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Congee Village Restaurant & Bar

100 Allen St., New York, NY, 10002
nr. Delancey St.
212-941-1818

7.5 "Recommended"
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83% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.0
Service: 5.2
Décor: 5.5
Value: 8.7
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Not the same

FOODEATER from 10286 | Posted on 7/5/09

Overall Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 4
Service: 1
Décor: 4
Value: 5

Over the years, I have gone to Congee Village and left satisfied. But, yesterday, that all changed. The portion size is half the size with the prices increased. The service is poor. They don't give you your whole order. You might have to ask a few times before you get youÂ’re complete ordered if you are lucky. I never did get my bowl of rice.

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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Delicious Chinese, find it here!

delikado from 10019 | Posted on 6/23/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 9

I have yet to sample the namesake dish (in its numerous varieties), but that's mostly because I am always distracted by the other delicious items on the menu! Some must-haves: garlic chicken, pan-fried flounder, pork ribs with shrimp paste, and pan-fried minced pork with salted fish. As with many other restaurants in the area, the vibe at Congee Village is energetic, occasionally rushed, but that just adds to the charm.

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6 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Specialties & a Scene at Congee Village

ZenFoodster from 10017 | Posted on 9/20/06

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 6
Décor: 7
Value: 10

Known for "jook," Congee Village serves congee that remedies any hungry stomach. Yet, in my inaugural visit there, I tried some of the Village's other specialty dishes. I started with the fried bread ("man-tao") & enjoyed 6 pieces served up with sweet & milky syrup. What a deal! The Spicy Salted Crab in Special Sauce, at $10.95, came with 4 small crabs in a garlic & dry shrimp sauce. The Sauteed Clams with Black Bean Sauce was packed full of flavor. The Flounder Fillet in 2 Tastes was a half disappointment. The fish itself was fresh & delicious. Tossed with pea pods & small mushrooms & mixed with a gingery & garlicky white sauce, the sauteed half of the dish was clean & light ("ching"), much like most Cantonese dishes. The fried portion, however, was covered by a batter that was too thick -much like fish n' chips. This part of the dish was a turn-off to me, though my Caucasian ("gweilo") dining partner liked it. The woodland village decor is cheap but does the trick of setting the scene-filled with tourists, local chinese, & hipsters alike..The long wait is off-set by the ridiculously low-priced cocktails & great, authentic food!

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297 out of 572 people found this review helpful.

Food and Service Hit or Miss

Rhea | Posted on 11/16/05

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 7
Service: 6
Décor: 5
Value: 9

I've come here several times and have had different experiences, the last being positive. The staff accomodated us in their unique lounge while we watched a boxing match. Top shelf drinks are super duper cheap and the 1/2 duck and juicy buns were heavenly. Be prepared to go back several times to find the right menu items. Experience with staff has varied but generally average and sometimes above.

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322 out of 638 people found this review helpful.

Bring a crowd

zenden from 10011 | Posted on 4/6/04

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 10

Bustling expansive space with tacky decor, is a great spot for a big group. Make a reservation or be prepared to wait. Not exactly warm service, but efficient enough. I expected the congee to be good, but what really surprised me was the quality of the rest of the food. Delicious, and more important for a group - cheap!

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318 out of 624 people found this review helpful.

One of the best in Chinatown!!!

zeecee | Posted on 1/9/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 3
Décor: 3
Value: 9

Large, carefully decorated, and there's a bar where you can wait (and you may have to) that serves Cosmopolitans for $3.50. They'll throw in a small plate of peanuts too! The menu is large with congee featured - a porridge dish you can eat alone or with a variety of toppings. It's not the reason we go here. The reason is the wonderful menu and the delicious dishes, all carefully prepared and affordable. The crab with scallions and onion, perhaps the best deal in the city at $7.99. The fried spareribs are also memorable. We were curious about the pea leaves with garlic(or something with a name like that) that's a hefty $11.95. It was fabulous and loaded with garlic. Service can be uneven. Last night we were wedged into a small table in a tiny room with three tables and the wait for our food was quite long. But the crab made me all worthwhile. They do have dishes over rice at kunch, priced in the $4-$5 vicinity. There are plenty of noodle and fried rice dishes at all times.

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292 out of 588 people found this review helpful.

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