This place is amazing. Very rare that you find a made from scratch boba shop. I've worked at one before that contained powder and packaged syrup, definitely tastes artificial. But Congo_go is different and we can appreciate that. Give it a try, their soups and rice plates are so filling and delicious. read more

What a gem hidden on the corner in Seaside. Warmly greeted on entering and helpful staff assisted in ordering. This is counter order and food brought to the table which adds to the casual and chill vibe. Had the onion bloom. Did Outback steal this from Asian cuisine or is it a clever theft here? Nicely bloomed and lightly breaded, the onion was tasty and not the least bit greasy. It's almost as if it were air fried. It was a bit hard to eat with the plastic utensils (more on that later). On to the pho which is a Cambodian version of the more familiar Vietnamese beef broth soup. The only noticeable differences are the lack of star anise in this version and the prominence of the roasted garlic. As a result, this pho is less sweet but not to its detriment. The pho has the usual rare beef, tripe and tendon as well as meatballs. There is a very generous serving of noodles. The broth is very flavorful and not at all greasy. I had the large bowl, my partner had the regular. We could have done nicely with large for the two of us. We will order one large and share next time, adding one of the appetizers. I had an iced Vietnamese coffee, which others here have rightly praised. The coffee and other drinks are served in a plastic container with a pop tab, but with fresh ice. CG must have a can maker in the back. About those utensils -- CG is designed for carry out. As a result, plastic forks, knives and spoons -- though the pho does come with a metal spoon. Chop sticks are available and they are fine. It would be nice if CG got some regular utensils for dining in. In any case, the food is delicious and the vibe is, well, bobalicious. read more

I made my first trip to Congo Go, but it won't be my last. It's cute inside, and has more seating than I expected. The ladies who run things are kind and helpful. I asked about portion sizes and was told they were medium - neither small nor large; I found this to be spot on. One of the things I ordered was the fried cauliflower, and it was enough for a meal plus a light snack for one. I also ordered chicken sate, beef sate, and beignets. The satés are three decent-sized skewers - fair for the price. The beignets are on the small side but there are six of them, so again good for the price. Next time I go I'll try the S.E.A. iced coffee with condensed milk, which I assume is their version of Thai or Vietnamese iced coffee, and will get the bloomin' onion and/or the wrapped shrimp. The teas didn't interest me much as I prefer fruit teas and lemonades like Chopstix offers. If they add to their tea/lemonade repertoire I'd probably find something. Everything was well-packaged, no spills, put in a handled bag for me. One thing I think most people will want to be aware of is that unlike most places that serve similar foods, no sauces come with anything. They have several sauces to choose from, but they all cost 50 cents (more for chocolate sauce). This keeps their costs down, but it's not the norm, where even fast food places include at least one sauce, sometimes two, free. Those assuming peanut sauce comes with saté - not here - they don't have it at all. I wasn't overly excited about the mild sweet chili sauce I chose. But honestly, considering the quality and the prices, just get yourself some peanut sauce and the sweet chili sauce of your choice at the grocery store and you're set. Definitely worth a trip to check out. If they do fried bananas I'd be there once or twice a week, LOL. read more

Nice little place to grab a tea and app. We ordered the Thai Tea & Strawberry Milk Tea, both were light in flavor. Plan on revisiting the next time on an empty stomach to try their apps. Service was quick and easy. read more

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Almost didn't try this place because of the rude commentary from owner in review responses but who can't have a bad day Ordered a Thai tea it was brown and fruity almost gave chai tea mixed with fruit loops powder from the bottom of the cereal bag anyone that drinks Thai tea knows it's an orange color was told it was their version in my opinion it tastes like a powdered chai tea not Thai won't try that again the fried rice was bleh had one really strong flavor I couldn't pinpoint not my vibe wouldn't go back read more

We drove 1 hr from South San Jose to try Congo Go! Great food, delicious boba, and awesome staff! This place did not disappoint! Their boba comes in sweet looking canned containers! First time we've seen that in boba! They have a wide variety of drinks, snacks, and sweets. This is one of our go to places whenever we are in the Seaside area! read more

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Love their popcorn chicken!! Can't wait til they expand their menu!! Staff were very nice, Cute set up read more

