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    Congee Queen

    4.0 (128 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tom C.

    I absolutely loved the food here! First off, the menu is massive--there are so many options it's almost hard to choose. A fair warning on the portions: they are huge. We ordered a 'small' congee and genuinely thought they'd brought us a large by mistake; it was easily enough to feed a family of 4 or 5. The pumpkin congee was a standout--perfectly savory with a subtle hint of sweetness. It's easily one of my new favorites. We also tried the beef stir-fry with rice noodle rolls, which was incredibly aromatic and delicious. To finish, the coconut pudding was the perfect end to the meal--sweet, but not overly so. The staff was friendly, and despite how busy they were, the service was impressively fast. Highly recommend!

    Amanda W.

    Ordered from Congee Queen via Uber Eats and had delivery to my hotel. Ordered the 2 meats over rice, side veggies of Chinese broccoli and a shrimp rice roll. First the shrimp rice roll was very sticky, I really don't know why I ordered this, it really did not travel well. When I normally eat this in dim sum restaurants, it is absolutely delicious. But it wasn't here. It just did not taste very fresh. The veggie dish was steam veggie, it was ok. Nothing to rave about. And then the 2 meats dish, which I ordered incorrectly. There is a BBQ pork vs roasted pork, totally different thing. I wanted the Char Siu pork, which normally would be roasted, but apparently it was actually the BBQ. Either way, the pork was inedible, I really don't like the crispy skin and could not eat any of it. Overall, incorrect menu item which resulted in my ordering of the wrong thing. Very disappointing dishes and does not travel well for delivery.

    Richard T.

    I'd be going here every day if this was in Windsor. GTA chain restaurant - this is the only one in the downtown area. It's only a few blocks north of the Eaton Center and Dundas Station. Huge menu - their specialty is definitely congee. The portions are also huge and always comes out hot and fresh. Reasonable pricing as well. Usually always busy. Especially on weekend nights and lunch. They do have a system that will text you when a table is available when you check in initially. There is seating both on the main floor and basement when it gets busier. A staple for me in the six!

    Cindy S.

    Reservations are only accepted if you have 5+ in your group. If not, you enter your name and party number on a screen once you arrive. After being seated, you're shown to your table where you scan a QR code to place your order. Complimentary, piping hot tea is provided at the table but you can ask for water as well. The chili fried lo bak go was a standout here... don't miss! I also enjoyed the congee (the diced fish was a favorite) and sautéed snow pea leaves. So good. A very nice younger gentleman provided excellent service.

    Liyike J.

    他们家份量好足!不算难吃,downtown起码能解馋 白灼肝腰 有点老,没有想象的嫩度 牛腩 看看这个分量,好多好多牛筋腩太香了,太好吃了。好久没吃到这么香的中餐了呜呜呜。快要吃哭了。凉了汤就成肉冻了

    Raymond Y.

    Stopped by Congee Queen in downtown Toronto and ordered chicken & broccoli, fried rice, and noodles. The food itself was solid--good portions and flavors, definitely filling. That said, the experience wasn't great. While sitting downstairs, we noticed a couple of flying bugs around. One of the servers even had to use an electric bug zapper near the cashier area, which felt a little unsettling during dinner. Service was also slow--it took a while to get our tea and water, and by the time it arrived, our food had already come out. Overall, the food is tasty and affordable, but the bug situation and service delays brought it down to 3 stars for me.

    Kenneth W.

    Really good food and service. Everything cooked to order. The congee by the wor is very good value. Cheung fun rice noodle with shrimp is great. Beef Brisket is so tender with soup noodle. Convenient location on busy Yonge St.

    Jennifer M.

    Food came out quick! Szechuan Beef had a sweet and sour sauce taste, not much spice. Noodles were good. Eggplant dish was oily but made nicely. Great portion, not bad for the price. You're here for the food, not customer service because it's practically non existent. It's a busy spot especially night time. A safe option if you're struggling to pick a spot for lunch/dinner.

