Went back to Congee Village twice this summer and had very good experiences both times. What really saved the meals was ordering the seafood specials. They're not cheap, but we thought they were good enough to justify the trip all the way downtown to Chinatown. Sautéed Lobster with Sticky Rice, S.P., around $50: Somehow, the lobster and sticky rice combination works extremely well. The juices from the live lobster soak into the sticky rice, giving it a rich, savory flavor that reminds me of Spanish paella. It's a very satisfying dish. Live Fish, Fillet with Scallion, S.P., around $50-$100: Exceptionally fresh, and the fish was filleted very well. The preparation was simple enough to let the freshness and natural flavor of the fish come through. I would come back for these dishes. Congee Village may be expensive now, but good for special occasions to taste fresh and well prepared seafood. read more

A friend recommended this Cantonese restaurant/porridge place. The clay pot porridge was indeed quite good. Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge皮蛋瘦肉粥: Delicious! It was my first time having porridge made with salted pork. The pork shreds were tender and flavorful after marinating, making the congee very aromatic. Salted Chicken Porridge家鄉鹹雞粥: Not recommended. The salted chicken wasn't umami or aromatic, the flavor was dull and slightly greasy, and there were a lot of bone residues. Chinese Green with Black Fungus油鹽水菜心: I thought the seasoning was too bland and the ginger flavor too strong, but my parents thought it was delicious. It might be more suitable for older people who prefer lighter flavors. read more

Congee Village - Pork & Preserved Egg Porridge皮蛋瘦肉粥 - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered dinner takeout here from GrubHub - Sampan porridge: 6/10, I liked the broth flavor and the peanuts, but didn't really like the meats in this. Too much cartilage like meat/meat wasn't great quality. The rice was meh. Wouldn't get again - Sweet & sour pork: 9/10, really solid!! The flavor was good, and the chicken was juicy. On the sweeter side. It has pineapples (love)!!Would get again read more

Congee Village - Congee + Sweet & Sour Pork - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great place for authentic chinese food. There is a bit of wait but we got seated sooner than we expected. The decor is on point and portions are family style. We started with egg drop soup and calamari. For mains we got sweet and sour pork, stir fried green beans, and crispy noodles with beef. Egg Drop Soup- Deliciously creamy and silky. This hits on a cold day. Calamari- Nice chewy calamari pieces with a crisp breading. You get a strong black pepper flavor that gives it a little zing. Sweet and Sour Pork- Crispy deep-fried pork pieces that were tender and juicy. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Very tasty. Stir-fried Green Beans- This was wonderfully fresh. You still get a light crunch out of the beans and a garlicky finish. Crispy Noodles with Beef- Noodles were delightfully crisp with a savory sauce. The beef pieces were tender. Overall flavors and textures were lovely. Great experience overall! read more

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This lap cheong bamboo baked rice is my dream meal for under $11!! Congee Village s a longtime chinatown staple (30 years strong!), serving family style cantonese dishes, dim sum, congee, and rice at reasonable prices. We also get a free mung bean sweet soup at the end. I've been to their Flushing location for dim sum before, but their entrees are even better imo. ＊Chinese Sausage Bamboo Baked Rice 金銀臘腸燉飯 $10.95 ** Such amazing value! So much lap cheong (chinese sausage/臘腸) and lap yuk (chinese cured bacon/臘肉) piled on top of seasoned rice. The rice soaked up all the oil from lap cheong and the sauces. ＊Sha Cha Beef and Vermicelli in Casserole 沙茶牛肉粉絲煲 $22.95 ** Almost every table ordered a casserole, and I was surprised by how much beef they packed in. The vermicelli noodles held onto the sauce well. Easily a "rice thief" dish ＊Sampan Congee 荔灣艇仔粥 $8.50 * The congee came out boiling hot. It was velvety, and loaded with toppings like shredded duck. Definitely eat it fresh though, because the heat from the clay pot makes the bottom start to stick together quickly. ＊Sauteed Lobster with Sticky Rice 糯米炒龍蝦 $48.95 (MP) * Many people rave about their lobster sticky rice online. It came with so many huge chunks of lobster so you can get your money worth it. There might be more lobster than sticky rice. It was also easy to pick the meat out with just a fork. ＊Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper 椒鹽鮮魷 $18.95 I wish it had a bit more salt and pepper, but otherwise the fried batter was thin and crispy. I've also never seen fried squid come in such huge, meaty pieces! ＊Honey Walnut Shrimp 核桃蝦球 $24.95 Skip. Walnut shrimp is usually a go-to, but this one was just okay. read more

