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Posted Jan 05, 2021
There are plenty of reasons to venture north of Toronto's Downtown Core and one of those reasons is the booming food scene in Markham. If you are looking to explore the area or are looking for a new spot to check out, we have compiled a list of some of the best restaurants in Markham.
Markham is known for its numerous Chinese restaurants but it's also home to a variety of other cuisines. This northern suburb is ethnically diverse and is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Ontario. From Peruvian to Caribbean and Columbian food, there's something for everyone.
Here are some of the best restaurants in Markham.
Markham
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
Chinese
Find some of the city's finest xiaolongbao at this bustling Markham restaurant influenced heavily by Michelin-starred chain (but not to be confused) Din Tai Fung.
Ding Tai Fung
Markham
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Find some of the city's finest xiaolongbao at this bustling Markham restaurant influenced heavily by Michelin-starred chain (but not to be confused) Din Tai Fung.
Chinese
Cravins Caribbean Grill
From the same people behind Scarborough’s Mona’s Roti, this Caribbean restaurant fuses Trinidadian and Jamaican flavours. Expect stuffed roti wraps and rice meals, including oxtail and jerk chicken.
Cravins Caribbean Grill
From the same people behind Scarborough’s Mona’s Roti, this Caribbean restaurant fuses Trinidadian and Jamaican flavours. Expect stuffed roti wraps and rice meals, including oxtail and jerk chicken.
Los Chicos Brasa
This Peruvian restaurant specializes in charbroiled rotisserie chicken, gourmet burgers and other classic dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado. You can also get their chicken in a wrap or as a sandwich.
Los Chicos Brasa
This Peruvian restaurant specializes in charbroiled rotisserie chicken, gourmet burgers and other classic dishes like ceviche and lomo saltado. You can also get their chicken in a wrap or as a sandwich.
Markham
35 Karachi Dr
The Toston
It’s all about traditional Colombian food at this spot in Markham. They are best known for their fresh empanadas that come in six different flavours. Other favourites include their arepas, tostones and special dishes like their bandeja paisa.
The Toston
Markham
35 Karachi Dr
It’s all about traditional Colombian food at this spot in Markham. They are best known for their fresh empanadas that come in six different flavours. Other favourites include their arepas, tostones and special dishes like their bandeja paisa.
Markham
3150 Hwy 7
Shawarma Stop
This Middle Eastern restaurant is one of the few places where you can get shawarma in the area. Get their shawarma wrap, plate, salad or poutine. Other items include kabob plates, gyros, falafels and four-ounce burgers.
Shawarma Stop
Markham
3150 Hwy 7
This Middle Eastern restaurant is one of the few places where you can get shawarma in the area. Get their shawarma wrap, plate, salad or poutine. Other items include kabob plates, gyros, falafels and four-ounce burgers.
Markham
8362 Kennedy Rd
Big Beef Bowl
Slurp on Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles at this spot in Unionville. You can get them with or without broth. Don’t forget to try their Shanghai pan-fried buns, BBQ skewers and other side dishes.
Big Beef Bowl
Markham
8362 Kennedy Rd
Slurp on Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles at this spot in Unionville. You can get them with or without broth. Don’t forget to try their Shanghai pan-fried buns, BBQ skewers and other side dishes.
Markham
10 Fincham Ave Unit 105
Stacy's Island Flavor Restaurant
Jamaican
Located in the food court of a small plaza is this hidden gem for authentic Jamaican food. Menu items include jerk chicken, oxtail and jerk pork. In addition to takeout and delivery, they also do catering.
Stacy's Island Flavor Restaurant
Markham
10 Fincham Ave Unit 105
Located in the food court of a small plaza is this hidden gem for authentic Jamaican food. Menu items include jerk chicken, oxtail and jerk pork. In addition to takeout and delivery, they also do catering.
Jamaican
Inspire Restaurant
Get crispy chicken and waffles, duck confit tacos or shiitake udon carbonara at this Asian fusion restaurant on Main Street Markham. They’re also known for their burgers with toppings like seared pork belly and a fried egg.
