North America's largest Chinese mall has one of its most epic food courts. Stinky tofu, Taiwanese shaved ice, Hong Kong café milk tea, Korean corn dogs, hand-pulled noodles — it's a one-stop world food tour for under $15.
Neighbourhood: Markham · Address: 4300 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON · Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–9pm · Price Range: $ · Phone: (905) 479-2323 · Editorial status: Not yet verified
If you want to taste authentic stinky tofu, sip legit Hong Kong café milk tea, or try Korean corn dogs for a few bucks, Pacific Mall’s food court delivers the real deal. It's the quickest way to try a bunch of Asian street foods without leaving the GTA.
No other Toronto food court packs this many independent, Asian-run food stalls under one roof, each with hyper-specific regional specialties. You’ll spot stuff rarely found elsewhere in the city, like Hakka popcorn chicken or Taiwanese oyster omelets. Every vendor’s got their own family recipe and attitude—no corporate chains here.
Pacific Mall is North America's largest indoor Chinese mall — a 280,000-square-foot complex on Steeles Avenue East in Markham that functions as a self-contained world for the Greater Toronto Area's Chinese-Canadian community. The food court within it is the destination for visitors who want to eat across the spectrum of East and Southeast Asian street food in a single afternoon without leaving the building.
The stall count fluctuates but at any given time includes representatives from Hong Kong cafe culture (milk tea, pineapple buns, egg waffles), Taiwanese street food (stinky tofu, shaved ice, scallion pancakes), Korean snacks (corn dogs, tteokbokki), Japanese takoyaki and ramen, and Chinese regional specialties including hand-pulled Lanzhou-style beef noodles and roast duck over rice.
The stinky tofu stall reliably has the longest line and it is one of the things the food court is most famous for. Stinky tofu — fermented tofu deep-fried and served with pickled cabbage and chili sauce — has an aroma that is an acquired taste but a flavour that is rich, complex, and deeply satisfying. The Taiwanese shaved ice (baobing) is the best warm-weather food in the building: shaved ice over condensed milk with your choice of toppings.
Plan for two to three hours if you are doing it properly: eat, browse the mall, eat again. Bring cash — many vendors do not take card. Transit from downtown is possible (Kennedy station plus bus) but a car or rideshare is more practical.
Pacific Mall is the largest indoor Chinese mall in North America, located at 4300 Steeles Avenue East in Markham. It has approximately 500 stores and a large food court, operating as a cultural and commercial hub for the GTA's Chinese-Canadian community. It is a genuine destination for food, shopping, and cultural experience.
The stinky tofu stall (always has a line — join it) is the signature experience. Taiwanese shaved ice with condensed milk and toppings is essential in warm weather. Hand-pulled Lanzhou beef noodles are excellent. Hong Kong-style egg waffles (gai daan jai) are a popular snack. For a full meal, roast duck over rice or a bowl of congee from one of the Hong Kong cafe stalls.
Pacific Mall is at 4300 Steeles Avenue East in Markham, near Kennedy Road and Steeles. By transit: take Line 2 east to Kennedy Station, then bus 68A or 68B north to Steeles. By car: approximately 35–40 minutes from downtown Toronto on the DVP/404 North. Parking at the mall is free and extensive.
Many food court vendors at Pacific Mall are cash-only or prefer cash. Bring CAD $40–60 in cash for a comfortable food experience. There are ATMs in the mall but they charge fees. Budget approximately $10–20 for a full meal at one stall, plus extra for snacks and second rounds.
WTF Toronto creates guides using independent editorial research, official sources, local knowledge and firsthand experience where available. Commercial relationships are disclosed where applicable.