Everytime we visit Toronto we always stop by this joint since their previous location. They have good congee, I also like their rice roll very much. And some of the snacks you can't even get in USA! Service was good and fast. I am amazed that they remembered the dishes by numbers! :D Hubby and I ordered Pig Blood Congee(flavorful and smooth), Sweet Cruller, Squid with Curry Sauce(so good), Fish Paste Siu Mai(one of my childhood favor). We also got Liver Rice Roll, and Rice Roll with Dried Shrimp. Everything was tasty and we left with very happy stomachs! read more

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I came here on a Sunday around 1pm and it was so busy. The restaurant is fairly big and they gave me a buzzer while waiting. I waited around maybe 15 minutes for a table. The service was really fast once seated, and the food comes out so quick. I got the chicken congee, rice roll with fritter stick, chow mein and fish sui mai. Everything hit the spot except the fish sui mai. The congee was flavourful, the chicken was tender, and the texture was almost like kinda silky. I really enjoyed it. The chow mein is on the lighter side and not too oily, it was good! The rice rolls were fresh and rolled in a crispy fritter. I usually love HK fish sui mai but this one was so interesting. It was literally fish slice made into a ball (soft and not very chewy)... it wasn't what I expected and not sure if I really like this. I don't think I would get it again. Everything is so affordable and decent portions. The four things came to $30 after tax and we had a little bit of noodles leftover to take home. It's a great spot for congee and I wouldn't mind coming back again! read more

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A taste of simple HK breakfast in Markham. Sam's Congee Delight has been around in Markham for about three decades and still serves affordable congee. We had several bowls with minced meat & preserved eggs ($9.50) which were warm and hearty. They have a sweet soy sauce to add if you find the taste a bit bland, and plenty of snack dishes on the menu. Essentially as all-day breakfast, we added the Tofu in Spicy Sauce ($4.75), Fried Noodles with Bean Sprout ($4.75) and Shrimp Rice Roll ($7). A simple array of HK classic food. The sweet spicy flavors were quite tasty for the tofu. The fried noodles came in a heaping portion but I wish they had a menu item with noodles & protein. The restaurant interior is spacious and you can see the kitchen at work through the glass pane. There is a line for takeout although it wasn't very busy when we visited in the afternoon. Upon entry, there are tables used as sorting stations which would be better hidden from view. Skip it or hit it? If you're looking for an affordable alternative to the main congee spots in town, this is a good no frills spot for a quick meal. read more

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After a 5 hour drive to Markham, I was looking for something light in the area. I looked up what was in the area and saw Sam's Congee Delight 2 blocks up. There's no good congee east of the GTA so had to come check this out. Lots of parking at this plaza so don't worry to much about that. I parked and walked in. The space looks really large but I was looking for take out. I had a quick scan of the menu and ordered a congee with fish slices and a dough stick. I went to the washroom to wash my hands and when I got back my order was there. That was fast! I was off to the hotel and popped it open. Portion size was decent, smaller than other places but the price is ridiculous so it seems about right. There's an OK amount of fish, could have used a little more. The cook of the congee was really good. Really nice consistency. Flavour was good. Dipped the dough stick into it and it wasn't greasy or oily so that was nice. Probably one of the better congees I've had in awhile and would come back. I'm still blown away at the quick service. read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The place was packed with a lineup out the door, which is usually a great sign--and it definitely was this time. We ordered the egg congee with minced beef, rice rolls, spicy tofu, and of course the fried donut. Everything tasted exactly as it should: clean, savoury, comforting, and genuinely homey. No complaints at all. The fried donut was perfectly spongey and crispy without being oily -- 9/10. The surprise standout for me was the sesame dessert ball, served cut into fours. It was my first time trying it and it definitely won't be my last -- 10/10. Service: 10/10 There were plenty of staff working efficiently; it honestly reminded me of a colony of organized worker ants (in the best way possible). Ambiance: 9/10 Spacious, modern, and clean. The open kitchen adds a great touch -- it shows confidence and reassures you that the food is as clean as the space. Overall, an excellent experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The moment I stepped into this restaurant, I felt the authenticity of Hong Kong breakfast, and it's funny, because I've never had breakfast in Hong Kong. However, I guess it's because we have more or less watched some Hong Kong movies or dramas, and they allow me to have an image of Hong Kong in my mind. Coincidentally, Sam's Congee fit that image perfectly. The white tiles, the wooden tables, the colourful utensils, etc. They are just a perfect match. The food there is just perfect, 10/10. I don't think I need to make any comment on them. Just see the photos of this restaurant and you should have an idea how good they are. They don't provide luxurious food, but the true and authentic food, the real food. All you need to do is come here and taste them yourself. The service is quite good, which is very strange for a Hong Kong restaurant if you know what I mean read more

