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    Congee King

    3.7 (48 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steamed shrimp dumpling
    Dianna W.

    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 .

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    Sherman L.

    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.

    Jeanette S.

    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!)

    Bingjie S.

    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!

    Shrimp, scallop, fish, beef base
    Grace C.

    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

    Sheri K.

    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!

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    Avo K.

    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

    Table for 5
    Art L.

    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

    garnish for the congee
    Gary Y.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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!

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    4 months ago

    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!

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    11 months ago

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

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    11 months ago

    Food is awesome and I am glad there is a same congee king as what la has. I am going to be a long term customer to this restaurant

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    11 months ago

    Food tastes okay but the service is overall too slow. It takes at least 50mins to get your congee....hope they can improve that...

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