I absolutely loved the food here! First off, the menu is massive--there are so many options it's almost hard to choose. A fair warning on the portions: they are huge. We ordered a 'small' congee and genuinely thought they'd brought us a large by mistake; it was easily enough to feed a family of 4 or 5. The pumpkin congee was a standout--perfectly savory with a subtle hint of sweetness. It's easily one of my new favorites. We also tried the beef stir-fry with rice noodle rolls, which was incredibly aromatic and delicious. To finish, the coconut pudding was the perfect end to the meal--sweet, but not overly so. The staff was friendly, and despite how busy they were, the service was impressively fast. Highly recommend! read more

Congee Queen - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friends and I recently checked out this Chinese restaurant right by Dundas Street in downtown Toronto, and wow - what a pleasant surprise! We ordered what we thought was a regular-sized soup to share, plus a couple of main course dishes. When the soup arrived, we both just looked at each other like "What the hell?!" - it was enormous! Easily enough for 3-4 people. The portions here are seriously huge, so keep that in mind when ordering. What we thought would be a light meal turned into a very filling feast. The food itself was really good. The soup was flavourful and comforting, and the mains we chose were tasty with generous amounts of meat/veggies and solid seasoning. Everything tasted fresh and properly cooked - definitely above average for downtown Chinese food. Location is super convenient if you're in the Dundas area - easy to get to, right in the heart of downtown. Great spot to hang out, especially if you're hungry and want good value. Just be prepared to either come with an appetite or take leftovers home (we definitely did!). Would happily go back next time we're craving Chinese in the area. Highly recommend! Perfect place for a casual catch-up with friends - just don't underestimate the portion sizes! read more

Congee Queen has become my go-to spot when I'm craving quality Chinese food in downtown Toronto. It can definitely get busy, and they don't take reservations for parties under five. That said, I walked in without a reservation this time and waited less than 10 minutes, which honestly isn't bad at all given how popular this place is. Service and ambience are pretty average--very much what you'd expect from a typical Chinese restaurant (iykyk). Nothing fancy, but efficient enough to get the job done. Where Congee Queen really shines is the food. I've been to this location more than 10 times over the past two years, and I've never left disappointed. This visit, we ordered the ginger and green onion lobster, grouper fish with noodles, pork congee with century egg, and stir-fried udon noodles. Every single dish was excellent. The lobster was fragrant and well-balanced, the grouper was fresh and comforting with the noodles, the congee was smooth and flavorful, and the udon was perfectly stir-fried with great texture. If you're looking for dependable, high-quality Chinese food downtown, Congee Queen is a solid choice. It may not impress with decor or service, but the food more than makes up for it--and that's what keeps me coming back read more

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Just had a meal here with my aunt, and overall, it was a great experience. The food was delicious and came out quickly. The congee was comforting, while the noodles had the perfect balance of flavors. We also tried their roasted duck, which was tender and full of flavor, along with a sizzling beef dish that had a wonderful sauce. The service was friendly, and the ambiance made for a relaxing meal. Definitely a place I'd recommend for anyone looking for tasty, satisfying Cantonese food in Toronto! read more

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I'd be going here every day if this was in Windsor. GTA chain restaurant - this is the only one in the downtown area. It's only a few blocks north of the Eaton Center and Dundas Station. Huge menu - their specialty is definitely congee. The portions are also huge and always comes out hot and fresh. Reasonable pricing as well. Usually always busy. Especially on weekend nights and lunch. They do have a system that will text you when a table is available when you check in initially. There is seating both on the main floor and basement when it gets busier. A staple for me in the six! read more

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Ordered from Congee Queen via Uber Eats and had delivery to my hotel. Ordered the 2 meats over rice, side veggies of Chinese broccoli and a shrimp rice roll. First the shrimp rice roll was very sticky, I really don't know why I ordered this, it really did not travel well. When I normally eat this in dim sum restaurants, it is absolutely delicious. But it wasn't here. It just did not taste very fresh. The veggie dish was steam veggie, it was ok. Nothing to rave about. And then the 2 meats dish, which I ordered incorrectly. There is a BBQ pork vs roasted pork, totally different thing. I wanted the Char Siu pork, which normally would be roasted, but apparently it was actually the BBQ. Either way, the pork was inedible, I really don't like the crispy skin and could not eat any of it. Overall, incorrect menu item which resulted in my ordering of the wrong thing. Very disappointing dishes and does not travel well for delivery. read more

