Pacific Mall

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Pacific Mall

Shopping mall · Markham

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4300 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON M1V 4S4, Canada

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"In 2021, the destination mall celebrated 25 years, but also suffered a fire that forced it to close temporarily, leaving food court aficionados in the lurch. After two weeks of lamenting, customers were back lining up for fresh-made, hand-pulled noodles at Sun’s Kitchen and indulging in kanazawa curries and beef bowls at Gyugyuya. There are so many food options inside this enormous mall, it would take numerous visits to make a serious dent, so prioritize the lamb skewers at the legendary Prairie Lamb Kabob and the spicy octopus pancakes at Mr. Pancake. Need more? How about a slurp from Potato Noodle Soup of Bai (which specializes in northwestern Chinese fare), coffee from Dak Lak (which sources imported Vietnamese coffee beans), or Filipino-style hotcakes at Pinoy Waffles. Pick up some candy and snacks — like uji hojicha-flavored Kit Kat — from Ding Dong Exotic Sweet on your way out. [$ - $$]" - Faiyaz Kara

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Mireille C

Google
It’s been so many years since I last visited Pacific Mall, and it was great to be back! We went during the Canada Day weekend, so as expected, it was super packed, especially the upstairs food court area – made it a bit hard to browse around. Parking can definitely be frustrating, but we got lucky and found a good spot by turning right instead of left – highly recommend trying that route! Most of the stores carry similar items, so if you know what you’re looking for, going in and out is totally doable. Don’t forget to bargain – it doesn’t hurt! Some vendors are really easygoing and will actually honour the price you ask for. There was a long line-up for the waffles and bubble tea upstairs, so I skipped it this time. But a big shoutout to the super clean washrooms downstairs – there’s always someone cleaning right after you’re done. Overall, it’s still a fun spot to check out, even just for the vibes and variety. Worth a visit if you’re in the area! 😛😛

LACH

Google
Parking was avilable as long as you can walk further out. Finding a table to enjoy your food is a different story. If you buy be prepared to ask for takeout. You have to fight for a table to enjoy your meal. The booths in main floor mimic Chinese mall and owners seem eager for business by greeting you at the entrance. Mall has variety of shops to enjoy from. You would not be bore when you visit here. If they fix the food court issue it will be perfect.

Samson Ng

Google
Came during the summer carnival — such a fun experience! There were lots of food stalls, a big crowd, and an awesome festive vibe all around. They even had dancing performances and a magic show, which made it even more lively. Great place to hang out with friends or family. Would definitely come again!

KH

Google
Very interesting mall designed in the original Chinese versions of malls with plenty of small stores. The sales staff often stand by the entrances to greet passersby and to invite them in. Everyone is very polite here. The food sold here is quite good though I was expecting better pricing. There’s plenty of parking including an underground parkade. The bathrooms are a bit way out…or more appropriately, way under…in the P1 (parkade) level. Other than this awkward location, it’s quite a nice mall. Clean and interesting.

Daniyal Saleem Syed

Google
Pacific Mall was quite a disappointing experience. The entrance is poorly designed—very inconvenient if you’re with a stroller. The only elevator access is through the basement parking, which was completely full, forcing us to park outside. From there, the doorways leading to the elevator were extremely narrow and difficult to navigate. Most of the shops are local vendors with limited variety and nothing that really stood out. Overall, the mall lacks proper infrastructure and quality retail options. Not a place I’d recommend for a comfortable shopping visit.

Alvin Ma

Google
Pacific Mall is a Chinese-themed shopping centre on the Markham side of Steeles Ave. The parking lot and surrounding streets can be chaotic for navigation and the washrooms are awkwardly located downstairs, but the design of the mall is otherwise fine. There are bubble tea shops, qipao vendors, cell phone case stores, and other variety stores. Double-check with each vendor how they want to accept payment.

Aracely Reyes

Google
I have been going to this mall on and off for several years. It's always been a random collection of stores, with the staples being bubble tea shops, two or three candy stores, and the food court upstairs. They are currently enjoying a bit of a Renaissance with the blind box trend. That's why I was there recently, looking for Labubus, Skullpandas, and a good old Matcha milk Boba. I had a lot of fun, and the stores have definitely embraced the cute Little Monsters.

