I'm probably one of the last person in Markham to eat at Pa Pa Chang's. Seems like everyone I know has been there except me. There's almost always a line up during lunch or dinner as the place is really tiny but hugely popular Taiwanese joint in an area of Markham not known for Asian cuisine. Finally decided to have a quick dinner with the family here and the wait wasn't too bad as we got here around 6pm. Any later the wait grows considerably.
More of a Taiwanese fusion joint they serve classic Taiwanese fare such as popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup but also some Japanese fare such as Teriyaki and Takoyaki.
Really enjoyed the food here especially the popcorn chicken and braised beef noodles. The only thing I couldn't eat was the crispy intestine as I have a serious gag reflex when it comes to pure fat. I love tendon, organ meats etc...but when it comes to pure fat, I serious gag as the inside of the intestine is pure fatty chew....ugh!!!
Service is quick and polite as such a tiny place relies on high turnover. They don't accept reservations and the entire party needs to be there before they will let you sit down. A lot of people call ahead for take out which is a great option too.
Great Taiwanese fusion joint with great food, just don't make me eat any intestines!