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Dining Out: Truffle Fries, Beef Bourguignon Eggs Benedict, Confit de Canard Eggs Benedict, and 15th's French Toast at 15th Avenue

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Friday, May 15, 2026
After months of construction, 15th Avenue is finally open for business! It's a brunch restaurant that specializes in "bistro modern dining." (Note that their menu is still changing because they're in soft opening right now.) They're only open until 4:00PM, but since I ended work at 3:00PM today for the long weekend, Minji, Daniel, and I managed to get in there by 3:15PM for a super-late brunch (frankly, it was almost a linner at this point, but potato, potahto). 

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Truffle fries

We started with the truffle fries to share since Minji was craving them, and who am I to say no to truffle fries? They were honestly pretty perfect — the fries themselves are super crispy and perfectly golden on the outside, but delightfully fluffy on the inside without being overly starchy. (They do suspiciously remind me of Costco fries, actually. Which might be my favourite fast food fry out there.) The truffle and parmesan flavours are prominent, and the truffle aioli is delicious. However, the portion size definitely does not merit a $12 price tag. So, unless you're with a pregnant friend who begs you to share truffle fries with her, I would say the truffle fries aren't worth it, as delicious as they are. 

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Beef Bourguignon and Confit de Canard Eggs Benedict

Minji and I decided to split the beef bourguignon and confit de canard eggs Benedict because we couldn't decide on which one we wanted to try more. After tasting both, though, we agreed that the beef was significantly better than the duck. They're both served with poached eggs and hollandaise on English muffins, but the beef bourguignon, which has red wine jus and horseradish aioli, was perfectly tender and flavourful. The duck confit's texture was moist and juicy, but was noticeably under-seasoned — to the point where neither of us could taste any duck flavour at all. It was the first time in a long time that I really wanted to add salt to my dish. It's served with Bosc pears, but I only found two small pieces on mine and they lacked any sweetness so the whole thing ended up being extremely bland. I thought it was just me, but Minji said the same thing. (To be fair, our server did ask if we needed salt, pepper, or ketchup. I declined because I believe a dish at a restaurant like this should be served exactly as the chef intends it to be tasted.) Not sure how the other Benedicts fare, but I'd say go for the beef bourguignon — it's delicious and the most unique option on the menu. Oh, it's also worth noting that the Benedicts are currently served with their regular fries — not home fries, as it says on the menu. 

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15th's French toast

No meal would be complete without dessert. So, obviously, we had to get the French toast. 15th Avenue's version is a HK-style brick toast with Biscoff spread and maple beurre monté, and then deep-fried, topped with icing sugar and fresh berries, and served with a side of maple syrup. For $18, we definitely thought it was going to be bigger, but it was very, very, very delicious. I'm not sure how much fat and sugar it has in it, but it's definitely guilt-inducing — and I shared it with two other people. (Still, it's not as much of a monster as the French toast at Pears which even is thicker, contains custard, and comes served sizzling in oil. Had to take a 45-minute walk right after that one.) Overall, brunch at 15th Avenue was delightful and our server was excellent — super nice, attentive, efficient, and patient (we had a 15-month-old with us, and we ended up staying 30 minutes after their official closing time and they never once rushed us out) — but it is definitely pricey for what it is. For three mains and two shareables with no drinks, we each ended up paying $45 after tax and tip. As with most restaurants in Downtown Markham, I would come back for a special occasion, but it's a bit too expensive for regular outings. 


15th Avenue
169 Enterprise Blvd., Unit 103
Markham, ON L6G 1B3
(905) 305-1885

Dining Out: Spicy Tteokbokki and Garlic Crunch Boneless Chicken at Bb.q Chicken

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Minji and I wanted to watch The Devil Wears Prada 2 so we decided to have a girls' night (our first one in nearly 2 years!) and went for dinner beforehand at Bb.q Chicken.

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Spicy tteokbokki

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Garlic Crunch boneless chicken

Got the classic spicy tteokbokki, of course, and decided to try their new Garlic Crunch chicken (we got boneless because Bb.q actually serves dark meat for their boneless option), which we both loved — there's actually no dry rub garlic option on their regular menu (both Soy Garlic and Honey Garlic are sauced), so this was a really welcome flavour. It's definitely more garlicky than the sauced options, but there is a hint of sweetness in it that keeps it from being too overwhelming. (Be warned, the dragon breath is unreal.)

