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The Best Restaurants in Markham

Shania & Peony Wong

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Shania & Peony Wong

The Best Restaurants in Markham

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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