A La Kitchen - Markham

Great place for some body- soul-warming Shanghai food. Come here if Ding Tai Fung is too crowded (although this place is usually quite packed as well! Something I love to order here are Sweet Sticky Rice Rolls with Pork Floss — sweet AND savoury all *rolled* into one! I also love the Noodles in Peanut Sauce and the Red Bean Deep Fried Egg White Balls for dessert. There's still a lot more I want to try on the menu!

The only downside is that it can get quite busy at times, and there's no waiting area. In the winter, you might find yourself waiting outside the door. Additionally, they tend to squeeze too many tables together, which can make the space feel crowded and detract from the dining experience. On the positive side, the staff are generally efficient and friendly.

Their soup dumplings are the best I've had in North America—trust me, I've tried quite a few. The food is served promptly, and the service is efficient. On one occasion, our waiter spotted a small hole in two of our dumplings and promptly returned with two extra ones, both perfectly wrapped. I truly appreciate their commitment to maintaining high food quality standards. I highly recommend this place!

Best Shanghainese Food in the GTA! A La has always been one of my favorite spots for Shanghainese cuisine, but it used to be so busy that it was hard to get a table. Recently, I learned that they’ve expanded, so I decided it was time to return. I wasn’t disappointed! Over the years, we’ve tried numerous dishes and dim sum, and I can genuinely say that everything has been excellent. The restaurant has more than doubled in size, and we were lucky enough to find a table without a reservation. I will definitely be coming back!

Great Food. A La Kitchen expanded double the size and no need for long waiting in line for good food.