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#12 in Toronto
Gong Cha
Markham's Gong Cha is the suburban workhorse that delivers downtown-quality boba without the downtown hassle. The milk foam is the star — thick, salty-sweet, and generously layered. The oolong base has a roasted depth that makes the standard milk teas taste one-note. Free parking, too.
Pacific Mall-adjacent and always busy, the Markham Gong Cha services a boba-savvy crowd that knows exactly what they want. The milk foam here is some of the best in the GTA — properly thick, with the right salinity to cut through the tea's sweetness. The oolong is the base that shows off the foam best.
Score breakdown
- Pearl Texture: 8.2/10
- Tea Quality: 7.9/10
- Flavor Creativity: 7.8/10
- Overall Experience: 8/10
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What reviews say: Milk foam is the recurring highlight. Markham regulars appreciate the consistency and parking. Some find the Steeles location hard to spot from the road.
Google Rating: 4.2 ★ (378 reviews)
🫧 Deep cut tip: Oolong with milk foam at 30% sugar is the elite build. The milk foam is generous — let it mix gradually as you drink rather than stirring it in. The Earl Grey with 3Js is the second-best order on the menu.
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