As for the movie — the first one I've watched in theatres in nearly a decade — it was good, but not great. It's still fun and funny, but it definitely lacks the sassiness and charm and witty one-liners of the first one. Andy Sachs, sadly, is still annoying (albeit slightly less naive), though Miranda and Emily are still queens, and Nigel finally gets the credit he deserves. I also found the premise of prestigious print publications having to modernize to clickbait-y, short-form digital content very realistic. However, Andy's romantic relationship was completely unnecessary and, honestly, a little befuddling, and I also hated how utterly unrealistic it was for Andy to be able to afford what looks like a 1,500-sq. ft. luxury apartment in the middle of Manhattan on a salary that is presumably less than $1 million. But, I digress. 


Bb.q Chicken
8110 Birchmount Rd., Unit 1 and 2
Markham, ON L6G 0E3
(905) 305-8110

Dining Out: An Epic Dim Sum Feast at Auric King

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Friday, May 1, 2026
I decided to take a half-day off from work today since I had some time owing, so I met up with my friends Minji and Daniel (who are on early parental leave since Minji is now in her third trimester and thus have a lot of free time) for dim sum. Minji had asked me to ask my mom for a good dim sum option (because like most Hong Kong immigrants in their 70s here, my mom is a dim sum pro) and she suggested Auric King since they have some more unique options than the average dim sum restaurant, so we decided to try it out.

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"Dim Sum Combinations": A selection of steamed dumplings

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Steamed pork soup dumplings

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Steamed crab meat and truffle dumplings

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Steamed house special crystal shrimp dumplings

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Steamed BBQ pork buns

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Baked milk tarts with bird's nest

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Baked shredded turnip puff pastries

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Fried glutinous rice pork dumplings

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Steamed Chinese sausage buns

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Deep-fried creamy custard sesame balls

When we got there, I was immediately impressed with the interior. It is a huge, huge space — it took over the unit that The Pickle Barrel used to occupy at Markville Mall — and it looks freaking fancy AF. Massive mirrored pillars, gilded walls with intricate phoenix designs, huge modern chandeliers, tufted ivory leather chairs... I honestly forgot I was in a mall. It was also crazy busy — most dim sum places in Markham won't have a wait for a table on a weekday, but at 1:00PM on this Friday afternoon, we did have to add ourselves to the waitlist. (Granted, the wait itself was only about 10 minutes, but it is worth noting.) 

We let Minji pick the dishes since she's pregnant and arrived starving (and you do not get in the way of a hungry pregnant woman). Of course, that also meant she ordered 11 dishes. For 3 people. (The standard ordering at dim sum is generally 2 plates per person, maybe 3 if everyone is very hungry, so we definitely knew we'd have leftovers.) But I will say, despite being on the pricier side, the dim sum here is excellent quality and, as my mom had mentioned, more interesting than the usual yum cha fare. Highlights for me were the "dim sum combinations" platter (which includes 6 random steamed dumplings), the crab meat and truffle dumplings, the crystal shrimp dumplings, and the shredded turnip puff pastries. But we were all very pleased with the dishes and the presentation. Tea is served in a sleek clear pot over a holder with a lit tea candle underneath to keep it hot, and a massive metal pitcher of hot water is also provided for refills. Service is also attentive and very efficient considering how busy it was. A 12% service charge is included in the total (also worth noting since it is not mentioned upfront), but I thought for $42 a person after tax and tip with a big box of leftovers to bring home was actually not too bad. There are about 12 more dim sum dishes I want to try here, so I'll definitely come back for another visit.


Auric King
Markville Mall
5000 Highway 7, Unit 2006L
Markham, ON L3R 4M9
(905) 477-7222

Dining Out: Dad's Birthday Dinner at The Big Brother 大師兄新派順德菜

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Friday, April 24, 2026
I asked my dad what he wanted to eat for his 74th birthday dinner, and he just requested Chinese food (as usual) so my mom and I decided to take him to The Big Brother since we enjoyed it so much last time.

