I gotta keep it real: Finding good AZN food in Monterey County is like unicorn hunting. You'll have an easier time finding a sugar daddy (or mama) at Pebble Beach or Carmel by the Sea. Judging by the name and playful monkey mascot, Cong N Go may not look like a spot serving up seriously delicious and flavorful SE AZN cuisine BUT they are! Owned by two Cambodian sisters, one holds it down in the FOH while the other is cheffing it up in the kitchen. Indoor seating but they have dog-friendly outdoor seating upon request (two tables). F O O D * Sach Ko Jakak: Cambodian Beef Satay (3 pc-$14) The marinated, tender beef skewers were sweet-savory with aromatic lemongrass flavor and nicely charred, slightly crisp edges. I forgot to ask if they offer sticky rice but it would've been the ideal accompaniment. * Fried Chicken Wings w/ jeow som dipping sauce, rice ($18) Perfectly done, the massive whole chicken wings were shatteringly crunchy on the outside and juicy inside. The "crack sauce" (jeow som) was bright and punchy, hitting all the right notes...salty, tangy, sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy. Served with steamed rice and fresh veggies. * Kuy Teav Cha: Cambodian Stir-Fried Noodles w/ pork, shrimp ($18) Savory, slightly sweet, and umami, the soft, chewy rice noodles came with tender pork, shrimp, and a boiled egg. Raw bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts brought welcome freshness and crunch for a well-balanced dish. S E R V I C E Friendly, attentive, and prompt. Even tho we were the only ones outside, I appreciate that Thea checked on us and kindly offered water to my dogs. A M B I A N C E Casual, modern with about 8-10 tables inside. Overall, Cong N Go is such a gem in Monterey County for deliciously satisfying and flavorful SE AZN food. Def recommend if you're coming from the SF Bay Area and craving AZN comfort food during your staycation. As I was leaving, I was eyeing their housemade pandan coconut chiffon cake in the cold case...which gives me an excuse to return! read more

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Never come across Cambodian food in California, I found one finally, an authentic tasty one. I ordered lemon basil soup, stuffed angel wing, Cambodian salad with soft shell crabs. We went there around 6 pm and some food sold out already, so better go there earlier to get their food. read more

To go order: Dry noodles $18: too expensive. Small salted lavender honey milk tea $5. Told me $1 extra for no ice but offered less ice option. Then charged me less ice $0.25 (without telling me): too sweet and tasted artificial. Pandan cake $9. read more

Cong N Go - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

Went in on a Saturday afternoon after searching for a place with popcorn chicken. I love Taiwanese style fried chicken, but decided to give this a try. It was really good. Totally different style than I anticipated- this was a battered style. But came out pretty quickly and was very juicy and flavorful. Not quite sure what type of sauce it came with, but that amped up the flavor too! read more

Cong N Go - Popcorn Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

Yum Great flavors great food really nice taste and flavors. Probably some of the best food I had in seaside. read more

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Amazing place to get one of the best desserts I've ever had. Pandan cake was to die for! Rich creamy but not too sweet! A perfect balance worth having! Friendly and clean environment! And the owner is very passionate on what she does, good speaks for it self. read more

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First time I stopped by was in August 2024 to bring my bb girl to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was craving boba & was happy to find something in this area particularly on my way to the hotel. I mean home made boba with quality ingredients? Say lesss... I loved it so much I came back a second time before heading home that trip AND came back a third time this year with my extended family cus I knew it would hit the spot. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any drink. You can customize the sweetness level and pick from a variety of flavors. I did the giant lemonade for the aunties in the car and it was GIANT lol, it was enough for all 3 of them and my daughter to share. I was honestly surprised to read a few negative reviews because WHAT? The first time I ordered some egg rolls I mentioned to the staff that I think it might have been a bad batch because my daughter and I thought it tasted spoiled maybe? And she immediately addressed the situation and apologized and was truly worried. She told me I got you, the next time I come back but I told her I was from the Bay and she mentioned they moved from the 209. She also ensured us that they make it fresh in house and surprised me and gave me a FRESH new order even though I initially declined. This is a family owned business and they let me feel like family too. I tried the pandan cake on my second trip on the way home and ughhh sooo good. I wasn't gonna do it but I heard another customer come in saying she comes in just for that and I knew I had to try it. It has the perfect sweetness, a little dense but still soft and fluffy. The icing wasn't overly sweet. I'd take a whole cake for my birthday lol. I think I also read another review talking about the donuts being raw? Idk, but it sounds like this person has never had a MOCHI donut lol. Anyways, can't wait to come back for more drinks, more snacks, and that cake! read more

