Dickens - Markham

Large menu with a lot of HK-style western dishes like steak, fish, and pasta. For dinner my family and I got the dinner specials, such as the mixed grill, fish in teriyaki sauce, and the baked tiger prawn in tomato sauce. The food was all really good (my parents who usually have something to say about everything, had not much to say today) except I noticed my rice in the tiger prawn dish was a bit too salty. Although I would say it's better than being too bland, I kept having to drink water to wash clear my mouth lol. The shrimp were massive tho super worth it. For someone like me with a small/average appetite, the shrimp dish is worth two meals. For comparison, my parents said they like this place more than Maxim's and Monte Carlo.The dishes were a bit pricey in general which is expected when you serve steak and seafood, and meals come with soup and a drink, but I noticed even the baked spaghetti bolognese was $19 when it's normally around $14 at any HK cafe. Either way if you get the VIP card for $20 (it gives you 10% off forever) it makes it more worth it. It's also kinda chilly inside so I recommend bringing a sweater or something

The drinks we ordered are watery. How did they manage to brew tea without taste? Probably they share the same pot of tea for 300 customers. We spent $150 for dinner over there the food is terrible. Cream sauce for mussels is unheard of, but think deeper they are sharing the middle cream sauce for the seafood Alfredo sauce. This place is so cheap. You will feel intimidated but they charge unworldly expensive.

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!