Great congee and overall great food. I have been dining in this restaurant for over two years now and the food is very stable here, even if you walk in late at night the congee always tastes fresh and everything is made to order. They have recently added some new items which I loved like crab salad and fried garupa fillet. The menu is very extensive, they even serve pho and pad ties, which are actually very good. The servers there are quick and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I only wish it would be closer to home. read more

Personally I have been coming here for ages now and this place is the best to get a lotta Congee for an excellent price. Id also recommend the Smoked Salmon Fried Rice & General Tao's Chicken here, both tasty dishes that will have you drooling. If you want a nice refreshing drink try the Mango Slush its perfect for summertime too. Always make sure to arrive at a good time as well during weekends and fridays as the customers pile in (but the extra wait is worth it) read more

Congee Queen - Deep Fried Bean Curd hits the spot here :) - Chinese Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Its probably the only Chinese restaurant I go to for casual lunch/dinner. Food: tasty. Not too greasy. Large portion. Environment: clean. Family oriented. Can be noisy at times but it is expected. Services: mostly professional. Ladies room: decent Overall: better than most Chinese restaurants I have been to in GTA. read more

This used to be my go-to place but I moved and its been a while since I have returned. But I did and my experience was disappointing. Walked in (not busy) around 3:00 pm and was greeted with a miserable server. After we were seated the server disappeared and did not check up on us for about 10 minutes. Finally I got her attention and began to order and she seemed like she had something better to do... I asked her if the restaurant had udon noodles and she said no we don't, and I was surprised so I asked again and she yes we do its here at the bottom you can check it. K. Food came quickly was ok not my usual (I usually order seafood cantonese chow mein) I didn't like it personally and the person I was with didn't like their order either there was a strange taste to it. We stopped eating,paid and left. (didn't see the server again after she gave us the food) 10-15 minutes after we left we were sitting in my car in the parking lot and bolted to the washroom, you can imagine what happend after that. Now I do not need a hand holding server, the reason I go out to eat is not simply because of the food it is the entire experience. From the atmosphere to the customer service. Sadly my first review has to be one of my previous favourite restaurants turned to one that I will not return to. Update : My friend got sick a couple hours after we went to the restaurant as well. read more

Congee Queen - Would not recommend - Chinese Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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Just so cheap but decent food!! Everytime visit I get full satisfaction! If food was consistently good I'de give 5stars read more

Consistent quality and taste. Portions are generous and well-priced. If you get take-out, it's pretty fast even if you order in person. If you're dining in, the service is iffy. read more

Better than the Congee Wong in North York, seemed to offer more variety and the food tasted better. In a Western shopping plaza.

I think his name is Carmen. He recommended us the shrimp dumplings instead of our usual shrimp wontons. He was amazing! I just found out he is a trainee and honestly I would come back JUST to be served by him. THANK YOU CARMEN! read more

Good experience together with a group of friends. The Congee with fish is so fresh and delicious.

Standard Congee Queen high quality (I ate at all three), so I can't understand why people says the food tastes better here. I could, however, testify that the ingredients are super fresh probably due to the high turnover. Decoration is really nice. Services is slow. I think CQ has increased the prices, so I find it a bit pricey for what it is (for example, $13.99 for a vegetable with regular mushrooms dish). read more

Congee Queen - Chinese Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

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Ordered take out and was able to pick up my order within 30 mins. The food was well packaged. All the dishes that contained sauces were packaged separately so no sogginess. The congee was a bit thick but even after being left in the containers for 30 mins the sauces were still hot. read more

I know there are 43987542401391 congee places around Toronto (yes, that many. Just take my word for it). So while this place is good, it's not amazing. It's clean, it's got ample parking, it's got decent congee, but it's also got mediocre other foods (including the xo pan fried radish cakes) and pushy servers. I've been here on several occassions now and I haven't yet had an amazing experience. So it'll just stay at 3 stars for now. read more

I love all Congee Queen's. Such huge portions. I love the Empress fried rice, deep fried salt and pepper squid, chilli turnip cake, bean curd hot pot and any sizzling pans (I have a sick addiction to anything that sizzles). So why only 3 stars? I find this place way too crowded and the tables can be dirty sometimes and service isn't the best. Sometimes takes 10 minutes for a dish to come come out (which isn't a lot but considered slow for Chinese resto). Overall great for food, but definitely not a date place read more