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Pretty good Chinese-American dishes. Not super crazy good but not bad by any means. Definitely a nice place to go with a large group of people to try many dishes and have a variety, as the plates are very large (and I have Southern standards for portions). read more

Classic spot for large groups with authentic Chinese food. Their dim sum are all great, along with the pork chops, walnut shrimp, fried rice, scallion pancakes. I love the scallion stir fried fish. They have large round tables with Lazy Susans for big groups. We were here for a birthday party, and my friend called ahead to make a reservation but when we got here, they didn't have any records of the reservation! Make sure to confirm several times I guess. read more

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Food is excellent. Service is good and very affordable!! We had Peking pork chops with sauce, some dimsum which are not in the photo, their specialty fried chicken with crisp skin without any batter but has garlic sauce, pea-shoot as vegetables and 2 rice in bamboo with chicken and mushroom. We also had congee. But that I do not recommend. Although it is smooth unlike other congee I have had. read more

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The outside and inside are two very different vibes. When looking from outside, you'd imagine this place to be a gambling den with the palm tree neon lights and ramen bowl LED sign shining down at you. However, after walking in you're welcomed with a bustling ambiance and attentive servers. I'd highly recommend coming here with a larger group of friends, so you can enjoy one of the large booths and share more of the food together. Might not be the best place for just you and your significant other. We really love this place and it gives you a warm feeling, almost like home, and we always come back whenever we're looking for some comfort food. Highly recommend checking it out and definitely a great place to be at to kick off a night out. read more

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I love Congee Village! There's a reason why this place is so popping. The food isn't the most amazing thing you'll taste and the service isn't always top notch, but that doesn't mean this place isn't my favorite spot in Chinatown. Here, you'll pay very little for a huge gathering, delicious family style food, and fantastic memories. They have karaoke downstairs and the best congee you'll get in nyc. Overall, love this spot and will come here for every birthday going forward read more

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Chinese banquet dishes were decent better than hop lee at MINIMUM but nothing that good. The market rate fish was CRAZY expensive for not a lot. 85 for a small fish. Dishes I liked: beef chow fun but I always like this. Lamb chops was pretty good. Lobster fried rice was fine. But could've used more rice? Dishes I didn't like: sweet and sour pork was wayyyyy too sweet and sour. Walnut Shrimp was fine but could've been sweeter and more mayo. Whatever oxtail dish we had I hated. Great place for big groups tho!! + karaoke so it was fun!! read more

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The seafood tofu dish, mushroom rice cake, braised chicken, congee, and yuchoy were all nicely seasoned and just well done. Overall a great family meal! Things came over very fast. read more

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The ideal Chinatown dinner spot. My group of 8 came on Christmas Day for the second year in a row. We called two weeks in advance to book the table, which I would recommend if you're looking for a reservation. The menu is expansive but they do it all so well. You can't go wrong with a noodle dish or the sautéed vegetables. It was a busy day so they were sold out of a few dishes when we got there at 7 pm, inlcuding the peking duck. We got: - Sautéed snow pea leaves with garlic - Green beans with garlics - Beef chow mein with vegetables (my favorite, big portion, we had leftovers.) - House special chicken with garlic (in place of the peking duck, this was my first time getting and it's so savory and addicting with plenty of garlic chunks) - honey walnut shrimp (must get) - chicken fried rice - sautéed rice rolls with XO sauce We had one issue where the first dish that came out wasn't correct but they quickly took it back once I flagged that. Great for a big group, the restaurant is huge and I need to come back more during the year, especially to check out their karaoke area. read more

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There's also an authentic Chaozhou (Teochew) restaurant in New York that's great for a late-night bite or dinner. Their congee, rice noodles, and noodle soups are all signature comfort dishes. And if you're a seafood lover, definitely try their chilled crab. 在紐約的正宗潮州菜館，凍蟹味道一流，但價錢也不便宜。 read more

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Shared a couple of things here with friends. Seafood congee: this had good seafood flavor and I'd get this again. You can get this small or medium size. The honey walnut shrimp was good too and the only thing I didn't like was the peanut 'dessert congee' at the end. It had cooked peanuts which is too soft. read more

