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    Congee House

    3.8 (28 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Stacey W.

    We ended up at this place because the other congee place we were going to was actually closed on the day we wanted to go. Searched Yelp and found this house to come to. They have a decent selection of items and the things are quite well done. The Chinese deep fried dough was very good and we ordered and extra one after the initial order. It sort of has a diner atmosphere in here but the decor is more fancy with the black chairs. The servers were all older men. We ordered different congee and fried dough. We got a fish congee and also a preserved egg and pork congee. Both were done really well. The fried dough was good too, so much so that we ordered a second order. We also did one order of the beef cheung fun, those were decent too.

    Pan fried beef rice noodle (12.95)
    Bosco H.

    Solid. Came here for lunch with the family. Passed by this place when was heading to Michaels in the same plaza to pick up some stuff. They have a pretty decent sized menu but we opted for the lunch specials. Ordered the classic Pan Fried Beef Rice Noodle (12.95) and it was very good, it's got that wok hei (if you know you know). Not quite as good as Broadway Restaurant but it's definitely up there. Also tried the Sweet and Sour Chicken on Rice (11.95) which I think was excellent, nice sauce and good amount of chicken. Prices are reasonable, service is good, food is delicious, will be returning to try some other things on the menu.

    Connie C.

    This is not my first time ordering from this place and it's not going to be my last. I think this place is a bit underrated for a small business. Their congee and rolls are surprisingly good, not overly salty but with flavour. It's also reasonably priced compared to other big chain congee restaurants. I was surprised to read some comments about portion. I poured the eggplant dish out onto a plate and you could see there's quite a bit for $13. It's always a little bit more quieter around dinner time, so it's not a bad choice especially after a Costco run :)

    Jennifer K.

    Congee House serves more than Congee. This is more like a Hong Kong Style Cafe menu set up with lunch and afternoon tea specials. I had been here numerous times and always have an enjoyable experience. Friendly service. Ample parking. Great neighborhood restaurant for Chinese food.

    Sandy C.

    This place may not look as new inside, but the food is not bad! This is the first time the food looks better than their photos on the menu. Even the French toast, on the menu it looked like it uses thin bread , not that appetizing , but when the dish arrived, the French toast was thick and looked delicious!! We always order the oyster congee and it is always fresh and hot! The rice rolls were good too, and also the ribs were amazing. The fried chicken wings were good too but I wish they were add some Sides, like even if it was just some fries included in it. This place is still considered reasonably priced.

    C10 Shredded pork and preserved egg congee / IG: Ayenomz
    Irene H.

    If you're around Elgin Mills and Leslie, Congee House is a great spot to check out. They offer afternoon specials which includes coffee and tea for certain dishes that runs from 2-4:30pm. There is also lunch specials from 11am-4:30pm which is worth trying. Lastly, there's a variety of classic Asian dishes available to try. As this was our first time visiting, we wanted to try their congee and rice rolls. Our server was an old man who was quite friendly and welcoming, and was the only managing the restaurant when we came on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered two congees, and a rice roll which took roughly around 10-15 mins to come. The congees were in big bowls, and definitely a lot for me to finish on my own. There were alot of shredded pork pieces, as well as preserved duck eggs in my congee which was great. The shrimp rice noodle roll was also good, and tasted like the ones you'd get at dim sums. As there's so many different items to try out, we will definitely be back - especially after we move to the neighborhood. IG: Ayenomz

    Sliced beef fried rice noodles $11.95 from the lunch menu, after 5pm +$3
    Maggie Y.

    The price has gone up since the business owner posted the menu 5 months ago, the price $0.75-$1 increase. Lunch menu was great, just wish it came with a drink like their afternoon tea menu! The noodles was huge and delicious!

    House Made Fish Soup Dumpling ($6.25)
    Abby L.

    A nice addition to the plaza! Interior is clean and spacious and the service is quick as the restaurant wasn't busy. We ordered a couple things and all had that traditional hk cafe taste without being too greasy or msg heavy. In particular, I found the congee very good, lots of toppings and very smooth. I would be interested in trying other flavours as well next time. While some things like their congee and rice rolls were decently priced, I did find their lunch special rice and noodle dishes a little expensive in comparison to similar restaurants in the area as it does not come with a soup or drink. Overall though, this is a great place to come for a quick bite especially after a trip to Costco!

    Dennis C.

    The food was average. Nothing special, just average but we did find the portions on the light side. Seating is comfortable and service was ok. However, you need to step it up to do well when you are mere minutes away for so much competition.

    Maggie W.

    I have been to this restaurant 2 times in the past 2 months, both times on Sunday morning. The place is not to busy and with a few tables of regulars. Congee I find a little bit watery, so it won't fill your stomach too much. rice noodles wrap are decent and tasted freshly made. We tried the Cantonese Fried Noodles on our second visit and it tasted good. I don't taste any Msg in my food which is good.

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    Food and service is pretty good and the place a clean. Not a very bus place and at least I don't have to wait.

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    Great food! Love their iced Hong Kong tea! Excellent vvv priced and fast service! Must try place!

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