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Congee Wong
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 10 am - 1 am
Fri-Sat 10 am - 2 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
41 reviews for Congee Wong
Review Highlights
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"one of which is my new favorite: special fried turnip cake." In 3 reviews -
"Everytime I visit Toronto, the first stop on my way home is..." In 3 reviews -
"We picked the lean pork and preserved egg congee." In 3 reviews
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41 reviews in English
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Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
5/9/2012
My 100th review, and there is no other restaurant more appropriate to review than Congee Wong.
If I were on Foursquare, I'd forever hold the throne of mayorship here, if I had the Yelp mobile app I'd be the first and last person to check in here, and if I had a million dollars I'd buy this place in a heartbeat.
There is not another human being on Earth who comes here as often as I do. I've been eating here since the restaurant opened back in 2000, when I was shorter than the counter the cashiers sat behind, before this place installed their dozen cameras after being held up twice. I was a customer here since I was 13 years old, it is the only reason why I have a weight problem and never had abs.
At any busy evening there are 30 chefs in the kitchen woking up seriously delicious Southern Chinese cuisines, there is never a long wait for food, and the consistency of quality is perhaps the reason why this location has thrived since inception.
The service here among the most efficient in any Chinese restaurant, and the staff are as professional as they come. This location is where it all started for the other franchises. Congee Queen, Kitchen 31 (formerly 'Sugar), and other Congee Wong locations all own their heritage to here.
The food is authentic enough for the Chinese, and simple enough for Westerners. The portions are generous whether dining in or takeaway, and there is delivery starting at 4pm until 11pm if you order over $25. However, although it says free delivery, the driver will ask for a tip if you don't give him anything. His reasoning is delivery is free, but he is not.
Expect a 10 -15 minute wait if you come here on the weekend with no reservation, unless of course you are coming here with me, then you will find yourself seated immediately..cause I'm VIP yo.
Much of the food here will dehydrate you and leave you feeling like a prune, so be sure to drink plenty of tea.
You can ask for your food to be altered in a few ways such as; no peanut oil, not as spicy, no MSG and etc.
I think over the years I've put down as much as a down-payment on a house eating here. I remember back in 2006-2007, I came here 3-4 times a week. There are the rare occasions where I've dined here every day of the week. During that time I've gone from 170 to 240lbs.
I've also moved three times in the last 8 years, and I have failed to move away from the delivery zone for Congee Wong each time. I am a slave to the chefs here. I think one day I'm going to kidnap one of them for the recipes, I'm seriously considering it.
Everybody has 'their restaurant', this is mine. I've come here for over a decade now, and haven't even gone through a quarter of the menu. I might just come here one day and order everything. If I were a tacky man, I'd have my wedding reception here. But I don't think that marriage will last very long.
Oh look, I've said so many things about this place but didn't even mention the Chilli Fried Turnip Patties.
TRY THE CHILLI FRIED TURNIP PATTIES!
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Review from Frank L.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2012
After a trip or feel tired, this is the type of restaurant that I will pick for congee, rice and noodle. This Congee Wong location is one of its original. The quality is one of the best amongst all Congee Wong.
The congee is not just rice broiled in water. The texture is like silky cotton mixed together. This needs special treatment before boiling the congee. The Beef Brisket Lo Mein is tender. The sweet Cruller is one of my favorite. The Minced Pork with Eggplant and Salted fish Braised Vermicelli is not salty and very tasty.
The quantity is huge. The price is cheap. The service is fast. This surely should be marked as a family restaurant. -
Review from Michael L.
Richmond Hill, ON
4/25/2012
Regularly come here when going out with the gf and her sisters. Pretty much lived up to its reputation. I found that this location is laid out exactly the same as the one in First Markham Place.
The food is good, Particular favorites include the mixed bean and fungi grain fungi for myself, while my gf prefers the fried turnip cake.
Most of the dishes are very well made versions of the standard chinese fare found in Markham. -
Review from Audrey L.
Toronto, ON
5/16/2012
This place is hands down my favourite when it comes to eating Chinese food: it's fast, it's cheap and it's good. There are so many options, that it doesn't matter what you're feeling for and who you're with, there will be something on the menu that will satisfy most tastebuds. My personal favourite: their Yeung Chow fried rice. I've tried this fried rice many a place, and there is nowhere better than here. Seriously.
