Sizzling Cantonese dishes & comforting congee. Perfect for groups or a casual bite.
This Cantonese and Chinese restaurant offers a wide array of classic comfort foods, with a particular specialization in congee. Reviewers often praise their salt and pepper fried squid and mention the availability of private rooms for larger gatherings. It's a well-regarded spot in Manhattan's Chinatown for authentic flavors.
Specializing in Cantonese and Chinese cuisine, this restaurant is a go-to for congee. Diners particularly recommend the salt and pepper fried squid. While most feedback is positive, one comment noted the string beans contained a significant amount of MSG.
"The salt and pepper fried squid is highly recommended and praised for its quality and value. Congee is also a signature dish that diners frequently seek out."
Customers frequently praise the authentic Cantonese cuisine, with many highlighting the congee and the salt and pepper fried squid. The restaurant is also noted for its accommodating private rooms, making it suitable for group dining.
Important Note
One user mentioned that the string beans at this restaurant contain a significant amount of MSG.
"Congee Village is listed as one of the restaurants to consider for a large group dinner."
Positive"The commenter had a surprisingly tasty lunch special at Congee Village, which included a duck/meatball porridge, and noted the affordable price."
Positive"This comment recommends Congee Village for General Tso's chicken."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a place that can accommodate a large group of 13 people in Manhattan or Brooklyn."
Neutral"Congee Village is another solid choice for dining in the Lower East Side."
Neutral"The commenter suggests getting drinks at the bar at Congee Village, noting the shots are awful but cheap and fun."
Neutral"This commenter has been to Congee Village about 30 times over 15 years and loves it, recommending to sit upstairs."
Positive"The original poster has already tried Congee Village and it's on their list of options, indicating a positive past experience."
Positive"This commenter suggested Congee Village in response to a request for authentic Cantonese food."
Positive"Congee Village is listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"The commenter recommends Congee Village, noting its name prominently features congee. They also mention a personal connection to the owner and had a positive first-time experience eating there recently after having passed by for years."
Positive"Congee Village is mentioned as a place that tends to serve runnier congee, in contrast to Lou yau kee."
Neutral"Congee Village is listed as a general recommendation for congee."
Neutral"Congee Village is recommended for congee."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended for dim sum."
Neutral"Congee Village was mentioned as a restaurant option."
Neutral"This Chinatown restaurant is suggested as a good option for a large party. It reportedly has private rooms available, possibly with a spend requirement below $2,000."
Neutral"Congee Village was suggested, noting it has karaoke and a minimum spend, and the commenter asked about the age group."
Neutral"This user suggests Shanghai You Garden in Flushing as their favorite local place for XLB, and also mentions Congee Village in Chinatown."
Positive"This user recommends Congee Village and has not tried much of their dim sum, but praises everything else they've tried."
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