I thought getting a soothing meal would be the best part about today but I was dead wrong. I had a great experience overall! The staff was super friendly! They gave us a couple minutes to go through the menu and didn't make us feel rushed. We asked about the congee options and they explained them and gave us a few choices to consider. I love that! Food comes out fast and hot! It was evident they took their time and care preparing it! Our awesome server made the perfect amount of visits to our table to see if we needed anything and made sure to refill our drinks. The atmosphere was super chill which is why we ended up staying longer than we had originally planned. I really like places like this when I'm looking for a good meal and good service and want to feel welcomed and loved. I'll be back! read more

a pot of congee--absolutely no disappointments, and very suitable for kids. The freshness of the congee really comes from the ingredients used, not any artificial tricks or "tech-heavy" additives. I'd happily keep coming back again and again just for this bowl of congee. read more

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A hidden gem for Teochew cuisine in Fremont! The menu is much more diverse than you'd expect from a congee spot. We tried freshly cooked congee with abalone, roe crab, and morel mushrooms, and every bowl was packed with flavor. Definitely worth a visit. My favorites: Abalone & Dried Scallop Congee ‍ Morel & Mixed Mushrooms Congee Row Crab Century Egg Braised Tofu in Master Stock read more

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I was craving a good bowl of congee, so we decided to try Congee King after seeing all the positive reviews. Unfortunately, our experience didn't quite live up to the hype. As soon as we sat down, we noticed a hair on one of the plates, so we asked to move to another table. After relocating, we found that one of the cups was still dirty, which was pretty off-putting and honestly made me lose my appetite. For food, we ordered the thousand-year egg congee, but they didnt have Chinese donuts, which was disappointing since it's one of the best pairings with congee. We also tried the dumplings, which were bland, and the har gow, which was just average. The congee itself was decent, but nothing memorable. Overall, the meal was just above average. Considering the price, I think there are much better places for congee. I personally wouldn't return, but if you're in the area, it may still be worth trying for yourself. read more

Nice about if seafood and they're are very fresh ( frozen live prawn , clams ) live lobsters , crabs , etc They make the congee in a clay pot when you place the order . It took 20-25 minutes . We order the big prawn and clams congee , pork liver and spinach congee . Side dishes are stewed pick knuckle , chicken wings , steamed shrimp dumplings and pork & mushroom dumplings ( Siu mai ) . Everything tastes great .There were 4 people in our group . We ate everything we ordered . Their size is pretty generous. Congee tasted excellent! Love to come back to try other things in the menu . read more

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Delicious, I ordered takeout and placed my order 40m in advance based on reviews mentioning long wait time. To my surprise it was ready in 25m! Luckily our order was thoughtfully packed in a thermal bag and stayed nice and warm. The restaurant was packed on a Friday night and its no surprise. The mushroom congee was warming and flavorful. Perfect for a cold windy night, I can't imagine anything more comforting and cozy. We ordered one serving of congee plus 3 sides for 2 adults and a toddler and although the congee serving is generous our toddler ate nearly half the congee and we wished we'd ordered two servings but it was an enjoyable meal. Cold side dish trip was awesome, the radish was freshly made with just the right spice and peanuts were extra crisp. Garlic spinach was a perfect compliment. We also enjoyed the refreshing mung bean drink/cold soup. Would happily eat here daily. read more

Preface - Congee is ordered as per serving, and took about 25 minutes to cook. We ordered 2 servings for 3 people, which is about two bowls of congee for each person plus a remaining bowl and a half. It is also Teochew style and not your typical Cantonese style, so there are a lot more grains present. Food 4/5 - Ordered pork liver congee with spinach, pumpkin pancakes, marinated beef, and blanched spinach with garlic dressing. Marinated beef is fine, the chili powder gives it a small spice. Pumpkin pancakes were good, came out nice and hot and were sweet. Blanched spinach was fine, had lots of garlic. Last to arrive was the pork liver congee, which was freshly off the stove. The congee is flavorful and the pork liver was good. Price $$ - Price is high for the portions that were served. Service 3/5 - Service is average. Water is brought to you after you sit, and you'll need to flag down a server for service. Ambiance 4/5 - Interior is good with modern themed decor. Overall - If you're in a time crunch, you should skip it. If you have an open schedule, it's worth trying out. read more

