Tasty House

This place’s been open for 17 years. I have been a customer of them since I was younger. I read most comments are great but hate to see people say the bubble teas are powdered. Unless it’s their special Hk style bubble tea or otherwise specified, ALL BUBBLE TEAS by definition are flavoured (powder or syrup) UNLESS It’s a fresh fruit juice with bubbles. All fresh and flavoured are available at the store. That’s why fresh juices with bubbles are normally more expensive than the normal bubble teas. And if you see a store that charge you cheap for a «fresh fruit» bubble tea you have to think what are they really giving you at that price. This is the only place I know that are still using real teas in their bubble teas. A lot of the other places are using «fake teas» where you won’t even see them ever boiling tea. I know because I talked to them for like 15 years.

Save yourself some money and get your Hong Kong milk tea elsewhere. There is no flavour in the milk tea and it tastes extremely watered down.

Very disappointed in the flavours. Ordered over 50 bubble tea for my party and my guests were NOT satisfied. They said the bubble tea tasted like water, and they did not like the drinks. Was not worth the discount.

I’ve been going here for bubble tea for a very long time (before the sudden Chatime and Presotea boom), and it’s gotten to the point where the owner recognizes me (haha). The drinks have always been consistent every time I go, and you can ask for less sugar if needed. I always make a stop here if I’m at First Markham Place!

Came here and had a crêpe with bbt.
The bbt was a mixture of sago, mango and grass jelly. Tasted pretty good and when all combined went well with each other.
The crêpe can be made the way you like. We got our crêpe made with a thicker batter which made the crêpe more chewy. We got the crêpe with peaches and ice cream and once again the combination of everything went well with each other.

I’ve been to this bubble tea joint for 5+ years, and I have to say: it’s my favourite. I’ve been to places like Chatime and all the other hip ones, but I keep coming back to Tasty House. Why? Mainly because it’s a lot cheaper. The bubble teas are $ 2.50 for a regular. I usually splurge and get some lychee jelly added to mine, making the total around $ 3.50. My trips to First Markham Place are never complete until I have my Tasty House bubble tea.

This is pretty cheap bubble tea booth located at the FMP food court. The bubble teas are $ 2.50 for regular size, which is like half the price of Sharetea outside.
However, you do get what you paid for. The flavors are made from powder and I feel like the ingredients (most likely, milk) aren’t fresh. My friend ended up having to go to the bathroom after drinking and I felt bloated.
There are around 5 – 6 bubble tea booths at the food court, so I probably won’t be back considering my poor reaction from the bubble teas at Tasty House.

Good Drinks. Generally very fast. Prices are very fair. Good place to go if you are looking for a quick takeout drink. Not a good place to sit down and chat as it is located in a food court and the environment is loud.

|| Must Try: Mango Sago, Ice-​Cream Crêpe
|| Rating: (¹⁰⁄₁₀) Drinks, (¹⁰⁄₁₀) Service, (⁹⁄₁₀) Value, (⁹⁄₁₀) Ambience, (⁹⁄₁₀) Presentation, (⁹⁄₁₀) Cleanliness
|| My Experience:
I’ll admit my bias with Tasty House upfront, I’ve been a regular there for over a decade. There will always be a special place in my heart for this little bubble tea shop, especially with the unnecessary amount of competition this shop faces. Being the original bubble tea shop in FMP and maintaining it’s quality all these years is a testament to the shop’s owner.
Most people already have a personal favourite bubble tea flavour, so it’s really hard to recommend drinks. However, the Mango Sago is my personal favourite, and a favourite that I only pick out from this location alone. All the other drinks are very flavourful and don’t have that weird hint of powder when you drink it.
Aside from the drinks, I would recommend the crêpe, which is best ordered during their «afternoon tea» hours, as it’s a bit cheaper, and comes with a drink (which you can upgrade). The crêpe is freshly made and edges are ever so slightly crispy with the overall texture being soft. Pair that with some ice cream and fruit and you’ve got yourself a delicious dessert.
I highly recommend this shop. With all the countless options and competition, this mom and pop bubble tea shop, that has been a staple after a decade, should be everyone’s number pick at First Markham Place.

One of my favourite places to got for some bubble tea/​BBT at First Markham Place growing up and I still do go there whenever I go to FMP. What I love about this little drink place (I know I’m aware that they also serve some crepes too) was that the prices for the bubble tea is so cheap and the service is very consistent! It’s so hard to find a place that sells bubble tea for $ 2.50 plus taxes these days and it’s been the same for many years. It’s a great pace to get bubble tea and other drinks when you’re not feeling the high prices at other bubble tea places.
Oh yeah, don’t forget to ask for a stamp loyalty card while you’re here! For every 7 drinks you buy you can earn a free drink!

