Sugar marmalade has opened up in First Markham Place close to Ding Tai Fung and Sonoya. Thank goodness for another Chinese-Taiwanese snack and dessert place for more variety in this already busy mecca of Asian eateries. The space seats about 45-48 patrons. Bright graphics adorn the murals backing the bench seating. Service was attentive.
Hubby and I ordered entrees of stewed beef on rice as well as Japanese style curry pork chop on rice. Entrees are very reasonably priced between $7.50 to $10.50 and generous portions they give you are shareable if you don't have a big appetite and particularly if you're planning on ordering dessert. The entrees were served with Chinese greens and a tea egg.
We also ordered the golden mixed sago and got the green tea egg waffle but requested black sesame ice cream with it . The golden mixed sago was mango-ey, creamy, light, and delicious. The perfect light summer dessert. The green tea egg waffle was soft, chewy yet with a very mild green tea flavour. The red beans made this dessert overly sweet for my taste but I appreciated the neutralizing taste and texture of the glutinous rice balls. I was disappointed with the ice cream, which tasted like Asian grocery store style black sesame ice cream which lacked density and the chew of what I look for in good ice cream.
From July 22-31, 2016, you can get 30% off by liking and checking in at Sugar Marmalade on Facebook, OR tagging them on Instagram on a picture of your fave dessert @sugarmarmalade. Oh, and if you get cold easily like me, bring a sweater as their A/C is working too well. 3.25 stars.