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| - Been here more times than I can count now, it's become a regular stop for my family especially on weeknights. Conveniently located just at the edge of the TTC network, it's easy access and a great post-work stop no matter how late I get off work.
The atmosphere is casual and typical of other "congee and noodle" locations. They have their own roaster, their own fish tank, and quite a bit of seating space. On weeknights there's never a problem getting a table, but make reservations on the weekend if you're set on coming! The menu prices are acceptable, and generally of worthy value based on taste and portion size. They are decently staffed but things get busy - as I've come more often I've gotten to know the servers and they're all very nice and genuinely trying - it's just not a kind of restaurant to be super polite and wait your turn - raise those hands and wave and get their attention! They're happy to help.
Typically for dinner we order a fried rice in lieu of steamed white rice, a steamed fish, and a simple leafy green. We'll pick another two or three more dishes depending on the number of people, from beef and mushrooms, to lemon chicken, to sweet and sour pork, to various stir fried and casseroles. Their roaster also has great BBQ pork and chicken, so those are great picks. If you are a fish fan, go for steamed fish. For chicken, lemon chicken is a tasty option. For pork, BBQ pork is the go-to. Finally for beef, their hot plate beef and mushroom is great. As to fried rice, the six grain rice is a healthy option, or I recommend their fried rice with egg whites, smoked salmon, and fish roe.
The items I do not recommend include their house special stir fry, mango chicken and tiger shrimp, and garoupa casserole. The stir fry is a mix of garlic shoots, fried tofu bits, fried taro chips, and peanuts - entirely nothing special nor worth the price. It was like eating Asian bits and bites at dinnertime. The mango chicken and tiger shrimp was overdone the last few times I've ordered it, and the deep fry job was nothing close to fresh. Finally the garoupa casserole - a favourite for my family because of the taste, but I highly dislike the tons of bones and the deep fried texture of the fish, combined with only a small proportion of tofu and bok choy.
House dessert is always a cold sago-like dessert soup, with red beans, tapioca, herbal jelly, and coconut milk. Refreshing for the warmer months of the year and always on the house, so don't miss out!
What keeps me and my family coming back all the time is the quality taste of each dish and the consistency. We've frequented many other similar restaurants in the area and found gradual but significant decline in food quality, but have so far been satisfied with this Congee Queen location. Fingers crossed they keep it up!
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