This one is a sad one to write — feels like Congee Village is a shadow of its former self. Came in on Saturday for a brunch (arguably the most important meal for a restaurant like this), and it’s clear the place is understaffed: service is slow (and inattentive) and food was very mediocre. The decor and China is a nice touch, but is surely showing its age.
On food - we ordered a variety of dishes: from dim sum (buns 流沙包, gluttonous rice dumpling 咸水角, and chive dumplings 韭菜饼), walnut shrimp with broccoli, conch and tofu mix, as well as a couple of bowls of congee — the preserved pork and century egg as well as sampan congee: the traditional options. The chive dumplings were the best, I’d stay away from the walnut shrimp and conch dishes, and if you prefer the congee on the savory (and candidly salty) side, then perhaps this will suit your taste.
I wish I had kinder things to say but this may be the last time I come here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Florin Ciceu
First of all this place is a trap. They ask you to order more and more. When I asked if is enough what I ordered they said no. But it was a lot. Just to make more money. No respect for the clients. Never go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yifeng Tian
Ordered delivery. The porridge was spoiled and not fresh. Very very disappointing quality. Would not recommend to anyone
Food: 1
A Wong
Tastes good, nice decor, good service, but kinda expensive. Good place to go to if it's a birthday dinner or other important occasion with your friends and family. Private rooms available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp with Walnut and Broccoli in Mayonnaise 核桃蝦球
Richard Gai
Advantages: The taste is relatively pure, less MSG, less salt, and the service quality is good! Disadvantages: The garlic chicken is not crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 澳洲龙虾, 小炒皇, 牛肉丸和凤爪
David Rosensaft
Very tasty food with large portion size. Attentive service. Lovely, bright dining room and atmosphere. Great value. Will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amandip Kaur
Vegetarian options were great and I loved the unlimited tea. Great service and very cool place to go to with group of friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kin Yip
Congees are the best buys (great taste and not expensive) in this well decorated and sleek restaurant. Other dishes may be much more expensive.
I also like dim sums, slightly cheaper than other places around and are very good !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Porridge
BECKY WONG
Authentic cantonese dish
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
NiNi C
The entrance is unremarkable, and the decoration inside looks like I can’t afford it. The food is delicious. My friend came here for the Tingzi porridge, but it turned out that the Tingzi porridge didn’t have salt and was tasteless. Overall, it’s pretty good.
When I walked in in the morning, the front desk didn't even say hello. It didn't matter, because I had to wait for my friends to park their cars. I sat on the stool at the door and took out some melon seeds from my pocket, about twenty or so. I kept the melon seed skins in my hand. There was no trash can in sight, so I wanted to put the trash in the trash can behind the bar. When I walked up to him and told him that I wanted to throw away the melon seed peels, the most embarrassing thing was that he told me that his trash can is not for guests to use😃 .
Tyler Tilton
Pork chop with salted pepper. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
OldTown Kaffee
Super beautiful and great layout. Staff are friendly and hardworking. Some dishes are not that authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kelly Zhen
There was a waiter who was very bad and asked us for a 20% tip for not very good service. I feel very surprised. We were placed at a very corner table, the waiter rarely came to check on us, the waiter thought that their service was OK, we did not ask her to come, so it was not their fault. My friends and I are very unhappy and I'm not going back
This one is a sad one to write — feels like Congee Village is a shadow of its former self. Came in on Saturday for a brunch (arguably the most important meal for a restaurant like this), and it’s clear the place is understaffed: service is slow (and inattentive) and food was very mediocre. The decor and China is a nice touch, but is surely showing its age.
On food - we ordered a variety of dishes: from dim sum (buns 流沙包, gluttonous rice dumpling 咸水角, and chive dumplings 韭菜饼), walnut shrimp with broccoli, conch and tofu mix, as well as a couple of bowls of congee — the preserved pork and century egg as well as sampan congee: the traditional options. The chive dumplings were the best, I’d stay away from the walnut shrimp and conch dishes, and if you prefer the congee on the savory (and candidly salty) side, then perhaps this will suit your taste.
I wish I had kinder things to say but this may be the last time I come here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
First of all this place is a trap. They ask you to order more and more. When I asked if is enough what I ordered they said no. But it was a lot. Just to make more money. No respect for the clients. Never go back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ordered delivery. The porridge was spoiled and not fresh. Very very disappointing quality. Would not recommend to anyone
Food: 1
Tastes good, nice decor, good service, but kinda expensive. Good place to go to if it's a birthday dinner or other important occasion with your friends and family. Private rooms available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp with Walnut and Broccoli in Mayonnaise 核桃蝦球
Advantages: The taste is relatively pure, less MSG, less salt, and the service quality is good! Disadvantages: The garlic chicken is not crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 澳洲龙虾, 小炒皇, 牛肉丸和凤爪
Very tasty food with large portion size. Attentive service. Lovely, bright dining room and atmosphere. Great value. Will come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options were great and I loved the unlimited tea. Great service and very cool place to go to with group of friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Congees are the best buys (great taste and not expensive) in this well decorated and sleek restaurant. Other dishes may be much more expensive.
I also like dim sums, slightly cheaper than other places around and are very good !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Porridge
Authentic cantonese dish
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The entrance is unremarkable, and the decoration inside looks like I can’t afford it. The food is delicious. My friend came here for the Tingzi porridge, but it turned out that the Tingzi porridge didn’t have salt and was tasteless. Overall, it’s pretty good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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When I walked in in the morning, the front desk didn't even say hello. It didn't matter, because I had to wait for my friends to park their cars. I sat on the stool at the door and took out some melon seeds from my pocket, about twenty or so. I kept the melon seed skins in my hand. There was no trash can in sight, so I wanted to put the trash in the trash can behind the bar. When I walked up to him and told him that I wanted to throw away the melon seed peels, the most embarrassing thing was that he told me that his trash can is not for guests to use😃
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Pork chop with salted pepper. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Super beautiful and great layout. Staff are friendly and hardworking. Some dishes are not that authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
There was a waiter who was very bad and asked us for a 20% tip for not very good service. I feel very surprised. We were placed at a very corner table, the waiter rarely came to check on us, the waiter thought that their service was OK, we did not ask her to come, so it was not their fault. My friends and I are very unhappy and I'm not going back
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Excellent front desk service attitude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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