tables with 4 chairs). I love their friendly service, efficiency, delicious food and their great value. They have a la carte items on the menu, and also set meal deals. I personally ally love their side dishes the most. I highly recommend that yoh get their cooked eggplants if available!

A Taiwanese snack/bento place have popped up inside the King Square Shopping mall (It's located…read morealong the same side as VeryGood Congee and Fried a Chicken or the public washroom). Its name is Xin Yi Snack. I find their restaurant name rather odd considering Taiwanese people would rarely use pinyin for their English name or simplified Chinese in their Chinese name. It's takeout only and you can tell that they are somewhat emulating the Tai Ping Hsiang business model. However, food wise, it's of lesser quality then the aforementioned. Value wise, it's there. For $10 or so, you get a choice of meat; I chose the Taiwanese braised pork. And you also get a choice of two sides; I opted for fried egg plants and potatoes. The value is there, but the quality is just..ok. In these times of inflation, you can't really complain about the portion or the price. But, I've had better Taiwanese bentos. The braised pork had soy flavour and definitely star anise, but it's lacking a bit in other spices. A slightly thicker sauce and the use of dark soy would definitely help with the compatibility with the rice and presentation. Same issues apply to the egg that came with the meal. The sides were ok. But I think they could have marinated the eggplants more to minimize that weird tingly feeling that you get from eating 'under treated' eggplants. I also thought the potato could use a bit more sugar and/or salt. Rice was on the slightly hard side. If you are hungry and seeking value, Xin Yi Time can be an option for you. But, just don't be too picky.

ZenQ - desserts - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...