The Congee is one of those places I've been coming to since I was a kid, and I love that the quality has stayed consistent over the years. My go tos are the beef porridge and the wonton and beef noodle soup. The wontons are nice and big, and both dishes are the kind of comforting food I always find myself craving. Definitely one of my favorite comfort food spots in Alhambra. There's something special about going back to a place you grew up eating at and knowing the food is still just as good. read more

First time having lunch here at The Congee. Found parking in the parking lot although it was busy during lunch time. For the table I ordered: Fried wontons Wonton soup, no noodle Fried scallop congee Can of Sprite Beef stew noodle soups (to go) Fried scallop congee barely had any fried scallop in it. Wontons were huge! I noticed it was a full house during lunch. It was so hot inside. I was sweating nonstop. The AC is on 68 but I don't feel any air inside at all. If I come back I would order to go and eat at home. read more

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The Congee is located in the same plaza as Kang Kang Food Court with a shared lot with other restaurants and businesses. On a Saturday evening, my husband and I decided to grab dinner here. Because we parked in the shared parking lot, we entered the restaurant through the back. We were immediately greeted upon entering. After being seated and looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: Fish Tofu Congee, $10.50 prior to tax- This meal truly nourished my soul because I was really sick a few days before and hardly ate anything. The congee was nice and hot and thick, just the way I like it. Portion wise, this is perfect for 2- 3 people to share. But again because I had not eaten much for the last few days, I ended up eating most of it (lol, had not realized how hungry I was until I was eating this). My husband did enjoy this congee too. Beef Stew Noodle Soup, $14.95 prior to tax- My husband ordered this dish and thought the soup was flavorful and the noodles had a nice chew. I also liked this dish and thought it was delicious. My husband finished most of this dish. ------------------------------ (Total= $28.10 after tax, prior to tip) Service was friendly. And because the restaurant is on the small side, it was very easy to get a server's attention if you needed something. Although I did speak mostly Cantonese when I was here (I am actually trying to make myself speak Cantonese more), you can order in English. So you shouldn't have any trouble when you dine here. Overall, coming to The Congee was the right choice for dinner and so glad we did. I do see myself coming back here for another meal in the near future. Please note that there is a unisex restaurant towards the back of the restaurant, right next to the back entrance/ exit. The restroom itself had all the basic essentials (running water, toilet paper, paper towels and soap) but wasn't the cleanest. It was decent at best. read more

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The house fishballs and beef stew were pretty good and they operate efficiently. They were communicative about table availability and strived to get us seated ASAP. This place was full at lunch time on a Thursday but the wait was only about 5 minutes. However, another reason why you can't always trust your AI chatbot: it steered me wrong with the wonton noodle soup. While the wontons were large and full of shrimp, the shrimp were quite overcooked and lacking the crispness that you get from marinating them in baking soda. The skin was also too thick in texture, and the noodles were too soft. While I would stay away from the wontons, I think you'd be satisfied with some of the other items on the menu. Maybe I should've taken the hint and ordered congee... read more

The Congee - Combination with wonton, house fish ball, and beef stew - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I chose to order the Spicy Salt Wings appetizer based on the positive reviews I had seen on Yelp. However, I must admit that I did not find the wings to my liking. They lacked both the expected spiciness and the salty flavor. I believe I had anticipated a taste similar to crispy spicy salted pork chops. After just one bite, I decided to take the remainder home with the intention of making them crispier myself. The Shrimp Wonton Noodles in Soup certainly deserve a five-star rating. The dish featured four generously sized shrimp wontons, all amply filled with shrimp. I did sample the noodles, but unfortunately, I was too satiated to fully appreciate them. I am looking forward to returning for the Shrimp Wonton Noodles in Soup. read more

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We missed this place. One of the best wonton noodles. Their congee is also very good. I usually order the century egg and pork. Service is always fast and friendly. read more