Congee Queen is definitely not a bad place if you're into some decent Chinese food in the Cantonese style. I came here on two occasions, once during the Sunday lunch rush and the second time during a quieter weekday night but my thoughts are still the same after having experienced Congee Queen on both occasions. Here is the high-level summary. Having come from Vancouver, BC where Chinese food can be found easily and is comparable to Hong Kong, I'm certainly a bit more comfortable sharing my comparisons. PROS Decor | the decor is pretty nice and decent for a chinese restaurant. The tables are clean and certainly has some unique ceiling hangings and decor that you wouldn't normally find in an asian restaurant Menu | very good menu selection - not too many dishes, not too little so definitely has enough variety Price | decent price all around CONS Service | Service is pretty bad at this restaurant, even on a quieter weekday night - we had to flag down our server several times (not just once) throughout the night. At times, I felt like I was in NYC trying to flag down a taxi driver in Times Square. I've been to many chinese restaurants and the service level is certainly on the lower end Wait | Wait times are pretty bad on a weekend so try to avoid this. FOOD In terms of the food, there were some hit and miss dishes. We had the soft-shell crab friend rice which was okay and also this fried paste item (can't remember exactly what it's called but I've seen it reviewed in previous reviews below). I wouldn't really call this amazing, but again, at the end of the day, it is a decent place to come to in terms of its clean decor and food quality. read more

I've been going to this place for a while now. This is my default congee place (well it is a toss up between here and Sam Woo BBQ actually), but I do like the congee here better. I really don't like the hours of this establishment though, because I can't get a breakfast congee as it opens at 10:30am which is too late already. However, I did wait for my B15 (preserved egg and shredded pork congee). Something about their base makes it taste better, it is like they added some extra broth (which may add to the MSG level but it is not high enough to make me sense it). They have a lot of other dishes that I actually like, but I'd like to review based on most recent experiences rather than past. Also no free WiFi. read more

One of the best congee restaurants around. The interior has a modern feel to it, feeling fresh and innovated. Service is usually quick, but without feeling rushed. And the food is always consistant for all the times I have visited. Fried Singapore Turnip Cake is a definite must-order. There is a crunchy texture on the outside, with a savoury and soft interior. It has a slight kick to and it is ever so addicting. It usually goes great with your rice or congee dishes. The also feature specials, along with their usual menu. Comparitvely to other congee restaurants, Congee Queen would be on the pricier side, but is it worth it? YES! If you have always disliked eating congee or never tried, this place would make you think twice. It is light and has flavour, and great for sharing around the table. They also have a BBQ section where you could order from a variety of BBQ and roasted meat options to-go. read more

Good food here. The turnip cake yeung chow fried rice is a must here. Everything else is fairly good; nothing wowing or significant to note here. The service is very quick and good. read more

1/19/2012 Whenever in this area, this is one of the congee place that we will visit. The house fried vermicelli and the fired turnip patties are the common dishes that we usually order. They don't disappoint every time. It is always nearly full. So unless necessary we will go there after the dinner time. The service is on average. It is a family restaurant. 3/30/2014 What happens to Congee Queen!!! After having dinner there with Congee, XO sauce turnip cake, vege and fried vermicelli, we are all thirsty for the whole night lingering into the next day. Did it change the oil or MSG? read more

Food - Flavourful with nice portions Our table of 8 all ordered different things and shared them amongst each other, but I have to say that the fried rice noodle with beef in black bean sauce was very good compared to the other noodle dishes. The Cantonese chow mein was okay, but I've had better elsewhere. The congee was good, as expected from a place basing their name off of it. We got the house seafood super bowl congee, but I had to add soy sauce as it was not very salty, but after adding the soy sauce, it was very good. General Tao chicken was okay, but a little hard and dry; at least the piece I tried was. Service - Average It was extremely busy when we came on a Saturday night so I didn't expect much from the service. All the workers looked extremely busy, but despite the hustle and bustle, we had fairly decent service. It just required flagging down anyone who passed by our table, not necessarily our own server (I'm not even sure if we had just one server. It seemed like we has quite a few different ones). Food came very quickly, but sometimes plopped down on our table very forcefully due to the rush in the restaurant - nothing new in an Asian restaurant, haha. Atmosphere - Loud, but not disruptive Of course it would be loud, what with the huge amount of seating in the restaurant and the number of guests, but it didn't bother me or my experience. The food was good, the service was decent, and we didn't have to wait exceptionally long for a seat (only about 15 minutes), so I have nothing to complain about. The prices are also acceptable, so I will be coming here again if I ever find myself in the area. read more

My friend lives near by so I visit when I'm in the area. The food is pretty solid every visit. I would recommend the turnips, beef and broccoli, mango with shrimp/chicken and congee of course. Congee is a great comfort food during these winter months... Also, make reservations, it is always packed. read more

