Cha Me Cha - Taiwanese Tea, Food and Desserts

Three Cup Chicken Meal

Cha Me Cha

8333 Kennedy Rd, Unit 1078 (The Mall at Langham Square)

Markham, ON L3R 4P8

T: 905-470-8836

http://www.chamecha.com/

Hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)

A couple of years ago Cha Me Cha opened in North York and I went to try out their teas.  They were okay but the space was just average.  I read reviews that the food was below average so never ventured back to try their food.  (Now the North York location is closed.)

Fast forward a couple of years and their Markham location is busy, busy, busy!  Why?  Because they seem to have the hit the right formula at this location.  Lunch and dinner specials, kids meals (3 different ones for $4.99) which is why there are always lots of kids during the meal hours it seems, a huge selection of drinks and affortable desserts.  I'm guessing during the later hours it would be a good hang-out.

We went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the portions.  Taiwanese tea places that serve food often give you small portions but these meals were decent in size.  The teas and food in general taste average, but I did find my meal to be pretty good.  My three cup chicken tasted traditionally made; flavoured with soy sauce, rice wine and basil.  It was also nice to see green veggies.  If you've ever had a Taiwanese lunch box, it usually consists of a main entrée (usually a meat) and 3 side dishes.  This meal follows suit in providing the 3 sides: a boiled egg, stir-fried leafy greens, and frozen veggie mix.  The frozen veggie mix wasn't too great as I think it was over boiled/steamed though.

Minced Pork & Sausage Meal

Crispy Chicken

The crispy chicken was crispy and salted exactly as it should be.  Loved the portion that they gave.  Didn't try the desserts as we were already full but they looked so good on the tables of others!  Size of the shaved ice desserts were huge, great for sharing with a group of friends.  I'll definitely be back for the desserts!

 

Service can be a little slow, especially during meal times.  We tried to go again for dinner but it was already packed and the servers were running around quite a bit.  So, if you do plan to go, go early! 

Exterior - across from T&T Supermarket