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All the grandparents were out dining here, that usually means the food is legit good. The BEST shrimp wonton noodle soup and spicy salt wings (8). Five large size wonton, dense filling with 2 shrimps, with some greens, noodle was perfect and balanced soup base. Shareable if on a diet but it's soo good, I should have ordered my own bowl and plate. We ate the fried chicken wings so fast, I forgot to take a photo of its beauty. read more

The Congee - Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Yum! One of my to-go places in 626. It is a hole-in-the-wall in a Chinese plaza with maybe 7-8 tables. Service is quick and the staff speaks English. They specializes in Cantonese style wonton soup and congee. The wonton soup is my favorite and one of the best I've had in SoCal. I like getting the "two-item combo" noodle soup ($16) where you can pick two items (ex. wonton and beef stew) in a bowl of egg noodles. Delicious! The bowl also comes with a hefty portion of Chinese broccoli. The last couple times I came for lunch the place was pretty full but since service is fast you shouldn't have to wait very long, if at all. They take credit card. I've seen some reviews talk about it is dirty here? I never experienced or noticed that on my visits. It is no different from any other authentic, hole-in-the-wall style Chinese restaurant. Delicious, authentic, fast, and affordable. What else could you ask for? read more

The Congee - Two item combo noodle soup ($16) with wontons and beef stew - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

The beef porridge tasted a lot better the first time we had it. It could just be that we were really sick while having it. Overall, I think quality has gone down while prices have gone up. The service was decent and each congee came out to around $15 each. Come during peak hours on the weekend and you may have to wait for a table. read more

Loved this hole in the wall: plenty of parking in the back, small, attentive staff, clean, quick, cheap, delicious! Order everything I got: lettuce with tofu sauce, seafood congee, chicken wings, and shrimp wontons with seafood balls - warning the wontons are huge and amaze-balls. Baller. read more

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I came here because I wasnt feeling good but still hungry. The seafood congee was a nice, easy to digest food that helped me get over the sick feeling. The wonton soup was good too. The soup was kind of salty fir my liking but still the warm soup was soothing. The restaurant is a traditional chinese restaurant. Service is good and staff is friendly. read more

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Tried The Congee for the first time and wow! Another go-to for comfort food discovery. I got the shrimp wonton noodle soup and the wontons were massive. Truly giant. I was getting full just from those alone. No complaints though! It was soooo good. The broth is light, not salty, and easy to customize with chili oil, soy sauce, salt, pepper, or black vinegar. I went the chili oil route for my wontons and chef's kiss! My husband ordered the golden shrimp egg lo mein with house fish balls. He loved the veggies, the sauce, and the chewy noodles. His dish also came with a side of soup (same broth as mine), which was a nice touch. The place is clean, service is fast, and prices are reasonable, especially for the quality. I'm already planning my next visit to try the congee and the fried chicken wings! read more

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Delicious hong kong style noodles for about $15 a bowl. Perfectly al dente thin egg noodles, deliciously savory and shrimpy broth, and a side of choy sum/mustard greens(?) that adds refreshing crunch. I love the shrimp wontons. Each one is huge, stuffed full of fluffy pork and big shrimp pieces in a thin wrapper. There is a wonderful sesame aroma in the filling and the wonton overall is so juicy. Their house special fish balls are also great, much better than any store bought fish ball with tiny pieces of chinese sausage in it. I like to split one bowl or order a regular noodle with a protein and a plain noodle in soup and share the protein between my partner and I. I would have to be pretty hungry to finish a bowl on my own. The restaurant is pretty small, sometimes you have to wait during rush hour, but tables clear pretty quickly. Service is no nonsense and brusque typical of casual Asian restaurants around here. Seating areas are kept very clean. There is parking around back, don't usually have trouble finding a spot. read more

The Congee - Menu as of October 2025 - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This is what wonton soup taste like. I love it and so glad I found it. Yes, 4 GIANT wontons and the perfect broth! The wonton fillings is what it should be! I also got the abalone jook to go. That was 2 meals for me. It was perfect taste! And yes, it was packed when I went. Definitely going back! Friendly and fast service too! read more

