Shanghai Shikumen Fine Cuisine Markham

November 2021 3.5 Located in First Markham Place plaza, this restaurant has been here for many years. At least 5+ years now. Walking inside, there's a bit of Asian decor, probably from Shanghai along with photos of the chef and presumably some celebrities hung at the front. During the pandemic, there's a take out desk right at the front for places like uber eats and fantuan - a Chinese version. There's probably about 12 tables and can seat about 40 or so in total. There are about 3 private / large rooms. The China/tableware was already set up before you sit down and were a bit greasy/sticky. Honestly a turn off. As expected, the washroom was no better and like most other Asian places, there's no hot water. Ordered the house special - Saute Diced Chicken with Chili and Pepper Szechuan Style and while it was flavorful, the meat portions were small. It was also not hot enough. The House Special Pan Fried Buns were decent. The buns are an ok size and it was fairly juicy. The House Special Steam Pork Bun skin was thin, but didn't have enough soup filling. The Shanghai Style Fried Noodles were ok, but was really drenched in dark soy. The Pig's Intestine with Spicy Sauce was probably the best of the dishes I had. Though there weren't enough pig intestine and had a lot of mixed fillers like luncheon meat. Personally, each dish was ok. There were two prices based on membership $20 to join and can be applied immediately and unless you either eat here again, or spend a lot of money, it's really not worth it.

I heard some good comments about this place so I decided to give it a try. The decor was quite elegant and the food quality was high. All the food were quite tasty. Although it was on the pricey side, but the portion was reasonable and the service was good. I would recommend this place if you want to try some authentic Shanghainese cuisine. We finally came here again to have some Shanghainese food for lunch. The ambiance was nice and calm. This time we ordered two cold dishes Shanghai Style Chicken in Wine & Aged Vinaigrette Jellyfish and two hot items House Special Steamed Pork Buns Xiao Long Bao & Fried Rice Cake & Chinese Vegetables. We liked their hot dishes more because it tasted freshly made. The service was good as before.

One of my favourite xiao long bao; one of the better Shanghainese restaurant in the area. Service is great and very reasonable price during our COVID time.

I really like the fried meat dumpling and appetizers. Will come back again.Food: 5/5

Overall decent restaurant, the Shanghai food is about as authentic as you can get in Toronto. I personally love a lot of their menu items. Prices are fair as well in this economy. The service is pretty lackluster though. No rude waiters but they often forget your order/drink/anything else you ask for. Just an okay-ish restaurant that's only worth it if you are looking for authentic Shanghai food. If you don't care for that, you are better off going to a nicer place.

Highly over rated. Have the look, not the taste. Ordered traditional Shanghai dishes, ALL looked the same, tasted the same, with no flavor. And the waitress was unconcerned. Came the second time, because was impressed couple years ago. Not now.

Most of the food is quite authentic to shanghainese food for canadian standard. Portion can be a little bit on the smaller side for some dishes while some are quite generous. great for sharing and eating more variety of food with family and friends. The small shrimp is one of my favourite dish-they clean the shrimp so well and it was delicious! The pork belly is good portion and delicious. The food is slightly on the sweeter side. The pumpkin dessert is fried versus pan fried but it taste good with red dates filling. Definitely will come back. If you plan to go back to the restaurant might be worth getting the VIP card that is for $20. Parking: In first markham place. They also have VIP card that you can buy and most dishes have a discount if you get the card. Usually 2-3visit and you earn back the vip card fee. They only accept debit and cash.

Best Shanghainese restaurant I've been to in Ontario. Bold flavours and authentic dishes. Where else can you find shrimp cooked in dragonwell tea in town? Lots of vegetarian options to choose from as well. Make sure to try their braised eggplant.

We have been this restaurant a few times. The $38 chicken soup is worth it that we order every time. My two daughters love the small buns. Lots of soup inside it. The service is very good! We love the place

I heard it’s a good Shanghainese restaurant so I’d done a takeout for my dad. I’d ordered steamed buns, pan fried bun, smoked fish appetizer. The wraps of the buns were thick, the fish was burned and dried. I was disappointed