Ube milk tea doesnt taste like ube or milk tea I dont know how they got all those awards they post on their wall. read more

Cong N Go - Taste pretty good. But it's like chewing tires. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

I was excited to try their Bahn mi. $14 for a "full size". What I received looked like a half size and literally had one piece of grilled chicken inside read more

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I'm sorry but what they show in the picture is not what your getting served. The customer service was so good but the drinks were not. It tasted expired like it was stored for months. The menu showed green good matcha but we got some gray colored matcha. no matcha flavor. Had to go and find something else. read more

Cong N Go - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

This is likely my third or fourth review of the same location which is a bit unusual for me. I recently heard they were serving Fish N Chips, and as I am forever on the hunt for the best fare of this persuasion I just had to try the newest offering at Cong N Go. I actually was not that hungry but after discussion of the dish with the owners I just had to sample it right then. I ordered it to go but not even kidding I almost ate all three pieces it was that good. Oh my goodness, hands down some of the very best Fish N Chips I ever ate. Nice plateful with three good size pieces. The batter is flavorful with just the right amount of crunch. The vinegrette sauce with aioli mayo and a mix of spices makes the fishes flavors blend very nicely. Cambodian crunchy slaw is a very tasty pairing. Maybe just a tad on the salty side but otherwise perfect. A good helping of narrow fries as well. Definitely enough food to be shareable if you are able to or even want to. I will be looking forward to returning for the light flavorful Alaskan cod at Cong N Go as long as they continue to serve it. Thanks so much for an excellent and very enjoyable afternoon meal. The food here overall is amazing and all of you looking for a change of pace have to stop by and sample the menu. read more

Cong N Go - Fish N Chips - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

This is a great addition to have Cambodian food in the area! We didn't need a reservation for Friday dinner, which was nice. The freshly made hot mochi donuts were the standout, I have definitely been craving them since! Brussel sprouts were delicious, dry noodles were yummy, and the fried tofu with the chili sauce were recommended by others and good. We all liked our drinks. The crab fried rice had a nutty heavier flavor, and the Cambodian salad is simple and refreshing. We got to talk with one of the owners who is awesome & hope the restaurant does well! read more

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food is awesome I recommend this restaurant employees are friendly too every time I'm in seaside I enjoy going if you live in Seaside area, please stop in and see them you be very happy read more

The fresh made to order mochi donuts were SO good! Normally i drive about an hour to go get mochi donuts in San Jose so it was amazing I didn't have to do that ! :) yum :) read more

This feels like mostly a boba tea place, but I came for the Cambodian food and will be back for more. I shared a salad, pork stew, and fried chicken with a friend. The food was generally very tasty, with two caveats: the pork stew had large amounts of fat I didn't want to eat, but that surely added to the flavor of the broth, and the fried chicken was seemingly entirely unsalted. The vibe was casual, clean, and extremely friendly. I'll be back. read more

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Ordered a rose raspberry boba tea that was a little too much like rose, but overall really good! A little on the sweeter side which is fine because the sugar is natural. Friends ordered a banana cream matcha and chocolate loca mocha which they loved! Ambiance was great, service was fast, place was nice and clean. read more

Cong N Go - Three drinks - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

Amazing Cambodian traditional food. We had the Khmer version of Pho and it was full of flavor and was a generous portion. The mochi donut was taken to go and hours later, it was still good. I got excited and immediately took a bite before getting a picture. The calamari was perfect and even had the tentacles, which is my favorite part! The owners were super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back! read more

Cong N Go - Mochi donut - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

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We walked in at around 3pm, right away noticed the cleanand well maintained sitting area. The restaurant sits about 20 people comfortably. We walked up to the counter to order but Because of my other experiences at other boba spots I right away thought it was going to take forever for someone to notice us,(I am traumatized‍) but even before I could finish my thought you could tell they were more than happy to take our order. I encouraged everyone to go here immediately you are missing out on amazing things!!! just to start off with the natural taste of our drinks was amazing you could tell they were authentic I am not a fan of powder milk teas at all and the town is full of them EXCEPT This one !!! having lived in San Jose I sadly have consumed a high standard for authentic Asian foods (which is okay) and this place transported me to that. No doubt!! Did I mention it's Veteran owned?!!! Yes, read all about it inside the store, lovely people work there, although they did get busy while we waited for our made to order mochi donut they maintain their great customer service they delivered my mochi donut well under four minutes. Drinks were made under two minutes very impressed. And price point !!! $5 -$7 I am going to try everything on the menu I know it's not going to disappoint. read more