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The food is not bad - we ordered a pork congee and it has a very strong sesame oil flavor. I enjoyed it. The free side dishes are very salty and the kimchi is very spicy. I was not a fan of that. The menu is quite confusing as well (the prices are additive depending on what you want to add to the congee!) read more

Congee King - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Weather's finally cooling down, so it was time for something warm and comforting Had to check out this super popular Chaoshan-style clay pot congee spot in Fremont! This time I ordered the crab congee. Everything is cooked fresh to order, and you can really taste the difference. Every bite was packed with the sweetness of seafood and fresh crab meat. The crab was super fresh with plenty of meat, and finishing a hot pot of congee honestly felt so comforting and healing For sides, I got marinated beef, shrimp dumplings, and Chinese fried dough sticks (youtiao). The beef was flavorful, the shrimp dumplings were fresh and bouncy, and the biggest surprise was definitely the youtiao -- dipping it into the congee was the perfect combo! read more

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Fate really be testing food lovers... because I would absolutely drive 30 minutes to Fremont again just for this congee. Weekend wait was no joke, but worth it. We ordered the clam & dried scallop congee base, then added sea cucumber, crab with roe, mushrooms, and Chinese yam. The flavor was insanely rich and fresh -- comforting without being heavy. Somehow it tastes both light and indulgent at the same time. The beef congee was also super flavorful, so even non-seafood lovers would be happy here. And the braised pork knuckle platter was HUGE for only $9?? Unreal. First bite and I immediately thought: THIS is what good congee is supposed to taste like. If anyone knows other amazing congee spots in the Bay Area, please send recommendations my way! read more

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Absolutely disgusting experience and I will not be returning. Only one waiter is working but he is careless, got a poker face and as slow as a turtle, he is scrolling through his phone when customer is waiting for him !! Moreover, 70% of the live seafood on the board is not available ( SOLD OUT) Food is not well done!! porridge suppose is melt in your mouth but CONGEE KING's rice is as hard as rock , seems like not well done at all. but they charge $16.99 per person and the ingredients are not fresh , Moreover, this resturant also use disposable paper cup, it is TOXIC !! Conclusion, they use terrible stuff ( DRIED TINY SEFOOD0 but charge exorbitant price. I believe this restaurant will soon go oui of business !! SEAFOOD read more

Came here twice and had two different experiences with the porridge ... First time everything was delicious. We got the mushroom base and beef base mixed and added fresh geoduck. The seafood was fresh and the congee was thick and rich in umami. Second time we got scallop/ shrimp, beef, and fish as the base, and added oyster from the frozen section. The broth was much more watery and bland this time. It also completely lacked seafood flavour despite having so many seafood ingredients. The shrimp was not fresh and I think I saw one teeny tiny dried scallop piece, so I'm sure they didn't add much. Overall the sides are decent as well and come out much faster than the congee (which takes 25+ min), so it works well if you're hungry. The tofu century egg is spicy and goes well with the congee. I'd come back maybe once more to see if the issue were the bases we chose the second time... but otherwise I'd say this might be a splurge meal because it's not the same without the fresh seafood. Service can be slow when they're busy (I think it's bc the food takes a while to come out), so expect to wait especially during peak times read more

Congee King - Shrimp, scallop, fish, beef base - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Decor is simple & functional; but why paper cups?! 3.5* Porridges (congee) are unique in the sf Bay Area. Not your traditional preparation. YMMV... I like it. 4* Braised beef shank 4.5* Drunked shrimp 4.5* Braised duck wings 2* Braised Pork ears 2.5* Pork ribs 1.5* Chinese donuts (ordered two plates) 4* Braised sauce is a bit bland but maybe it's their style. Just not for me. We tried to order braised tofu (not available) or live geoduck (not available) maybe soft opening & didn't stock well. We had a party of five. From the menu, one can order single porridge (congee) pots. So we wanted to order 5. Waitress told us the max is 2 pots per table due to kitchen limitations. Hmmmm... 1* If you have more than 2 persons. Split into 2 tables! They ended up letting us order 3 pots. Anyways, the porridge tastes good to me with fresh ingredients. But the ingredients are very light. Of the 3 pots, fish & shrimp/clam are very good. The eel is so-so. Since it's their soft opening, hope things will improve. Can come back to give it another chance for dinner ordering the fancy live seafood. btw, it's not cheap! Our lunch was over $30 per person read more