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Sam's Congee Delight is one of those places I grew up going to when it was still in Market Village, and my family were regulars back then. At its new location, parking is easy, and takeout service has been smooth every time. Since reopening, I've only ordered takeout. The food has been consistent, and while the portion sizes feel mostly the same, the prices have gone way up. I usually order the radish cake, plain congee, and dough sticks. The congee is simple but comforting, and the flavors still feel familiar. This is nostalgic food for me, something I like to have from time to time rather than all the time. Online ordering is convenient, and turnaround is quick, which makes it an easy choice when the craving hits! read more

We came here on a weekday morning for some delicious congee and appetizers. Service was friendly and quick. All bowls, napkins, spoons, chopsticks and tea provided upfront. Everything seemed clean and efficient though it wasn't too busy when we went. Food: Pork liver and preserved egg congee - liver has a great flavor and texture (for those who like liver!). Preserved egg is smooth. The congee is hearty and delicious. Congee comes with peanuts and green onions. 5/5. Minced beef congee - the beef is super tender and soft. Beef flavor is good too. 4/5. Fried noodles with bean sprouts - I feel like the noodles are made fresh as they seem different and more easily break apart. Still really delicious. 4/5. Fish siu mai - this was a really interesting dish. It has a good fresh fish flavor, very tender and soft but holds its own. 4.5/5. Dough stick - pretty standard fare - I do wish they kept it full length rather than pre cutting it up. 3/5. Rice rolls with dried shrimp - the rice rolls are super smooth and silky to eat. The dried shrimp add that salty and briny kick. 4/5. Nice thing about the restaurant is you can add sauces at your will - sweet sauce, hot sauce, peanut sauce, vinegar, seasame seeds, etc. all at your fingertips to customize your dishes. Price: Very affordable for a filling (though carb heavy) dishes. read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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It's hard to find bad asian food in Markham. Sam's is a consistent staple in the area, and they've moved to a larger place from their OG days. This location, on the day that we visited, was extremely cold inside! We had to go to the car and get coats! Anyways, you come for the food. The congee is piping hot and flavorful. The noodles were great as well. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Plenty of free parking in the lot. Staff is friendly. They compete with many congee places in the area, but they definitely hold their own and should be on your list. read more

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This place is busy and bustling even early in the morning. The service is quick and efficient. We got our food not long after putting in our order. The assorted congee was super comforting and tasted like a warm hug. There were bits of minced beef, squid, and pork rind in it, and paired so well with the freshly fried dough sticks. The fried noodles with bean sprout were really good, but truthfully, we could have gone without it. We wanted to try it since it was our first time and seems to be a popular dish. The rice rolls were my personal favorite. It was so fresh, had a nice chew, and it just hit all the right spots in flavor. The prices here are so good and super affordable, too! It's definitely worth it! read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Assorted Congee Fried Dough Stick Fried Noodle w/ Bean Sprout Shrimp Rice Roll Dough Stick Rice Roll w/ Peanut Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