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This is a great congee restaurant with great service. I went there about two weeks ago and tried the House Fish Ball Congee and Preserved Egg with Shredded Pork Congee. Both dishes were delicious and had great flavor. I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back again! read more

I used to come here all the time when I was younger and just went back the other day... and maybe it's nostalgia but I swear it tasted better back then. The noodles were soft and overcooked with no bounce, the house fish balls were also too soft (like yes it's supposed to be soft but ... not mushy fall apart soft), and the wontons just didn't have that wow factor anymore (it falls apart, didn't have much flavor, just tastes exactly like ground pork and shrimp). The sliced beef was good and tender, no complaints there. They also have a B rating as of the time this review was written so ... do what you want with that information. There was one fly buzzing around when I was eating... I do like that they have chili oil + red vinegar available and used that to dip all my toppings in. For me that was a must since nothing was really wowing me at all. In the past, I really liked their seafood congee also! They put lots of seafood in like scallop, shrimp, fishball. Didn't order that this recent visit. But again, in the past I also really liked their wontons, house fish ball, and noodle soup... so hmmm ... take that with a grain of salt. Could just be an off day but I went on a Saturday afternoon so most likely not? Not sure if I'll ever go back but definitely not anytime soon. read more

The Congee - 3 item combo noodle soup-- wonton, house fish ball, sliced beef - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ping was so helpful, I have a seafood allergy so she steered me clear of the soups and the congee...both broth bases are made with dried scallops...and most of the dumpling and won ton fillings have shrimp. If you have a seafood allergy, take care and listen to Ping. THANK YOU Ping!! The most important thing was is my mom happy. We came for breakfast...the place is austere and more like a takeout with tables, but once there mom realized she was craving beef tendon soup, so she pivoted and was glad she did. The beef tendon noodle soup was really good quality ingredients and it put a smile on her face. Yayyy. I tried the lo mein wirh beef, minus the oyster sauce...it was basically soup dry on a plate. All the ingredients seed fresh...the soup egg noodles were chewy like homemade but i dont know if they were...3/5... Mom says she'll be back to actually try the congee. Parking in back...enter off valley and one street parallel to Garfield...also an entrance off the west side of Garfield. Free parking. read more

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Came by on Sunday around 4:45 pm and the place was completely empty of patrons. Not sure if this is the norm. Possibly because it's scorching hot outside and no one wants to eat hot soup... or is it because it's health code Grade B. Which I didn't noticed until I already paid for my order and my order was almost completed. Ordered the seafood congee and herbal drink. Although congee isn't difficult to make, it's nice to have a place I can run to if feeling under the weather or simply craving some congee. This place specializes in congee and also has other soup dishes on the menu. I echo everyone else rave reviews on the seafood congee, however, I was still hoping I wouldn't get taken down with some food borne illness. That Grade B was making me a little nervous. I would have liked if they included a fried Chinese bread donut that is typically eaten with congee. Private parking is in the back. Entrance in from back or front. read more

