The Congee

Name: The Congee
Address: 19 Valley Blvd, Alhambra, California, 91801, US
Telephone: (626) 284-2722
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

$ • Chinese, Noodles, Vegetarian

Hours:
19 Valley Blvd, Alhambra
(626) 284-2722

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About The Congee

The Congee is a hidden gem for those craving Cantonese noodle soups and porridges. Located in a plaza with parking access, this restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere with attentive customer service. The "build your own" noodle soup with beef stew and wontons is a popular choice, with large portions and flavorful ingredients. The shrimp wontons are a standout, packed with meat and shrimp, providing a perfect balance of chewiness and taste. The menu also includes delicious and crispy chicken wings. The staff, while mainly communicating in a second language, are polite and ensure orders are correct. The restaurant's specialty, the shrimp wonton noodle soup, is a must-try, with enormous shrimp wontons and a tasty broth that keeps customers coming back for more. Many diners praise the wontons for being huge and tasty, with some noting that the bowl contains four wontons. The restaurant’s affordable prices and hot, homemade soups make it a favorite, especially for those looking for comfort food or needing a warm meal on a cold day. The ambiance is a friendly, local setting in a small strip mall, adding to its charm. Parking is available at the front, where the restaurant name "The Congee" can be seen, or by looking for the large food poster nearby.