Dickens - Markham

Went today for the first time during lunch! (We got there around 12:45.)It was a great experience. I got the Curry Chicken with Rice, which came with a bowl of soup and a drink. This was $16.99.My boyfriend got the Curry Veal with Rice, soup, and a drink for $17.99. He got the cold milk tea, which cost an extra $1.25. Bringing his total to $19.24.In total, before tip, it was $40.95.Both curries were delicious, and I highly recommend them!! Especially if you prefer a curry that is a little more on the spicy side.

My last visit to Dickens was many years ago in Scarborough when they were still in the plaza by Finch E Midland. After so many years later, finally got to visit their new location in Richmond Hill. Tasty food, excellent services, and beatiful decor with comfortable chairs. We enjoyed our meal there. ???Note, they charge extra for payment made via Credit card and the notice is posted in the front door.

The space is big and clean, and I was glad that we were able to make reservations. The service was also decent.They have old-school style western Chinese HK-style cafe food where you get garlic bread and either cream soup or borscht and a drink alongside your entree, which is nice, but the price is also a little higher than the average cafe as a result. I appreciated the variety of options available. Bonus points for the kids' menu, which has a decent variety and comes with a drink and ice cream.The food itself was a bit on the bland side; we ordered a few dishes ranging from Hainanese chicken rice to spaghetti to baked rice dishes, and everything was ok, but not overly flavorful.We probably would keep the restaurant in the rotation just because the seating was comfortable and there was something for everyone. Hopefully the taste of the food is better next time!

Tried their 海南雞飯 lunch combo, it was subpar. It came with a drink, soup and toast. The chicken was not tender enough. Atmosphere was pretty good. They have the robot to serve dishes but they still serve in person.

Chicken rice 0 points. Cold chicken served, no taste. Compared to 良心. Even I asked twice for ginger paste. Still no taste. Rice no taste. The mushroom no taste like mud. $16.99 with hst and tips. No quality at all. Bread served in cold soggy one, can’t eat. I ate them all cause I hate wasting food. But I felt bad of my stomach and vomited twice after four days. This is my first today. Why? When you go thru the menu everything is overpriced. Dinner time baked pork chop rice with set $31.99. Oh my goodness.