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| - Congee Queen is hands down the best diner-style Chinese restaurant in Toronto. Price, portions, speed, taste, hours, selection. The. Best. I don't live nearby anymore. I still come back.
Yes, the tastiest foods here are a little greasy. There are many non-greasy options. Yes, sometimes you have to wave servers over to your table. Yes, if you come at peak times it will be busy and sluggish. But the servers here aren't rude like at many other Chinese restaurants.
I've been coming here since it opened, and I've never been disappointed with anything on the menu. The BBQ meats are excellent be it duck, pork or roast pork, but don't complain if it's a little dry by the end of the night. Turnip patties are a favourite, salt and pepper squid is hangover-style awesome (best split among 3+). Singapore style noodles have just the right amount of spice, noodle rolls, donut sticks and congee are all just right and brought out fast. Though I've tried most of the menu, I don't usually order many of the "advanced" HK foods, but companions have always been pleased. The "fusion" items are a little pricier but also taste great, like mango chicken and satay skewers.
I find it best to stay away between 12-1pm and 6-7pm on weekends. And the food at the "flagship" restaurant at Steeles & Don Mills is never quite as good as the Lawrence location. Not a big difference, but if you go here enough, you'll notice.
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