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Within the First Markham Place - it took over the location where ShareTea used to be (so it's near the mall entrance area). Lots of parking available. Inside the cafe has the same layout as ShareTea, but it renovated to be more brighter with a homey feeling to it. Small amount of seating are available, so it's possible to come here in a bigger group.
Service was very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful - I came in on a busy night and they missed out my order (as the buzzer never rang) and they quickly fulfilled it without no screw-ups on the dessert. Do note that everything is a self serve - find your own seats, grab your own utensils, bring the finished food back to the waiters. Staff will still assist if there are certain request that you like (adjusting tables, wiping off, etc.)
Food
Specializing in Bingsu, which is Korean shaved ice. Essentially it's like one of those 7-Eleven slushies, but the ice is shaved into tiny flakes - like literally so tiny that you don't even realize it's ice. And it's so thin and small that when you bite it in, it's not super cold giving you brain freeze or the feeling of just chewing ice.
Ordered two products - black sesame and red bean. Both of similar toppings (mochi, soybean powder, almond flakes and sweet red bean). The ice-cream was different between the two - both were scooped ones (not soft serve). Size was it was a small (~$9.00) - and for that size, it was shareable between 2 people. Both 'cups' were flavorful and distinctive, you can taste the layors of black sesame, red bean, soybean; and it blended well with the ice flakes and ice-cream. To note, it does melt a little quick - so caution to eat it a bit faster (or else it will look a little watery).
I'll definitely come back even if it's the winter, cause again - it's not cold enough that only summer time is suitable. They also serve coffee and lattes - perfect during the day when you want to come in and chill/study.
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