My boyfriend showed me this little Markham gem -- if you love congee, this is your next spot Authentic taste of Hong Kong and affordable meals true to the traditional flavours of congee, rice rolls, and fried dough. Here's what we ordered: * 101 - Minced Beef Congee $7.50 * 193 -2 Kinds of Egg (Salted & Preserved Egg) Congee $9.50 * 203 - w/ Dough Stick $7.00 * 302 - Sweet Cruller (1pc) $2.75 Servers were quick and efficient. The interior is simple and showcases the original open air food stall from 1966 on the wall near the front entrance! Lots of seating inside, great for groups of 2-6. Plenty of free parking outside as well. We wanted to try the cruller with bean paste $2.75 (303) but they sold out - we'll definitely come back to try some more menu items later! 20250426 read more

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This spot used to be inside Market Village next to Pacific mall, been a long time since I've been here so I was super excited to try this delicious HK comfort food again! Service was incredibly fast and restaurant is much more modern and nicer than the old location. The food was really good, very traditional Hong Kong style dishes with amazing flavour. Congee isn't for everyone but Sam's congee is packed with flavour. Here's what we ordered: 101 - Minced Beef Congee $7.50 (9/10) 193 -2 Kinds of Egg (Salted & Preserved Egg) Congee $9.50 (8.5/10) 203 - w/ Dough Stick $7.00 (9/10) 302 - Sweet Cruller (1pc) $2.75 (9/10) All the food was amazing and fairly priced (especially in today market). Highly recommend and will definitely be back again soon!! read more

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Pricey for congee but they have lots of flavor combinations. The dough stick with rice noodle was decent size. The streamed radish cake was very small for the costs. Parking available in plaza. read more

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Arrived just after 11am on a Saturday. We were fortunate as there was no line and we got a table right away. Service was quick The restaurant looked very clean. I will definitely be coming back here for certain dishes. Things we liked: Plain Congee - testy with no MSG. I would've preferred it to be a little thicker, but it was still very good. Dough fritter rice noodle roll - this dish was so good that we ordered a second one. Fried noodle with bean sprout - tasty but not overly salty and not super oily, which was wonderful. Things that were just OK that we didn't like: Rice noodle roll with dried shrimp - the rice noodle was very good; however, we would've preferred that the dried shrimp was embedded in the rice noodle, not just sprinkled on top and then rolled up. Hot mung bean paste dessert - this was OK. It would've been better if it was actually hot and not room temperature. Hot black sesame paste dessert - I do not recommend this. It was gelatinous and tasted more like something that came out of a box. read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Dough fritter rice noodle - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Family wanted asian breakfast so we searched this place thru yelp. Surprisingly everything here taste good. The rice noodles were soft and fresh! read more

Such a hidden gem and under rated traditional Chinese breakfast restaurant with reasonable price. From outside, it doesn't have any appealing look, while inside, very clean and bright nice space, very well-organized, efficient service. We came on Sunday morning, it was all full, with groups of people waiting. It was nice to see the well-lit kitchen, where Chinese dough stick being fried. After waiting for about 10 mins, we were seated at a table with hot tea served right after. We ordered the dough stick 301, 303 and 203, porridge with salted and pickled eggs, all came hot, fresh and yummy. Highly recommended! read more

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Perfect spot for a delicious, cozy HK-style breakfast! Congee paired with you-tiao (fried dough) and rice noodle rolls are a must. The rice noodle rolls have the perfect light and smooth texture. read more

There is not much deco in the restaurant. The ambiance reminds me of a college cafe. The service was very quick. The food was FANTASTIC! All the dishes were as I remembered from Hong Kong. Definitely will come back when I visit next time! read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Pork pudding, dough stick, Congee - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

No complaints. Fast and courteous service. The food is great! The congee is smooth, the fried dough is freshly fried, the curry sauce for the cuttlefish and fish balls is delightful. Awesome. I'm a fan! read more