As mentioned by nearly everyone else, the line gets long during lunch, especially on weekends, so either time your meal well or get ready to wait (but it'll be worth it, so just sit tight!) -
Review from don t.
Toronto, ON
Been to this place countless time because it's reliable and often a default option for chinese in North York. I seemed to settle into some go-to choices on the menu but some stand outs include the salt and pepper squid, cantonese chow mein and the shredded pork & preserved duck egg congee.
Most of the tables seat 8 plus 1 or 2 kids so it's ideal for groups & families. The booths can seat 4 comfortably and maybe 5 depending on how skinny you are. I don't think they allow anyone sitting at the end in the middle of the aisle though.
This place gets really packed on the weekends and some week nights so make sure you go up to the hostess and grab a number quick. -
Review from Maggie T.
Toronto, ON
2/6/2012
Used to go to Congee Wong from way back while attending Seneca College near by. I brought my then bf there once at time, apparently he liked it so much that he got hooked. Also so on his sister was introduced to it. Apparently its her fav restaurant. So from this trend, we can see some good words about this restaurant has spread out. Congee Wong is on Finch n Don Mills. Considering where I am downtown core, I never had the urge to go such distance to eat Chinese food since I dont drive. But recently there two family dinners I had attended brought me back to this place after all.
The place had never been renovated EVER! But the interior somehow was maintained nicely. it can fool you mistakenly thinking its a new restaurant . Everything looked clean fresh and organized. It does give you a bright welcoming feeling as you walk inside. I like when you walk in, you feel "Chinese"! A lot of Asian places try too hard to be contemporary lately and lose their own original flavor of whom they present at first place. The restaurant was busy even at 4:30pm on Sunday. if you want to get seats for dinner, better go before 6pm. Or you might have to wait at door for seating.
We had pork congee, sweet n sour pork, satay chicken chaomian, sizzling beef with onion and mushroom, pork chops, chicken fried rice... very typical stuff what white people will order when they go to Asian place. All the dishes lived up to the expectations, they were very satisfying. Surprisingly the pork chops were amazing, they were lightly breaded and seasoned perfectly, thoroughly cooked and yet tender.
We gave them huge tips, and I think I am hooked on pork chops now. I am probably going to go back there for some porc =D -
Review from Jeff P.
Alliston, ON
This place is generally better. I was first introduced to Congee Wong by my sister a few years back and I've loved them ever since. On this last visit however, I don't know if it was because they were super busy or what but the service was bad tonight. They were slow and I usually don't have to ask twice for water here but I did this time. If I had to rate just this visit, I would give it a 3 because of service. That being said, the food was still just fantastic and I know that usually, the service is better. Just better though. Not exceptional. More efficient if anything. I love the food here and as others have written, you have to try the Fried Chili Turnip cakes. On this visit, we had the chili fried turnip, bok choy with mushrooms and the house pad Thai. This was far too much for 2 people but at $27.80, I can't complain.... Left overs are yum. I don't know if I've ever had "real" Pad Thai, my company told me it wasn't. I'm generally not a fan of Pad Thai but I love eating, so I tried some. Not a fan but there were tons of shrimp, chicken, egg and tofu in it and I mean, tons of shrimp. The bok choy with mushrooms was delicious and they served us a huge plate. No complaints here. The turnip cakes: I need to find out the secret because I can't help myself when these are placed in front of me. Sooo, will I be back? You bethca! My regular dishes I usually get with more friends/family are: Seafood Congee, Chili fried turnip cakes, Cantonese Chow Mein, Fried shrimp wontons, shrimp fried rice and then we usually get one other random dish. Yes, this is a ton of food and of course we bring some home those are my favs. Give em a try and enjoy your meal!
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Review from Sara-Yan Y.
North York, ON
1/18/2012
One of the best chinese restaurants ever. It opens late, they give big portions for the money you pay, and the food is delicious. The staff is quick and the food comes out quick. The interior is brightly lit and clean...it's just so awesome.
I get congee take-out from here when I'm sick too. -
Review from Theresa W.
Vancouver, BC
10/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
It's no Congee Queen, but Congee Wong has always had a place in my heart (and stomach) for
1. being the first fast-food congee place I ever ate at in the t-dot
2. being close to my home (walking distance, what!)
3. being cheap. very important during school years
4. being filling. also very important during school years
5. being tasty. MSG-laden tastiness.
6. being entertaining. I love how the servers communicate.
