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| - One of the first successful Congee franchises in the GTA, Congee Wong ruled the congee market back in the 1990's. However, it has lost much of it's consumer base within the last few years. A new ruler has usurped the throne. A millennial ruler, Congee Queen! But this is not about Congee Queen, so I'll get back on track.
Congee Wong is a Hong Kong style establishment serving Hong Kong style food. The decor is plain and the place is brightly lit. Booths occupy the perimeter and round tables occupy the center of the restaurant. The round tables are used to accommodate larger groups simply by adding foldable stools. Personally I experienced squeezing 14 people for a table normally fit for 8 comfortably (and that's their largest table). Also like HK style restaurants, their goal is high table turnover. Food comes out super fast, and there's no sequence to the order in which it comes out. If it's cooked, it's on your table, simple as that. The menu is crazy extensive, from Congee, to Noodles, to Rice, to sides and appetizers, Chef specialties, and even Dim Sum. As with all my reviews that encompass many dishes, I will group them in lists by star rating due to space constraints. Comments and notes will be curt if notable.
5 stars (Must Try/Adventurous):
H2. Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice.
E12/E30. Dry Fry Rice Noodles with Beef (or E5 w/seafood).
H14. Diced Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice.
H17. Minced beef with Shrimp Paste Fried Rice.
P12. Deep Fried Tiger Shrimp with Thousand Island.
P68. Deep Fried Fish Skin (to go with Congee).
T23. Spicy Pepper Salt Soft Shell Crab.
V39. 2-item BBQ combo (Roast Duck/Roast Pork).
4 stars (Solid Staples):
A3/A8. Congee. Any variety really.
E13. Cantonese Chow Mein.
H7. Seafood with Dry Garlic Fried Rice.
P11. Snow Pea Leaves with Garlic.
P19. Fried Clam with Chili and Black Bean sauce.
T26. Deep Fried Beef with Mango Thai sauce.
V40. Soy Sauce Range Chicken.
3 stars (Cravings):
E42. Fried Vermicelli with Shrimp and BBQ Pork.
E45. Curry Fried Rice Noodle with Shrimp and BBQ Pork.
H21. Yeung Chow Fried Rice.
P70. Deep Fried Dough Fritter (to go with Congee).
P43. Sweet and Sour Pork (deep fried).
P45. Deep Fried Squid Tentacles.
P49. Deep Fried Shrimp Wonton.
P51. Fried Chili Turnip Patties.
T9. Stir Fried Seafood in Birds Nest.
T31. Deep Fried Garlic Pork Ribs.
V26. Beef Tenderloin with Maggie sauce.
V42. Crispy Chicken ji
2 stars (Desperate):
P44. Deep Fried Squid with Spicy Pepper and Salt. This dish used to be 3 stars but I've since downgraded it. It's gotten real greasy.
With over 400 items, there will obviously be good and bad, and all subject to personal tastes. It'll come down to cravings really. Congee Wong has consistently provided good value over the years. If you grew up with Cantonese style food, their "Wok Air" will be enough to comfort you.
Despite the ever popular Congee Queen, I still prefer the Congee from Congee Wong...
If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit!
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