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The prices have gone up since I last remembered, and the service was questionable: We got our orders in at a reasonable time but when we were ready to pay a white guy from a large table hogged our waiter with a bunch of questions cuz he couldn't be bothered to look online, and our waiter indulged him for a good 15 min. I understand the food and decor are authentic but when Asians kowtow to ignoramuses like that it doesn't make me want to come back. Especially when the place's NYC health sanitation score is a B. read more

My mom and I decided to stop by for dinner after checking out an art exhibit in the area. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful by the waiting area and throughout the restaurant. The service is amazing. Most importantly, the food is delicious. The prices are a little bit higher than other restaurants, but I think it's worth the quality of the dishes. We will be back for more! read more

Congee Village - Lots of tasty ingredients in the herbal soup. - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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"The Grand Ole Chinese Delights" I don't agree with my fellow Yelpers here. This is the real congee deal with fantastic Chinese accompaniments in a festive, decorated, yet old school setting. Between the many different flavors of conferee, lotus root, short rib, clams and more this is a great taste of Cantonese China! What's Great Wonderfully authentic, tasty and unique dishes not available in Manhattan Chinatown * Opulent decor with well outfitted tables perfect for a large group - Old school classic drink menu and cocktails - Bargain priced What could be Improved - Servers are over burdened but hard working. Sometimes food and drinks on iterative rounds may take a bit longer - Small beer selection read more

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Congee Village is a fantastic place for large groups. It's a classic, round table seating with huge family style dishes that are all round good food. Of course, you have to get the congee. One bowl is enough to feed an entire family. If you want to splurge a bit, I highly enjoyed the lobster sticky rice -- the flavor really infuses with the rice and each bite is so umami. They do also serve sake and beer, so it's a decent place for a chill birthday dinner as well. Plenty of spots for going out afterwards if you want something a bit less chill. read more

Congee Village - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

Congee Village has been our family's go-to for celebrations and everything in between. It's not fancy in a trendy way, but it's real. The kind of place where the tables are big and the food comes out steaming hot and unpretentious. Let's start with what they're named after: the congee. So many places thicken their porridge with cornstarch or fillers, but here it's the real deal. Silky from long simmered rice. My personal favorite is the teng-ji-jook. It's a beautifully fragrant, slightly earthy bowl of pure comfort. If you've never had it, trust me, it's worth the visit alone. But don't stop there. The beef chow fun is a classic for a reason. Wide rice noodles with wok hei, tender beef, and not oily (you can see from the bottom). It's the dish everyone enjoys and it never disappoints. For something saltier, the salted fish fried rice and the salt and pepper fried squid are highly recommended. I heard the Dungeness crab is pretty popular so it was fun to pick at it while each person has their own dipping sauce as we wait for the hot food. We also got the stir fry Chinese broccoli which had a nice crisp and wasn't overcooked. I appreciated that. The pan fried tofu worked for the vegans at the table but even the non vegans kept reaching for it. I was surprised to see pickled garlic in my sweet and sour pork. It was so nostalgic, the way my grandmother would have made it. The lamb chops were perfectly tender without being too gamey. On special occasions, we get the stir fry lobster. It's the kind of dish you'd expect at a Chinese wedding banquet. Celebratory, messy in the best way. You could build a whole feast here just from banquet classics. Pro tip: if you're rolling with a small party, book one of their private rooms with a karaoke setup. Eat, sing off key and pretend you're at a family wedding without the formalities. Congee Village isn't trying to be anything it's not. And that's why I keep coming back. read more

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Large seating area - good for small and large groups Huge menu lots of options Service fast. No frills Food Best: honey walnut jumbo prawns + sautéed Chinese cauliflower with garlic (yum!) + pan fried lamb chops + duck Better than good: lobster with sticky rice + fried frog Good: beef chow fun + Manila clam with black bean sauce read more

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We ordered several dishes- steak, sesame chicken, dumplings, spring rolls, pork, beef broccoli, etc Everything was fresh and delicious and served promptly. I would definitely dine at Congee again when I'm visiting family in New York. read more

Congee Village - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

I honestly don't understand why this place has so many low reviews. I've been coming here with my parents since I was a kid, and on a recent visit to New York we had lunch here again -- everything was just as delicious as I remembered. The flavors are authentic and comforting in a way that really takes me back. They have a huge selection of congee, but I usually go for the abalone with preserved egg -- a classic. My family ordered a variety of dishes to share, and the two standouts for me were the Cantonese-style lobster and the boneless pork, both packed with flavor and cooked beautifully. Service was quick and attentive. I can see how some people might find it a little challenging if they don't speak the same language, but in my experience, they've always been efficient and helpful. That said, the bathrooms definitely need improvement -- they're small, cramped, and not the cleanest. Still, the food and nostalgia here outweigh those minor drawbacks. This is a spot I'll continue to come back to, not only for the authenticity of the dishes but also for the memories it brings. read more