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I've been here a few times now, highly recommend! Whenever I'm feeling under the weather or just want something warm and soothing, their congee always hits the spot. There's something incredibly comforting about a steaming clay pot of fresh seafood congee, especially on a cold day. The standout dish for me is the seafood congee with crab. The seafood tastes fresh, the broth is rich and flavorful! read more

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This place surprised me in the best way. I expected a casual congee spot, but it actually feels like an upscale Cantonese seafood restaurant. The congee takes about 25 minutes to make, but it was absolutely worth the wait -- rich, flavorful, not too salty, and incredibly comforting. My husband, who normally never eats congee, somehow finished 4 bowls The appetizers were great too. The sizzling eel and marinated dishes were reasonably priced, and my kids loved the golden fried mantou buns. Overall, such a family-friendly spot. My only wish is that they had steamed white rice on the menu because the eel with rice would be a perfect combo for kids. read more

Amazing Fresh Seafood Porridge! Came here while feeling under the weather, and it was the perfect comforting meal. The porridge is made-to-order from live seafood caught straight from their tanks--so expect a 25-minute wait, but it is incredibly fresh, savory, and completely hit the spot. While waiting, definitely try the Hua Diao marinated shrimp, which has a stunning wine aroma, and the tender braised beef paired with chili sauce. An incredibly satisfying, cozy meal that I highly recommend! read more

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Really enjoyed this meal at Congee King! The seafood clay pot congee was super comforting and flavorful. We ordered the dried scallop and prawn congee with fresh crab, prawns, and baby squid, and it came out steaming hot in a clay pot. The congee was thick, rich, and full of seafood sweetness. The crab roe added so much flavor to the broth, and the prawns were fresh and meaty. I also loved dipping the fried dough sticks into the congee. We also tried the braised beef and pork feet. Both were very flavorful and paired perfectly with the congee. Great spot for a warm, satisfying Cantonese-style meal in Fremont. Would definitely come back! read more

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There are quite a lot of flavors of porridge (ranging from a dozen to twenty). You can add seafood, meat and vegetables (I added cream crab, beef, pork liver and shrimp), which are quite good. The pork liver is very tender and not fishy at all. I recommend cream crab! Add it to the fresh eyebrows ^_^ Huadiao Drunken Shrimp has liked this dish since he was a child. His family handles it very cleanly. Remove the shrimp line and shrimp head. The shrimp is also very large. Friends who love shrimp can blind the spot! Not bad Braised pig's trotters: full of collagen, glutinous taste ~ It's cooked very bad and delicious. Eat a big mouthful of pig's trotters with a bowl of porridge. Really! Fresh read more

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This place isn't bad but one thing you have to know: for a place called congee king, their congee isn't really congee. It's just watered down rice - lacking the actual congee consistency. It also can become pretty pricey once you add all of the stuff to it esp. if you opt for premium seafood like crab. On the upside, their dim sums weren't bad and were definitely cheaper than the actual dim sum joint next door. So worth coming for those if that's what you like. read more

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Ordered mushroom congee with vegetable sides for two. Came out in one bowl, uncertain if size would have varied if we had ordered differently. Mushroom congee was very flavorful, but the veggie side was a well needed addition of extra ingredients and flavor. You may have a wider range of options if you aren't ordering vegetarian, but if you are going with a group as the one non-meat eater, the mushroom congee is pretty good. read more

The food is quite good, but it takes a very long time to come out. The overall service is also pretty slow. read more

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Came here to review about the bad service. and reading the other reviews i think we're talking about the same person, tall guy who seems unenthusiastic, had snobby attitude, gave no service and moves so slowly while the restaurant is packed. A review said this is a casual congee spot lol it's not they charge higher pricer and the setting is more upscale yet service sucks read more