EelamRose Canada

Google
Review of Pacific Mall, Markham, ON Pacific Mall is an iconic shopping destination in Markham, located at 4300 Steeles Ave E. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and sprawling layout, it’s a hub for unique finds and cultural experiences. Pros: • Diverse Shops: With a variety of stores specializing in electronics, fashion, beauty products, and more, there’s always something interesting to explore. It’s also a great place to find authentic Asian snacks, teas, and traditional goods. • Food Options: The food court offers a fantastic selection of Asian cuisines, from bubble tea to dim sum, making it a foodie’s paradise. • Cultural Vibes: The mall provides a distinctly multicultural experience, which feels like stepping into a bustling market in Asia. • Specialty Services: You can find unique services like phone repairs, custom gifts, and even traditional Chinese medicine shops. Cons: • Parking Challenges: Parking can be a hassle, especially during peak hours. The lot fills up quickly, and navigating it can be frustrating. • Crowded Atmosphere: The mall can get very busy, particularly on weekends, which might not appeal to those looking for a quieter shopping experience. • Aging Infrastructure: While charming, the mall’s design feels a bit dated, and some areas could use renovations. • Cash-Preferred Vendors: Many stores still prefer cash over cards, so it’s worth having cash on hand. Verdict: Pacific Mall is perfect for those seeking a unique, culturally rich shopping and dining experience. Whether you’re hunting for niche products, delicious food, or just browsing, it’s a fun destination. However, be prepared for crowds and parking challenges. Overall, it’s a must-visit if you’re in the Markham area.
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Cecilia T.

Yelp
Toronto's largest Chinese mall with over 350 stores- clothing, toys, trinkets, cosmetics, jewelry, phone/ auto accessories, electronics, appliances, lots of gift shops, food and more as well as nail salons, optical stores, pharmacy, bike shop, arcade, seriously too many to name but you get the point. My daughter loved this mall- she got so many Sanrio blind boxes, toys, Sonny Angel figures, and some Korean skincare stuff, too. Everything was a little pricey and non-negotiable with a 13% sales tax. All the workers there were friendly for the most part, the so-called food court was pretty small- we managed to get a table to enjoy our drinks and snacks. We were able to find the Canada's version- ice cream sandwich here- got the combo with the egg waffle. We also got the award-winning milk tea & lemon tea from Foodie Boy. Our tummies were happy :) Highly recommend checking out this mall at least once & bring some cash.
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Gene W.

Yelp
It is big and you can definitely get your steps in. Interestingly enough, the 2nd floor is the more attractive floor of this immense mall. The ground floor seems to have only a half dozen different types of stores (basically large kiosks): optical goods, women's accessories, cell phone accessories, toys & collectibles, women's clothing, a smattering of "others." The smaller 2nd floor has a diverse variety of shops, some larger stores, and a busy food court. You can find some unique items but it'll take lots of walking and a commitment of time to find these items. Shopping here reminded me of malls inside buildings in Hong Kong except cleaner.
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Jessica C.

Yelp
Vast selection in the food court, very hard to find a seat on a Saturday. It's difficult to walk without bumping into families, groups of friends, tourists, etc. Tried the tiktok viral shops like Chloe's noodles (served cold) and the onigiri stand - was a solid lunch, carb heavy! Not sure if I'd go twice in one trip, but it's worth going at least once. Service was efficient.
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Irene Kitty L.

Yelp
Every time I'm in Markham, I make sure I make time to stop by Pacific mall even just for a light snack like today. We already ate lunch and I wanted to pick up a couple of deliciousness before dinner. We could not decide what to get and I wish I know the names of each food vendor but I was so busy eating I am sorry that I don't. But we got seafood meat soup and you have to put some vinegar in it. That's how I've learned to enjoy it growing up. We also got a must curry fish balls and a pork crispy bun which was so yummy. And we ended our little snack with some Hong Kong milk tea boba and sesame and chocolate mini egg waffles! Everything and I mean everything hit the spot. I recommend all the food I ate today Hahaha!!!
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Idan R.

Yelp
Pacific Mall is a mall full of Asian stores. It is a Markham landmark, and a must-visit destination for all Torontonians. The mall is full of stores for bulk Chinese ingredients, Chinese medicine, consumer electronics (think hello-kitty themed cell-phone cases), houseware, specialty food and drinks (think bubble tea), camera stores (yes, even film photography), etc. There are stores after stores offering these delightful products, at amazing prices. Whether you're here for a bargain, or to find that unique oriental product, or just for a photo op for your Insta, you're bound to find something interesting.
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Caroline D.

Yelp
As a proud wife of an Asian American I was SUPER excited to go here. We hit 10 different food stations, everyone is so kind and helpful even through the language barriers The food was awesome, onigiri and boba was a highlight
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Jon R.

Yelp
I only come here for polaroid refills, asian snacks and small toys for decoration. Oh, the food is pretty good too depending where you choose. I wouldn't get your phone fixed at any of the vendors as they'll cause more of an issue than you initially started with. It got to the point where I said, hey, i'm only paying if it actually fixes the problem YOU started. Besides that... You get what you pay for here! 3.1/5
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Howard L.