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Deep-fried shrimp tossed in Thousand Island dressing with seasonal fruit

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Special made puffy fish tofu with clams, sponge gourd, and mixed mushrooms in broth

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Salt and pepper crispy fried silver fish

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Traditional salt-baked crispy skin chicken

Again, the food was excellent. I never thought I'd need blueberries and honeydew with my deep-fried shrimp, but here we are, and it's freaking DELICIOUS. Honestly, that would be my must-order of the night. The fried silverfish (also known as icefish or noodlefish, NOT the insect) were also perfectly golden and crispy and an absolute DELIGHT. The broth for the fish tofu puffs and clams was milky and mellow — great for accompanying the deep-fried foods. The traditional salted chicken, which we also ordered last time, did take quite a long time to get to the table (they did say it would take 20 minutes to prepare, but it definitely took longer than that because but we were nearly done the rest of the other dishes by the time the chicken came out), but was still as tasty as I remember it being — perfectly crispy, salty skin, and juicy, tender meat. And again, service was great — welcoming, accommodating, and efficient. I think we might have found a new go-to special occasion Chinese restaurant.


The Big Brother 大師兄新派順德菜
328 Highway 7
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P7
(905) 881-3333

Dining Out: Insalata Costa; Pizza Bianca al Tartufo; Linguine di Gragnano Cozze, Vongole e Peperoncini; and Pizza di Crema con Gelato alla Zuppa at Costa Sorrento

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
I hadn't seen my friend Ronsee since last December (because adulting) so when he asked if I was free for dinner this evening, I was like, "We gotta make this worth it." So I told him to meet me at Costa Sorrento, my favourite Italian restaurant, where he had never been before.

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Insalata Costa: Baby arugula, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and Grana Padano

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Pizza Bianca al Tartufo: Fior di latte, mixed mushrooms, shaved black truffle, and white truffle oil

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Linguine di Gragnano Cozze, Vongole e Peperoncini: P.E.I. mussels, clams, shishito peppers, and white wine sauce

As per usual, we decided to share everything to get more variety out of our meal. I had never been disappointed with a single visit here before, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case tonight. I'm not sure if it's because it's a weekday (I'd only ever come here on the weekend), or if the majority of the dishes we ordered were off the regular menu instead of the daily specials, or if they hired different chefs, but the only dish we both absolutely loved was the pizza. Whatever dressing they put in the salad was so salty that, added together with the Padano cheese, was like a bitter assault to my tastebuds. (I initially wondered if it was because I recently quit smoking cigarettes and flavours are just FLAVOURING HARDER now but Ronsee, who is not a smoker, agreed that it was excessively salty.) The pasta was okay, but all the shellfish was quite sandy, and with a total of four mussels and six baby clams in a portion of pasta that is definitely not made for sharing, we didn't think it was worth $40. (Sorry, but I've eaten bowls of cereal bigger than this.)

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Pizza di Crema con Gelato alla Zuppa (Daily Special): Neapolitan pie with vanilla and chocolate custard cream, walnuts, peaches, and walnuts, with zuppa inglese gelato

We got one of the desserts off the daily specials menu, the Pizza di Crema con Gelato alla Zuppa. The pie itself was decent, surprisingly not too sweet with a nice firm texture and a buttery crust. But the zuppa inglese gelato was... horrendous. I'm not sure what I was expecting — maybe just a mellow, vanilla or milky flavour to complement the pie — but this tasted exactly like the smell of gasoline. Or pure rubbing alcohol. With a hint of permanent marker. Suffice it to say, it was the second assault to my tastebuds in the same dinner. I've never been so disappointed in a meal, let alone from one of my favourite restaurants. I hadn't been back here since November (during which I had a phenomenal meal) and a lot can change in 5 months, but I'm not ready to give up on them yet. I'll have to come back on a weekend next time and see if it's just a bad one-off or if they've truly gotten worse over time. 


Costa Sorrento
179 Enterprise Blvd.
Markham, ON L6G 0E7
(905) 604-2019

Dining Out: Jjamppong and Jajangmyeon at Jeon Ju Hyang

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Went to watch the BTS World Tour: ARIRANG Live Viewing in Goyang this afternoon at the movie theatre with Iris (frankly, the only time I step foot into movie theatres is for BTS — I haven't heard of 90% of the movies playing right now), and was spectacularly impressed with quite literally everything: the 360° stage; their outfits (I know they always look amazing, but they do half of the concert in the same leather-clad gothic anime pirate villain outfits as in the "Hooligan" MV, and it is OUTRAGEOUSLY SEXY); the perfect live vocals and harmonies; the charisma, stage presence, and general swagginess. 