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Upsetting. Everything that's gone wrong with a good bowl of wonton noodle soup. Wrong wonton 雲吞 , Wrong dumpling 水餃, and semi-soggy noodles. That just sums it up. And their congee (jook) is just ok. :( So, these places are really popular in HK where they served only congee and wonton noodle soups. And in Asia, they are almost always good because with a simple menu, the same dishes are served over and over and practice makes more perfect, right? WRONG. The food at this place is - honestly - terrible. For me, I ordered a Wonton and Dumpling Noodles Lo Mein 雲吞水餃撈麵。 A classic and super simple dish, and I've never had worse. For a poster child of Everything that's gone wrong with a good bowl of wonton noodle soup, you can come here: * Semi-soggy egg noodles: noodles are supposed to have a 'crunch' in it, or what you may call el dente. But not at this place... the egg noodles are semi-soggy and just over cooked. * Wrong wonton 雲吞 : The wontons are GIANT. They are not supposed to be this big. The wontons here are bigger than your Siu-Mai dim sum and there's no care in the wrapping. Just a ball of meat squeezed into a wonton wrapper, that's it. Worse yet, the meat is foul smelly, filled with un-fresh pork fillings with traces of small shrimp. Wrong wonton size, wrong size shrimp used, and there's just no excuse for using un-fresh meat. BAD. Looked bad, taste even worse. * Here's the worse part yet -- wrong dumpling. when you go to a wonton shop to eat 雲吞水餃, you know what you're expecting for "dumpling"... and this place serves you "boiled pot stickers" as dumplings for crying out loud!!! I questioned the waitress that "this is the wrong dumpling", and she simply replied, "this is OUR dumpling" and pointed to the pictures in the menu. Er, ok - my bad I guess. These boiled pot stickers, I guarantee you, are straight from the freezer section of 99 Ranch Market. * Fried Chicken Wings are dry and deep fried at least for the 3rd time. Not good. * Congees are barely ok with a shop that bares its name. Consistency is not the best but overall tolerable. With so many choices in the 626, I can't believe I stumbled at such a horrible-tasting restaurant. Now to be fair. the restaurant was clean and comfy, and the wait staff were fast and efficient. But man, with such bad food, just the thought of coming back bad makes me shake... that foul smelly un-fresh pork filling in their wrong sized giant larger than Siu-Mai wontons.... omg! Ok, I'll stop the complaining now. read more

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They were open on Christmas - thank goodness! It was cold and raining and we definitely needed porridge and noodle soup! Delicious! The porridge was perfect texture. I loved how it isnt too watery and the rice is great consistency. Staff are nice. There are two entrances so I was confused when I parked at the back lot because no signs lol but just look for the number 19 on top of the back door. Small restaurant but I got my food for takeout. Oh - I love the portions too. Very worth your money! read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. Great feeling of comfort inside! Will return soon read more

Ordered two item soup combination. Asked for the beef stew to be served separately as I didn't want to mess the broth up. The wontons are ginormous in size and packed with shrimp and pork. Temperature of egg noodle was piping hot which is good. The broth is a little on the lighter side. Chicken wings were 4/5 Served piping hot but somehow not juicy enough. Definitely hits like other wings found in HK cafes as it is the peanut oil they fry with. Wish they had bigger cups as I feel terrible having to ask for refills. Parking isn't an issue. read more

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The food here is really good- especially the wonton noodle soup. The wontons are huge like others have mentioned and the service is usually pretty quick. I ordered ahead and they quoted 10 minutes and the food was hot and ready. The ambiance is a bit messy, but I loved the food and didn't have problems eating it. read more

Locates in a big plaza with plenty of parking, but parking can be tricky during peak hours. The food may tends to be on a healthier side which explains why most of the dishes are bland in taste. Not our favorite. Congee: 3/5. Good portion. Wonton Noodle: 3.5/5. Service is okay, but chaos during peak hours. read more

If you want authentic Cantonese pork and preserved egg porridge or congee, continue looking. This place is NOT it. FFS, they use super dry, super old chicken as the protein to make the congee with. Everyone knows you ought to use pork. There's zero pork in their congee! And for the pan-fried rolls, they are store-bought. They are not the steamed kind where authentic restaurants make in-house. They buy the $2.99 kinds from an Asian supermarket, slap some cooking oil and soy sauce onto the wok and call it a day. There's not even a corn starch slurry to thicken the sauce! It's like they either don't know how to cook good food or they think you the consumer can't disconcern what good food is. To add insult to injury, they charge you $11.50 for these piss-poor rice rolls when most restaurants add them to a breakfast combo for free. So you end up spending $11.50 for the porridge and another $11.50 for the rice rolls separately. Money gauging much?? Lastly, they charge 25 cents for every to-go container. They gave me two for my two items, so when the bill came, they tacked on 50 cents to the bill. How tacky. Spending money on disappointing food is another level of hurt. FAIL IN EVERY ASPECT. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT COME HERE. read more

