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Congee Dynasty
Category: Restaurants Chinese Chinese [Edit]
1100 Burnhamthorpe Rd WMississauga, ON L5C 4G4
(905) 949-1988
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 10:30 am - 2 am
Sun 10:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
18 reviews for Congee Dynasty
18 reviews in English
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Review from David L.
Mississauga, ON
We come here about once a month for the congee.
The fried turnip cake is one of our fav dishes.
Service is typically 'Chinese' friendly ie nothing to write home about...but it's OK. -
Review from Kimberley N.
Mississauga, ON
2/3/2012
I've been here several times with my family and for some reason I haven't written a review for this place...maybe because I'm so tired after all that MSG.
I actually just went there for dinner tonight with my sister and mom. Parking was quite full so we assumed we would be waiting for a table. However, we got seated promptly as we entered. I think they changed the booth seats because they look cleaner and the texture is different now. The utensils, cup, bowls, and dishes always seem a bit dirty to me. Does anyone also think this?
Since it's called Congee Dynasty, it's pretty obvious that they specialized in making congee. I don't even like congee but it's actually pretty good here (with the dough fritter, of course!). The three of us ordered their house special congee (consists of only seafood, yum!), a plate of dough fritters, pad thai with chicken and shrimp, and fried noodles with beef in soya sauce. The dishes were average so there wasn't anything special compared to other Chinese restaurants. To be honest, we didn't finish anything because the portions are huge. Everything was taken home...now we have food for tomorrow, yay! The total came up to $44, which is quite cheap considering how much food we got.
Try this place out when you're in the area. You won't be disappointed but you won't be highly impressed. -
Review from Fern H.
1/15/2012
We came to Congee Dynasty as a Plan B after our dim sum plans got changed last minute.
We ordered the pork/egg congee ($4.25) with donut ($1.50), Chinese greens ($4.25), 'Deep Fried Three Kinds of Stuffed' ($5.75) which despite the terrible name turned out to be tofu, eggplant and green peppers stuffed with shrimp/crab meat, fried chili turnip ($5.95), a Cantonese chow mein ($8.99) and rice noodle with beef and black bean sauce ($7.75).
Food came out hot and fresh, although cooled down quickly due to a draft from the kitchen where we think there was a door was propped open to the outside.
The dishes were all average with the donut being the highlight. It was like biting into deep fried dough heaven - soft, fresh and crispy, yet not too greasy. The donut alone is reason enough for me to return here. I did find the food to be a bit on the salty side but MSG is an integral part of the Chinese food groups.
Portions are generous, definitely enough for 5 people to be full and we had enough leftover for one person's workday lunch.Listed in: Dim Sum West Side
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Review from Elame G.
Toronto, ON
6/29/2011
this place is not good at all. I feel sorry for people who live in Mississauga but can't get to Congee Queen in Markham. This place is a fail on alot of levels.
They try to copy the dry garlic seafood fried rice from Congee Queen, but they put barely cooked vegetables. The food doesn't taste that good either.
Service was not great either. English and cantonese fluency is lacking because they speak mandarin.
Go to congee queen at Steeles and 404 if you want the same food from here but tastes good. -
Review from Alex Paolo B.
Mississauga, ON
1/6/2011
In my opinion this place is a great value pick if you want fast and relatively affordable Chinese food. Of course their speciality is Congee which great for sharing at just $5-$6.50 per bowl large enough to feed 3 to 4.
Pleasant, smiling service isn't their strong suit, so don't expect to be talked up or charmed, their all about efficiency. If you're queasy about MSG then this place isn't for you. Very busy on weekends and many Chinese people eat here which in my opinion is a very good sign.
If you're eating for 2 people, my wife and I recommend 3 dishes: a Congee bowl, an appetizer like deep fried Squid ($6.50) OR the steamed rice noodle with beef ($2.99) and a rice dish (we love the Beef Brisket on rice $6.75). All these for less than $20 and guaranteed you will have some left over to take home. You will have to box up your leftovers yourself.
We recommend this place for it's no frills, great value Chinese eats. -
Review from Derek L.
Oakville, ON
11/20/2010 1 Check-in Here
Come here for the congee. The congee is where it's at! Everything else on the menu is subpar (not that I have tried everything else on the menu mind you).
But the congee is good quality, and cheap!
Good, quick service, like most other chinese restaurants. Big space, never had to wait for a table.
I recommend this place for family, friends, and couples.
Derek -
Review from Alysia I.
Mississauga, ON
2/23/2009
My mom is a big fan of Congee Dynasty and has been telling me about this restaurant for a long time now. I have since eaten at the restaurant but I more frequently order delivery.
At the restaurant - you must defintely order the Chicken and Shredded Duck Congee big bowl. I think it's A9 ont the menu, feeds about 6 people for $7.99. We have ordered it for delivery but you get smaller portion than if ordered in the restaurant. Another favorite is Pork Jowl and garlic stems in XO sauce (I don't know if this is the exact name of the dish but it can be found on the special menu placed at each table). Don't forget to order some chinese donuts to go with your congee.
For delivery - there are endless possibilities. My favorite dishes are Shrimp and Chive Rice Noodle Roll, Fried Shrimp Dumplings, Yeung Chow Fried Rice and the Hot & Sour soup. They program your info into their database, so ordering is quick once you give your phone number and they deliver within 20 minutes from the time you place your order. I also have to mention that it's cheap!!! -
Review from Joe C.