I was invited by a work colleague to try this place out for lunch the other day. At first I was a little hesitant because I thought this restaurant only had congee, I have never tried it because it just doesn't sound appealing to me but I'm sure one day I will. When my coworker told me that it has tones of other Chinese dishes I was in. When we arrived I was shocked to see the place packed and a waiting list as well. We were able to get seated right away. I told my friend to decide since I have never been there before. She decided on the General Tao Chicken, Pad Thai, and Fried Chili Turnip Patties. When the food came we did receive our Pad Thai. We waited until it was time to leave. We asked for the bill and told them we didn't have time for the Pad Thai as we had to go. They still tried to bring it out but we refused because 45 min late is not acceptable. They eventually understood and removed the item from the bill. The meal was full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. The entire meal was a decent price for the amount of food we received. The total came to $20 before tip. This is great place to go to enjoy a variety of items in a group setting while not breaking the bank. I would definitely will return when I have a bit more time other than my lunch hour to really enjoy the atmosphere and culture of this place. read more

Congee Queen is a fairly standard Chinese restaurant -- I love that it has a very strong franchise and the different locations are generally quite consistent. The menus are the same and the dishes are generally prepared in the same way. My favourite dishes to order here include the radish cakes, the curry fried noodles, and the purple rice/coconut milk dessert. The wait time can be 10-20 minutes on a weekend evening but the staff are very efficient at clearing and seating tables. The waiting area at this particular location is a bit tight and it can be difficult to find a place to stand where you're not in the way of everyone. Would definitely recommend Congee Queen if you are at a loss for where to dine and looking for some classic dishes (read: Chinese comfort food). The demographic consists most frequently of families with three generations. It also provides a very Chinese atmosphere -- sometimes, it can be hard to communicate with the waiters in English -- and definitely has the bustling environment that is definitive of this class of restaurant. read more

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We go here on the regular, always consistent they always have something new to try. But as of lately they seem to have new management. Portion sizes are smaller now for the same price as before. All new faces. Very friendly staff, helpful. read more

Congee Queen is one of my go-to places for reasonably-priced, good quality Chinese congee, noodles and rice dishes (aka in chinese jook, fun, meen, fan). Food is always consistent and service is fast if completely transactional. Favourites include: -Fried turnip cakes: beautifully pan (or deep) fried turnip cakes stir-fried with meat, shrimp and veggies in a lightly spicy sauce. Tastes so good, but must be so bad. -Beef brisket/tendon rice noodle in soup. Generous serving of tasty beef brisket and tendon with wide rice noodles served in a nice beef broth. Beef is well-seasoned and cooked to the right texture. Decor is clean and pleasant, but as others have noted, the service is completely meh. Then again, good service is hard to find as you go north! read more

Congee Queen seems to be opening new locations regularly, and I can tell you why : quality and consistency. The dishes they specialize in are always top notch, and their Chinese BBQ meats are better the most places that sell nothing but. However my true love at Congee Queen is their Spicy Turnip Patties... Little dumpling type cubes made from daikon radish (not turnips) stir fried with dried shrimp, garlic, egg and fresh chillies. Sounds weird, tastes awesome, and Congee Queen does them best. Addictive hot or cold. Hubby and I always get 2 orders so we each have our own. Funny thing, I don't like it order Congee - just all the awesome side dishes they offer to have with Congee! read more

Been here a bunch of times ever since they opened... sadly, it feels like the quality of their food has been declining over the years as their prices have gone up. read more

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So I went here with my friends last night and it was my first congee place here in toronto *ugh*. My friends told me that this is the best place to go to if you're congee-craving but the customer service is bad... Really bad. Of course, I don't want to judge the people working in there so I said to myself, I'm just gonna observe. We had shredded pork with preserved egg and salted egg congee, baby pak choi with garlic rice, and squid calamari. The food was great and we all enjoyed it. Two thumbs up! However, the customer service was quite bad in my opinion. The guy who took our order was kind of rushing us, and was correcting our orders. Then we asked for small plates for our side dishes since we only have small bowls on our table and glasses of water, the guy looked dismayed. I would've understand if they were busy, but when we came in there were only few people eating. We're not asking for too much, those requests were normal. All in all, the price was affordable and the food were great! I will definitely come back despite of the bad service :) read more

If you couldn't tell by the horde of people waiting to get a table, I'll tell you now: This place is awesome. For not very much money, you can get a great bowl of congee, a pot of rice and goodies, noodles, snacks, even barbecued meats - they've got it all. On my last visit my party and I ordered abalone & chicken congee, pan-fried turnip cakes, fried dough, a double presentation of bbq pork and roast pork, and a pot of chicken & mushroom rice - with the exception of the bbq pork (which was only ok), all were fantastic. My friend also said they had good coffee/tea as well. I would only knock off half a star cuz it's so darn busy (which translates into long lines and occasionally hard-to-find servers), but the food quality does make up for it. Or just try to go at weird times. read more

Quick service, tasty dishes and an overall good eating experience. I really enjoy their congee and love how big the portions are. Their seafood supreme is by far the most popular congee order but I would also recommend trying some of their vegetarian congee options such as the pumpkin one. read more

