Chinatown's go-to for comforting Cantonese. Famously serving dozens of congee varieties & standout salt & pepper squid.
This Chinatown staple offers a wide array of Cantonese classics, with a particular emphasis on their namesake congee, which comes in numerous varieties. Beyond congee, the menu features other comforting dishes, including stir-fries and an oft-mentioned salt and pepper fried squid. The restaurant is also noted for its ability to accommodate larger groups and private events.
The restaurant is renowned for its extensive selection of congee, a comforting rice porridge. Customers also highly recommend the salt and pepper fried squid, describing it as a standout dish. Other Cantonese specialties and stir-fries are also well-regarded.
"The salt and pepper fried squid is frequently and highly recommended. Congee, in its many varieties, is also a signature dish that receives consistent praise."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its authentic Cantonese dishes, particularly the congee and salt and pepper squid. It's also recognized as a good option for group dining.
Important Note
One commenter noted that their string bean dish contained a significant amount of MSG.
"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."
Positive"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."
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