Azyun Restaurant

We got takeout from Azyun after hearing good things from others in the community! We got the meal for 2 (a great value) - 2 noodle soups (tom yum and satay), the Brussel sprouts and the fried chicken appetizer. Everything was very delicious and flavourful! I was very impressed with the spicy mayo that came with the fried chicken - I would buy a tub of that if available! This would be such a great date spot although the opening hours don’t seem to reflect it’s a dinner spot - would definitely order again or dine in!

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cherry BBQ Pork Belly & Garlic Fried Rice

Azyun is my favourite spot in GTA.

Innovative and pushing the boundaries of Asian American fusion, I always look forward to their adobo brined chicken, truffles fried rice, and their freeze dried eggplant. Such a treat everytime.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Azyun Restaurant is located on Markham Main Street. The cozy atmosphere and delicious food make it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The menu features a variety of dishes inspired by Asian cuisine, with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Some of the more notable dishes would be the truffled fried rice and the pho spiced beef tartare. Azyun Restaurant has something for everyone. The attentive staff and welcoming ambiance create the perfect setting for a casual weekend lunch (noon to 3pm) or a special dinner.

We really enjoyed the set menu for four at Azyun Restaurant. It was just right for us, satisfying our appetites without being too much. We are already looking forward to our next visit, and this time we plan to try some of the other dishes on the menu, including the Pandan Ube Basque Cheesecake.

Seriously, don't miss out on the opportunity to dine at Azyun Restaurant when you're in the vicinity – it promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho-Spiced Beef Tartare, Truffle Fried Rice

Azyun Restaurant in Markham was once a shining star in the local dining scene, part of what many considered the trifecta of culinary excellence in the area, alongside Smash Kitchen and Bar and NextDoor Restaurant. Unfortunately, like its companions, Azyun seems to have lost some of its former glory. My recent visit on a Wednesday evening around 7 pm was a telling sign: the restaurant was nearly empty, with only one table finishing up on the patio and another occupied inside. The emptiness might have been a red flag, but the silver lining was the service, which remained prompt, attentive, and, most notably, warm. The waitress who served us was genuinely kind, taking the time to answer all of my questions politely and professionally, even when the meal itself left me with mixed feelings.

Our order included an assortment of dishes: Triple Cooked Truffle Fries, Chilled Noodles, Marinated Eggplants, Pho-Spiced Beef Tartare, Indonesian Shrimp Toast, and Truffle Fried Rice, all totaling $99 after tax and tip. Unfortunately, the culinary experience fell short of expectations.

The Triple Cooked Truffle Fries, in particular, were a major disappointment. Truffle, often used to evoke a sense of luxury, can easily become a culinary crutch when not executed properly. In this case, the truffle flavor was overpowering, likely due to the use of a cheap truffle oil or paste, which typically relies on the synthetic compound 2,4-dithiapentane for that artificial truffle essence. The fries themselves were soft and lacked the crispy exterior and tender interior that triple-cooked fries are known for. Instead of delivering a sophisticated and indulgent experience, they were a soggy letdown.

The other dishes, unfortunately, didn’t do much to lift the overall impression. The Chilled Noodles were excessively sweet, a one-note dish that lacked balance, while the Marinated Eggplants were drenched in oil, overwhelming the delicate flavor of the eggplant itself. The Pho-Spiced Beef Tartare was an intriguing concept but ultimately missed the mark. The intense flavors of hoisin and clove drowned out the natural taste of the beef, resulting in a dish that felt confused and disjointed.

The Indonesian Shrimp Toast was perhaps the biggest disappointment of all. When I cut into the toast, I found barely any shrimp, which is usually the star of this dish. Traditionally, shrimp toast features a generous layer of shrimp paste sandwiched between slices of bread, but this version seemed to stray far from that. I inquired about this with our waitress, who was incredibly polite and patient. She took the time to check with the chef and explained that their method differs from the traditional approach—something about mixing the shrimp into the bread. Unfortunately, this technique didn’t translate well on the plate, resulting in a bland and unremarkable dish that relied too heavily on an overly sour dipping sauce for flavor.

Even the Truffle Fried Rice, which I had high hopes for, was far too salty. It was as if the dish was trying too hard to impress with its bold flavors but ended up overwhelming the palate instead. Despite my attempts to enjoy the food, each dish seemed to fall short of what I had anticipated.

It’s disheartening to see Azyun struggle to maintain the quality that once made it a standout in Markham. The empty restaurant could be a reflection of several issues—whether it’s a lack of innovation, declining food quality, or insufficient marketing. While the prices weren’t unreasonable considering the quantity of food, the overall experience simply didn’t measure up. Still, the attentive and kind service offered a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing meal. Azyun might have once been a star in Markham’s dining scene, but it now seems to be struggling to keep up. I’d give it a 2/5, acknowledging the room for significant improvement.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

There are so many positive reviews for this place that it actually makes me sad to write this one because I honestly believe it’s not normally like this.

I will start off by saying the staff was extremely polite and kind when we placed our order (which was 20 minutes before closing time) and came for our pick-up. However, I would advise that if the poor food quality is due to the later timing of our order, then I should have been told that it was too late and I would’ve been completely fine with that.