We absolutely love this place! The drinks are amazing! The food is outstanding! The desserts are delicious! Everything we have tried has been mouthwatering!! We actually drive in from Salinas to eat here every week or two cos it's so good. We have tried so many things and never been disappointed. The sausage, rice and kimchi plate blew my wife and me away. The sausage was seasoned and cooked to perfection and the kimchi added the perfect touch. The fried calamari blew us both away and we loved the sauce. The fried tofu had just the right seasoning and was the best tofu I've ever had. I didn't even use the sauce - didn't need it haha. The Japanese cheesecake is outstanding and I don't really like cheesecake much but this is really good. And the drinks are so good that we drink a couple while we eat there and then order some more to go. We have given the strawberry milk tea to a few friends and they were raving about them. Overall are so many flavors and the sugar level can be adjusted which is an option I've never had anywhere else. I try to watch my glucose intake so I appreciate this a lot. My wife and I normally do not like boba and usually don't get it but theirs is different. It's homemade and delicious! The staff are down to earth, easy to talk to. Just ask them about the specials or drinks and they are more than willing to help. They will chat with you and make you feel comfortable which is always nice. Now, I could go on and on but just know that the owner is a real chef and really knows how to cook. She makes everything by hand and puts in real effort and has skill. I've had the opportunity to chat with her and she said that they will be adding some noodle dishes soon and we cannot wait for that!! In closing I'd like to say that this is a truly fantastic unique restaurant with delicious food!! Give it a try sometime and you won't be disappointed!! Plus the restrooms are very clean and the environment is nice. And our daughter loves looking at the wall art and the high ceilings. read more

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Another truly great meal at this gem of a place! This is my second time trying it. It was just as revelatory as the first time! Such a fun vibe and Tua and Bee are so friendly! read more

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Highly recommend!! My spouse and I love trying new food, so we visited Congo Go in Seaside, CA for their unique Cambodian touch. The owners are the chefs, so the dishes are outstanding. The entrees and appetizers were solid but the skewers were the standout for me. Bona tea drinks are perfectly crafted and the service was great. Definitely coming back! Oh and their original dipping sauce for the egg rolls was chef's kiss! read more

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Congo Go alert! This place is a flavor explosion! Their crab puffs are insanely good (light & flaky!), and the Cambodian beef skewers? OMG, the BEST. Every bite is a party! Everything is bursting with flavor - gotta love the chicken skewers too. Plus, their coconut drink is super refreshing. This is exactly what I craved: delicious, authentic bites that hit the spot. The vibe is perfect for a casual catch-up or family outing. Plus, super friendly staff & bonus points for being woman & veteran owned! Check it out, you won't regret it! read more

Great selection on the food, the food is amazing, the people work there are super friendly. A must try spot

Popped by for some popcorn chicken and tea. I got the blueberry tea. The plastic container with the pop can top is a nice touch. The chicken was really good and flavorful even without dipping sauce. read more

came in after a doctors appointment, lady in the front was very kind, patient, and helpful in her service, complete 5 stars for her! While she didn't have to, brought out the drink to me as it was slow while I was waiting versus just calling me out which was appreciated. Now I was recommended blueberry lychee drink which I ordered less sweet and with boba, the drink itself was definitely good but the straws could be a bit wider as the boba did get stuck compared to other boba straws I've used in the past, the boba itself (not the drink) was at a nice sweetness but not as bouncy as I'd prefer Fried cauliflower was well seasoned and perfect crisp ones for me! Had the congo sauce with it but the pink color threw me off, regardless it's a decent sauce. Hoping to try the crab puffs and furikake fries when i come back/am hungrier The space is bigger than I'd expected and they have wifi which is a major plus as usually when I go out to buy boba or coffee I usually have my workload with me to finish. Overall there is a good amount of space for customers to hangout and sit, it's brightly lit which helps for anyone studying, attentive service, and so far so good but always can be better from what I've tried so far read more

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

So happy to have found this Veteran owned local small business. You can't go wrong with any of the teas/coffees. They seal the drinks right in front of you with a pop top like a soda can. They have a variety of small bites and big bites. They take their time and it's made to order. Fresh ingredients and custom made. We ordered so many items because everything looked good. It did not disappoint, everything tasted fresh and delicious. The owner of the store and workers are so friendly and welcoming. Place is very clean. We drove all the way from Sunnyvale. Worth the drive!! Will come down here more often just to eat here and get the custom made drinks and delicious food. read more

A gem tucked away in Seaside. Amazing variety of Southeast Asian dishes. A friend and I have been coming here weekly so we can sample everything on the menu! The decor is serene and inviting and the owners and staff are super-friendly. read more