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We came here after a Christmas mass in St. Michael around 8pm. It was a bit busy and we reserved the seats for 7+1. They were really patient because we have a baby to be settled down. We ordered mostly vegetables and just couple dishes of meat. I loved the congee and must be big size. Seafood congee they have good amount of seafood inside. And we don't like to have MSG at all. So the server took away the MSG except the congee. The only problem was the washroom. Upstairs only had 1 wheelchair accessible washroom, others were all downstairs. It was a bit inconvenient. Baby diaper changing only upstairs could do that but no changing table, but a bit wait time. Downstairs was not good for elders to take stairs. Overall, the food, the service, and the prices were acceptable. Definitely, it is a great option for family dinings. read more

Food is really good. Portion size is big. Will definitely recommend. The food is not too salty. read more

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Reservations are only accepted if you have 5+ in your group. If not, you enter your name and party number on a screen once you arrive. After being seated, you're shown to your table where you scan a QR code to place your order. Complimentary, piping hot tea is provided at the table but you can ask for water as well. The chili fried lo bak go was a standout here... don't miss! I also enjoyed the congee (the diced fish was a favorite) and sautéed snow pea leaves. So good. A very nice younger gentleman provided excellent service. read more

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他们家份量好足！不算难吃，downtown起码能解馋 白灼肝腰 有点老，没有想象的嫩度 牛腩 看看这个分量，好多好多牛筋腩太香了，太好吃了。好久没吃到这么香的中餐了呜呜呜。快要吃哭了。凉了汤就成肉冻了 read more

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Stopped by Congee Queen in downtown Toronto and ordered chicken & broccoli, fried rice, and noodles. The food itself was solid--good portions and flavors, definitely filling. That said, the experience wasn't great. While sitting downstairs, we noticed a couple of flying bugs around. One of the servers even had to use an electric bug zapper near the cashier area, which felt a little unsettling during dinner. Service was also slow--it took a while to get our tea and water, and by the time it arrived, our food had already come out. Overall, the food is tasty and affordable, but the bug situation and service delays brought it down to 3 stars for me. read more

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Food came out quick! Szechuan Beef had a sweet and sour sauce taste, not much spice. Noodles were good. Eggplant dish was oily but made nicely. Great portion, not bad for the price. You're here for the food, not customer service because it's practically non existent. It's a busy spot especially night time. A safe option if you're struggling to pick a spot for lunch/dinner. read more

Congee Queen - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was passing by and very hungry. So decided to have Congee. Had Salmon Congee. It was quite hot. Just what I needed on a cold day. Service was fine. They have lots of seating space. Quite a few groups could be seen enjoying lunch. read more

Congee Queen - Salmon Congee - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really good food and service. Everything cooked to order. The congee by the wor is very good value. Cheung fun rice noodle with shrimp is great. Beef Brisket is so tender with soup noodle. Convenient location on busy Yonge St. read more

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Party of four came for late lunch and was seated immediately. We ordered the seafood fried rice, fried tofu, tofu skin/mushroom clay pot, shrimp wonton soup, and veggie in congee. The claypot was salty but all the other dishes were very good. The shrimp wonton has plump juicy shrimp filling, the seafood fried rice had an abundance of seafood bits, and fried tofu was a lightly fried pop. Food came quick and service was as expected. It's a nice place to have a sit down meal in this busy area. read more

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One of the best Cantonese restaurants I've ever been to. And conveniently located in a touristy area in downtown Toronto! We came here twice for dinner since it was that good and never had to wait for a table since they have a basement level as well so tons of seating. Order easily placed via the QR code provided at the table. Portions are huge! We over-ordered by a lot the first time since we're not used to such big portions in NYC so we learned from our mistake and ordered just the right amount the second time around. Shredded pork chow mein- Noodles were very crispy and the sauce was flavorful!! Definitely one of the best renditions of this dish I've ever had. Shrimp and chicken fried rice in cream and tomato sauce- Always love this dish and the one here was absolutely delicious!! Shredded chicken and duck congee- The only dish we ordered that we didn't love. Very bland overall. A slight disappointment since they are called CONGEE Queen. Fried rice noodle with beef- A classic Cantonese dish. They prepared it perfectly with just the right amount of "wok hei"! Fried chili turnip patties- One of their signature dishes but I found it to be just alright. The turnip patties weren't crispy and I felt like the flavoring could be a bit spicier. This is yet another restaurant with a very extensive menu, which is usually not a good sign. But I think if you stick with the Cantonese classics, you won't be disappointed. I'm so glad we got to try the Cantonese quartet, congee, rice noodles, noodles and rice, here and enjoy all of them. Huge portions are worth another mention here. Will definitely be back again if I'm ever in Toronto! read more

