Dragon Centre — Local services in Toronto

Can you love a place AND at the same time think it's not really the best? Well, that's Dragon Centre for me.

Visiting here is more for a blast to the past. A relic of a bygone era. To the early 90's, when the mall was in full swing. But all that's left now are a few forgotten stores, empty storefronts, and the city's ghettoest but also somehow most charming one-stall food court.

Really, if you don't have any anthropological interest in these dying malls, there's not much reason to go. But for those who know what I'm talking about, it's worth a visit, especially as the mall will be torn down at some point. And hey - support a few of the local shops there...

Housed in a former roller skating rink, there is not too much going on at this small mall these days. This area in general has largely been superseded by Markham for all stuff Chinese. The mall is but a former shadow of what it once was back in the 1990's to mid 2000's. The small take out restaurants in the back corner serve great food and havn't wavered from the taste and quality of yesteryear. This prices remain reasonable. Of particular note is their fried rice with deep fried chicken on top ... Make sure to pick one up if you're in the area.

Update 07/2021 - This place appears to be...

Not much happening at this centre. It used to be more of a hustling and bustling location in the 90s and early 2000s.

Global Imperial Cuisine, 2 small food stalls, the small grocery store and the place they make egg rolls are the only things that seem to be going with this place.

There is another place that sells "dvd movies"...then it gets me thinking, nowadays who buys "dvd movies" even with the inception of streaming services?

Dragon Centre has definitely showed its age, but the few places I have mentioned are...