8/19/2011
the best bang for the buck quick chinese food in Mississauga. food comes out in lightning speed and its def above average for this type of chinese food. I've tried all the different jooks and all are very well made. tasty flavour and perfect texture to the goopy poor man's dish. My fav jooks include the congealed cow blood and Manila clams. The establishment is pretty typical chinese decor. Come here on a sunday afternoon for a cure to a good hangover.
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Review from Joeie K.
Mississauga, ON
8/9/2010 1 photo
Agree with D-T on the review.
Overall, an above average restaurant if you are more "Canadian"/"North-American". The restaurant is a lot cleaner than most Chinese restaurants and has a more "modern" atmosphere (think slightly less than Asian Legend).
Food review: decent food for normal-ish prices. Nothing amazing, but definitely a lot saltier/lot more MSG than usual. A good dish to try would be the "XO sauce fried radish cake" - my favourite and generally enjoyed by most people I've introduced it to.
Service review: agreed with DT - not overly fast, attentive or friendly, but gets the job done.
Average restaurant - not a bad option, not a great option. -
Review from M L.
Mississauga, ON
2/12/2011
I'm not sure how this place received so many stars.
People either have no taste bud, or the price must be right, because the service is obviously not there. Empty tea? Don't worry, just leave it open on the table, and they'll be more then happy to walk right on by.
I would not give this place 4-5 stars because of the price. It is cheap for a reason. Probably because the chefs can't cook.
The way I scale Chinese restaurants is by starting off by ordering fried rice. If you fail at making fried rice, you most likely fail at life. Surely, they failed horrendously on this aspect. It came out wet and mushy. They tried to blame this on me by stating it was a certain type of fried rice I ordered. NICE TRY! I've ordered the same dish at every Chinese restaurant I've attended, and not once did they ever come out the way yours did.
This place should not even be considered an Asian restaurant, what an embarrassment. What Asians put ketchup noodles on their menu? Pad Thai with ketchup? C'MON, ARE YOU EFFIN FOR REAL? This makes me so mad, because one of my friends actually ordered it. Sure enough, it got returned. Just imagine eating chow mien with ketchup. YUCK. I'm sure they offer that too.
Anyway, if you're feeling like Asian food with no standards, c'mon by this place. You should be seated right away.
If it's winter time, be sure not to take off your jackets. Their heating system is crap or nonexistent. Anytime the door opens, the entire restaurant gets cold. Ask to be seated far back as possible if you don't want to freeze.
PS. If you're going strictly for congee, that's all this place is good for. -
Review from John C.
Mississauga, ON
5/11/2009 1 Check-in Here
I love it Huge portions and low prices and the food is good.
This a great clean place as well. -
Review from sunny w.
Mississauga, ON
4/4/2010
Average place for congee. I usually order congee and some fried donuts.
There isn't many congee restaurant in Mississauga, so this place could be a place to considered. -
Review from Wil Y.
10/17/2010
Last meal in Canada before heading back to the States and it was close to my hotel. We had some jook/congee, dim sum and a few other items. I was satisfied with the majority of it, but my cousins were not so hot on most items saying they lacked flavor and seemed salty on some items as other Yelpers mentioned. Service was OK borderline abrupt.
Listed in: More Chinese than Chinese, Toronto, The one in Canada
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Review from Jason K.
1/12/2011
The congee was pretty amazing here, as was the selection of other food. For newcomers to traditional Chinese, I recommend working with your server... they know the dishes pretty well and can help accomodate your tastes. My co-worker and I split a big bowl of congee, a beef dish, a couple orders of rice noodles, and some beers; though we're pretty big eaters. Price was also fairly reasonable considering how much we ate. As said before, come here for excellent food, not necessarily excellent decor.
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Review from D T.
3/19/2010
Food is a bit too salty (MSG?), service is usually not overly fast, attentive, or friendly. Slightly more expensive than I would expect.
Good variety on their menu though. -
Review from Brandon W.
9/8/2008 3 Check-ins Here
One of our favorite restaurants in Mississauga. We love the fried noodles and the enormous bowls of congee.
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Review from Paul Y.
Mississauga, ON
11/2/2009
As far as Chinese food goes in 'sauga, this is okay.
Recommendations include the soft-shell crab fried rice (often unavailable) and the fried-raddish-cake (now virtually unavailable for some reason).
Last time the congee is a fair portion, but it was really salty. Ironically, the salt-fish-chicken-cutlet-fried rice was amazingly bland and unsalted. The salty-fish was used very sparingly and the dish lacked flavour.
Their choy is pretty standard, but heavy overuse on the garlic.
There must-try dish is the "pepper & salt" line - they have chicken wings, calamari, and some other ones.
The exterior decorations are horrifying (can we say - overuse of neon?) but the inside is pretty snazzy. Now if only a Chinese restaurant can find a better way of displaying live fish! The current method is simply unattractive. -
Review from robert h.
Mississauga, ON
11/4/2009
average chinese Congee restaurant.
too oil on noodles and rice.
i hope they didn' t use MSG.
Congee is good, that's it.
you better ask the waiter exactly about the food you order, some items doesn't match what's written in the menu.
