Langham Place's Ultimate Budget Food Guide: ZenQ Dessert Edition

📍 ZenQ Food Court, Langham Place, Markham This unassuming Taiwanese cafe is the holy grail of budget eats, serving generous portions at prices that’ll make you double-check the receipt. Perfect for students, office workers, and anyone craving a hearty meal without breaking the bank! 🍛 Must-Try Mains 🧀 Baked Cheese Rice ($9.9) A melty mozzarella blanket drapes over creamy, garlic-infused rice, baked until the edges form an irresistibly crispy crust. Pro tip: Mix the cheese into the rice for maximum gooeyness! 🍖 Braised Pork Rice ($11) Tender, caramelized pork belly glazed in a sweet-savory soy reduction, served over fluffy rice. The portion is so massive, it easily feeds two—or one very hungry person for three meals! 🍮 Dessert Heaven 🤤 Taro Pudding ($6.5) Silky-smooth soy pudding topped with hand-mashed taro paste—just sweet enough without being cloying. The texture is so wobbly, it jiggles like a cloud! 🍠 Real Taro Milk Tea ($5.5) No artificial powders here—this drink is packed with real taro chunks, so thick your straw stands upright. A must-try for boba lovers! 💰 Money-Saving Hacks ✔ Afternoon Tea Set ($12, 2-5PM) – Pair any dessert with a drink for a steal. ✔ Student Perk – Flash your ID for a free tea egg (a $2 value!). ✔ Takeout Like a Pro – Their boxes are famously oversized, so you’ll have leftovers for later. 🏆 Why It Stands Out • Authentic Taiwanese flavors without the downtown markup. • Quick service—perfect for a fast lunch break. • Hidden gem in the food court, so no long lines (yet!). #MarkhamHiddenGems #BudgetFoodie #Taiwanese