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Delicious dishes with huge portions and fair prices. The food came out fast, almost too fast... they are a very busy establishment and do this to move tables. Servers were polite however and hasty to answer requests. Bathroom needs more frequent cleaning, as garbages were overflowing and a stall was in need of attention. It is also very noise so be prepared to yell haha! read more

Congee Queen - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon around 1. We had a short wait to be seated, I like the system they have where you input your name, number and party size on a tablet at the front desk for getting into line. My friend and I had the turnip cakes, duck and chicken congee, and the minced pork with olive and green bean fried rice First off, 3 dishes was WAY more than we needed. Honestly even just the fried rice would've been a challenge for the two of us to get through, portion sizes here are enormous Turnip cakes were the must when my friend recommended this spot and they lived up to the hype. Imagine the best hash browns you've ever had and take it up a notch, even better with the chili oil Congee was solid, the duck was a bit tougher and leaner than I'd expect, but I liked how the egg blended in with the congee. I can see this really hitting the spot on a cold winter day The rice was the one I had the least of, but I really liked it, had a surprisingly nutty taste, but all around very savory and delicious Overall I'd definitely recommend giving this spot a try if you're a local, especially if you can come with a large group. If you're visiting from somewhere with good Asian food, I wouldn't call it a must, but you won't be upset that you came read more

Food was amazing but the service was underwhelming. We had to ask different servers for water, napkins and silverware. It was my first time eating congee. It was pretty good. read more

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Toronto is well known as a North American city with quality Cantonese food. Congee Queen was one of the Cantonese eateries I had bookmarked before our trip and it certainly exceeded my expectations. The menu had classic dishes along with newer dishes for more adventurous eaters like us. To start off, we had the seasonal black truffle rice noodle roll with beef and mushrooms, the black truffle essence came through with the more humble rice noodle rolls. The fried chili turnip patties were crispy on the outside and soft inside (with just a little bit of heat). The stir fried sirloin with rice noodle roll in Satay sauce was my favorite with cubes of moist sirloin beef and rice noodle rolls that were nicely charred to give them some smokiness. The clay pot rice with preserved duck and chicken was worth the wait, the crispy rice was browned perfectly throughout without any burnt bits. We also ordered congee with pork offal that was nice and creamy. For dessert, we tried the golden milk pudding that was a bit savory and creamy. The staff were friendly and the decor is more modern than your average Chinese restaurant. This first large meal in Toronto was so delicious that really set our expectations higher for the rest of the meals we had in the city. read more

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While staying in downtown I walked by this place twice and noticed a lot of people there. I decided to try it out! I have never had congee before but I was excited to try it. This is perfect for large groups because the serving size of the dishes is pretty big. For dinner we had the following: The duck - 8/10 Seafood congee - 8/10 Fried rice -7/10 Chinese broccoli - 7/10 The staff is very helpful and you can order drinks from them. But when you place your order it is done on the phone through app. The pricing is very reasonable as well. read more

Congee Queen - Seafood congee - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Been here many times to get takeout and dinein as well to eat good food and nice place read more

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I have been here on three separate occasions and I'd have to say that they are very consistent with their food quality and service. The people I have been here with all say that the food here is delicious and come in very good servings. It is very easy to not finish everything, especially if you get one dish per person. I am a big fan of their beef chow fun (it is not on the menu so I had to order it via staff), turnip patties and congee. A little on the pricey side but the quality and portion makes up for it! Super nice restaurant with many tables, very suitable for groups to come eat and share food. read more

Congee Queen - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came in and were seated close to the door, but it was wayyy to cold for that, and asked to be relocated, and the staff were accommodating. The place is busy but always clean. We had the seafood Super Bowl congee with dough fritters, and if you don't get the congee with the fritter, you really are missing out! This congee was loaded with jumbo shrimp, salmon, and other seafood items. It's great, but we added the hot sauces, and I think it's house made, this honestly adds so much to any dish. The salmon fried rice was much saltier than I remembered it to be, but still very tasty. Good small pieces of fried egg white with salmon and onions topped with I think shredded pork. The snow pea tips were cooked to perfection, and so were the mushrooms on this dish. The food portions here are also quite large, and the quality is great! It's almost like covid never hit this place in terms of those two items! Really looking forward to going back for more delicious foods. read more

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We reserved a table for 6, originally they didn't have any seats on the main floor for 6, but since the other big table took half of the seats from our table. We were able to sit at the big table with the turn table. It's actually better as we could just turn the table ourselves without having to pass the dishes back and forth. It's more spacious anyways compared to sitting at the booth last time as 2 people are bigger in size. We ordered 5 dishes and it was more than enough for 6 people, then we got mango puddings at the end to finish off the night. We ordered special fried rice with some seafood, Cantonese chow mian, turnip cake, stone plate beef with mushroom and fried tofu with veggies. All dishes were yummy. We chatted until closing time and just kept on refilling our tea. It was a good catch up night with friends. We used mobile order method so less likely to make any mistakes. read more