Yelp
This massive mall was THE big shiny new Asian indoor mall that opened in 1996, approaching 30 years ago. It's still the largest indoor Asian mall in North America, and reportedly in the entire Western World. There are two stories of a huge number of small shops arranged in long corridors, and a couple of big but crowded food courts on the second level. I visited this place 20 years ago or so, and it still looks and feels familiar and it's well maintained and doesn't feel as dated because it was so ultra modern back in the day. I visited on a relatively quiet weekday morning as the shops first opened, and I definitely would not want to be around on the weekend as the crowds must still be massive here. If you're into anything Asian, I would say it's a must see at least once anyway if you're in town.
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Bonnie C.

Yelp
I was so excited to visit here from hearing all about the stores that they had and how popular this pacific mall is. But it was such a disappointment. Parking is nice but the problem was that the stores were more than half closed. And when we asked some store owners where this store was. And everyone looked at us like we were crazy and didn't know what we were asking. I ended up google searching the store and found it myself by looking around. They also have a plaza where they have little stalls like the Singapore hawker stalls. Wish I didn't eat so much before. So I can try the stalls out. I am planning to come back later during my vacation so I can try more food stalls. They have 3 floors. I also went to ciyo for my Korean skincare but they are sold out of everything. And even the sales associate was like why so many your girls ask for this product. And I felt like are you saying I look old.
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Emmie C.

Yelp
Purposely came to buy the egg rolls from Tung Tung egg roll store. Also tried their pandan coconut and chocolate mini cakes ($4.50 each), which were meh. Various Asian foods in the food court area, most accept cash only. Lots of Japanese and Asian snacks if you are a fan. And yes, lots of accessories for iPhone and iPods and cars.
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Mary T.

Yelp
My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding up. I have dropped by Pacific Mall tons of times over the years. It wasn't until recently that I figured out that I could check in to this business on Yelp. Yep, I'm so not on the ball. I moved away from the GTA in the mid-90's. Towards the end of this decade, when I'd return to the GTA, lots of family photos were taken on cameras with film. My parents and I would drop by this mall and get our photos developed within an hour. Prices were cheap. The quality was stellar. We walked around and snacked while we waited. These photo stores are long gone. Times have changed. So has Pacific Mall. I'd estimate that it takes me five minutes to drive over here. I can probably walk over if I am feeling energetic and anticipate not buying a ton of heavy stuff to carry back with me. However, I tend to avoid going because parking is crazy. If you want to test your stress levels, come here during peak hours. I, on the other hand, tend to come during off hours. An hour before it closes on a weeknight? I'm there. Have some time to grab a late lunch on a weekday here? Sure thing. Parking is much better and so is my overall experience. You can pretty much find anything under the sun at this mall. Prices are reasonable. I have found voltage plugs for international use at dirt cheap prices and they work. I bought them for a friend who was shocked at how cheap they were. For nearly four years, I have owned a Google Pixel phone of some sort. I can't find cool phone cases for it at the big box stores. I can find them here at various cell phone accessories stores in pretty colours and patterns. I do love the phone accessories and electronic stores. Not only do they sell you the case, but they also have phone protectors that they install for you for free. Insane! Prices are good. There are a ton of Asian snacks and bubble tea stores. My mom and I raid the former. I am getting into the latter as the months go by. I am still eating my way through the food court. I barely recognize the second floor these days. I do like all the food options, including the huge fried chicken from Hot Star Large Fried Chicken and noodles galore. The arcade also piqued my interest. I'll be back. Find me here during off-peak hours either having an ice cream or sipping bubble tea. If you see me getting a new Google Pixel case, chances are that I got a new phone. (34)

Kate Sash S.

Yelp
Always spent minimum several hundreds of dollars and tip is a must. Tip them another hundred dollars if you want to return there again. Tip the guards also. Caucasians enjoy kissing their a'holes and spending overpriced items that they can't return. It feels nice how the items break and not amazing quality. However, it's amazing how much of a fool you feel when you pullout of the store. They enjoy teasing you for you to feel like you need to spend more. Innocent hello kitty which not understand. Control the tinkling urge. However setting sarcasm aside, recognize the Asian fever. Not spending a thing is amazing experience :)
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Ada Y.

Yelp
I've been here 20+ years ago and it seem to have more to offer back then. The food options were ok and there weren't much of diverse options of shops. Many were iphone case shops or mini nail salons . There is mini version of a Chuck Cheese place here. You can get the famous dessert egg rolls here. I would suggest adding maps on all entrances so businesses can get more businesses.
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Jennifer P.