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The Cambodian pho is so good! I wanted something soupy and savory, and this really hits the spot. The broth was super flavorful, noodles are perfectly cooked, and it had solid chunks of meat. Also, I want to mention that the water they provide with a little lime wedge inside is very good and refreshing. We had two whole pitchers of it and there's a distinct taste to it that I can't seem to pinpoint. It might be lemongrass but I'm not sure. There was only one employee at the front, and they were very friendly. I like how they have many options for meals, snacks, and drinks on their menu. Food came out pretty fast and everything was delicious. The restaurant and bathrooms were nice and clean. read more

Cong N Go - Lemongrass chicken rice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

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3.5 stars for now. If you want Cambodian food, this is it for the area. But then again, it's awesome that there is something different to try from the usual international cuisines. The kathiew is considered the national dish which I ordered. It was pretty darn good but heavy. Definitely worth coming back to explore further though. read more

Yummy options! I absolutely loved my Chocolate Loca Mocha--it was so delicious! The checkout process was quick and easy, and the whole place felt cozy and comfortable. I also loved the interior design; it was so cute! The monkey logo is adorable. I'll definitely be back! read more

Cong N Go - Red drink: raspberry rose oolong tea+boba brown drink: chocolate loca mocha+boba green drink: banana cream matcha - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

First time I went there I order 3 drinks and it was great and I went in today and order the same and it was awful . It was a different person who made it and I told her it's not the same and doesn't taste like lychee and she is like it is . And the coffee was suppose to be just Vietnamese coffee with no sugar and milk and of course she put sugar and she said there is no sugar but it was sweet. I was very disappointed read more

So happy to have found this bright cheery lively southeast Asian treat.greeted with brightest smile ! I over ordered: Jasmine milk tea Beef satay Papaya salad Brussels sprouts and banh mi I'm so excited to come back and try more from their extensive menu! read more

Cong N Go - I stumbled into Cong n Go.. Settled on jamine milk tea Brussels sprouts Beef satay And papaya salad Everything was 100% delicious! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

I've always wanted to try this spot whenever I'm in Monterey, and I'm so glad I finally did. I ordered the grilled beef satay; it was absolutely delicious, and I'm a huge fan of lemongrass! I also tried their Vietnamese iced coffee, which came in a cool tall can; such a nice touch. I initially thought this was just a café serving drinks, but it's actually a full restaurant offering Cambodian food. I even got to meet the owner and their family; super friendly and attentive. I'll be back for round two; there's so much more I want to try! read more

Cong N Go - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

We walked over to this area while my car was being worked on... initially just anting tea but the menu looked so good. Husband got the beef sandwich (Banh Mi) and loved it! Bread is made in house btw.. also the pate. Our son got the beef fried rice and it was incredible! He said "this deserves so much respect" I got chicken satay and ate every bite! I love that it's dark meat because that is much easier for me to digest. So much flavor! We started with 2 jasmine teas and 1 Vietnamese coffee. Drank them all and got more! The Vietnamese coffee is probably the best I've had in the bay area! Seriously do not be deterred by the outside. It is worth it. read more

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I visited Congo Go in Seaside, CA on Saturday, 1/4/25, around 6 PM. For the entire meal, I decided to get the Crab Puffs, Cambodian Kathiew (Phó) and Strawberry Kiwi Oolong Tea. Everything was tasty from start to finish. My absolute favorite was the refreshingly, wonderful tea. I almost ordered another one in this visit, that was how extremely good it was. The inside of the restaurant was great. It was spacious, modern, inviting and decorated beautifully overall. The customer service was friendly and lovely. The restroom was clean and tidy. Overall, Congo Go serves amazing food and offers splendid service to the general public. I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Obviously an experienced chef who well-trained. She bakes the breads, the boba, the individual sauces, the sausages, mochi donuts, etc. Without compromising the authentic Cambodian flavors. read more

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I got the Banana cream matcha. Very good but if you don't like sweet drinks, I'd ask for it a little less sweet. Overall, very good and the owner was very nice and attentive. read more

Cong N Go - Banana cream matcha - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