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I felt very at home here. I was in town for a conference and was looking for places near the hotel that served congee. We were lucky to stumble upon Congee Queen. The congee, pan fried noodles, and calamari were great. The congee was flavorful and the texture was perfect. I would have liked to come back once more during the trip, but we did not have enough time. The calamari was tender and had a decent portion size. I didn't love the roast pork. The skin wasn't crispy and the seasoning was not the best. I would give a 3.5 for service because after our order was taken, it was difficult to flag down the waiter for drinks and a to go container. Overall, it was a solid spot and I would come here again. read more

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The very best Cantonese restaurant downtown in my opinion. The location is so central and easy to go to, the service and atmosphere are both good. Firstly, every dish I've ordered here has been good so it's hard to single out one thing. When I have enough people to share with, I always order an epic congee because theirs is also silly smooth and almost creamy. I find it funny they have Thai styled goods including pineapple fried rice and honestly, it hits the spot even though it's definitely not Thai. They also have a large variety of meat dishes on the menu that have so far been great, I am slowly making my way down the menu at this point. Also, the portion sizes are massive. I always manage to have lunch and dinner ready for the next day to enjoy. read more

Everything was really standard in terms of taste. Cant really complain about it given the price of the menu. It was very busy when we went on a friday evening. The place was packed and very loud but we still managed to grab a table for a group of 5 despite not having reservations. We only waited for around 20-30 mins. I think it's a good place to take a large group because there's a lot of choices on the menu so theres always something for everyone. read more

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港式西餐 (HK-style cafe)! Giant dishes! Humongous platters! This is the place to go. The Asians from far and wide make the long journey through the freezing winds and traverse the harsh conditions of the frozen tundra to make it to this destination - the culmination of culinary excellence that is Congee Queen. They have everything from noodles to congee to bbq meats. This is like a one-stop shop for all things HK Cantonese style food. The bbq pork was phenomenal and tender! It is arguably the best in the area! And it is found in this restaurant where it is not purely dedicated to bbq meats. So that is pleasantly surprising. The waiters were cool and talkative too. They are also impressive handling 20-30 takeout orders at any given time - yep, all day all the way to closing. They were carrying those heavy plates and thick dishes too. People were waiting for their orders and others were constantly coming in. There was a line for people who wanted to sit down and eat. All in all, this is a super popular place. read more

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Enjoyed dining here but this location was not as good as some other Congee Queen locations. ***^ the spice and pepper salt pork chop was fine but not outstanding **** turnip patties were good as usual *** snow peas with garlic sauce tasted okay flavour-wise but many of the snow pea leaves were too tough and probably shouldn't have been sold Ambience- so-so. We were seated near the kitchen and the clanging of dishes was very loud -- it made it difficult to hear conversation Service was good, very responsive 3.5 stars overall read more

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Wow authentic chinese food and affordable too! You really get your bang for your buck here. I got SO much leftovers because i ordered several dishes and I have zero complaints on any of the dishes. Silken tofu was on point, perfect flavor, cooked the way I expected. Their porridge with salted egg and century egg was SOOO GOOD. and the portion came out HUGE. It was packed with pungent goodness and is so worth it. Their XO pan fried rice roll noodles were amazing. Lightly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Lastly the donut roll with beef came with sauces on the side but i liked the flavor as it came. Everything i had here was perfect and I wanted to eat here everyday. Food was quickly served and service was attentive. I loved it here and I highly recommend. I'd eat here everyday honestly. read more

I have taken out of town guests there for meals as well as local friends. Today I wanted something quick and stopped in. Unfortunately 15 mins later no one was around to take my order, after dropping off a pot of tea and a menu. I guess they figured I was not worth serving. I left and informed the front desk to improve their customer service. read more

Come for: the congee, obviously I dined with two others and we shared each dish. Overall portions were large and best suited for family-style dining. Service was efficient and the restaurant was quite large with a lively ambiance around 6:30 p.m. Seafood congee was tasty, but I found adding chili oil from the table and white pepper made it irresistible. We got the large portion without realizing exact how big it would be. There are easily 8-10 servings in the large size, so be prepared to take some home. We also ordered a 1/2 duck, which was juicy and had crisp skin. The shrimp fried rice was over salted but otherwise flavorful. With so many other options on the menu, I wish we had skipped the spring rolls and opted for a more unique dish. Lastly, we had the Chinese broccoli. The chili oil that sits on the tables is fantastic; they should bottle and sell it. I could put this on EVERYTHING! read more