It's no surprise that this place is always busy for reasons 3 -5 above, no matter what time of day. Obvious winners include the congee, it's crazy-full of MSG but doesn't contain ginger (shredded ginger in congee is my sworn enemy). The stir-fried turnip cakes are some of the tastiest around (again, thanks to the MSG), but it always arrives looking like mush, and you're pretty lucky if you can actually get a few cubes out in tact. Beware the shrimp in this dish is sometimes suspect.
The fried noodles and rice dishes are large and plentiful. They've got quick service and are fast to refill a teapot. The place is loud, so be prepared to use your outside voice. The servers have some secret language that involves loud whispering, it's intriguing and makes me want to whisper loudly as well, just to fit in (or throw them off, whichever).
Overall, it's a place to get full for cheap. It's always a staple when I'm in town for a visit; I secretly love that I hydrate really well after a meal here... -
Review from K V.
Thornhill, ON
5/17/2011 4 photos
Congee Wong is a 50 cents cheaper version of Congee Queen. Their menus are almost identical in substance but the pricing differs by about 20-75 cents a dish, but unfortunately so does the quality. My favorite six grains and assorted fungus congee does not have as many of six grains as there are at Congee Queen, and I'd rather pay few cents more for my extra grains:))
The decor is also a lot simpler and more generic and the seating arrangement is not the greatest with booths lining the sides and round tables put just in front of the entrance, so new customers literally stand over the eating patrons. Other than that service is friendly and efficient, so it is ok to drop by for a late night snack or quick lunch, but my heart remains set on Congee Queen as it is really the queen of my congee. -
Review from Patty H.
North York, ON
7/20/2011
I haven't been to Congee Wong for a long time in this Finch & Leslie location. My impression of Congee Wong's food is always 'The BEST' of all the congee restaurant.
Yet, after last night, I have to re-think about Congee Wong. We ordered typical dish like the Super surpreme bowl congee, deep fried salt and spicy pork chop, deep fried spicy and salty squid, eel fried rice, stir fried vegetable, Garoupa & fried bean curd in hot pot.
First, the seafood in the congee was extremely small and scarce. What happend? It used to be huge chunk of seafood and now we have to fish for it.
Deep fried pork chop was over fried, extremely salty and seriously I had this dish better in Congee queen than here.
Deep fried squid, omg, they just pour a whole bucket of flour dough with the squid. I was so upset because this suppose to be THE BEST. Now the best I had is the Congee queen on Lawrence location.
Eel fried rice is pretty much the same in Congee queen
Garoupa & Fried bean curd in hot pot, now that was disappointing to have fish bones in the garoupa dish. it's $13 dish and now I have to spent lots of work to spit out all those bones. The fish was also over fried.
So disappointed, I am not going back there again. -
Review from Alvin V.
Toronto, ON
12/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
Maybe I'm out of the loop or maybe I assume too many things but I didn't know that Congee Wong owned Congee Queen until my most recent visit to CW. The main reason why I noticed that CW owned CQ were the signs and my subsequent website browsing onto CW's website.
Now, given the choice, I would go to Congee Queen any day of the night if I was given the option because their menu is more diverse but still offers the more traditional dishes but I've observed that CW is beginning to implement some of CQ's special menu items now like the Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice (which I thoroughly enjoy).
I won't go into decor/food/service this time around because I believe that most people should be familiar with this establishment by now but I'll make more specific subcategories.
Meal Structure & Sharing:
This isn't the restaurant to go to for a traditional 10-course meal but instead this is a restaurant to go to late at night or for a snack/casual meal.
I don't mean to be a snob or anything but I do get a hearty chuckle when I see a group of people order rice or noodle dishes just for themselves partially because the plate looks ginormous in front of them and partially because I cannot fathom how they can finish it:P. The portions are huge so I definitely encourage sharing so you can open up your palette..it's the Chinese way.
Busy Busy!:
This place is busy during prime time because of it's affordable menu and large portions. That's why I suggest to go later at night or at odd hours if you don't want to bother waiting. I'm not sure if you can make reservations at this place without people laughing at you?
MSG:
I don't go to CW that often but from what I recall last night as I was unable to sleep after a late night meal, I've come to the conclusion (because I'm like Sherlock and I put 2 and 2 together) that Congee Wong puts too much MSG in their food!
