Kitchen M

Reviews

• Alice L.

  star star star star_border star_border 13 June 2026

  First time coming here with friends and toddlers. Family friendly. Limited parking. Located right across from Markville Mall, on the northeast corner. They do get busy around lunch time. It is a Hong Kong style cafe.
  
  Atmosphere 3/5
  It is okay, nothing really stands out. Pretty average.
  
  Service 3/5
  Average service, not really the service with a smile. More of a quick turnover to get through the day, so typical Hong Kong style service. The food came fast.
  
  Food 2.5/5
  It is okay. I personally think it is a mixed bag depending on what your order. I ordered the Singaporean fried noodles. The BBQ pork in it was old and had a funny taste to it, but the rest of the dish was fine. So I didn't get a good experience from it.
  
  Overall it was decent, quality not too great, vary depending on your order. Price wise it is reasonable but I had better food at other Hong Kong style cafes. Probably not going to come back, due to the BBQ pork and too out of my way.

• Mary T.

  star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

  The other day, I deviated from my norm. After getting my bloodwork done, I tend to hit McDonald's for my beloved sausage and egg McGriddle combo. After fasting for more than twelve hours, I want food immediately after my bloodwork.
  
  I tend to visit the northeast corner of McCowan and Highway 7 often. I like the pho place, with a Baskin-Robbins steps away. The last time I came back from Waterloo for work, I wanted dinner and came here for pho. I looked over at Kitchen M and it piqued my interest.
  
  I decided to have breakfast here on Tuesday, after my bloodwork was over and I needed nourishment. I had no problems parking in this plaza.
  
  Kitchen M is a Cantonese-style eatery. I don't know what the M stands for. Maybe it was taunting Me, Mary, to come in... haha!
  
  I walked in. A woman asked me in Cantonese how many were in my party. It was just me.
  
  I sat down at a series of tables mashed together. I got hot water. I felt like a child at home again!
  
  The breakfast menu brought back childhood memories of having Hong Kong milk tea and macaroni in soup. I carefully looked at all the yummy options.
  
  I did option D from the breakfast menu section. It consists of two fried eggs, sausage, and buttered toast. I then added option 2, which is luncheon meat macaroni in soup. I also ordered Hong Kong milk tea.
  
  Growing up, I had Hong Kong milk tea. I got tired of it by the time I hit grade 8 and switched to milk. It tasted just like what I had back then, except that I needed cookies to dunk them into it.
  
  My food came super fast. I swear that it was a five-minute wait after I had placed my order when everything came to my table. It was better than getting fast food at McDonald's!
  
  These days, I tend to like my eggs overhard. The yolks were runny, which was how I ate them growing up. I swear that I was reliving my childhood by dunking buttered toast to sop up the runny yolky goodness. The sausages were yummy. It was all perfect.
  
  I have never had macaroni in soup for breakfast. My mom used to make it for dinner. This bowl of deliciousness is perfect from breakfast. I loved the vegetables in it. The macaroni had the perfect firmness that I enjoy. The soup wasn't overly salty. It was just right.
  
  Let me praise the luncheon meat in this macaroni. My love for fried-up luncheon meat came from my mom. I love it by itself, in sandwiches, in soups, ... pretty much everything! It doesn't matter that it's mystery meat to me. I love it. It explains why I love hot dogs, I suppose. This luncheon meat was so good. I would order luncheon meat macaroni on its own for a meal if it were available. I am now craving it.
  
  I got all this food for $6.95 before taxes and tip. It was so cheap and so filling. My mind is still blown that I got so much food at an inexpensive price. Why did it take me so long to find this place?!
  
  There is a buzzer on each table where you can ask for assistance with your order, get your bill, and more. I didn't use it to get my bill. There were so many staff members walking around that it was easy to flag someone.
  
  This place allows you to pay in cash or by debit card. I was so thrilled that the latter was offered. I didn't have enough cash to pay for my meal. You have to go up to the counter to use the debit machine. All went well.
  
  I definitely am coming back here to get yummy food fast. I'm a fan, especially when I want to relive my mom's cooking and my childhood. I can see myself being retired, coming here for breakfast, pulling out a newspaper to read, and spending some leisurely time without feeling pressed to vacate the eatery after stuffing myself with decent food.
  
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• Annie C.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  Decent Hong Kong style cafe in Markham right next to Markville mall.
  
  Their menu selection is pretty big so you are bound to find something to satisfy your craving. In addition to ordering off their regular menu, they offer morning breakfast deals, afternoon tea time deals, all day breakfast and dinner combos. Decent price point depending on what you order. You can get an egg sandwich for $3.50 and a bowl of instant noodles and a drink for $6.50.
  
  Not my fave cafe spot to go to, but definitely worth stopping by especially if you are in the area.

• Victoria F.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  Thought this was just an HK style cafe place... NOPEEEE wrrronnnggg. They also serve Chinese stir fry dishes!
  
  Came here before for their cha chaan teng stuff... it's pretty average. Nothing to really write home about. Got their satay rice noodle soup + egg sandwich set as per yoozh. It's aight, better than Cafe Hollywood that's fo sho. My quest for the perfect HK egg sandwich continues  tho - their scrambled eggs still weren't fluffy enough.
  
  Buttttt... recently, we came here for their dinner a couple times... and I'm shook. It's actually pretty OK food (albeit MSG-laden). Their fried dishes have "wok-hay", super fresh, and are all pretty flavourful (FROM MSG no doubt LOL). Prices here are cheap! Def a joint where locals come to avoid the dinner chaos closer East of Kennedy/7.
  
  Also, service is actually really good here! Super surprising for a  very moderately priced Chinese restaurant. Honestly, I'm impressed - every one of the servers were courteous, efficient, and helpful.
  
  FYI, the $83 set was advertised in the Chinese newspaper as for 6-8 people. NAH. More like 4 hungry people or 6 meh-appetite people.

• Phoebe N.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  Great place to get quick and delicious Chinese food. They have a wide variety on their menu. I've been here many times and have tried their breakfast, lunch and dinner items without complaints. It's consistent all the time. Portions are huge and pretty flavourful. It's not too salty/filled with msg like some Chinese restaurants.