Fast paced, classic Chinese breakfast items. Came here on a weekend morning and it was packed! We were greeted by a waitress that put us down and gave us a buzzer. We waited around 15-20 minutes before getting seated. Once seated, you see that you have communal sauces on the table like soy sauce, hot sauce, peanut sauce, sesame, pepper and salt. Food came quickly after ordering. Here's what we got: Fried noodle with bean sprout 2.5/5 - Kind of bland to be honest. Tasted a lot better with some hot sauce on it Fried dough fritter 4/5 - Nice and crispy and pairs well with congee Preserved egg congee 3/5 - It was pretty standard but nothing special. Can be seasoned yourself with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Plain rice rolls 2/5 - Usually what I use to gauge this dish at a restaurant. It simply was not silky enough as I've had with other restaurants. I like that the soy sauce, peanut sauce and sesame is on the table for you to put as much or as little as you'd like. Dried shrimp rice rolls 2/5 - Again, not silky enough for that mouth feel. Overall, I think the food can use more of an update with their flavours. Service was quick and attentive though. Still give it a try if you're looking for a simple, cheap eat. read more

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Everything on the menu is so delicious and so affordable. My favorite would have to be shredded pork with preserved egg congee paired with dough sticks. The servers are all friendly and very fast. I would highly recommend coming here. read more

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Fried foods were great. Congee better than most places... but other dishes were lacking. Good service, and get what you see with ambiance. read more

The place is clean and busy. It still has the Hong Kong street food tastes. It brought back my memories. Food is same as Hong Kong 'Dai Pai Dong' taste- which is different from restaurant taste. The price is not street food price tho. read more

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Very efficiently run! We ordered congee, steamed noodle wrapped over fried dough, and a plate of blanched liver for breakfast. We ordered by putting the item # on a paper and gave it to the waiter. Food came out quickly, tasty and nice & hot. Ambiance is friendly and clean. Give it a try! read more

Large place, tables are spread out, reminds me of a school canteen setting. Staff immediately sat us down with tea and menus. Ordered my favorite century egg and pork congee, my partner ordered the pork blood & fish congee. Side dishes-fried bread sticks, steamed liver rice rolls, and spicy tofu. Congee more on the creamy smooth side with minimum rice bits, started to separate towards the end. I liked the pork as it's shredded like pulled pork instead of pork chunks like in most other congee places. Century egg also had a good Unami profile. Fried dough sticks cooked perfectly, not greasy with a nice crunch. Plenty of liver in the rice rolls. The star of the show was the spicy tofu. Silky smooth with a nice spicy kick, worth the visit alone. I'll be back for sure read more

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My friend said this is a traditional HK style breakfast place and is very good with the rice strips with different fillings. We got one rice strip with shrimp and the other one have fried Chinese dough. Server is pretty fast after we delivered the written order. The washroom is pretty clean. Not a lot of people today maybe because of Canada Day. We also ordered preserved egg congee. It's very good, no weird ammonia taste like some other places. Right now can't eat too much, will definitely go back to try something different next time. read more

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Food: still great. Service: rude+++ Update. Been eating at Sam's since I was little at Market Village. Service then and also at this new location pre-Covid has been your average typical Chinese restaurant which is quick and straight which is great for a fast in and out dining experience. Today... wow. Saturday, not super busy so no reason to be annoyed/rude. The attitude was ... Food was great like normal but when we paid the bill, we normally tip as per service and we know what they're service can be like but today they were deserving of the 20% we normally give. The lady looks at the total... and says, "Tips isn't included in the bill." We had left a bit over 10%. She wouldn't take the money to the counter. Whatever, we left it and another guy came to get it and brought it back. We left all the change. The lady comes back and says we didn't leave tips. Ok... that was it. I took the $5 back and left all the coins which was more than a dollar. We got up to leave and he chases us to the exit saying the bill didn't include tips. I looked at him and said, "I'm sorry but you don't chase people for tips. If you want tips you have to earn it." There's always a first for everything. So BEWARE and leave tips if you don't want to be chased. We won't be coming back any time soon. Too many other places we can go to. read more

Amazing. Congee, rice rolls, tofu... Everything was simply amazing. Red bean and mung bean desserts were also amazing.