We were craving wonton soup and found this spot on Yelp. There's ample parking in the lot and it's a small shop but they get the dishes out quickly. We ordered the shrimp & pork wonton noodle soup. The wontons were massive! And cooked well where they were plump. The noodles were also very springy. We were big fans of this. My dad even asked to come back twice during his visit here. The wonton noodle is such a comforting dish for the colder days. I saw someone get a 'dry' version with wontons, noodles, and soup were separate which looks bomb. They also have a 'you choose' option noodle soup with different beef varieties to choose from. The beef was tender and definitely worth getting as well. We also tried the pork and preserved egg congee which was decent. It wasn't as seasoned as I would like and think more addition of ginger would elevate it. Come for the wontons! read more

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I still stand by the fact that these wontons are some of the best in the area... certainly the biggest! However, size of dumpling doesn't make up for what it lacks. The noodles in the wonton mien were too doughy, not firm and springy enough; and the soup was bland and eggy (sort of like the water they use to blanch the noodles). My friend had the pork and century egg congee and said it was too bland. I would only recommend getting the wontons in soup without the noodles here. read more

After a long drive from Gardena work to Pasadena on the streets! I needed to reward myself. I was in the mood for noodle soup. A nice super hot broth with egg noodles. This place is pretty dead on with all the true authentic flavors. I went for the shrimp wonton with noodles. The flavor reminds me a little bit like Syl mai from the dim sum place. A simple broth with egg noodles and whatever combo of protein your heart desires. Cool you can order extra greens. I liked it so much, I brought Wifey with me the following day. My server recognized me and said "Welcome back" read more

I love the wonton noodle soup here. The wontons are big and it's filled with lots of shrimp. I also love the fried chicken wings here. The wings are fried to golden brown and seasoned just right. This dish is best eaten at the restaurant. It doesn't taste as good if you do take out. Service is quick. The downside: The restaurant is very small. It doesn't have many seats or tables. You may have to wait or you may have to share a table with strangers. read more

The Congee - Wonton noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I have been coming here since I was a kid every time I would come to visit LA and see my family. This place is very nostalgic for me and definitely affordable. Super good prices and the portions are super huge. Honestly, I definitely will recommend this place because the food is super delicious and very simple. They have many options to choose from and they have very attentive people working there. The food taste super good and I always love coming here. Every time I come to LA I always make sure this is one place. I stop out because it is one of my favorite places to eat at LA. We always go inside to eat and it's always a pleasant meal. It is a little bit loud inside but not super loud. It is just perfect. The workers here works super hard and they are very accommodating and welcoming. I want to appreciate them for that. read more

The Congee - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

TLDR: My go to spot for congee and noodles. It's affordable, good, and it reminds me of a restaurant that I used to enjoy very much. Lo mein: You could pick 2-3 items that you want with your lo mein. I chose Beef Stew and Wonton because that's what they specialize in, and the fish tofu (fish cake) is something that I just haven't had in a while. I love their portions. Whatever main you get here will ensure that you will leave the restaurant full. The egg noodle of the lo mein was cooked well, and the flavors of your toppings take center stage. The beef stew is soft, beefy, and contributes to most of what you'll taste. The wontons are huge and you can see that they're made on site, the fish tofu is basically a fish cake that is mostly MSG, but it's fine. The soup on the side is a way to keep the relatively dry entree lubricated. Noodle Soup: You take the same advantages of the lo mein but just add more soup. It's really a question of how much soup do you want to have in your meal. Either way, it works. Dumplings: It's the weakest part of the meal, yet it still holds its own. I would recommend skipping this and ordering more wontons, but the dumplings do give off a gyoza feel and a different taste profile. Seafood congee: It's either the best congee that I've had in SoCal or the 2nd best. It's served hot, and the thickness of the congee keeps it hot for extended periods of time. The squid, fish, and shrimp inside the congee are all cooked well, and none of them turned rubbery even after an extended period of time in the hot congee. Flavor wise, it's not too strong meaning they used minimal to no MSG and it makes this a perfect dish for a cold day or when you're sick. Service: The staff kept an eye on our water cups, so we were always topped up. Otherwise, it's your classic Asian restaurant staff etiquette. Minimal interactions and pleasantries. All business. Orders, water refills, and payment. No issues with that. Ambiance: I'm a sucker for hole in a wall establishments that just do what they do. This place is no different. Ignore the restroom, ignore the floors, and ignore the kitchen. Just focus on the food and have a great meal. read more