Overall:
Bottom line is that this place serves it's purpose as a Chinese restaurant that has an affordable menu with good noodle/rice/congee dishes and sharing plates. Go there for big portions at good prices. If you're a light sleeper, maybe it's not such a good idea to go late at night unless you take sleeping pills:P -
Review from Skye W.
12/20/2010
This is one of my favorite places to eat. The seafood congee and the beef and rice noodle dish are delicious- I could eat it all day. I've don't think I've ever had congee as good as this place.
You have to get here early and eat like a grandpa if you want to be seated and not wait. Getting there around 6pm on Sunday was fine for my family of 6.
The service can be quite rude at times but also very fast, but that's just typical Chinese for you. The prices are dirt cheap, especially for me coming back from SF. I can eat with my family of 6 for the price of two people in SF.
I've read reviews of people suggesting that they use msg. I think they probably do, but not so much that I feel sick.
I would definitely count this as one of the best congee places in the city.Listed in: T to the O dot
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Review from Chow L.
12/21/2010
Freakin awesome jook with the bombest hot sauce. I bought two plastic to-go containers with me of the spicy garlicky goodness to take home.
The yau ja gwai Chinese doughnut was nice and warm and was the perfect compliment to an amazing bowl of preserved egg and pork porridge. It put me in a warm happy place despite it being about 30 degrees outside.
Order the Turnip/daikon cake stir fry egg thingy too..amazing.
Prices are right and the food is homey and comforting.
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Review from Lynn C.
12/20/2010
Of all the congee wong's this is the best location, which would explain why it is constantly packed. Surprisingly, they do take reservations for a large group of people, which is great for cheap family events. They need to open at least one up in every city in the world.
My loves here:
- xo sauce turnip
- any fried rice
- garlic stir fried any vegetable
- plain white congee
but really, anything here is yum. -
Review from David B.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 2/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure if they've changed around the cooking staff but the food has gotten better! The portions are still large as well and the service still extremely fast. Some good bets: yeung chow fried rice, house seafood and mixed vegetable fried rice, and seafood super bowl congee.
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5/6/2011
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Review from Hazel P.
7/26/2011
We've ordered from Congee Wong before, but when we ordered from them recently we noticed a couple of different things. Firstly, they are no longer using styrofoam containers for their take out but using plastic containers. That's a bonus because the plastic containers can be recycled easier than styrofoam. We ordered several dishes: Scrambled egg & shrimp, wonton lo mein, yeung chow fried rice, peking style pork & crispy chicken. Everything tasted absolutely delicious. What I like about Congee Wong's food is that it isn't greasy, they give you a good amount of food, & have reasonable prices.
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Review from Rana L.
DO NOT bother with this place if u plan to have dinner here as it is ALAWAYS crazy packed (unless u come at odd late hours). My fam & I always order take-out to avoid the chaos & getting majorly frustrated.
All in all... we have had great service ordering take-out. They really listen to your instruction. ie: separate the sauce from noodles, less oil, etc. The price is quite good as well. Also I have been to the Richmond Hill location & the congee at RH is not as good as the one at the Leslie location. Must be smth in the water....:) I have a lot of fav dishes from this restaurant. Seafood with dry garlic fried rice, fried rice noodle roll with x.o sauce, plain congee (yes the plain is great!), etc. Everything's always yummy!
I went here for lunch last week & was annoyed cuz they made us wait for a table even though there were a few tables/booth avail! Not sure if they are saving it for more VIP high tip paying regulars or what. I have pics to prove this :) Regardless of its idiotic wait staff, I still heart the foodListed in: Asian Eats Reviews
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Review from Ambrose C.
12/24/2009
This restaurant is one reason why the Chinese food in Toronto is a lot better than the Chinese food in Boston. I have been to this casual restaurant a few times every time I visit the Toronto area with my family. It is always crowded, especially during the lunch period, and we always had to wait at least 10 minutes for a table, indicating that it is a popular restaurant. It has a great selection of simple Cantonese-style Chinese dishes: juk (I have never called it congee until I came to university), noodles, and rice plates.
They have this giant bowl of seafood congee that was really good, and it is big enough to make it a meal for four people. Their super bowl congees are usually less than $10 CAD, so they are definitely cheap and the best value if you have more than four people.