I have nothing but good things to say about this place! I often went to their Market Village shop before they moved here when I was a kid. I was excited to try this for nostalgia especially after 8 years. I had their minced beef congee which was my go-to as a kid. My friend had pig blood congee (not featured in the pic) and we shared a steamed shrimp roll. The congee came out piping hot which was just as I remember from my childhood. The steamed roll was average. The service was fast and what really surprised me was their interior! They have Tiffany blue colored chairs and everything just looks so much nicer. There's a lot of seating here. Overall really nice place and good food! read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Minced beef congee - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Definitely not the taste I remember. I knew Sam's Congee Delight relocated a couple years back from the OG Market Village location but never took the time to figure out where. Guess it wasn't that popular after since none of my friends/family mentioned it anyways. I can see why now. My girlfriend and I went for a Saturday lunch. The wait wasn't long but still certainly not worth the wait. We ordered a handful of our previous favourites: Congee w/chicken slices and beef slices, dough stick rice roll, sweet cruller, and fried noodle w/ bean sprout. Service is exceptionally fast and the dishes came flying out once our waitress punched in the order. Everything about the restaurant speaks fast-food chain surprisingly. The congee came out bland and diluted, opaque and anemic. I was barely able to identify grains of rice. Chicken and beef slices were silky smooth, albeit underseasoned. Both bowls of congee come with green onion and peanuts by default - make sure to tell the waitress to exclude either if there are preferences and/or allergies. Luckily, each table comes with a wide array of seasonings (i.e. salt, white pepper, sesame seeds, soy sauce, hot sauce, oyster sauce, and peanut sauce) in clean bottles. My congee was slightly more palatable after a generous dusting of salt and white pepper. If you get the dough stick rice roll, make sure to add the staple sesame seeds, oyster sauce, and peanut sauce to add a punch of flavour. I love how the dish doesn't come doused in sauce already, giving that power to the customer. The sweet cruller was fried quite well, not overwhelmingly oily. It was slightly too sweet for my liking, but a definitely a must-try if you already have the standard dough stick in your order. Unfortunately, the fried noodles were, limp, so to speak. It lacked flavour. Maybe our portion from was a one-off, but the dish absolutely needed more aromatics to lift it up. Overall, portion sizes were small. Not worth the prices you're paying. Catch me eating congee in the GTA...other than Sam's Congee Delight. read more

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During a Toronto trip, our family friends took us to Sam's Congee Delight. Apparently, the restaurant has roots to Hong Kong which is where its original location can be found. For a group of 4, we ordered: -203. Rice Roll w/ Dough Stick -104. Pork's pudding congee -102. Assorted minced beef, squid, and pork rind congee -502. Fried noodles w/ bean sprout -206. Rice roll w/ shrimp The shrimp rice roll is one of my personal all-time favorite dishes, and the dish at Sam's did not disappoint. I also enjoyed the interesting combination of the soft rice roll with the crunchy dough inside (similar crispness as a donut). I usually don't order congee at restaurants, but I enjoyed Sam's version as it was flavorful with a nice texture. read more

We always come here for breakfast when in Markham. Their congee is the ultimate comfort food. Their fried noodle with bean sprouts is also very good since it's not too oily. Their dough sticks (youtiao) and sesame seed balls are also solid. read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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If you're craving authentic Hong Kong style breakfast, this is the number one spot to go to! Everything here is made so expertly with amazing and fresh ingredients. There are so many items on the menu that I can't wait to come back next time! Here is my analysis of what we ordered: BBQ rice roll - freshly made rice roll with pieces of bbq pork and sweet soy sauce drizzled all over. You can definitely taste the freshness of the rice roll and will definitely recommend trying! Chicken and preserved egg congee - the star of the show! The chicken was so soft and the preserved egg so creamy! We added a salted egg which also enhanced the flavor even more. Be aware that the flavor is bland on purpose so that customers can add their preferred amount of salt and white pepper. DEFINITELY try this because it's by far the best congee I ever had...and I normally don't order congee at all :p Pork blood and radish - very fresh and smooth texture for the pork blood! It was highly recommended by our friends and family so we tried it. It was definitely very smooth and the radish was delicious! Turnip cake - the best turnip cake we ever had. Unlike other Chinese restaurants where they are served in square pieces, this place serves it in a ball, which was both unique and refreshing to try! Very strong turnip flavor and I will definitely recommend it since it's also fairly cheap! Beef brisket - extremely moist and well seasoned! Served on top of some lettuce, it's a perfect balance of the two! If you ordered some rice roll, you can pour some beef brisket and sauce on top to enhance it as well! Definitely would recommend! Overall this is by far one of the best Hong Kong style breakfast place we have ever been to. We came around 11 on a Saturday and was seated immediately, which I think was just luck on our part since it got crowded shortly after. Definitely coming back hands down! Thank you for reading!! read more