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A staple that I have gone to since I was little. They serve very authentic Chinese dishes and have a wide variety of items to serve, from lobster sticky rice to classic dishes like a good beef chow fun. Their dishes always hit and never misses the spot. The interior is also pretty renovated/modern with Chinese decor. Today, I tried their fried beef noodles, and they were absolutely delicious - not to mention the portions of everything as well. They were generous with the portions of the noodles and beef, which I love. The noodles were more crispy towards the bottom, but full of sauce at the top where the beef was - if you don't like the crispiness of the noodles, make sure you mix everything together well in the beginning, so the sauce is well distributed. I also LOVED the sauteed scallops - the sauce was absolutely magnificent. I loved that they were deep fried, but then stir fried a bit with the sauce to give it a bit of a kick with the sauce. I also tried their chef-special lobster sticky rice which was absolutely AMAZING. It was literally cooked to perfection, along with a lobster included in the rice as well - the only thing is that the rice is a bit sticky on the lobster itself, but that is a given for this kind of a dish. If you go, I would definitely recommend the sauteed scallops, fried beef noodles and lobster sticky rice! read more

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Yummy love Congee Village forever! Their congee heals the soul and sparks the spirit. Feels like they had a price increase, but everything is still fair. My fav is their Preserved Egg with Pork Congee ($7.75 for one + tax). Adding any greens and chili oil makes this a comforting meal. A must-have. Get this to go x 2. read more

Congee Village - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for a friend's birthday dinner and we had an amazing time. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and I love the cozy but very Chinese decor. Our waitress was so nice, easy to talk to, and fun. The service was really quick. We ordered hot and sour soup, peking pork, string beans, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, short ribs, beef stew and radish casserole, and salted fish and eggplant casserole. Everything was delicious. My favorites were their peking pork, string bean, and casserole dishes. The honey walnut shrimp was good but the portions were okay for a group of 9. The beef chow fun was a great portion but I wish there was more flavor. Loved the short rib. They gave us complimentary watermelon at the end, as well as birthday flan for my friends and I. Had a great time and I think this is the perfect spot for some casual Chinese food with a big group of people (We got 10 dishes and the total ended up being only $240, post-tax for a group of 9! We all left STUFFED). read more

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Incredible meal with bold authentic flavors! Great spot for large group / special occasion -- a Chinatown staple! Portions are very large, and family style meals are very enjoyable experience here. Congee has a deep and rich flavor, and the perfect texture (not too watery, or thick). Generous amounts of chicken and fish slices. Some favorites were the tofu casserole, and the stir fried noodles! read more

Congee Village - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

This was my second visit to Congee Village and let me tell you, their congee is amazing. If you've never tried it before (like me before my first visit) it's an amazing introduction to rice porridge. They have a good variety of options and even if something ends up being out of stock, their alternative recommendation always hits. For my most recent visit, we also got their house special chicken with garlic (half), garlic sautéed Bok choy and pork, chicken and duck congee. For three people that was VERY filling. That chicken was euphoric - I'm still looking for a moment to head back and scarf it down alone. Congee was warm and hearty, with a dash of soy sauce and chili oil, it's truly unbeatable. And of course a little green goes a long way - I always like to have some veg as a break from the other strong flavors.  This place never misses and I couldn't recommend it enough. read more

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Go to place for lunch whenever I'm on Allen Street. The food here rarely disappoints and the flavors of every dish you get just hits so good. Place to go if you want that traditional Cantonese food, cause you ain't going to find General Tao here. Service is typical Chinatown OG service, but they are patient to a point if it's your first time here. Ambiance is pretty fast paced and casual. read more

Congee Village - Beef Chow Fun Noodle - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Really loved this place! I went here for an event with a friend, and we really loved everything that was brought out. There were 10 Chinese dishes, and they were a variety of vegetarian and meaty dishes. Would be willing to go back for just regular dining. read more

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Been here many times! Food is always consistently good! Today I noticed the service was exceptional, where it used to be a little lacking! This makes the dining experience a solid four stars! read more