Yelp
Pacific Mall was the cat's meow when it first opened back in 1997. It was really popular for anime, manga and imported Asian stuff before buying online became mainstream. It's still pretty busy, especially on weekends, but I think that most people now go just for the food. It's a mall with a set up that's different from traditional malls in that stores are very small and very close to one another. The corridors are named after streets in Hong Kong. Most of the stores sell clothing, cell phone accessories, cosmetics and small electronics. There are many stores that look very similar with similar merchandise. There are lots of nail salons too. To be honest, none of the stores appeal to me. The only reason I go to Pacific Mall is for the food. They have little kiosks on the main floor, a food court on the second floor, and some actual restaurants on the second floor too. There are many bubble tea vendors in Pacific Mall. On the second floor there is also an arcade. The food court has a lot of interesting places. They have a place that sells handmade noodles and you can hear the thumping of the noodles being slammed against the counter by the chef from across the food court (Sun's Kitchen), a place that sells the most beautiful jello cakes (Art Jelly House), and a place that sells authentic Vietnamese coffee (Coffee Dak Lak), among many other places. The mall has some sort of special tourism designation because it is allowed to be open even on statutory holidays. There is free parking in their private parking lot, but finding a spot is really tough on weekends.

J G.

Yelp
I've been to this mall a few times but I always like coming back since there isn't one like it in America. The souvenirs are twice the price of Chinatown, but if you're not going to Chinatown, it's fine. Still, inexpensive to purchase a few items to bring back for family, friends and co-workers.
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Alexandra B.

Yelp
Over the years, this mall has gotten worse and worse for the general public. I went over the weekend without my boyfriend and I felt very uncomfortable and I seemed to be getting weird looks from a whole bunch of people... So I left as soon as I could. A lot of toy/game stores that use to be there are no longer there. I counted about 20 stores that were out of business/closed. It was a sad sight. They have also demolished the back plaza and made the mall smaller. It seemed like the most booming places were the food court and all the nail salons around the mall. I'm definitely not coming back here alone.
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Karen Y.

Yelp
We wandered around Markham... from 9am at the Churn Fan place - walked about 1 hour to the Lobster house place - then walked off our gluttony for 1 hour to Pacific Mall. It's a big mall... but it's filled with designer "imitations"..., k-beauty products, lots & lots of phone places, some odds and ends stuff, quite a few traditional Chinese "Ke Poa" shops but for kids! We spent some $$ at a Jade shop, really nice owners! Must know how to haggle! They expect you to do so. Enjoy it! Also bought a bunch of little items as souvenirs at the Japanese wannabe Daiso down by the basement level! Everything for $2 CAD, so we made it rain. LOL PSA: the bathrooms are gross so hold your breath! At least there's public restroom, down by garage level. Then there's tons of food/snack vendors... and one in particular, cafe - love love the fresh made-to order viet coffee! There's delicious taro slush and some interesting flavors. There's so much to snack on but we just didn't have enough room in our stomach to try anything like a full meal. We also grabbed 2 egg waffles; as HIGHLY recommended by friends to get it here, turned out to be the WORSE egg waffles I've ever eaten! It was SOGGY AF, the center was way undercooked... and just nasty. We don't usually waste food... but we ended up trashing half of both egg waffles. I don't care if "Yan - can - cook" praised it... he sure can't cook egg-waffles then! Didn't get to try Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake but I'll live since I've had it before in Cali... and I've had Pablo as well in Tokyo. We ended our trip in Markham here... got a Uber ride back to Downtown Toronto, and called it a day!
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Julie T.

Yelp
This spot is definitely Asian central. Come here for all your Asian needs. I've never personally been to Taiwan but a lot of people compare this to be quite similar concept with the little shops by each other and street foods to eat. A lot of places doesn't open till 11 AM. Got a chance to explore around for a bit and there was a lot of food options to try! I really want to come back and try all the food. It's so much to eat but not enough stomach space for it lol
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Eric L.

Yelp
In my very limited time visiting the great city of Toronto I was recommended by friends to check out the famous Pacific mall. In hindsight I should have just went to Kensington market or walked around downtown somewhere. I had expected something out of Crazy Rich Asians. The first store we saw was the sports apparel and sneaker place. It was ok. We then walked around the mall. It reminded me of something out of Flushing. It wasn't anything amazing but it was ok. Lotta stalls selling stuff. A nail shop and salon. An ok arcade. The food court wasn't particularly good or cheap except for the delicious hand pulled beef noodle soup at one of the stalls. It took awhile to come out which is usually a good sign.
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Shirley L.

Yelp
This mall has so much Chinese/Asian products (Japanese/Chinese/ Taiwanese/Korean products). Most of the stores have Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin speakers) and English speakers. Numerous of snack stores , tea/slush/bubble tea, home appliance,Maneki Neko (Fortune Cat), freshly made egg rolls & the 2nd floor is restaurants and food court. I like to come here to purchase snacks. They have a lot of Asian snacks that you can't find in the US BUT most of the items are over price. Also even comparing the prices for the same item store to store it is approximately the same because some of the stores are the same store/chain. It's great when you are willing to pay the higher price when you want something and you don't know where else you can purchase it. TAKE NOTE: Weekends it is crazy crowded ! Especially during lunch time. Even with the huge parking lot they have, it will take some time to find parking. Best way is to follow the people leaving Pacific Mall.
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Wang A.