    Tofu skin and mushroom clay pot
    Anny L.

    Party of four came for late lunch and was seated immediately. We ordered the seafood fried rice, fried tofu, tofu skin/mushroom clay pot, shrimp wonton soup, and veggie in congee. The claypot was salty but all the other dishes were very good. The shrimp wonton has plump juicy shrimp filling, the seafood fried rice had an abundance of seafood bits, and fried tofu was a lightly fried pop. Food came quick and service was as expected. It's a nice place to have a sit down meal in this busy area.

    Salmon Congee
    Somya S.

    Was passing by and very hungry. So decided to have Congee. Had Salmon Congee. It was quite hot. Just what I needed on a cold day. Service was fine. They have lots of seating space. Quite a few groups could be seen enjoying lunch.

    Shrimp and chicken fried rice in cream and tomato sauce
    Kevin E.

    One of the best Cantonese restaurants I've ever been to. And conveniently located in a touristy area in downtown Toronto! We came here twice for dinner since it was that good and never had to wait for a table since they have a basement level as well so tons of seating. Order easily placed via the QR code provided at the table. Portions are huge! We over-ordered by a lot the first time since we're not used to such big portions in NYC so we learned from our mistake and ordered just the right amount the second time around. Shredded pork chow mein- Noodles were very crispy and the sauce was flavorful!! Definitely one of the best renditions of this dish I've ever had. Shrimp and chicken fried rice in cream and tomato sauce- Always love this dish and the one here was absolutely delicious!! Shredded chicken and duck congee- The only dish we ordered that we didn't love. Very bland overall. A slight disappointment since they are called CONGEE Queen. Fried rice noodle with beef- A classic Cantonese dish. They prepared it perfectly with just the right amount of "wok hei"! Fried chili turnip patties- One of their signature dishes but I found it to be just alright. The turnip patties weren't crispy and I felt like the flavoring could be a bit spicier. This is yet another restaurant with a very extensive menu, which is usually not a good sign. But I think if you stick with the Cantonese classics, you won't be disappointed. I'm so glad we got to try the Cantonese quartet, congee, rice noodles, noodles and rice, here and enjoy all of them. Huge portions are worth another mention here. Will definitely be back again if I'm ever in Toronto!

    Roya G.

    Delicious dishes with huge portions and fair prices. The food came out fast, almost too fast... they are a very busy establishment and do this to move tables. Servers were polite however and hasty to answer requests. Bathroom needs more frequent cleaning, as garbages were overflowing and a stall was in need of attention. It is also very noise so be prepared to yell haha!

    Amy L.

    Food is really good. Portion size is big. Will definitely recommend. The food is not too salty.

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    Really really liked it, great congee and service. Really authentic Chinese food in a nice environment

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    We went there for a pre-Father's Day dinner and left disappointed. This was actually our third or…read morefourth visit, and unfortunately each experience has been worse than the last. I was hoping to find something special on the menu. The Peking duck caught my eye at around $70, but then I discovered that almost everything else was extra--lettuce wraps, stir-fried duck meat, fried rice, and soup. By the time you add the extras, the bill is easily another $50 or more, bringing the total to well over $120. We decided to pass, and judging from the dishes we did order, that was probably the right decision. The hot and sour soup had plenty of heat and tang but lacked depth of flavor and was under-seasoned for my taste. Fortunately, we only ordered a small bowl. The deep-fried tofu was bland and forgettable. The stir-fried shrimp was acceptable but nothing special. The biggest disappointment was the sweet and sour pork. I specifically asked the server to make sure the pork was crispy, but it arrived soft and lumpy rather than light and crunchy. Even the complimentary red bean dessert soup was watery and lacked flavor. Our bill came to about $104 for two people. For the quality of the food, I didn't feel it offered good value. Sadly, after several disappointing visits, I don't think we'll be returning.

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