As for the noodle and rice dishes, the Gon Chao Ngau Ho (Dry Fried Beef Chow Foon) was really good. It was prepared in a unique way (with some sesame) but it was really good. The chicken Chao mian (fried noodles) with Chinese vegetables and fried rice dishes were so good as well. The portions are excellent, and large enough to feed two to four people as well.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant. It's at a pretty accessible location, near Finch and Leslie, which are two of the major streets in North York. Bring a group of people, and I think you will have a great time enjoying the food. It's very good and cheap and well worth the wait if there is a line. Although it appears to be a simple and very casual Chinese restaurant, this place has probably the best juk, noodles, and rice dishes I have eaten in Toronto so far. -
Review from Deb L.
1/12/2010
Wow, this place was amazing! I keep hearing about Toronto having the best Chinese food and they weren't lying! When I told my friends back in DC of places I went, THEY knew about the place!
At first, on the drive up everyone in the car kept talking about going to "Jook Wong" and I'm thinking... "What the heck is so great about some congee? It's just some rice?"
And after my experience, I'm confident enough to give it 5 stars! The food was prompt and delicious. The service was really good (and the waitress use their own form of sign language to communicate with one another rather than shouting across the restaurant) and they were so helpful in getting my boyfriend's grandparents situated at the table with their wheelchairs. The place was clean and lastly, the meal was inexpensive!
We didn't have to wait long for a table which was surprising for it being the holiday season and the fact that it wasn't a large restaurant, just a large room. We ordered two bowls of congee (seafood and fish) and several Chinese dishes... one of which is my new favorite: special fried turnip cake. HEAVEN IN MY MOUTH!
We had 12 people for lunch and we spent less than $70. Are you serious?
To top it off, attached to this restaurant is this large Chinese market and mall. Unbelievable! Next time I am in Toronto I will definitely be ranting and raving in the car about "jook wong." :) -
Review from ness y.
Toronto, ON
12/4/2008
Consider Congee Wong a Chinese "greasy spoon" + a tablespoon of MSG for good measure! I'm not a hater, I actually love this place for value and flavour. But be sure to swig a litre of water or tea on your way out, lest you get the msg-pasties.
This is Chinese food, and of the cheap sort at its best! Order lots and take home lots. I've watched many other diners do this - at times a table of 2 will order 6 items, eat a bit of each, and pack the rest to go for 2 weeks worth of brown-bag lunches.
Mmm... and what enviable lunches you'll feast on.
A must try here is the curried chicken with potatoes. The sauce is thick and packs a punch, unlike watery and bland options typical of Thai-style joints.
I absolutely agree with Maple's comment on the Lo Bak Gau (below). So deliciously soft with little crispy edges, the right amount of heat, shrimp, eggs... yum.
And if you're on a diet - get congee. Who knew rice and water could be so tasty?!
Service is meh, but you don't go for the service... grab take-out otherwise. -
Review from T. T.
11/17/2009
Definitely the best place we went to get congee in Toronto. My family visited relatives here and we went to two other Congee places until I resorted into looking on Yelp for the best reviewed congee restaurant. Too bad it doesn't seem that many canadians yelp, but this place seemed perfect for 5 ratings with 5 stars each.
And yet...i join the ranks and add my 5 star rating as well. It is a very clean restaurant, nice and was crowded on a Saturday morning. We all tried different types of congee which come in a large bowl...too much for me to finish and we always get fried dough fritters everywhere we get congee, even at home.
I got the Lai wan congee which is basically an everything type of bowl and it was great. Warm for a cold day and honestly perfect. Come here and basically you get all types of great varieties of food, but definitely congee is the best choice that warms you up. Definitely will come back here when we visit our relatives again : ) -
Review from Vivian Y.
7/14/2009
Congee Wong - oh how do I love thee! You are my comfort food! for when I'm sick, when I'm happy, when I'm sad and even when I'm in LOVE!!!!
I love their pan friend turnip cakes (they are diced then fried with chicken, chili's, egg) so awesome! Love their salt and pepper squid, their awesome selection of congee and veggies!
Cheap! Open late! (came here at 12:30am on Thursday) and went to bed with a full belly - that makes me HAPPY! -
Review from Ana W.
6/3/2010
What are they adding to my food?!
Sorry, I often get out of this place quite thirsty... and it's not because i'm not drinking water... The super long lineups doesn't help either.
On the plus side, they have large portions, but I think they've been cutting back on ingredients over the years (e.g. Yeung Chow Fried rice with less than 3 full shrimps, or Pineapple Fried rice with a few pieces of pineapple)... you get the point.