Yelp
Has everything you missed from your native land, from all kinds of cuisines to various hand crafts, iPhone accessories.
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Kevin K.

Yelp
Someone once asked me - "say, what is your favorite Canadian city?". My answer would be Montreal. "But what about Toronto?" I'll narrow my gaze and ask "have you actually been to the actual city of Toronto, or simply within its legal limits?" If it doesn't have mercury vapor pedestrian crossing lightboxes and exists more than 1km north of a streetcar line (St. Clair streetcar / Bloor-Danforth #2 Subway line is the northern limit), it's not really Toronto. If you are unfortunate enough to live north of that area, you live beyond 6 km from Lake Ontario's waterfront. When Drake is talking about the Six, they are not talking about your area. You live and exist in a Transit desert, but that's usually where you find cheaper housing in Toronto metro. Your life either revolves around the TTC bus (somewhat unreliable), or you drive (not out of pleasure but rather out of necessity). Maybe when the Eglinton Crosstown line finally finishes would the situation improve somewhat for you. I somehow doubt it. In the case of the suburban new towns like Markham, Richmond Hills and Unionville, the influx of professional immigrants from Hong Kong (white collar trades with commonwealth accredited skills like engineering, law, medicine, etc along with a decent command of English) meant there are self-sustaining Chinese oriented residences, shopping areas, restaurants, employers and businesses there to serve all those who moved out of the downtown core to escape their more fobbish cousins. Investment immigration allowed their north-of-the-border Mainlander cousins in the old country to arrive in droves as well, so when you move out of fobland, the fobs follow you in anyways. At least you might not need to work downtown anymore. If the old two solitudes in Canada were English & French Canadian apathy, the new one is the Professional Chinese versus their fobbish cousins and everyone else, and Toronto within the 6 km limit (416) versus the underserved boonies (north-of-sixers, mostly 905) trapped on the bus or cursing up a storm stuck in traffic on the 403/404/401 Express, those who wants mass transit but doesn't want to pony up property taxes to pay for it. Why do I mention this? To understand the mall you have to know that your normal sixers don't visit here - the GO station in Milliken is a 10 minute walk on the other side of Steeles, and its a 16 CAD, 40 minute ride from Union Station, and there's no benefit for them to visit here as they have access to the same stuff in local stores. People who patronize tend to be the north-of-sixers with cars, and people from Markham looking for a deal (since most of the Highway 7 malls are half-empty and features mostly the same crap but with even more herbal shops). Pacific Mall existed for a long time - I used to hit that place back in the early 2000s during my undergrad days in Buffalo. Even back then it was known for being an odd conglomeration of stalls selling bootleg CDs/DVDs, counterfeit anime merchandise, asian snacks (how many Aji Ichiban knockoffs do we really need?), cellphone accessories and bubble tea joints. Chinese Tours love to dump rubes onto the mall because "it's uniquely Chinese". Well, nice to know that the same crap is still true. Stupid Hong Kong cliches exists here, like naming the major axis corridors after streets in Hong Kong, and all the minor axis "side streets" in increments of 10 starting with 8, so it's 8, 18, etc. You know, because 8 is a lucky number in Chinese. It's tacky. Me and the missus drove here because I know that Markham has some of the best Cantonese foods on the east coast, and with the 13% Chinese population in the GTA (about 40% in Markham), well, you can see more interesting stuff than NYC's relatively dinky Chinatowns. It's worth a visit if you are Chinese from out of town and have access to a car (driving up from Niagara Falls it was a stopover destination). Parking is a royal pain here, and frankly, after seeing the same bubble tea store/cellphone crappery/snack retailer/"Korean" clothing stores on every corridor, you start to question your sanity. But given the fact that most asian malls in the area are like that, eeeeh, at least you save on gas and all the competition keep the prices honest. Oh yeah, there's a place upstairs that sells and services Airsoft guns. The guy's a dick but he also sell Japanese F-Toys models and TinyHK diecast collectibles. That stuff always makes the honker in me happy. Otherwise, spend 2 hours max here, look for a place elsewhere to eat, and please don't let it be some crappy red goo hot pot place. That's just gross.
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Kerry W.

Yelp
P-Mall is an Asian mall. Be prepared to deal with parking lot craziness if you want to drive there during the weekends. It's a large mall with lots of little shops. Cell phone accessory shops and bubble tea places are prevalent in the mall. Be prepared to bargain. And also ask about their refund policy. Upstairs you can find different eateries. Also there's a playdium where you can let your inner child unleashed. It's a fun mall to hang out from time to time, and definitely a way for me to feel like i am in Asia again.
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Joe J.

Yelp
Your trip to China while you are still in York, ON. All you can want from your local Chinese store is under the same roof with an endless variety of items to choose from and getting yourself a tattoo while you are waiting then it's the destination for you. Reasonably priced with a margin to bargain, what else you can ask for!
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Bonnie C.