I placed an order totaling approximately $180, and the experience was disappointing to say the least. All ten pieces of chicken were significantly burnt, more than half of the dumplings (8 out of 12) were also burnt, and the pork belly was overcooked and tough. The curry beef noodles were the only item that met expectations.

I understand that mistakes can happen, so it’s not fact that the food was burnt that bothers me the most, it’s the fact that the staff knowingly packaged and served multiple items of burnt food without informing us of the situation. Even letting us know the condition of the food, such as “We apologize, but the food was accidentally burnt and we have no replacements,” would have been fine with me, I would have just gone on my way and ordered from somewhere else. Instead I took the food to a birthday celebration and unfortunately it was about 90 percent all thrown out.

I genuinely hope this was just a one off situation and Azyun takes measures to ensure something like this doesn’t continue to happen.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Ok Google reader whoever you are. Prepare yourself for an essay (maybe I'll leave a TL;DR at the bottom so you can scroll down now I guess).

I first visited this place back in 2018 for a friend's bday. She and her partner had their bdays around the same time so it was a basically a joint bday celebration. We ordered basically all the cocktails on the menu and we were also able to try most of the tapas on the menu at the time. The ones that stuck out to me back then were the truffle fried rice, smoked duck, fried chicken as well as their take on tofu. Oh and the cocktail that came w/ a pork belly skewer haha.

It must've been a memorable experience because I never forgot about this resto (even though I forgot to write a review).

Fast forward to present day. I recently came again for a private event. One of my close friends got married and instead of hosting his reception at a formal venue with festivities he and his wife opted for a lowkey, casual dinner here with all of their closest friends in attendance.

We booked the whole resto (basically 2 long tables) for dinner time starting at 7pm. Idk what set menu(s) or special combo deal he arranged with the resto owners but I do recall it being very affordable for all the incredible food and drinks we were able to sample. I'd say we got to try around 80-85% of the whole menu (food & drinks combined)!

The menu has obviously changed slightly since then but some of the classics have remained (like the fried chicken and the truffle fried rice).

Of the appetizers/banchan the one that stood out surprisingly to our entire party was the brussel sprouts. I have no idea what sauce they put on the brussels but it was so yummy. The sprouts had incredible char/cook on them so they tasted super meaty. I couldn't believe I was eating veggies LOL.

Of the mains, the ones that stood out the most to me were the shrimp toast, fried chicken (of course), braised rendang, cherry bbq pork belly rice and uni risotto. I think my top 3 in order was:

1. Uni risotto (SUPER creamy and SO MUCH UMAMI)
2. Fried chicken (the skin shattered like glass)
3. Shrimp Toast (I don't think I've had such a bougie shrimp toast before LOL)

Dessert was interesting. I enjoyed it! I thought it tasted great before I looked at it on the menu and realized it was supposed to have ube and pandan in it. Didn't taste much ube or pandan but that's probably the point because of the strong berry sauce accompanying the cheesecake.

I tried a multitude of the cocktails but my fave HAD to be the Donkey's Villain Arc. Taste-wise it was perfect to me (easy to get drunk on). Victoria's Dirty Little Secret was the most instagrammable imo but taste-wise a lil too heavy on the whiskey for me (I prefer Whiskey Sour as a cocktail).

Shoutout to our server, Christian, who attended to all of us throughout the night (both tables). Very knowledgeable and patient with the drink suggestions!

Plates of food kept coming out to us piping hot. One might think that because everything was shareable we wouldn't get full but that was far from the case! Everyone was stuffed, had a great time and the food was fantastic!

*TL;DR here if you skipped down here*

Great service from Christian our server, nice big portions on the shareable plates, interesting flavour combinations in the dishes and very warm hospitality from the chefs for allowing us to stay slightly past closing time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Azyun Buttermilk Fried Chicken Close Up, Brussels Sprouts, Truffle Fried Rice, Prawn Toast, Chilled Noodles

What a gem! The food we had was amazing! Would definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho-Spiced Beef Tartare, Azyun Buttermilk Fried Chicken Close Up, Truffle Fried Rice, Chilled Noodles

Had a lovely dining experience at this fusion restaurant. The atmosphere is very cozy and intimate. They had a few tables and the aroma of delicious food was in the air. The food was tasty and the portion sizes were good. Would definitely recommend a try.

Parking: It’s a small Main Street, so the parking is at the back. There is some parallel parking opportunities but it is a one-lane road

Kid-friendliness: They were more than happy to move their tables around to accommodate a stroller

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pho-Spiced Beef Tartare

Such a great spot on Main Street Markham. We ordered the sharing meal for 4 people option which gave us the opportunity to taste many dishes. We enjoyed everything and would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The truffle rice and brussel sprouts were good but the short ribs ranged from overcooked and chewy to one piece that was visibly raw. Ruined the overall experience, which was disappointing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Pic looks beautiful but everything was awful

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

It was good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, service a bit slow but absolutely expected as the inside restaurant and outside patio were full. Would go again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Torched Edamame

Been here a few times. Never disappointed. The marinated eggplant is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5