Inspire Restaurant
Get crispy chicken and waffles, duck confit tacos or shiitake udon carbonara at this Asian fusion restaurant on Main Street Markham. They’re also known for their burgers with toppings like seared pork belly and a fried egg.
Markham
180 Bullock Dr
Big Bone BBQ - Markham
Come here for delicious, Southern-style barbecue. Favourites include their smoked BBQ ribs, juicy smoked or fried wings and pulled pork. Make sure to take advantage of their Monday special, which gets you a full rack of ribs, a pound of wings and a side, all at an affordable price.
Big Bone BBQ - Markham
Markham
180 Bullock Dr
Come here for delicious, Southern-style barbecue. Favourites include their smoked BBQ ribs, juicy smoked or fried wings and pulled pork. Make sure to take advantage of their Monday special, which gets you a full rack of ribs, a pound of wings and a side, all at an affordable price.
Kore Chicken
Korean
The Korean fried chicken at this mom-and-pop shop is cooked in an air fryer, which results in less grease. Flavours include honey garlic, soy garlic, cheese and honey butter.
Kore Chicken
The Korean fried chicken at this mom-and-pop shop is cooked in an air fryer, which results in less grease. Flavours include honey garlic, soy garlic, cheese and honey butter.
Korean
Markham
7725 Birchmount Rd
Michidean Limited
Jamaican
One of the best places for patties in Toronto has got to be this spot up north. Patties are also supplied to Bloor-Yonge, Victoria Park and Islington stations.
Michidean Limited
Markham
7725 Birchmount Rd
One of the best places for patties in Toronto has got to be this spot up north. Patties are also supplied to Bloor-Yonge, Victoria Park and Islington stations.
Jamaican
Markham
8261 Woodbine Ave #8
Skyview Fusion Cuisine
Chinese
There are plenty of dim sum places in Markham and this restaurant is one of them. They offer traditional dim sum dishes, plus other Chinese eats.
Skyview Fusion Cuisine
Markham
8261 Woodbine Ave #8
There are plenty of dim sum places in Markham and this restaurant is one of them. They offer traditional dim sum dishes, plus other Chinese eats.
Chinese
Alchemy Coffee
The brunch menu at this cafe includes various eggs benedict, pasta and sweets like French toast and buttermilk pancakes topped with a mixed berry compote. They also do drinks like espresso, coffee and tea.
Alchemy Coffee
The brunch menu at this cafe includes various eggs benedict, pasta and sweets like French toast and buttermilk pancakes topped with a mixed berry compote. They also do drinks like espresso, coffee and tea.
The Pho Restaurant
Get huge bowls of pho at this Vietnamese restaurant. Choose from any of their signatures on the menu or customize your own. Other favourites include heaping portions of their rice and vermicelli dishes.
The Pho Restaurant
Get huge bowls of pho at this Vietnamese restaurant. Choose from any of their signatures on the menu or customize your own. Other favourites include heaping portions of their rice and vermicelli dishes.
Main Street Greek
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Danforth for authentic and delicious Greek food. Instead, head on over to Main Street Markham, where this popular Greek restaurant serves up dishes like saganaki, gyros and souvlaki.
Main Street Greek
You don’t have to travel all the way to the Danforth for authentic and delicious Greek food. Instead, head on over to Main Street Markham, where this popular Greek restaurant serves up dishes like saganaki, gyros and souvlaki.
Markham
4261 Hwy 7
Smash Kitchen
Comfort Food
This restaurant in Markham’s Unionville is a must. They specialize in southern-inspired comfort food like their beloved L.A. Mac and Cheese, buttermilk fried chicken and ribs. Brunch is also an option on weekends.
Smash Kitchen
Markham
4261 Hwy 7
This restaurant in Markham’s Unionville is a must. They specialize in southern-inspired comfort food like their beloved L.A. Mac and Cheese, buttermilk fried chicken and ribs. Brunch is also an option on weekends.
Comfort Food