Yelp
This is such a great mall if you are able to find items that really suit you and gets you excited (aka almost everything in here lol). I came to this mall with no expectations except for the great food that I have been hearing about. The food court is a bit cramped, but has so many stalls with lots of variety that caters to everybody's taste buds! I enjoyed all the food that I ordered. The shops are quite repetitive, but there are hidden gems at every store that they might not have anywhere else. My favorite store here is by far the one that can make custom vinyl stickers! I bought several stickers for my car here at a reasonable price. I will most likely come back again once I am in the area.
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Siew Leng P.

Yelp
Large mall for everything Asian. A lot of the stores were empty with no vendors. Cheap eats in the food court.
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Julianne T.

Yelp
My favorite place to visit whenever I'm in Toronto. The top floor food court makes me feel so welcome and full. So many delicious foods to choose from. So many shops to browse and get lost in. Ample parking surrounding the mall. I went on a Friday afternoon and it was not busy inside.
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Tiff H.

Yelp
Touristy but an easy way to kill time if you're stuck in Markham. We mostly just did eating and drinking, not much shopping for souvenirs or anything like that. I definitely appreciated the Uncle Tetsu's, the various food courts and of course, Happy Lemon. The layout is confusing to me. I feel like I could walk around in circles but end up in the same spot feeling lost. Also the upstairs area by the food courts seems to have completely fallen apart. There was a large leak and puddle and I thought the escalator was going to give out beneath me. Thankfully, it did not and I'm fine! Some of the vendors were definitely worth stopping in for. I liked Foodie Boy (that Hong Kong milk tea was great!) and the bubble waffle stand inside the food court. I saw a Vietnamese coffee shop, too, that I'll definitely need to check out next time. Pacific Mall may be seen as a super touristy place these days, but I was a tourist and I was able to hit up a few spot that I've wanted to try. But for a touristy mall, I was a bit disappointed with the spotty wifi. Thank goodness for complimentary WiFi but it's not the strongest in half the mall. Overall, I would make a stop here if hoping to kill a couple hours in Markham but otherwise, I would rather stop by a stand-alone restaurant or shop instead.
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Kim J.

Yelp
If one is planning a trip to Pacific Mall, one must have a purpose. K-beauty junkies? In need of ginseng tea and supplements or Asian snacks? This is a great place. Other than that? Not so much. The clothes don't fit (as one shopkeeper gleefully told me ...um, thanks for your brutal honesty) and I have no need for a blinged out iPhone case but charcoal sheet masks? YES PLEASE. It's a little hard to navigate and I never keep track of where they are located but here are the joints to hit up: Missha Aritaum M Brand Shop Debbies (best customer service) TONYMOLY Myeongdong Beauty ...and a host of other one-off beauty shops. The place is showing its age. Growing up in Markham we knew it as "the place to go WITH a Chinese friend as they will ignore you if you're not" (to be fair, they ignore EVERYONE save for a few stores). I try to get out there at least once a year to restock on boxed sheet masks, emulsions, toners. You have to know what you're looking for and beware of the prices. Some spots are giving you a great deal. Others are ripping you off. As always, a trip ends with a visit to Prestotea (right at the front entrance) for a slushy with tapioca bubbles. It's not Yorkdale or Markville or Eaton Centre. Guess what? It doesn't have to be. It's a cultural icon in Markham and I'm glad it exists.
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Sarah I.

Yelp
This is an over-priced, unfriendly, unclean mall. This review is for the ground floor shops only, not the food hall upstairs. There were many cutesy stores selling Knick-knacks, but everything was extremely expensive. The worst of it was that most things were not labeled with a price tag so the staff would randomly charge whatever they wanted. Bizarre! The clothes were hugely over-priced. $60 CAD for a t-shirt? How about $169 CAD for cotton overalls? No label! My daughter is a huge "everything Asian" fan and last year we bought similar clothes when in South Korea for around $20-$30. The only thing of any use might be the Asian skincare shops, like The Face Shop or The Ariteum, but these stores can be found elsewhere. There is a lot of parking available, however everyone seemed to park AMY which way. Again bizarre. In summary, if you wish to go to a mall buying nothing, being felt unwelcome and having to ignore trash and dirt everywhere, this is the place for you!
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Deb P.

Yelp
I hate to say this but the glory days of PM are fading ... The food choices are still solid (upstairs). Even Ding Dong, my favourite place for 'Asian' snacks is now in a much smaller store. Bought an Uncle T's Japanese cheesecake, a few cosmetics from Japan and had a bubble-tea at Presotea. I remember the glory days of this mall. It's not terrible just not the same ...
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Diane J.