Congee Queen - Seafood congee - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We have been to other congee queens and are usually satisfied after the meal. But this location is pretty disappointing. The place itself is pretty big as it has a main floor and basement. We were seated in the basement and it gave a really depression feel to it as there light is dim. The service here is pretty bad. The staff don't check on you. You have to flag them down whenever you want to make adjustments. The food itself lack flavours. We had a crispy chicken and the chicken itself was so dry, and it was cut in big chunks. The sweet and sour pork also lacked flavours. The only thing that was sort of good was the eel fried rice. But the rice itself lack some seasoning too. Won't be back. read more

The Beef Ho Fan and the Pan Fried Chili Turnip Patties were very good and a decent side of food (though i think it should be called Singspore Stylr Turnip Cake Cubrs.). Price was very expensive though . We enjoyed the food with a bit of soy sauce and their in house chili oil. Service was excellent here by the host and food servers. But disappointed at the person who came to us asking us to pay when we weren't even half way done eating. It felt a bit rude Ambiance was good. It is similar to a HK bistro but more of a casual atmosphere. It felt a little cool with the wind coming into the dining area every time the door opened. So that wasn't very good. read more

Came here for a midday snack after strolling around Yonge Dundas Square the other day and knew we had to come back after seeing the packed restaurant! This restaurant really surprised us because we were a little skeptical at first due to the modern name and modern interior of the restaurant itself since great Chinese restaurants are usually not known for this. However, the food was actually SOO good, super authentic, and well made, and can I say the interior and feel of the restaurant was just so nice too?? Service was great, and the presentation of the rice noodle rolls was SO cute too with a little container for sauce on the side and the little sauce container they had for the soy sauce, which had us melting inside! Probably one of the best congee and rice noodle roll dishes I have had at a restaurant. If I lived closer I'd come here every week! What we ordered: - Shredded Pork, Preserved Century Egg, Salted Egg Congee - Beef and Dough Fritter Rice Noodle Roll read more

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Worst congee queen I have ever been to. The flavours were so bland and needed more salt. I ordered the beef congee and fried rice noodle with soy sauce which were both extremely tasteless. The spice & pepper squid was difficult to chew and unpleasant. The turnip cakes were the best item there. Very disappointed and well not be returning. read more

Congee Queen - Cantonese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was great. Authentic Chinese. Big serving wow enough for 5 people. We were hungry but we still has leftover. Service- fast and attentive Ambiance- very Chinese with modern decor . We order pork congee hit the spot . Love the broth. Fried tofu vegetables was the bomb. Serving was big . Braised pork with rice was so soft and juicy. They give you free hot tea on the side. Try their boba drink too. read more

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TERRIBLE SERVICE: Yonge and Dundas location. Went Jan 1st at about 5pm. It was me and my friend. My favorite dish there is always the Spicy Garoupa(grouper fish). I ordered; male server in his 30s said "we don't have that in the menu". -me: "Oh you guys took it out then. What fish dish do you have?" -he: "This" (a bowl with garoupa and tofu) -me: "Oh thats garoupa. OK i wil have that and an order of fried rice with shrimps" -me: "ok" -me: "oh look next to the one you suggested there is the spicy garoupa!. Can I change it with this? it is the right one!. You said you didn't have it" he: "ok. Do you still want the rice" me: "yes of course!" RESULT: I got server the the garoupa bowl(the one he suggested but it was the wrong one, which i had corrected). I didn't complain and proceeded to eat. Then no rice came. After we had the fish and tofu I asked the the guy said he had cancelled the rice. We waited another 10 mins for a new order with the fried rice. He came with a bowl with steamed rice. That's not what we ordered. We refused the steamed rice and continued to wait for the fried rice. I got billed for the fried rice AND the steamed rice plus the wrong bowl. Not a fan anymore read more

My family and I checked out Congee Queen on our most recent trip to Toronto. My wife and I lived in Toronto 20 years ago and used to frequent Congee Queen so we had really fond memories of the place. The restaurant looked newly renovated and much nicer than any of the locations we remembered from 20 years ago. Service was good, much better than your average Chinese restaurant. The food wasn't as great as we remembered though. The congee was heavy with almost a glue like consistency. The fried turnip, beef chow fun, and calamari were all decent but flavor was on the light side. I get that it's Cantonese style but felt like everything could have used more seasoning, especially since accompanying a light congee. read more