This is not my first choice out of the restaurants in the area... -
Review from Ariel G.
7/14/2009
Yes you all of Congee Wong's admired. It is awesome and inexpensive. They have a nice bustling atmosphere, and a nice clean look inside. Be prepared to wait, we have not found a time when they are busy or very busy.
They serve a great Pad Thai.....but that is not Chinese. I am also a fan of a few of their soups containing Tripe. This ingredient imparts tons of flavour along with some needed grease to a soup. As an aside for Dim Sum (in other restaurants) it comes for breakfast.
I have also sampled the pepper squid, and found it to be very excellent. In fact, for a change, order dishes which have the identifier 'pepper' in the name. This cuisine utilizes pepper in a way that is different, than westernized cuisine or cooking.
The congee is also excellent, and the service fast and pleasant, in view of the crowding. This is not a place for a romantic dinner, but it will satisfy. -
Review from Darren L.
Scarborough, ON
8/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok food. nothing really to write home about.
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Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
5/18/2010
If you are a vegetarian or have any kind of dietary restrictions, don't even bother with this place.
Last night, I decided to get some take out for my boyfriend since he just had his wisdom teeth out. Poor guy has been on a liquid diet for days so I thought I'd surprise him by getting something he can actually eat. The veg places we normally go to were closed at this hour so I thought I'd go to Congee Wong since I was in the area and we used to go there all the time before we went veg. I ordered the turnip cake and mixed veg congee and specifically asked them to make it without any meat/seafood for both items and they assured me they can do it. I even checked it before taking it home and it looked fine...at a glance.
When I got home, we started eating and before you know it, we found a small piece of shrimp shell and pea-size pieces of meat all over the turnip cake dish. Yeah, they left the shrimp and large pieces of meat out of the dish, but why are there small pieces of meat all over it? If i didn't look carefully, I would've eaten it without knowing! I also saw a tiny piece of scallop in the congee. To say I was upset was an understatement. Even though it was a drag, we decided we need to make a point to go back to complain and return the items. Never again will I trust them to cook my food for me.
I know this probably doesn't seem like a big deal for most people but it is a huge deal for me. Also, a lot of people I know have dietary restrictions due to various reasons and this is clearly not a place that can accommodate. Like I said, I'll never eat anything from this place again. -
Review from Tony C.
10/9/2009
My first time in toronto, so i asked around where i could get some good congee. At least 4 of my friends recommended i visit congee wong if i ever make it up to north york. Fortunately, my relatives live up that way, so we were able to stop there for breakfast before my flight back to the states.
Anyway, i'm a sucker for HK style breakfast, and this place hit the spot. The ambiance was clean, the lighting was bright, and the menu was large. Me and my aunt went nuts and ordered pork congee, ja leung, pork chow mein, gai lan, and salt/pepper pork chop. Little did i realize the portions were generous and the prices were inexpensive! The food was fresh but more importantly the congee was made perfectly. Like any HK style restaurant, the food came quickly and it got busy fast. I thoroughly enjoyed my last meal in toronto, and we brought tons of leftovers home.
Next time i'm in toronto, i'm going there again! -
Review from Yoga S.
North York, ON
5/17/2010
When you consider:
1) This place is authentic - how do I know? The waiters and waitress don't smile and can, at times ignore you, just like in Hong Kong. ;-)
2) The prices for how much you actually get
3) The taste for how much you pay
These three things, when considered as a whole, forces me to give it a 5 star rating.
Independently, the price isn't the best - there's cheaper Chinese joints out there. Certainly, the quantity is great, but there are other joints that give you just as much for what you pay. And in terms of taste, no HK Cantonese will tell you this is the best, most delicious Cantonese food they've ever eaten in Toronto - it's simply not true....but combine all three aspects and there aren't many restaurants that can compete with Congee Wong...well, yes, Congee Queen, and Congee Time would be exceptions as they follow the same formula.
If you have a family outing and you want to save some $$$ but not at the cost of everyone's enjoyment, come here.
Downtown folks who believe they have the best options downtown don't know what they are missing. -
Review from Kathy C.
1/22/2010
My husband and I spent a long weekend at the Niagara Falls and decided to do a day trip to Toronto. We decided to try Congee Wong for lunch. This place is pretty awesome. I've never been to a restaurant with so many choices of congee. We picked the lean pork and preserved egg congee. I also tried their pan fried noodle with beef.