Yelp
My family and I had a long layover before leaving Toronto, so we decided to go to Pacific Mall on Christmas Day for lunch and any last-minute snacks. The first floor layout is filled with shops ranging from cellphone repairs, nail salons, boba (there are at least half a dozen just from a brief wandering). The shops definitely repeat themselves in terms of services and offerings, and you could scout around before finding one to suit your needs. Second floor is predominately food-focused. If we lived in the Toronto area, I could see us regularly going here to buy Asian groceries. Even on the holiday season, the food court area was absolutely packed. It was a little stressful finding a table, and the lunch rush continued from when we were eating all the way to the early afternoon. But the food choices were all very cheap, and judging by the business, they were probably all solid choices from a variety of Asian cuisines. My family chose a noodle shop near the back of the court, and all of the dishes were yummy and in good noodle-to-soup-to-meat ratios, which you don't always get! The mall seemed to be a bit worn-down and could benefit from an expansion in the food court, but I didn't mind it too much since we got what we came for and it seemed to be a great cultural hub for Asian-Canadians.
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Colanie B.

Yelp
Are you up for adventure? Do you want to try Chinese street food? How about sampling some unique snacks and candies? Do you like haggling for bargains? Then Pacific Mall is for you. This mall is HUGE! It's like a mini Chinatown. You need an entire day just to look around and see all that it has to offer. Lots of cute little shops, yummy eateries and even beautiful artwork. The bad thing is that I couldn't find a directory. All I could do was to wander up and down the aisles then go up and down the escalators. Not knowing where I was going or what I would find, it felt like an adventure. It looks like an indoor swap meet that you would find in California except the stalls have glass walls. I did notice that each aisle has a street name and address, so if you find a store that you like, make sure to note down the "address" so that you can find it next time. The parking is crazy! The easiest way to find a spot to park is to follow someone coming out of the mall and take their spot when they leave. You could also take the bus and avoid all the chaos.
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Chris E.

Yelp
My girlfriend and I came here on a Saturday morning and the mall wasn't really that crowded .... until we got to the food court on the 2nd floor! Even though we did not eat here, the food court was the highlight of the mall by far. We had just eaten, but the aroma of all of the food stands definitely had us contemplating eating more! The mall was pretty much what we expected: a variety of snack, cheap goods and bubble tea stores selling a variety of different items at 'discount' prices. One thing we definitely noticed was that there was no shortage of bubble tea shops inside so if you're thirsty or seeking a good beverage this is an excellent stop to make. Honestly, there wasn't anything special about the mall other than the fact that every shop inside was Asian owned. It made for a nice time killer/waster as we walked around the 2 floors.
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Crystal T.

Yelp
A lot of stores aren't open during the weekday specially after the fire on the second floor. Some cell phone stores and snack stores are still open.
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Lambert P.

Yelp
Honestly I only really come here for one thing and that's to buy prescription glasses from either Advance or Global Optical. It's been one of the 2 places for about 10 years or so now. The one thing everybody will notice about this mall is that on weekends the parking here is practically like Yorkdale or worse. The parking lot design itself is pretty crazy with limited ways of getting in and out to either Kennedy or Steeles considering the place is so large has so much parking spaces to offer. I think the parking issues alone may deter people from coming here. There is parking underground as well as outdoors. The place is a mall of many Asian stores and a wide mix of different types of businesses from banks, restaurants, grocery, optical, electronics, computers, etc. Overall it's not a very pleasant experience coming to this mall because it's always so crowded when we come which is almost always a weekend. I've only come to this mall once on a weeknight and it was still pretty busy. I've never seen this mall not busy!
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Jen I.

Yelp
What can I really say that hasn't already been said? One nice perk about this place is that they're open on holidays. I went on Canada day for the first time in ages - busy, but not insane like you may think. I used to come here a LOT when I first discovered it about 18 years ago, but it has changed quite a bit since then. Nowadays, it's good for cell phone cases, car accessories, nail salons and optical stores. :) It's quite comical, my friend and I were trying to see every store, but we kept feeling like we were repeating the background like in the Flintstones when they run somewhere. I think there is an Uncle Tetsu's there now, so there's a reason for me to go back...but other than that, a visit once a year to PMall for kicks will be good enough!
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Kathleen H.

Yelp
Really asian themed mall, you can get almost any asian beauty product here. They have an entire lane of just phone case stores and several little stationary and accessory shops. On the second level are the food places and more of a compact "street" style store lane. Unfortunately most the places and stores in here have now either closed or have moved.
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Sally W.

Yelp
Great place to go to go since it's an Asian mall. Most popular Chinese mall u can go to. Cheap cell phone accessories and great snacks to have upstairs in the food court. Fish balls, waffles, Taiwanese chicken, Vietnamese coffee and we can't miss the most important beverage bubble tea!!!
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Jason C.

Yelp
Due to covid not that much store are open. But there are other store open but allow certain limit capacity.
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Jacqueline V.