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Sam's Congee Delight truly was a delight! Really superb congee base. Didn't have as much fish as Yin Ji Chang Fen, but we preferred this congee base's flavor more. Also ordered shrimp cheung fun--that was good, but shrimp wasn't as large as other dim sum joints. Definitely recommend for natural tasting congee. read more

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Our go-to for a quick and easy comfort breakfast! Traditional congee fare with great side dishes! Good for families and elderly, but is considered a fast food place. No frills! Don't forget to sprinkle sesame seeds on everything! read more

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Sam's Congee Delight offers some of the best food around, and it's incredibly affordable too. Their dishes are flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for anyone looking for a great meal without breaking the bank. read more

Sam's Congee Delight is a fantastic Cantonese congee restaurant serving the most authentic tasting Hong Kong style traditional congee, noodles, handmade rice rolls and award-winning deep-fried dough. A little background first. It was founded by Wong Sam in Kwun Tong, one of the densest districts in HK. In 1966 they operated an open-air food stall (Dai Pai Dong - 大排檔), a "big licence stall". In 1990 they relocated to Mong Kok, Kowloon and became a full-service restaurant, after the first establishment was permanently closed due to the Kwun Tong Revitalization Project. Wong's family came to Canada in the 1990s and opened Sam's Congee Delight which used to be located inside Markham's Market Village for 20 plus years. In 2018 the restaurant was relocated to 7354 Woodbine Avenue in Markham. I was so glad to have found this restaurant open during the pandemic, so I ordered a bit of everything and shared it with family. *Fried noodles *Fish Slices Congee * *Preserved Egg with Pork Congee * *Dried Shrimp Rice Roll *Fried Dough Sticks * *Steamed Radish Their food was perfect *. With over 50 years of perfecting their delicious dishes, spanning from Hong Kong to Canada, everything tasted exactly how it should be enjoyed. Definitely a top congee spot! read more

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The perfect HK food experience. Totally recommend. We got preserved egg and pork congee, dough stick rice noodles, curry cuttlefish, pork rind and fish balls, fried noodles with bean sprouts and the steamed radish cake. Highlights are the dough stick rice noodles (SO SOFT AND SMOOTH), curry cuttlefish (springy but not chewy, incredible texture) and the steamed radish cake (delicate radish flavour with nice mouth feel). Overall highly recommended and relatively affordable. Eating here brings back nonexistent memories of being in HK eating in a small family owned restaurant. Staff here are super friendly too. Also reminder this place is cash only or debit. Forgot to take pics because it was so good! read more

I guess this must be a famous place when the locals recommend it and there's a long line at 10 am in the morning. We managed to snatch a table after 20 minutes of wait. They move relatively pretty click. Their congee is spectacular and the beef stew is soft and delicious. However, the soy sauce noodles, fish shumai, and fried dough rice noodles were disappointing. Not worth the wait for me next time I go. read more

Sam's Congee Delight - Pork liver pork pudding congee - Chinese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Good congee fare. Reasonably priced with very efficient fast service. Ambience typical HK style diner, clean and functional. Quite busy on Sunday even after 2pm read more