Incredible story, amazing food! We were craving banh mi, this place sounded legit, so we drove out to Grocery Outlet. You step inside, and you know you are going to eat WELL. A chicken banh mi needs to be special to rival a pork one, but THIS is place! I don't know what they did to that bird, but every bite was a symphony of flavor. We literally went back the next day for another one. We both had tea drinks, too, which were delicious--no cloying flavoring, just fresh, true flavors. The pandan coconut cake...I died. WHOA. The second day we got a black sesame coconut mochi donut, and it hit the spot perfectly. I could live inside this place and die happy. The sisters are SO lovely, too! If you understand that some of the meals that make you happiest are the ones you eat in a strip-mall joint because the folks there KNOW food, then this is the place for you. read more

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Very welcoming environment with plenty of parking. Outdoor seating is available. And they have cool little Knick knacks for photos. I ordered a salted caramel lavender milk tea with lychee boba. It was AMAZING! Everything had such a nice flow on the palette. I was also impressed with their churro donut. Very happy overall with taste, aesthetics, and the variety of their menu. Will be back! read more

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Before anyone gets their knickers in a twist, I'm going to go back and try the food a second time. Why? Because I love the back story about the sisters. I love that they use quality ingredients. I love that they are a small, women-owned business daring to introduce us to Cambodian cuisine. When I walked in, I was greeted cheerfully and told to feel free to ask questions. The young woman was such a sweetie! I'm a Berkeley girl. I've been to Cambodian restaurants in the SF Bay Area, and understand the differences distinguishing South East Asian cuisines. I think that the flavors of the two dishes I tried were very authentically Cambodian. I loved the seasoning of the Red Curry Soup that contained shredded white meat chicken, thick carrot coins, chopped onion, and boiling potato chunks. It looked gorgeous! A one cup serving that comes with a scoop of Jasmine rice cost about $8. What a screamin' deal! It was delicious which made the chicken really stand out as drier-than-dust. I also ordered the Dry-fried Cambodian Noodles. In the 15 minutes that it took to get home, the noodles were totally clumped together. You'll see in the accompanying photo (if I can figure out how to attach it!) that it was a solid mass of noodle. There were 4 to 6 thin slices of chewy, lean beef, and 3 very large shrimps. The bean sprouts looked and crunched as if fresh, but they smelled of ammonia. The restaurant itself has a cute neighborhood diner feel. As the daughter of a health inspector, I always check out the back door of a restaurant leading to the dumpster. If the back door is clean, it's a good bet the place is run carefully and thoughtfully. It's scrupulously clean. I'm definitely going to come back and see if my experience was just on an off day. read more

I think the biggest issue with this spot is that they are not able to show off how much of a culinary experience this place really is. Unless you get the privilege to talk to the owners, you wouldn't know that all of their sauces are house made from scratch, all of their broths are fresh made in the kitchen, all of their drinks are made from raw ingredients and never from powder, and that their owner is trained and comes from in fine dining from the most prestigious restaurants in the Carmel region. There is so much about this restaurant that is left to be discovered, but even if you did not know any of that, all you have to do is order and try it. Their food is delicious and well portioned. Every customer I have seen enter loves it there. If you are not familiar with Cambodian food, their flavors are not exactly like the typical Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese foods, and that is because they are an entirely different culture with different culturally-significant herbs and spices. But if you can appreciate good food of any kind, you will be impressed eating here. We also ordered the Vietnamese coffee and Brown sugar milk tea with boba. The vVietnamese coffee tastes EXACTLY like how we had it in Vietnam. The coffee is rich and has a liqueur like consistency. The brown sugar milk tea is also the BEST we have tried by far. The flavor is so smooth and you can taste the natural, brown sugar's granules, giving it a pleasant texture with the drink. Ambiance is casual and very welcoming. The environment is especially great because Tia and V who are operating the spot are so kind and happy to help. We love it here and wish we live locally to eat here more often!!! read more

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Had a good brunch today- met the chef, too. The food is good with great quality ingredients. She makes all the syrups for the drinks and she made fresh pandan cake with coconut. Super tender and delicious. She's a trained Chef - give her place a try! read more

Food was cold waitress was rude got a parking ticket two we enjoyed the tea. My boyfriend said let's go

Fun spot with someone in a boba suit dancing outside! Love the unique presentation of drinks, they put them in soda can type bottles with the lid and everything. Stopped by for a quick snack and enjoyed the popcorn chicken! I wouldn't really say it's popcorn chicken like the Taiwanese style with seasoning and basil, it's more like mini chicken nuggets. Service was reasonably fast given how many people there were, and everyone was super kind and helpful. No frills ambiance, spacious and good amount of seating. Also I couldn't tell if the sauces are extra $$, the cashier was going to charge me for them, but when I went to pick up my order, I saw they giving them out for free when requested. read more