Food was really good (we ordered a basic fish based congee with no extra proteins). However, the wait time was terrible. I feel like we waited about 30 minutes. I would definitely do a take out order in the future, but I would be very hesitant to dine in unless I really had a lot of free time. read more

Congee King - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Good quality congee - I like how you get to choose what ingredients you'd like to include in your congee. Since congee takes quite some time to cook (25-30min in our case), it's best to order some appetizers or veggies first if you're hungry. This is not a place for a quick lunch so adjust your expectation. Pricing wise it's a bit on the higher end considering the location but the quality of food can justify it. read more

Congee King - Shrimp and clam congee - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Price is a bit expensive but for Cantonese style: fresh is everything, it was great. Marinated Pig Ear $8.99: crispy and soft Marinated Pig Trotters $8.99: soft and delicious, we ordered seconds. Spicy Pig Ear Salad $9.99: not that spicy, similar to the marinated pig ear but mixed with hot sauce. Spinach with Garlic Dressing $15.99: ok nothing to write home about, skip. Thai Chicken Feet $9.99: pretty spicy with a kick, definitely tasty We ordered $88 Roe Crab + 3 congee flavor (mixed mushroom $16.99, snakehead fish $16.99, dried scallop & shrimp & clam $16.99) and cooked all together in a large claypot. It was delicious, the congee is a mix of regular and glutinous rice so it was creamy. The seafood was fresh and my friend like so much she got a snakehead congee takeout for midnight snack. For 90% full dinning hall only 2 waitstaff and 1 platestaff so service was a bit slow. The restaurant decoration is clean and simple just like the dishes. Chowbus is running a gift card promotion: Buy $300 gift card get $30, $500 get $60, $800 get $100, $1000 get $150. read more

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The clay pot seafood congee was outstanding! It's not something you come across often in the Bay Area, and this version was both authentic and flavorful. We ordered the portion for two, and it was more than enough--we even had leftovers to take home. The seafood was fresh and not fishy at all. The side dishes were also delicious and complemented the meal perfectly. Service is good too. read more

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No napkins! The porridge tasted like cooked rice and broth. The rice grains are still in its original shape, not like the bloomed grains for porridge. The kimchi and peanuts condiments were yummy. No English speaking service. read more

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Really enjoyed my first visit to Congee King. The seafood congee was rich, creamy, and perfect for sharing. My favorite dish, though, was the fish skin appetizer. It was so addictive that we finished it before anything else. The pork ribs and chicken feet were both solid choices too. The restaurant is clean, modern, and much nicer than I expected for a congee spot. Looking forward to trying more items next time. read more

Congee King - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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Always the choice when craving for seafood congee! We've been to this place many times and ordered 2 servings of congee with added seafood. Crab, lobster, and clams are good choices to go with congee. Their braised pork trotters and drunken shrimps are also delicious! read more

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We came here with my parents who had been there a couple times before. The food was pretty good and I think pretty fresh although aside from the congee the portions were very small and skimp. The ordering process was very unclear since the instructions in the front say that you need to order each of the three steps but when we ask the waiter, he said that's just à la cart. I think there needs to be a revision to the menu for that. The service was confusing. I felt like the waiter was quite snobby towards us although he's the person who is serving us. We ask questions because it was our first time, and he always answered in a very condescending tone in Chinese. That was an odd experience since gosh, I'm having congee, not foie grois (although even restaurants with foie grois have had better service). Odd. The ambience is nice enough and well designed. Although the food was pretty fresh, I had trouble wrapping my mind around $18 for congee. Congee was the star of the meal, which normally is a side dish. Would I go back? $125 for five people is a bit steep for even fancy congee. read more

We had a really enjoyable dining experience here. The seafood congee was served hot and bubbling, with generous portions of lobster, abalone, scallops, and other seafood. The broth was rich, comforting, and full of fresh seafood flavor. We also loved the braised pork trotters and marinated duck wings, which were flavorful and went perfectly with the congee. The red oil tofu with century egg was refreshing and a great side dish to balance the meal. Overall, this is a great spot for warm, comforting Cantonese-style congee and tasty side dishes. read more