Great affordable drinks at Tasty House at First Markham Place. In addition to their $ 2.50 bubble tea there’s also various Hong Kong style drinks as well. I find this place better than places like Chatime, less gimmicks and cheaper.
I’ve had the crepes a few times and they’re also alright considering it’s a food court place.

Came here quite a few times for bubble tea. They have probably close to 40 – 50 options, so there is something for everyone. It is in the food court, and the price is definitely reasonable. From what I remember, it is around 3 – 4 for a large bubble tea. If you have ever tried to make bubble tea from scratch, this is a bargain, because it takes quite a bit of work. If you are looking for a quick bubble tea fix. this is your place to go.

The trip to First Markham place wouldn’t be complete without getting a drink or dessert from Tasty house. All bubble teas have been $ 2.5 (tax included) with tapioca for years. Definitely not the best bbt I ever had but for the price its pretty good.
I had crepes a few times; it was good and well worth the price. Service is usually very fast and friendly

I went to first markham place for bubble tea and saw multiple places sell the same thing. What made me buy from this place was the lineup And the number of people waiting for their drinks. I also noticed that they were cheaper compared to other stalls but quality is pretty much the same.
Don’t forget to ask for a loyalty card so they can stamp each purchase. I believe you get a free drink after purchasing 10
Will be back

Wonderful service!!!
They always get my drinks right, they don’t make mistakes and they’re fast!
Bubble tea is only $ 2.50 and it’s delicious too. My all-​time favourite is the blueberry tea + mango (or lychee) jelly. Today I had the almond black tea with sago (sei mei lo) and I’m pretty sure you’ll hate it. I LOVED IT YAY!!!
I tried the crepes out of curiosity. They make this SO fast. The crepes is fairly big for such a cheap price, one big scoop of vanilla ice-​cream and your choice of fillings. We had the mango, it was pretty good. I liked it. Not too sweet and the crêpe is thin.

If you want delicious bubble tea, look no further. This might be a food court stall, but other bubble tea shops have got nothing on it. I have been a loyal customer for 10 years and the quality of the drinks and customer service will keep me coming back (even if it means fighting for a parking spot at First Markham Place).
The drink flavour selection is massive, try some of the most popular selections: taro milk tea, almond milk tea, green apple green tea and my fiancé’s personal favourite grapefruit milk tea. This place is so popular, the turnover is quick and the tapioca is soft and fresh. Don’t settle for a place that gives you hard tapioca.
Today, when I ordered the lychee milk tea — they made it with ice, I wanted it blended. No problem, they took it back and made me a new one. The service is exceptional, the owners are great (have not changed the whole time I’ve gone).
This is a must try, trust me!
Tasty House — you will forever be my bubble tea benchmark.

This place definitely used to be a high school favourite of mine back in the day. As in, I’d get on the 40 yrt bus, transfer onto the purple viva and come straight here with my ‘friends’ from high school to get some $ 2.50 bubble tea almost every week!
The owner is super nice and that has never changed. The best part is. even through the economy and everything, the prices always remain the same. $ 2.50 for a bubble tea with any topping (tapioca, lychee jelly, mango jelly etc) and that’s tax included. The other drinks are all relatively cheap, I think the most expensive is $ 3 – 4. My favourite drink to get here is the japanese burnt coffee. It tastes like iced coffee with a nice kick and its definitely difficult to find in the GTA (If you know where else I can get this, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, TELL ME)
I’ve never tried the crepes or any of the food, but I heard they’re pretty good for the price. The only thing I don’t like is the ‘fresh’ fruit juice– it tastes like they really wanted to conserve on the fruits and only used one piece while watering it down with water and cream. Not good!
They also use this little stamp card thing and you get a free drink after a certain amount. Honestly. I’ve never been able to complete one because forgetful me always manages to lose it!

Cheap drinks ~ with lots of variety from hot to cold drinks service is always pleasant
I always come here to grab a quick drink!

Their HK style milk tea is DELICIOUS here. I find it much more tastier and flavourful here than at the Frutti Mix beside it.
The store front lady is the cutest little thing and she is always extremely happy. I find it quite welcoming to order from here. Even if I stand there for a little, trying to decide what to order, she won’t get impatient and will even suggest some things to help choose.
I need to come back here ASAP and try all the different flavours!

Best crepes, bubble tea and hot milk tea! The owners are very nice and the crepes are always made perfectly — the crêpe itself is thin as paper and they give you plenty of fruit and ice cream for what you pay!
This place has really been consistently great for the past 10 years and they always have the best prices!