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The Pacific Mall Adventure

Posted by Staff / March 8, 2005

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Sunday seemed like a perfect day to venture to Markham for some monster-sized Pocky's. I ended up at Pacific Mall, which took about 25 mins via car and low traffic from Yonge/Bloor to Steeles/Kennedy.

I've never been to PM before, so this was quite a treat... It's a huge space, with tiny glassy-covered square shops that hold anything from Chinese Medicine, to a Hello Kitty car floor mat. No, that doesn't do it justice... you'll find boots, wrist-bands, music, cell phones, food, candy, spa treatments, teeshirts, extensive car-toys, and my personal favourite: desk-treats. Desk treats include adorable stationary, and small things to play with... including surprise-packs holding miniature plastic foods! I mean, who DOESN'T need this?! I wish they were a bit cheaper as they were $6 a box. I turned my mini-fast food into a fridge magnet, perfect for a Crafty Sunday!
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The pricing is strange- you can score on a pair of boots or a purse for under $30, but a single plastic hair pin can run you near $10... It's a bit of a hunt, but good lord it's worth it. I ended up at Chung King for some grub, which is located just outside of the mall for some Hot and Sour soup (meh) and mediocre Mu Shu Pork. Next time, I'll venture upstairs for some take-out instead. Luckily, I have lots of trinkets to tide me over until a future visit.

Discussion

4 Comments

Nicole / March 8, 2005 at 01:49 pm
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You had me at "Pocky"
J / March 8, 2005 at 02:52 pm
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i actually prefer the Korean "Pepero" snack. It's cheaper and even tastier! not as easy to find as Pocky though.
Christine / March 8, 2005 at 02:58 pm
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Glad you survived your first trip up there. Once you get used to going up there, check out Markham Village right next door for some fresh baked goods.
mao / February 10, 2008 at 04:17 pm
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tofu cushion makes the best onigiri! The only place that I know that makes onigiri

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