Yelp
My 100th review goes out to my boi P-mall. Growing up in the area, you would be a noob if you didn't know that this mall has 15 bbt stores and are right beside each other with 50 cellphone case stores aisle by aisle accompanied by 20 beauty stores that basically sell the same stuff. I remember the times when Video tapes and DVDs were still a thing. There were 5-10 stores that sold bootleg movies and ever so often you'd hear that Pmall got raided again by the authorities and a couple would shut down, to then pop back up later a few weeks after. Despite their problems, such as horrible parking, stalkerish sales people, over crowdedness sometimes, Pmall is still my go to for face masks, sometimes phone cases, screen protectors, and anything that's pretty much made from China. They are usually the least expensive and can get it right now rather then buying it on eBay for cheaper and waiting for 2 months. I also love dat $2 store in the basement. 4/5.
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Pamela C.

Yelp
Cute mall to get your knick knacks. Phone cases, snacks, asian-brand makeup.... and even electronics haha. I usually come here for the food though! Bubble waffles are a must! The udon I tried here was OK but the rating is overall for all the snacks, the food I usually get and the times I've been here. Will be putting up a second review about the other food I usually get and enjoy. Definitely not an upscale mall, but it's nice to explore and enjoy an inexpensive meal.
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Khoa L.

Yelp
Pacific Mall is the place to go to in Toronto for Asian food snacks, lamb/beef skewers at Prairie Lamb, dried Asian fruits, random stuff that you don't need or have room for at the numerous Asian convenience store, and even phone/accessories shopping. Good dating spot too haha. Parking is a bit tough because it's so popular but turnover is relatively high so eventually you will find a spot in the big parking lots.
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Wynne L.

Yelp
I brought my friends from Edmonton here to kill some time. I don't think they have anything like this and quite enjoyed the mall. They seemed to especially like the food court upstairs with all the various snacks available. It was different window shopping with people from out of town and seeing the mall through their eyes.
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Peter M.

Yelp
I have no idea how anybody makes any money here! Competition is stiff and I guess taking cash helps as the underground economy here must be a world in itself. Do you really need a dozen+ optical places with even more cell phone places? And how many juice joints do you need? One at every corner? It's not Starbucks in Seattle!!!! From what I understand, many of the places are owned by the same peeps and they let you think you are doing your shopping best at getting deals. None the less, if you need something - PMALLs got it! Or they will find it for you - Cash! Cheers!
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Susanna C.

Yelp
This is a fun Asian mall with a lot of small vendors. On the top floor, there is a large variety of food vendors, where you can choose from a range of main entrees to snacks to desserts. We snacked on a number of items. If you are looking for gifts, check out the department a good located on the food court top level. While many of the vendors sell similar items (cell phone cases, toys etc), you will find some unique items. I love to browse the boutiques for unique fashions, and the toy stores and home goods stores have items you never realized you needed. Just a lot of fun to browse!
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Sumita B.

Yelp
Basically chinatown in a mall setup. Same stores repeat throughout 1st and 2nd floor. Food court is worth coming here. All ethnic Asian foods and drinks here. Waffles and bubble tea gyeah buddy! Uncle Tetsu awesome. Bathrooms are not clean here.
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Emily P.

Yelp
It is pretty good to get the things like toys, small gadgets and stuff. But the only downside is that some of the stores are owned by 1 person when it comes to buying phone/device cases and accessories which depends on where/which side you go in the mall. This happened to me a couple of years ago.
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Kimberly J.

Yelp
I heart this Chinese Mall. It's one of the first Chinese Malls my family took me to as a child. As a kid, I loved visiting all the shops filled with Hello Kitty items (still do as an adult). As a teen, I'd come here to take sticker pictures. They have a lot of stores with sticker picture booths. I don't do a lot of shopping here, it can get very pricey. You may find a good deal on a iPhone case or iPad case from time to time. The main reason why I give Pacific Mall 4 stars is because of their Food Court and snack joints. I love all the options and the prices are fair. If you are looking for bubble tea, visit a shop called Fruit Jungle. Their bubble teas are really refreshing and I appreciate that they use fresh fruits. They also have a Beard Papa's. Grab yourself a delicious cream puff. There will always be a special place in my heart for Pacific Mall.
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Paul L.

Yelp
If you want your garden variety congregation of Chinese merchants in one place, especially ones of smaller in scale and Hong Kong in origin, this is arguably THE place. The only dim-sum place they had somehow didn't make it, which might explain why they're not quite as packed as before from my casual observation. Still, parking could be a bit** challenging. But if you go early enough, the underground option is probably your best bet whether it's hot-hot summer or freeze-your-behind winter. Based on past experience, stay the hell away during holiday periods (that would definitely include Chinese New Year) - or, if you must go, park a few streets away from the mall and walk there. You'll get some exercise, pass on a lot of stress and aggravation, thereby contributing to personal well-being and longevity.