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Pixel 8 Lounge
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Noise Level:
- Average
10 reviews for Pixel 8 Lounge
10 reviews in English
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Review from Calvin S.
Markham, ON
5/19/2011
There's something I like about the ramen in this place that makes me always want to go back. The soup is average at best, but it's the ramen that always gets me.
The prices, as mentioned already, are dirt cheap, and even dirt cheaper if you go for the combos and such. Free dessert and free drink (well...sort of free) in most combos that they offer.
Service is average, and the noise can get a little high at times. When they first opened, they play some disco balls after 10pm; dunno if they still do now. Best part about it though is FREE WI-FI!!!! -
Review from mii c.
Mississauga, ON
5/13/2012
had dessert only. the deep fried black sesame ice cream. was REALLY good with crunchy tempura bits surrounding a ball of black sesame ice cream. the fried noodles for the base was oily though. would DEF come back again. a hidden dessert treasure in markham.
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Review from Sally H.
Markham, ON
4/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Cheap and decent noodles. Definitely bang for the buck. The combos come with a bubbletea and ice cream.
It's not exactly authentic Japanese ramen noodles, but the noodles aren't the worst tasting things either. I've been here several times and the texture of the noodles are not very consistent. Sometimes it's really soft and mushy and sometimes it's really chewy. I guess it depends on which chef is cooking that day.
One thing I really liked from here was the deep-fried oysters. It was done really well the last time I ordered it. These huge oysters are coated with breadcrumbs and then deep fried. It was super hot and crispy when it was served. Definitely a thumbs up for this dish! -
Review from Heather B.
Scarborough, ON
9/1/2010
Im not an expert on asian cuisine ...however from what my asian friends tell me ..this is a Hong Kong style place .
It has a very modern layout ... it's not the most cozy place. I wouldnt want to stay here a long period of time. I would just want to eat and get out.
Staff aren't the friendliest either... but they dont speak much english :S
I had this 'Volcano Ramen" ... which has a little bit of everything (pork, mushrooms, dumplings, noodles, and veggies).
It comes in mild/hot/spicy... I got mild and I burnt my mouth off lol ... so I wouldn't order this again because it was very hard for me to eat and finish PLUS the spice was very harsh tasting.
Apparently (from what i've heard) this is the only place you can get this sesame black icecream... it looks absolutely terrible but it IS good. I enjoy trying new things.
I'll end up going here again because my asian friends like it but otherwise I wouldnt come in here again .. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
4/13/2010
When this Lounge officially opened they did quite a bit of advertising on Chinese newspapers promoting their Wi-Fi access and Noodles with a Decor with bright color palettes that shouts out ENERGY and COOL at the same time.
At the time most other Tea Houses were Taiwanese themed so this one had food specific to Japanese Fast Food similar to Noodle Houses in Japan where you can choose from a selection of Ramen, Curry Rice, and Fried Cutlets.
I come here not for the drinks but for the NOODLES. It's a good portion for your average diner, but I could SLURP it down with my last attempt being 1.5 bowls. Isn't it great when your friends are small eatings??
The Soup Base has good flavour to support the Noodles and the toppings somewhat do their part but at least there's enough of it to satisfy.
I would say the Noodle's consistency is inbetween Ajisen and Instant Noodle. Ajisen sometimes can be undercooked and tough/raw on the inside while Instant Noodle has that curly shape that makes it FUN to slurp.
I've always avoided the LUNCH RUSH there because I've heard it's madness even on Weekends when school is off. It's a little bit out of the way but it's another good option as a Tea Lounge if you're not in the Classy or Traditional decor of Go-For-Tea and Ten Ren.
Sometimes I do prefer the BRIGHT decor and the YOUTHFUL kids as it can really lift your day and give you the energy to do more rather than feeling like you're in a retirement home falling asleep in your wheelchair.Listed in: Oishii, Pull my Noodles - Korea +…
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
2/26/2010 11 photos
Pixel 8 Lounge is suppose to be a Japanese noodle joint, a lounge and tea house that serves Japanese Ramen and Taiwanese Tea.
I went there for lunch on a snowy Friday... I kind of expected the place will be quite quiet and I can just relax and eat my noodles... hmmmmmmm
When I opened the door and walked in, the place is practically full! Full of teens from the high schools closed by... yelling at each other at top of their voices.. The noise level was so so unbearable, I always want to turn around and leave... But being a brave yelper, I decide to stay and sit with all these underage kids and enjoy my lunch.
