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| - Is it worth the hype going around in the Chinese community? I think not.
I came early on a Saturday morning. It was early enough that there was no line when we got there, but there was quite a line when we left. The line was so bad that I felt like I was in a zoo, and people waiting in line were watching the people who were eating. It's a small restaurant, and basically, the line blocked the door. Tables are small, so be careful with your personal belongings. It's tight, and I've had people spill stuff on my jackets before, so I kept my jacket on this time.
Had a number of their congees, as well as a number of their rice noodle rolls. Everything is on the pricey side. The rice noodle rolls are good, and they're smoother than most other places, but enough so to justify the higher price point? I don't think so. We had a congee that was supposed to be pork, pig skin, and octopus, or something like that. I can't say they were wrong, but that pork was BBQ pork as in char siu. It was unusual. It was presented quite nicely though. They fried up an egg, omelette style, and cut it into slivers, then placed a bunch onto our congee along with the requisite fried noodles, cilantro, green onions, and peanuts. Their deep fried dough sticks and their deep fried donuts could be fresher and hotter.
My recommendation: Go ahead and try it for the hype. Go early though to avoid the lines. For me, I'd rather go to a quieter, cheaper congee place.
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