Cong N Go - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

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Congo Go Does it again bringing that heat. First I had to get the Lao Sausage Bowl The Lao Sausage is so good. The sausage is tender and so flavorful with all the herbs and spices they use. also has this char flavor from being grilled. So Seriously so good. Server in a bowl with rice and a bright vibrant Salad/slaw made with Mango, papaya and carrots. Perfect combination and balance of flavors. 2nd I got the Banh Mi. And for an upcharge subbed in Lao Sausage for the meat. This was hands down the best Banh Mi in the 831. Bread is made fresh in house and it is so crispy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside. Great for a banh Mi. the Lao Sausage was great as usual and they even make their own Late with chicken. The balance of the amount of Pate along with the mayonnaise on the bread, the sausage and all the fresh veggies. Man it was amazing. And super big as well. Well worth the price tag. Lastly had to give the Dubai chocolate another try. The last time I got it there were a few things that needed a helping hand to make the bart great and they def listened and put those changes in the new version. Chocolate was super snappy. The Kataifi was crispy becusee it was all coated in white chocolate. The pistachio cream was good as well. It was a perfect harmony of sweetness, bitterness crunch and richness. Do recommend. Not pictured were the Hot Matcha Latte, Spicy Mangonada Yuzu, and my personal favorite the Blueberry Lychee Drink. read more

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Was really hopeful for a local boba place. The cups are cute but the drinks and toppings were not great. The boba looked funny and the texture was off. The lychee jelly was mushy and didn't taste like lychee. Good thing they only gave a small spoonful of toppings. Price for the large is $8 plus $0.50/ topping. Not worth it in my opinion. The fried tofu was ok. Not much flavor. We got home and added sauce and it was better. She did ask us if we needed sauce so maybe we should have gotten sauce there. Add: yes I asked if there was a frequent customer card. Like if you buy 10 the. You get 1 free. I wasn't expecting a discount today. read more

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Not good not bad. Pretty boba shop but the food did not cut it. The 'Spicy Mangonada Yuzu' was too sweet with no mango flavor. The Taro had coconut water taste, did not taste like taro. The fried foods like the 'Popcorn Chicken' and Mochi Donuts tasted more like oil, reminded us of the fried carnival food. When picking up my order decided to get a slice of the blueberry cheesecake that was only sweet and lacking cheesecake flavor. Also doing 3 star rating for the customer service, while picking up order out of the full staff nobody asked if I needed help. Reply to business owner, it's always polite to greet customers. My review would be the same even if owner was male. To other Yelp reviewers, do not leave review that might hurt owners feelings even it's your honest opinion. Please see other 2/3 star reviews for reference. She does not take critique well and lacks professionalism. The review does not talk trash about the establishment, it was a review only on the items purchased. It was only constructive criticism and originally had 3 stars from me, sorry the owner did not take feedback well and her aggressive response made me go down to 1 star due to her inappropriate response poor and cyberstalking. Funny that the order was ready immediately, but when I checked you said you were working on the last drink. I did not drive a white car for pick up so it makes me uncomfortable knowing you used my partners purchase information to stalk his social media. Everyone who follows him knows we did not attend event. read more

Nice place. Super clean. Lots of seating. I ordered the Shrimp and calamari stir fry. It was okay and kind of bland. It need a bit more sale and pepper and a thicker sauce. The chicken satay was ver good. Three pieces. Nicely grilled as well. Service was efficient as you have to order at the counter. I think I need to order more of variety of dishes to get a better feel of the food. The big let down was no chopsticks in the to-go box. read more

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This restaurant is new, and nestled in the shopping center on Broadway, right next to the Chase Bank (which is closed). I was able to easily park and went in for lunch. Walking in, I was welcomed in and went to the counter to order my food. There were plenty of open chairs and it looks like it's good for groups. The gender neutral bathrooms were very clean, and for some reason, there were no high chairs available. I ordered the Chicken Satay, Asian Brussel Sprouts, Egg rolls and a Blueberry Lychee Green Tea. Even though I was seated in the restaurant, everything was served in to-go packaging. The Green tea was good, but overpoweringly sweet. The egg rolls were excellent, like they just came out of the fryer, and the chili sauce was alright, a bit sweet for my liking. The chicken satay had a nice char on it and was lightly seasoned. The Brussel sprouts weren't the best. All you could taste was the char on the sprouts. Would I come back? Sure. I'd want to try the milk tea, the fries and the beef satay. I wish this restaurant good luck Price. $29.50 read more

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