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I had been Congee King many times. The seafood Congee is as delicious as usual. I remember the waiter with glass in grand opening, he is super nice and accommodating. We are Very impressed with his service. However, On May 19, we went to congee for lunch, one of the waiter who is tall and has bad attitude. I had to call him many times to get what we need, also he stage the dishes in the empty table super loudly. Just two set of dishes to set up, I can't understand why he is so mad. The cracking dishes sound is loud and very annoying. He totally ruined the restaurant atmosphere. If next time we saw him. We won't come back again. read more

The food was excellent. I ordered two mushroom and chicken congee to go, and both were absolutely delicious -- rich, comforting, and clearly made fresh. I waited about 25 minutes while they prepared it from scratch, which I actually appreciated. Quality takes time, and it showed. Unfortunately, the pickup interaction left a bad impression. I had been seated and waiting patiently the entire time. When my order was ready, the staff member handed me the bag in a way that felt unusually guarded -- almost as if she doubted I was the actual customer. There was no greeting, no confirmation beyond a brief exchange, and the tone felt unnecessarily suspicious. I can't say what the intent was, but the interaction felt unwelcoming and uncomfortable. As a paying customer who waited respectfully, that moment shouldn't feel like I'm being scrutinized. The food is genuinely great. The service experience, however, makes me hesitant to return. read more

New restaurant in Fremont specialized in Congee. It is in Soft Opening mode. It was busy when we arrived and we have to wait about 30 min even at 2 pm. It is small restaurant with specialty on live seafood Congee. Yhey slso hsve frozen seafood and meat. Beside Congee, it also have appetizers. We order 2 of Dried Scallops, Shrimp and Clam Congee with additional small crab with roe. They have large size crab with roe too. Beside mud crab, they ahve lobster, Dungeness crab and geoduck. We also ordered Chinese donut and pig ear. The Congee takes a while to be ready as Looks like they prepare it based on order. The Congee is not like the regular Congee I have where for this one you can feel like half cooked rice and Congee. It tastes very yummy. The Crab is very fresh even though it is pricy even for small one. the pig ear is bit tough and smell a bit. Chinese donut was good. I am just wondering with all the nice plate, mug and chopstick, why they use paper cup for water. it just not right. Overall it was good meal but quite pricey. read more

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loved the abalone rice Congee. it hit the perfect spot for me and my wife! loved the ginger flavor and the wait was worth it!

不喜欢无止境排队的别来。商家没有准备好pick up order就别点已完成。准备不了这个体量就别接那么多单。想取消结果还说不行。湾区人民这么喜欢伺候低质量餐馆的老板吗？ Come if you have few hours of your life to waste! I placed a pickup order that was supposed to be ready by 11:59 a.m., but when I arrived, they told me it wasn't ready. I waited another 20 minutes, only to be told I'd need to wait another 40 minutes for my food. When I tried to cancel, they said it wasn't possible. Absolutely unacceptable. The staff seemed unorganized, and there was no option on the app to contact customer service or cancel the order. No one stepped up to take care of this either. This kind of experience completely defeats the purpose of ordering ahead. Terrible service, horrible management, and garbage standard. read more

Congee King - Pickup order - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Per waiter, 40 minutes typical wait time for food after ordering. Pls be aware we came at lunch time, waited 25 minutes AFTER ordering and there was no food, not even meats that are precooked. When we asked the waiter, he said 40 minutes wait after ordering was typical. So wanted you all be aware. Who has time to wait for table, then wait 40 minutes for food, at lunch hour? read more

First of all, the ambiance was really nice - I loved the live seafood tanks in the back, and even the menu looked really nice. We ordered some dim sum and the dried scallop, clam, and shrimp congee. The dim sum came first, and it was pretty good. The congee took a while, but it was definitely worth the wait. The soup was really thick and flavorful, and even the shrimp was opened so it would be easier to eat. Will definitely come back again! read more

Best food congee hands down-- we had the chicken and mushroom congee. The service was great and our server was patient and answered all our questions. Will come back again to try the other options! read more

expensive but yummy. The chicken congee was flavorful but not too salty. The black egg custard bun was fun and pretty