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Spoke to Lara to make a reservation for a large group of people. Still had to wait about 20 minutes, but it was extremely busy on a Saturday around dinner time. Food came out quick and hot! We will be back again! read more

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Awesome Chinese food. Haven't had Chinese food this good for a long while (we are not from Toronto). Their turnip dish is simply pure joy in the mouth!!!!!! You have to try it if you go to this place. read more

What Karen N. said. This place has been and will always be my go-to restaurant to fill that empty void of craved chinese food when returning from a week long business trip full of western food. Service is great. Food is great. Atmosphere is fine. You can't go wrong eating here...often. read more

Came here for dinner today, congee time yesterday, and I'm a regular at congee Wong. Food here good, isn't amazing tho.. Overall my opinion is, Congee Wong is the best!! Ordered the usual items.. Stir Fried Turnip Cake - 2 stars because they were stingy on the shrimp, pork, egg, and xo sauce Seafood Congee Bowl - 3 stars because it was original flavour - not over powered by MSG but didn't have enough seafood Ordered 3 types of rice rolls (plain, Chinese donut with beef, and shrimp) - 4 stars because the rice cake was well made but not the best.. Stir Fried Smooth-Beef Flat Rice Noodles - 2 stars because they were stingy on the beef and had no green peas in the dish at all.. Now, everything was ordered didn't have much oil in it, which means it won't taste as good, but less oil is great for better health.. Also didn't taste much MSG which is also good for health.. And like most comments I made previously, they were stingy on the meats and veggies.. Which sucks.. Overall, portions should be big in these types of restaurants and his place didn't disappoint. Overall 3 stars because the food was authentic and wasn't oily!! The only reason why I would come back here.. But the again how fried chicken taste if it wasn't deep fried? Didn't get a chance to try any of the fried rice dishes but looking all the tables.. Seems like it's not oily either, which is good for health!! Price was a bit higher relative to the expected norm.. read more

Very disappointed about the mix wild rice congee. It is pretty a regular white congee with few wild rice. It seems Centre point location does better job. The oyster tuff with much room is so so. read more

Congee Queen - Chinese Near Me - Thornhill, Ontario

Fast, tasty, affordable, and big portions. Exactly what you'd want from a Chinese restaurant. The fact that it's nicely renovated and the service is swift is also a nice touch. It's always busy. read more

Family brought us here since we had no idea and were in Toronto for vacation. The turnip patties are so awesome and delicious! All the other foods that we ordered were also quite good. Got a table relatively quick. Service was good. read more

This location was interesting as the food was subpar for some reason. The congee we ordered was bland and literally had no taste. There was either no salt added or just a pinch... a very small pinch. The stuff in the congee was also bland. The tripe should have been at the very least salty and spicy. The Empress Fried Rice was anything but. The rice was not fried but just flash heated in a wok (I cook so I can tell when someone skimps), the soy sauce was inadequate and it lacked salt. The broad noodles with beef? ;-) You guessed it! Bland with a very teeny bit of salt. They must have either run out of salt or they ran out of veteran short order cooks. My dad was a short order cook and he was really good at that. I'll give this place a try at a future date... Maybe in 2099 when my taste buds no longer exist. :-P Cheers! read more

I have been here with my girlfriend at least 4 times now. We love the salted fish with chicken fried rice. We really like the stir fried lobster with ginger and green onion. HOWEVER, this time we ordered the Stir fried lobster with ginger and green onion AND E-FU NOODLE (because it was an additional $3 for noodle vs no noodle), but we got only 2 tiny pieces of lobster meat, 1 lobster head, 1 lobster tail END, several pieces of claws , AND 4 PIECES of CRAB body attached to 3 limbs. What the heck??? Crab in my lobster order??? Before we ordered, we asked the waitress if the order of lobster with noodle would include a WHOLE lobster, and he answered "YES." We were VERY DISAPPOINTED with this order. We came mainly for the lobster but got ripped off. Now I feel the restaurant is very shady. How could I trust the restaurant if this happened--- replacing lobster meat with crab meat and claiming its lobster? I will not let myself to come back here again. I HIGHLY recommend if you guys eat here to check what you order, especially the lobster orders. read more

Bring your reading glasses. I'd say this easily wins the most extensive menu in the world award. 12 or so pages of items, along with an extra 3 or 4 pages with Daily, monthly, and I guess Super Super specials. With so many items, it's hard to get them all right, so the place has lots of 5 and 4 star dishes, but they're mixed in with very average dishes. With the right fine tuning, one can really get their money's worth here. read more

Great quality Chinese food! The only thing is, it gets really busy so be ready to wait! Other than that.. this place is fantastic, a lot of choices to choose from on the menu and the service is fast and friendly. read more