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| - Ah memories of Macau. The first time I ever had Congee. An acquired taste for sure but I like it. Markham has a couple options for Congee, but this is definitely one of the more popular options. They have a full dinner menu, and takeout menu as well.
I have had dinner offerings and breakfast here (Congee)
For dinner, I really enjoyed the Sweet and Sour and Spicy Salt Garoupa. Both lightly fried and not oily. Vegetarians take note The Fukien Style Soft Bean Curd was a little glutenous for my liking, and came doused in chicken, seafood and green peas. The Chow Mein is my SOs favorite, and more reasonably priced than downtown Toronto http://www.yelp.ca/biz/new-sky-restaurant-toronto. They will, however, make things without chicken if you ask, no problem.
The Congee is very good. Prepared with a fish based stock, and not chicken - for all of the pescatarians out there (self included) On last visit I enjoyed the Mixed Mushroom and Bean Curd sprinkled with white pepper. It could have used some spring onions on top, and next time I will be asking for some for sure. I sampled my SOs Shrimp Congee which had some brightness thanks to fresh herbs. My serving of Congee which I could not even finish was $4.50.
You can order Congee in Family Style bowls for $12 or so, and split between several diners.
There also is a "healthy" Congee made of a myriad of healthy whole grains (Brown Rice, Hulled Barley, French Red Rice, Rye Berries, Purple Barley, Japanese Rice) and fungus which I cannot wait to try next time.
Bonus Star - On last visit, a server came around with full tea pots checking and replacing each tables. We were never without hot tea. Nice touch. Nice Decor, excellent service.
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