Known for comforting congee & addictive salt and pepper squid, a top Chinatown pick for Cantonese classics.
A staple in Manhattan's Chinatown, Congee Village is a beloved spot for classic Cantonese fare, with a particular specialty in various types of congee. It's a popular choice for both casual meals and larger gatherings, with some reviews highlighting the availability of private rooms for events. Beyond their signature congee, dishes like the salt and pepper fried squid have earned strong recommendations.
Congee Village is highly regarded for its authentic Chinese and Cantonese dishes. Many customers specifically recommend the congee and the salt and pepper fried squid, describing it as well-executed and reasonably priced. While most feedback is positive, one commenter noted that the string beans, while liked, contained a significant amount of MSG.
"The salt and pepper fried squid is frequently praised as a must-try, with many also recommending the various congee options and the Wonton Noodle soup."
Customers generally have a positive view of Congee Village, frequently recommending it for its Chinese and Cantonese cuisine, with particular praise for their congee and salt and pepper fried squid.
Important Note
One diner noted that while they enjoyed the string beans, the dish contained a significant amount of MSG.
"Congee Village was mentioned as having private rooms available, with a minimum spending requirement of $600, and also offering karaoke. This was in the context of finding a private dining venue for a party."
Positive"Congee Village provides private dining rooms, though the size of the smallest available room is uncertain."
Neutral"The user listed Congee Village as a recommended Cantonese restaurant."
Positive"The user recommended Congee Village for Cantonese cuisine."
Positive"The user recommended Uncle Lou's and Congee Village."
Positive"The user recommended Congee Village for Cantonese cuisine."
Positive"This user likes the string beans at Congee Village but notes that the dish contains a significant amount of MSG."
Neutral"This user agrees with the recommendation for Congee Village's (or Wu's) salt and pepper squid, confirming it is a really good, no-frills, and well-priced option."
Positive"This user confirms the recommendation for Congee Village's salt and pepper squid, praising it as really good, no-frills, and well-priced."
Positive"This user recommends the salt and pepper squid from Congee Village as a suitable option for fried calamari."
Positive"The salt and pepper squid at Congee Village is recommended as a great option for no-frills fried calamari."
Positive"A user simply stated that the food at Congee Village is good."
Positive"A user mentioned liking Congee Village's offerings but expressed a preference for Pings for fried calamari."
Neutral"An opinion agreed that Congee Village's Cantonese style salt and pepper fried squid is highly recommended."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended for its salt and pepper fried squid."
Positive"A Redditor recommended Congee Village as a solid choice for a first-timer visiting New York."
Positive"This user recommended Congee Village as a preferred alternative to Uncle Lou."
Positive"This user recommends Congee village as a good option for the group dinner."
Positive"The commenter prefers Congee Village for other dim sum dishes, implying a positive experience there for those items."
Positive"Congee Village is recommended for its Wonton Noodle soup, and also offers soup dumplings and other wonton noodle options."
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