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.
16
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
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.
15
7270 Woodbine Ave
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.
14
5308 Hwy 7
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.
13
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.
12
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.
11
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.
10
10 Fincham Ave Unit 105
Stacy's Island Flavor Restaurant
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.
9
144 Main St N #1
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.
8
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.
7
28 South Unionville Ave #10
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.
6
7725 Birchmount Rd
Michidean Limited
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.
5
8261 Woodbine Ave #8
Skyview Fusion Cuisine
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.
4
4361 Hwy 7
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.
3
11 Fairburn Dr Unit 16-17
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.
2
60 Main St N
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.
1
4261 Hwy 7
Smash Kitchen
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.
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.
16
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Ding Tai Fung
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.
15
7270 Woodbine Ave
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.
14
5308 Hwy 7
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.
13
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.
12
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.
11
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.
10
10 Fincham Ave Unit 105
Stacy's Island Flavor Restaurant
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.
9
144 Main St N #1
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.
8
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.
7
28 South Unionville Ave #10
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.
6
7725 Birchmount Rd
Michidean Limited
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.
5
8261 Woodbine Ave #8
Skyview Fusion Cuisine
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.
4
4361 Hwy 7
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.
3
11 Fairburn Dr Unit 16-17
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.
2
60 Main St N
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.
1
4261 Hwy 7
Smash Kitchen
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.
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