The congee is one of the most flavorful I've had and the beef in the noodle dish is very tender with the noodle having that smokey pan-fried flavor. Bottomline, both are absolutely delicious. in fact, it was so good that we decided to order some take outs and brought it back to our hotel in Niagara Falls...
The service is pretty standard for a busy Chinese restaurant (i.e. don't come looking for great service). The servers are fast and efficient, though not the most friendly.... but, given the food quality and the pricing, it is well worth it. -
Review from Steffy W.
1/12/2009
Everytime I visit Toronto, the first stop on my way home is Congee Wong.
The BEST Singaporean Stir Fried Turnip Cakes (Lo Bak Gau), a bowl of delish congee, and a plate of Fried rice. I'm set, done for the day. :P
Cheap and MASSIVE portions. This place ALWAYS hit the spot for your HK tea cafe style needs.
Good gawd, I'm drooling now just thinking of those turnip cakes.... -
Review from Rao R.
Brampton, ON
5/30/2011
Out of all the Congee Wong's, this is the best because of the quality of their food and service. This restaurant demonstrates what authentic Chinese food is like but while making it original. Every time I go and eat here, it is like going back to Hong Kong again. The restaurant decor is nice and well-designed. Dishes include the: Salmon Congee, Seafood Chow Mein and many more. I would recommend this to anyone that has a taste for Authentic Chinese food.
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Review from Novalina N.
12/1/2008
Great chinese food. I usually don't care for congee but always manage to like the one from Congee Wong. The fried rice is perfection. Their portion is quite large, but the price is cheap. I love their deep fried squid.
Great to go with friends/family and share the food together. Service is not great, but it's a Chinese restaurant, what can you expect? -
Review from Steve F.
Portugal Cove-St Philips, NL
10/25/2010
Absolutely fantastic! My first time for congee and it was great. I had very fast service - order to meal was definitely less than 3 minutes. The service was great, the recommendations from other Yelpers helped when I was ordering (the pan-fried turnip was fantastic!) and it was very reasonable to boot. Definitely will be back.
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Review from Daniel C.
6/2/2011
Whenever I visit the Toronto area, I try to stop by this place for some wholesome goodness. The congee is fantastic. It's balanced flavor - not too strong or weak - and just the right amount of ingredients. For example, I just had the congee with pork and preserved egg. It wasn't too much or too little in terms of pork or preserved egg. The only complaint was that one of the eggs wasn't cut through all the way.
Outside of congee, the rest of the menu is also well done. We ordered lobster with ginger and scallions on top of pan fried noodles. The lobster was cooked just right. Not overcooked nor undercooked. Combined with the sauce on top of the crispy noodles, it was great.
I've eaten here probably a total of 3-5 times over the past 5 years, and I've never had a bad meal. They've been consistent. They get really busy during lunch time on a work day. So be prepared to wait. -
Review from Kobe L.
North York, ON
4/15/2011
Not quite as good as Congee queen, but still decent. If you are in a rush and can get a seat, this place is fast!
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Review from Karen S.
8/30/2010
$7.50 each for a group of six and a half people (the half person paid a few bucks) for 6 large portioned dishes, including tea, tax and tip = great value! Congee Wong is often our default Chinese restaurant for random get togethers due to its central location from all four directions in the GTA. It's the common denominator taste wise. Nothing too great to brag about and nothing so bad that no one would eat it. It also has enough menu choices so that most people shouldn't go home hungry. The lines are often long, though they do move quickly. Its a good choice for large groups if you're willing to wait a little.
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Review from Robin D.
9/25/2010
Do not know what to say. Congee Wong has good food. I have no complaints really. It is crowded so you can expect to wait in line a lot of the time. Come in a small group for fast seating and to order many dishes. Staff are friendly, but you will struggle a little to get their attention. But that's okay..it is typical of a Chinese restaurant! Makes it somewhat authentic as Yoga S. has posted. =D
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Review from Galt R.
North York, ON
5/24/2010
Whenever I crave congee, soft crab fried rice, or spicy eggplant, I just give them a call and have it delivered. Delivery only after 4 pm.
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Review from Leona M.
North York, ON
3/17/2010
Love this place! It's alot of food for a great price! When we first moved here, we went here weekly. Always a line up, but there's a reason for that!