The Congee - Beef Stew, Wonton, and Fish Cake Lo mein. Sliced beef and wonton noodle, Dumplings, and Seafood Congee. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

My go to place for congee and their wonton is huge! Soul food for me. I always order the wonton soup (no noodles) which comes with 6 huge wonton and veggies underneath. Small place so be prepared to wait before getting seated. This restaurant also charge $0.25 for each to go box you need. read more

The Congee - Wonton soup (veggie underneath) - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Wonderful as always; welcoming staff, convivial atmosphere, and the food is delicately and deliciously prepared!! read more

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Love all of the different congees. Wontons are huge and really good. Parking can get a little tight but food is worth it. Service is quick. Small inside and can get crowded when they're busy. Casual hole in the wall. read more

Best place for shrimp wonton noodle soup. This soup always hits the spot. Quick service too. Friendly staff/people.

Was craving Congee on a hot day, weird hot day cravings happen lol! Have been curious to try this place for a while, so I finally stopped by and ordered to go. I ordered shrimp congee, shrimp wonton noodles in soup, and pan-fried dumplings. The congee was great! It wasn't salty and had plenty of shrimp. The wontons were big and tasty with 3-4 shrimp inside each, and fried dumplings were tasty, but the soup base was very bland. The staff was friendly, provided quick service, and the place was very clean. I stopped by around 6 pm, and there was no one eating inside but did notice people ordering and / or picking up to go. It is located in a small plaza with lots of small Asian businesses and a small parking lot. Entrance through the back by the parking lot. read more

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Located in a corner mall in Alhambra, this place is unassuming but wins with their friendly and fast service, and generous portions. Their shrimp wonton soup was huge, with giant wontons filled with at least 4 whole shrimp, topped with ground pork and shrimp. Their flavors were mild, signature of Cantonese cuisine. The meal was simple yet comforting, and I enjoyed my experience. read more

The Congee - wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place has some of the best congee I've had on the west coast. The seafood congee was very well balanced and had a generous amount of variety. It is both silky and generous with the seafood to a level where nearly each spoonful had something read more

The Congee - Wonton noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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We came here for lunch and ordered the Seafood Congee with fish balls, Wonton with Oyster Sauce Lo Mein, Beef Stew Fried Rolls, and Spicy Salt Wings. The Seafood Congee was absolutely amazing--smooth, flavorful, and very comforting. Adding a splash of red vinegar made it even better! If you're a congee lover, this dish alone makes the trip worthwhile. The Beef Stew Fried Rolls were pretty good. I thought the flavor was just right, but my friend felt they were a bit bland. Once we added some chili sauce, though, it really brought the dish to life. The Wonton with Oyster Sauce Lo Mein was just average. The wontons were large, but they didn't have much flavor, and the overall dish was nothing special. The Spicy Salt Wings were tasty but a little too salty for my liking. We arrived around 12:30 PM, and the place was very busy. Service was okay, though the hot water we ordered had a strange taste. Overall, if you love congee, this is a place worth visiting. Their Seafood Congee is definitely a standout! read more

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The beef stew wonton noodles soup is da bomb. The wontons are huge loaded with shrimp and pork. Beef stew was perfectly cooked. We also tried the liver congee and it was alright. read more