The setlist does seem shorter this tour, but they performed nearly every single song from ARIRANG (with the exception of "One More Night," for some reason, and "No. 29," obviously — but they even debuted their vinyl-exclusive track, "Come Over," which I'm hoping will be released on streaming platforms soon because it is too gorgeous to require a record player to listen to), which they haven't done with any of their previous albums — they usually integrate a lot more of their discography into any given tour setlist. I was a little bummed that they didn't include more older songs — they did perform "Fake Love," "Not Today," "MIC Drop," "IDOL," "Butter", and "Dynamite" (basically, the stadium bangers) — but they have introduced a new segment we've never seen before called BTS Karaoke, during which two songs from their discography are randomly chosen for them to perform, and it is wildly amusing to see them try to remember their old lyrics and/or choreography. Looks like they'll be doing two different tracks every night on this tour (today's concert included "Take Two" and "DNA," though Thursday's concert had "Mikrokosmos" and "I Need U," so it does seem truly random). I'm not sure if the core setlist will change over the course of this tour, but I can't wait to see what songs they'll pick for the Toronto dates.  

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Jjamppong

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Jajangmyeon

Now, normally, we would go get Korean fried chicken after a BTS live viewing and/or documentary, but in an effort to be marginally healthier (like, really marginally), we decided to get some Korean Chinese food at Jeon Ju Hyang instead. They don't offer tangsuyuk, but we did get jjamppong (my personal fave) and jajangmyeon to share. And I gotta say, after many tries, I still can't get into jajangmyeon. I know it's beloved by Koreans, but it's just too... one-note? I mean, I've never been a huge fan of lo mein or "stirred" noodles to begin with, but I think jajangmyeon is just a bit too slimy? Anyway, it worked out in the end — Iris can't eat that much spice (we actually ordered mild, but even black pepper gets too spicy for her), so she wanted more of the jajangmyeon, anyway. Jjamppong will always be the winner for me.


Jeon Ju Hyang
5694 Highway 7
Markham, ON L3P 1B4
(905) 201-1002

Dining Out: Corny Croquette, Creamy Kurobuta Miso Udon, Premium Steak Donburi, Katsu Sando, and Caramel Biscoff Soufflé Pancakes at Cafe Kenkaku

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Friday, April 10, 2026
Another reunion dinner! Well, I use the term "reunion" lightly here because it's really only been, like, a month and a half, but my friends Minji and Daniel have finally returned from their Seoul trip and this is the longest we've gone without seeing each other in two years. So in honour of this, we decided to check out a Japanese eatery that everyone's been talking about on TikTok (according to Minji, because I refuse to use TikTok) called Cafe Kenkaku:

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Corny Croquette: A handmade golden croquette filled with a creamy blend of sweet corn and imitation crab meat, lightly breaded and fried

We decided to share everything so we could try more menu items — the key to dining out at a new restaurant — and all of our dishes were incredible. Started off with the corny croquette. I was definitely expecting more corn (because it's a CORNY croquette, not a cream sauce croquette, thus corn is expected to be the main feature), though the texture and flavour were perfect — honestly just like the croquettes I've had in Japan. Could easily eat, like, three of these just for a snack. 

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Creamy Kurobuta Miso Udon: Udon noodles in a rich miso butter sauce with Berkshire pork, mushrooms, and an onsen egg, topped with basil, green onions, and grated parmesan

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Premium Steak Donburi: A rice bowl topped with 6oz. of AAA steak cooked sous vide, drizzled with house-made teriyaki sauce, topped with crispy garlic slices and a raw egg

The udon was creamy and savoury and intensely flavourful, though I do think it could've had more pork rather than mushrooms. (I mean, I know we're in a tough economy here, but I think each of us had like, three tiny pieces of pork each?) The steak donburi was actually perfectly cooked to a seared rare and was super soft and tender — I didn't read the description because it was Minji's choice, but it makes sense now that it was cooked sous vide. I don't think it would've come out nearly as perfect when sliced that thinly. 

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Katsu Sando: Premium milk bread toast with deep-fried pork cutlet, tomato cabbage slaw, lettuce, and tonkatsu sauce, served with spring mix salad and French fries

I think the standout for me was surprisingly the katsu sando, maybe because I didn't have particularly high expectations for it. The pork with juicy with an excellent crispy shell and the milk bread was amazing — the bread was soft and fluffy but the exterior was just perfectly toasted and if I was the type of person to bring a mic with me in public, I could've done some impressive toast eating ASMR. 