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I love coming here so much !! Their eponymous congees are so delicious and inexpensive (less than $10 for anything in this economy?) and the bustling atmosphere (coupled with authentically brusque service) is a wonderful complement to the yummy food. The restaurant itself is surprisingly large - lots of large tables suitable for hosting large groups and hallway of private rooms when you really need to go all out (and apparently at least one of them is equipped with karaoke, although I haven't had the chance to try it yet haha). Some food highlights - - cantonese sweet pancake: undescriptive name aside, this is actually SO delicious -- I order it every time I eat here.  the lightly sweet filling and the coconut flavour go so well with the crispy pancake wrapper - we always wolf this down in an instant - congee (obviously). I've tried the pork/preserved egg congee (classic), sampan congee, and mixed veggie congee. I love the pork/preserved egg one the most: not too thick or too watery, juicy and flavourful pork, and filling portion sizes. The sampan congee was a bit of a miss - hard to chew meat with lots of rubbery tendon + bland fish. Also a warning for any fellow cilantro-haters: they add cilantro as a garnish on top of the congee (!!) - scallion pancakes: generic, but tasty. I like that they were thin and crispy (a lot of Chinese restaurants in the US make them wayyy too thick for my taste) - xiaolongbao ("small juicy bun in shanghai style"): the wrappers were thick and broke easily. the fillings / broth were passable at best, not very flavourful - stewed pork with preserved vegetables: the pork slices were tasty -- savoury and tender, although definitely saltier and oilier than I would have liked. The preserved veggies that the pork sat on were *really* oily (soaking up all the oil at the bottom of the bowl) and kind of bland otherwise Price point is super solid for the quality and portion sizes, and while I'm not sure if I'd come here for general Chinese/Cantonese cuisine, their congees are hard to beat in NYC - and I'll definitely be back often :) read more

Congee Village - 皮蛋瘦肉粥pork/preserved egg congee - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

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Must get the half chicken!! By far one of the best chickens ive had in the city. They do resys and walk ins. My group of 4 came in at 730pm on a Tuesday and waited about 15 mins before getting seated. Good prices and portions! There's many different floors here and i heard you can rent out one of the rooms for food + karaoke read more

Congee Village - Half chicken, shrimp, green beans - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

We had a family dinner at the restaurant and i love the lotus root stir fry with celery and woodear mushrooms. The lobster and crab ginger scallion is a bit on the heavy side but the oyster with vermicelli noodle is a great display of fanciness. Bathroom is small but clean, friendly servers and sweet rice soup dessert with some honeydew fruit dessert was just ok. read more

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I can't believe I've never written a review for Congee Village! I met 5 friends at Congee Village on a Sunday for lunch. They were able to sit us as soon as every arrived, which was very nice. We ordered a bunch of dishes - - Stir fried garlic string beans - Stir fried garlic snow pea leaves - Duck congee - Walnut shrimp - Soup dumplings - Salt and Pepper pork Everything was great. The congee, as the namesake, was very good. I think my favorite was the stir fried garlic string beans though - so much wok hay! read more

A Chinatown staple; Congee Village has been around for as long as I can remember. This spot is always bustling on the weekends, and serves up classic, authentic Cantonese dishes. All the plates here are large and meant for sharing family-style, though I've seen plenty of small groups and couples dining in. One of our go-to's for a simple veggie dish is the "Chinese greens with black fungus", and we usually try to order at least one congee. All the other entrees we've tried have been good, it really seems like you can't go wrong! read more

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BAD SERVICE!!! We tried to ask a waiter for help by raising our hands, but we got ignored. We ordered the Xiao Long Bao, and the server acted annoyed and stated it takes 20 minutes to prepare. When he served us the Xiao Long Bao, he did not bother to give us vinegar or any sauce along with it until we asked - which took quite long. Not coming back. read more

The food was delicious! I also got the roast duck & meatball congee (not pictured). Very comforting restaurant to eat at and very affordable. The restaurant was much larger than I expected. To be honest, the service was very slow for a Friday morning so I was a little disappointed. I still would go back and try other dishes. read more

Congee Village - House Special Chicken (Half) - Cantonese Near Me - New York, New York

Solid lunch option with a very satisfying menu! Some of the dishes are a bit pricey but they really hit the spot!

Came here with the fam on a Sunday night with reservations and it was quite crowded! (Def recommend making reservations beforehand) the interior was very nicely themed and decorated, we were seated in a big table in the back. Dishes here are family style (big) & pricier than your average Chinese restaurant. Food here is always great and tasty (didn't have any leftovers lol) a great spot to come with family or with a group of friends :) read more

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