The first time I had Cambodian food it was made by some refugee friends of ours. I have never been to a Cambodian restaurant before, but let me tell you, it tasted like home cooking to me! I've always wanted to try banh mi, and theirs was an excellent introduction. Based on the staff recommendation I went with beef and it was excellent. The house made bread, pate, and vegetables were to die for. My wife's chicken satay was very good, and my son's beef fried rice portion was huge! The owner was very nice, and we encouraged her to open a location in Hollister someday. We sure need more good food where we live. The capstone, the coup de gras for me, was the Vietnamese coffee! I fell in love with Vietnamese coffee 20 years ago and I've been chasing that first experience ever since. This is hands down the best one I've ever had. I can't recommend Congo Go! enough. If you're in Seaside, this is a must for your trip! read more

We really wanted to like this place. Based on all the good reviews our expectations were high. But We were really disappointed. First she told us about all their drink specials and bottled water. We don't order drinks at places like this, we're here for the food. So we waited for free water for our table which came in small plastic cups with no ice. I really like ice in my water. We ordered 2 specials. I always get noodles on the side of pho, she looked at me like I was crazy lol. They gave us the tiniest about of sides I'd ever seen. The lime was brown and dry, no juice. I asked for more, tiny amount again. Now we're feeling like they're being stingy with everything. When My friend asked what was in the special she said lots of broccoli and some carrots well it was the opposite of that. There was hardly any broccoli and lots of carrots. When she finally came to check on us she asked me how the pho was and I told her the broth was pretty salty. She got a little defensive and said well it's bone broth. Yes I know that, I make bone broth from scratch too. She left and a few minutes later she came back with a small bowl of chicken broth and said here maybe this will make it less salty and it did, I appreciated that, extra star for that. She must have went to the kitchen to taste their broth. Overall we felt the portions were on the smaller side and the service was just OK. I dont like plastic utensils much either. If on the go or to go is their theme ok but I feel they should offer real silverware, plates/bowls and glasses for people who want to dine in. We were the only customers in there that day. read more

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Last Friday my whole family went to this restaurant, drove from San Jose , ordered 3 boba teas , 2 popcorns chicken , feel like the food better than San Jose local boba shop. Service good , food delicious. Will go there again read more

A brand new casual eats and milk tea shop that opened in Seaside recently. I love Asian street food and tea drinks, so I was really excited. I'm happy to say they exceeded expectations! I tried the satay, popcorn chicken, and their asian ceviche special for Cinco de Mayo. It was all really tasty and reminded me of browsing a street market for tasty treats! They were also handing out free yotiao samples while I was there, kind of a savory Asian donut stick. I left stuffed and happy and will definitely be back. Highly recommended, you'll love it! read more

Cong N Go - Taro and milk tea in awesome and handy to-go containers. Very convenient ! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

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looks aesthetic but the boba is hard and doesn't really go through the straw. Also they charge if you want less ice read more

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

Everything I've had here is delish! Love their egg rolls, furikake fries, rice bowls. Boba drinks are fantastic as well. Oh, & can't forget the mochi donuts. Customer service is always great. I never feel rushed when I'm ordering. I can take my time to look at the menu & ask any questions I might have. Place is super clean too which is always a bonus. read more

First time here and really glad I stopped by customer service was awesome and even had great recommendations. Ended getting the egg rolls ,popcorn chicken and a taro milk tea with boba . The food was fresh and came out hot the taro milk was tasty and refreshing. I will be coming back to this spot . read more

Best boba in Monterey county. Hands down noting comes close. The drive all the way from Salinas is WORTH IT. Would come again. Ube latte is elite, better than some I've tried in SoCal. The Taro Milk tea literally tastes like the Taro that Dim Tai Fung uses for their little Taro buns (fire). The Beef bowl was lacking in portions, but was pretty good. The Ginger Chicken tasted otherworldly, and the portions were much better. Don't forget to ask for light ice on your drinks! read more

Cong N Go - Congo Beef Bowl & Ginger Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California

Came in for a quick snack and drink and everything was delicious! Got popcorn chicken with spicy ranch and a lavender honey milk tea. I was impressed that they used local honey and housemade boba for their drinks. Service was friendly and quick. Cant wait to stop in to try more next time! read more

Y'all have to try this hidden gem!!! It's a must when you're in the area! I wanted authentic southeast asian food and this place is it!!!