I have to say the prices here is dirt cheap! $4.99 for a Ramen plus a Taiwanese style iced green/black tea!! I decide to splurge a little and order the Ramen with selections of 3 items ($6.99) and changed my soup base to EXTRA EXTRA spicy (0.99 surcharge).
My tea arrived pretty fast, I am surprise that it is sizable! Not too sweet, with a taste of honey... Perfect combination for my spicy noodle.
Spicy Noodles I love Spicy Noodles! Hmmmm, so perfect.. the only place I been to recently that made it spicy enough for me! The noodles are quite good, nice and chewy. However, next time I will stay away from the dumplings and other fried items... those tasted like something that they put in the microwave first have it defrosted and then cook together with the noodles. The enoki mushroom is good with the broth!
BTW, those teens left in the middle of my meal.. but more and more came in... I would suggest stay away from lunch hour during weekdays. I can see why the high school kids like to hang around here, cheap lunch, ok food, free wifi....and walking distance from schools around the area!
The staffs are nice and friendly.
Cash Only!
Alcohol serves after 4 pm. -
Review from Jerry C.
Markham, ON
2/4/2010 2 photos
Pixel 8 Lounge is a small Hong Kong style restaurant located in the Berzy area in Markham on Kennedy Rd north of 16th Avenue. It's one of a dozen or so other restaurants in a small L shaped plaza with ample parking free available.
Having dined here several times I have grown accustom to the black and white decor and orange seating, bench on one side, chair on the other. Several flat screen TVs play chinese shows or movies, giving this place a homey feel. Seating for approximately 60 people this venue offers simple and affordable Chinese and Japanese style meals with a variety beverages. Alcohol is available but the specialty here is the wide range of hot and cold tea flavours. Some are presented in strange glass containers with suspended leaves or petals. I haven't tried all bit the most tame cold sweet teas so your mileage may vary. Try the jasmine cold sweet tea.
I usually get a noodle soups such as the Japanese Ramen or Yumamato Ramen. They are slight variations of the same theme: hot soup, ramen (looks like instant noodles but thicker and more hearty), some type of veggie (like a bokchoy and corn) and some meats (fish ball slices, ham, etc.). It's very tasty, filling and comforting. All for around $5-6 at lunch, it's simple, good eats.
Although I have only given it 3 stars, I do so because as a whole the restaurant is not exception. It's solid, decent HK-style food that I will likely return to sample again. -
Review from Cynthia D.
6/22/2010
I'm not sure what Pixels is supposed to be in terms of cuisine, sort of Japanese ramen with a mix of other Japanese foods, Taiwanese bubble teas, drinks and mashed potatoes and steak.
Pixel 8 lounge has a good flow of customers (asian), in fact by the time my group finished, there were a few parties waiting to be seated. We ordered some ribs which were very tasty and smothered in a sweet spicy sauce. My cousin ordered the steak and potatoes which came with a salad and tomato soup. The size of the steak was huge. The surface area was probably 1.5 of my head. The ramen noodles were unfortunately not that great although they have cool combination such as a rack of lamb with ramen, volcano ramen etc.
Most of their dishes come with a drink. If you want a specialty drink you have to pay more. I ordered the honey green tea which was very refreshing.
Loud Chinese channel playing in the background. -
Review from Pardeep R.
Markham, ON
Probably the best ramon meal I have had. The fried ice cream is really good and very different and unique. Def check it out... Well worth the price
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Review from Rachael T.
Toronto, ON
1/7/2010 2 photos
There has been so much development in the Markham area... and I'm not too fond of it because I enjoy the large greenery that I call home... None the less, everyone's buying and building and I can only be thankful that there are so many food options less than 5 minutes from my parent's house.
My friends suggested going to Pixel 8.. the interior literally looked like an IKEA furnished place... orange and plastic looking, I don't know if it was supposed to be cool, or just cheap.
Closing in on 10pm, there was a late night menu where the big ball of deep fried ice cream HAD to be ordered. I love black sesame ice cream so how could I refuse.... sounded good anyway.
I don't really know how deep fried ice cream is supposed to correctly look, as there are so many ways that people do them.
This one however, is "deepfried" in rice crisps like cereal.. not really deepfried at all. I was so surprised that the sesame ice cream did not have an obvious taste to it, rather very bland. For those who have eaten ice cream at an AYCE... the black sesame ice cream is STRONG, similar to the taste of black sesame bubbletea.... this did not taste like that.
The ramen looked good and a few random teas were also ordered.... Service wasn't that great although I wasn't expecting anything to begin with. There are several TVs playing asian movies. With all the competition in the surrounding area, I would try something else before coming back.
