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| - Blue Ocean is a Hong Kong-style restaurant/"cha chan teng" with a more modern twist on its dishes compared to its neighbour: New City Restaurant, which is more traditional. The interior decor is very nice and modern, and there are a fair number of tables. Seating is slightly cramped, and there's often a bit of a wait for a table if you're coming for dinner. The waiters/waitresses are friendly, but often take a while to get things done (like grabbing extra napkins or your bill). There can also be a bit of a wait for your food, so this isn't the best place to go if you're really hungry.
The food itself is pretty good! Portions are very filling and the prices are reasonable. I usually get a pork or beef baked rice or spaghetti, but the hainanese chicken rice is also very popular. The complimentary soup and drink are also nice. Of the drinks, I've had the milk tea, ovaltine, and lemon tea and they're all done pretty well. It's nice how there's a $4 upgrade from a regular soup to a lobster bisque, which is fairly rich in flavour, though no actual lobster in the soup!
All in all, this is one of my go-to Hong Kong-style cafes in Markham. It's a great spot for a quick fix of "east-meets-west" style dishes.
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