Food and service are seriously awesome. Very friendly staff, juicy and flavorful satay/popcorn chicken, the best donut I've ever nibbled, scrumptious ube milk tea. And the soups? Pho-get about it! So good! read more

Such an incredible addition to Seaside!! Beautiful space, such friendly helpful staff, first day open and it was packed!! The egg rolls were amazing and the homemade sweet and sour sauce that went with it was incredible. I have never had boba before, and even in the midsts of the crazing opening the lovely lady at the counter helped me understand it/ picked a flavor combo out for me and it was incredible! Cannot wait to come back and try everything else on the menu, I highly recommend you do the same! Perfect for pick up to go, or dine in as the space is so thoughtfully well done and inviting! read more

Bomb boba! I love the plastic can that they come in. The mochinuts are great and if you've never had one, try it - you won't be disappointed. I'll be back to try the onion blossom, cheesecake, and beignets. read more

Love the food very much. My go to is the Tropical paradise drink. Delisioso! My wife orderede the rice bowl and I devoured it lol

Not sure how long this restaurant has been here but it's the best food and it was still hot when I got home and it took me 20 minutes to get home. You have to try this place read more

My daughter's favorite! The staff is the absolute best, the food is great, and it's a wonderful alternative to chains with excellent quality and options. read more

I was happy to try this new place and was bummed out with what I got because presentation was not it and well it also tasted old. read more

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

My family drove three hours for the Monterey Bay experience and was excited to try asian street food from the area. However, I was sorely disappointed to find out how unsatisfactory the drinks were. This saddens me because I generally really like boba milk tea. I ordered a jasmine milk tea with pearls and the boba looked sort of off. The tea also tasted nothing like jasmine tea and just tasted like milk. My friend ordered a blueberry tea and it just has this strange aftertaste of carrots. I was also surprised to find out that the mango tea did not taste like mangos and wasn't particularly sweet at all. The chocolate cake was also less than satisfactory. It was very dry and firm, and honestly tasted like it had sat there in that window for a month. I practically had to carve it out with my spoon like I was making a sculpture on Mount Rushmore. Though, the popcorn chicken wasn't bad. Service was also good, but I was sad to find that I disliked the food. read more

I just went in and picked up some Boba and food to go in the owner. Be is so sweet and kind. The cheesecake which is made in house it's absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken and beef satay which was really yummy and the fried tofu I highly recommend all of it and will definitely be back. read more

Drinks were refreshing and done in a unique way with a nice soda can lid instead of the traditional plastic topper on our boba drinks that were off the charts phenomenal read more

It was nice to be back in the Monterey area. We came down to visit Bea and Thea at their new restaurant Congo Go. We had some friends go to Monterey a short while back and had mentioned the restaurant to them and they said the food was really good and went twice during their trip. Their comment was absolutely true also regarding the small and large plates selections making it more fun for individuals for groups to try. Our visit was so worth it! The food was excellent. The different types of seasonings, flavors as well and food preparations were done really well. The balance of flavors, spices, sweet, tart and heat made the dishes refreshing and fun. The variety of dishes we were able to try with their small and large plate dishes made it fun. The beef and chicken satay seasoning and preparation were teally good. The Asian Brussel sprouts are very good and I don't usually care for them. The furukake fries are another tasty fun side. The Congo fried rice is one of my favorite dishes, it's much more flavorful than what is typically seen in fried rice and the shrimp enhances it. We also had the papaya salad and stuffed chicken wings which is their April special. This is my other favorite dish with the papaya salads texture and vinaigrette complementing the grilled stuffed chicken wings really well. The papaya salad would complement any of the fried, bbq, grilled meats or vegetables really well with the sweet and tart notes as well as noodles. The mochi donuts and chocolate bar were a great treat for desert and my wife and daughter loved the milk teas. The only disappointment I had was we couldn't try more of the dishes on this trip....so we have something special to look forward to our next trip. If you have the chance to try Congo Go, it is a great change from the usual food in the area and if you have a chance to meet Bea and Thea, you'll find them to be really warm and friendly...and serving up great, fun food!!! read more

CongoGo is great addition to Seaside since it's been needing a boba place for a while. Their boba pearls are different from others, I tend to go for more standard black pearls but these are very good as they are. The drinks themselves are good too but I love to get the blended versions of the flavors they're so much better. Their mochi donuts are also super good, I believe the owner gifted us a whole batch of them one time which was very nice of them. Overall a pretty nice place to get drinks read more

Very yummy homemade boba , i love the tiny tapiocas with my drink as well though . I love there taro milk tea and there brown sugar milk tea is my favorite definitely recommend if your in the area or around read more

Highly recommend Congo Go! They have the best boba drinks and small bite snacks! We ordered popcorn chicken, fried tofu, japanese blueberry cheesecake, ube milk tea and thai milk tea! Friendly staff and great environment! We will definitely come back! read more

Cong N Go - Fried Tofu, Popcorn Chicken, Thai Milk Tea, Ube Milk Tea, and Blueberry Japanese Cheesecake - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seaside, California