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Caramel Biscoff Soufflé Pancakes: Airy soufflé pancakes topped with smooth soufflé cream cheese, house made caramel sauce, and Biscoff biscuit crumble

The soufflé pancakes were delicious and had that textbook airy, jiggly texture that we know and love, but we agreed that the Caramel Biscoff version (which is new) was a little too sweet — great for sharing as dessert, but definitely too much for one person at breakfast. (Unless you are the type of person who likes dessert for breakfast. Then never mind.) Worth ordering if you like soufflé pancakes in general, but I think I'd go with the original or maybe matcha next time. Presentation was on point for all the dishes, and our server was fantastic, too. Highly recommend Cafe Kenkaku for all your Japanese cafe cravings, but definitely visit at non-peak meal hours. We got there around 5:30PM and managed to snag a booth table, but the entire restaurant was packed to the brim within 30 minutes.


Cafe Kenkaku
SmartCentres Richmond Hill
1070 Major Mackenzie Dr. E., Unit F108
Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1P3
(905) 737-3083

Dining Out: Famous Nachos and Shredded Beef Enchiladas at 3 Mariachis

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
I haven't been eating out for the last month or so for both health and financial reasons (I was hospitalized for a few days in March, but that's a story for another time), but when my friend Vivian suggested meeting up with me and our friend Amanda for a reunion dinner after two years (!!!) — the longest we haven't seen each other in 12 years — I couldn't say no. We all agreed on Mexican food so we decided to go to 3 Mariachis:

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Famous nachos

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Shredded beef enchiladas

We shared the nachos, of course (still my favourite iteration of nachos that I've ever had, even without meat, sour cream, or guac), and all three of us ended up getting the beef enchiladas. They were delicious and flavourful, meat-packed and cheesy AF, but I personally prefer the variety that their tacos offer. The enchiladas come with beans, rice, and a cabbage salad with picked onions on the side, but none of them are seasoned or dressed, so it relies heavily on the enchiladas for flavour. (I was expecting the salad to at least have some sort of dressing or vinegar or something, but it was just... plain cabbage. I guess the pickled onions do add some flavour...) Not sure if I was eating them properly — I had them on their own as sides but really wanted to stuff them into the enchiladas because they tasted so plain. Still, those who love enchiladas won't be disappointed with the ones here — but I would definitely recommend the extra condiments on the side (it must be noted, however, that sour cream, guacamole, and habanera salsa cost extra).

Anyway, hopefully we won't have to wait another two years for another reunion...


3 Mariachis
Headford Place
16 Vogell Rd., Unit L
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K4
(905) 237-6006

Dining Out: Chinese New Year 2026 Dinner at NKS Banquet Hall

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A Chinese holiday wouldn't be complete without dinner at NKS Banquet Hall with my mom and her bestie:

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Thick-cut char siu (BBQ pork)

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Stir-fried sirloin beef with broccoli and candied walnuts

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Stir-fried gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with garlic

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Steamed tilapia with soy sauce, ginger, and scallions

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Crispy skin free-range chicken with shrimp chips

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Longevity buns

A complete meal of land, sea, and sky! (Okay, chickens don't really fly but it's still a bird, and IT'S SYMBOLIC, OKAY?) Got all of our favourites — including, yes, the best char siu I've ever had in my life — along with the traditional steamed fish in soy sauce and scallions (for prosperity, of course). Finished off with some piping hot longevity buns that the staff gifted us since my mom was born on Chinese New Year in the lunisolar calendar (yes, she is the only person I know that gets to celebrate two birthdays just because of this). Anyway, if you're wondering how the hell the three of us could eat all of this food — we didn't. There was enough food for two more dinners. And, obviously, since I am way too lazy to cook and they take pity on me, I got to take home of all the glorious leftovers!

Happy Year of the Horse!


NKS Banquet Hall
New Kennedy Square
8360 Kennedy Rd., Unit B06
Markham, ON L3R 9W5
(905) 948-8668

Dining Out: Chinese New Year 2026 Dim Sum at Purple Orchid

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
I took the day off and went for Chinese New Year dim sum with my parents at Purple Orchid:

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Egg custard tarts (daan tat)

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Steamed pork and shrimp dumplings (siu mai)

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Fried glutinous rice dumplings (ham sui gok)

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Steamed shrimp dumplings (har gow)

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Steamed BBQ pork buns (char siu bao)

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Steamed bean curd rolls

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Lion dance!

The dim sum was good — classic options, standard portions, no frills but tasty (though the char siu bao were a little too soft; the bottom was almost mushy), and decently priced (about $60 in total after tax and tip for six dishes plus tea service for three people). A solid choice for dim sum in the Richmond Hill area. Bonus: we got there just in time for the lion dance show. A great start to the new year!


紫蘭軒 Purple Orchid
Jubilee Square
270 West Beaver Creek Rd.
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z1

Dining Out: Mom's Birthday Dinner 2026 at NKS Banquet Hall

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
For my mom's birthday, I went to celebrate with her and her bestie at their go-to Chinese restaurant:

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Thick-cut char siu (BBQ pork)

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Cantonese poached chicken in soy sauce

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Stir-fried sliced beef with sponge gourd and cloud ear mushrooms

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Cantonese-style omelette with silver fish and green onions

An excellent dinner as per usual, but especially the SUBLIMELY SUCCULENT thick-cut char siu that the chef prepared that afternoon. Apparently, they don't always have char siu available because the chef who prepares it only comes in a couple times a week, so when it is available, it's sells out fast — and for good reason. I say this with no hyperbole: this was the best char siu I have ever had in my life, and I have had A LOT of char siu in my almost 40 years. The flavour is PERFECT — the most ideal combination of sweet and salty with a slightly smoky edge — and meat is super juicy and insanely tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth. They serve you two cuts of meat, one leaner (probably pork shoulder) and one fattier (probably pork belly), but even the lean cut was incredibly soft and juicy. I don't even think NKS is known for char siu, but it is TRANSCENDENT. 

My only complaint from this dinner is that the omelette has cilantro in it (so unnecessary), and was therefore ruined for me. But my mom and her bestie really enjoyed it, which is what counts, I guess. Whatever, this post is really an ode to their char siu, anyway.


NKS Banquet Hall
New Kennedy Square
8360 Kennedy Rd., Unit B06
Markham, ON L3R 9W5
(905) 948-8668

Dining Out: End of Year Dinner at The Big Brother 大師兄新派順德菜

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Monday, February 2, 2026
To celebrate the end of the year (to clarify, the end of the Year of the Snake) as well as my mom's birthday, my dad made reservations at a Cantonese restaurant called The Big Brother.

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Traditional salt-baked crispy skin chicken

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Pan-fried green peppers stuffed with house-made fish paste

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Stir-fried beef with bitter melon in black bean sauce

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Hakka-style tofu stuffed with minced pork and secret seafood sauce

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Deep-fried salted egg yolk kabocha squash and fresh oysters

The food is EXCELLENT. The menu is actually relatively small for a Chinese restaurant — it's literally a double-sided laminated sheet about the size of a placemat, and nearly every dish comes with a picture — which usually means every single dish offered should be executed exceptionally well. And it was absolutely true for our experience tonight. Cantonese restaurants are a dime a dozen in the Richmond Hill/Markham area since the majority of the people here are Chinese, but The Big Brother offers notably incredible, authentic Cantonese/Shunde-style dishes — even my parents, immigrants from Hong Kong, commented on how good each dish was with not a single complaint or criticism (you'll know how rare this is if you have Chinese parents). The Shunde-style deep-fried salted egg yolk squash and oysters dish is especially memorable — incredible flavour, perfect crispy exterior, ginormous and meaty oysters — probably because it's not a common offering at Chinese restaurants in general.

My dad told us that his friends had went to eat at The Big Brother around the time of its opening last summer and that while the food was good, the servers were so rude that they would never return. I'm glad to report that they've either gotten new staff or new customer service training because I found the three or four staff that served us were great. They greeted us warmly, they were accommodating, and they were efficient. Also, the space is clean, sleek, and bright, unlike many other Chinese restaurants where you question how they possibly passed their health inspection. It's a little out of my way, but I would absolutely come back here to eat again.


The Big Brother 大師兄新派順德菜
328 Highway 7
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P7
(905) 881-3333

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