I had an exceptionally good experience here today for lunch. The server was very friendly and attentive.
The food was amazing. And this is in comparison to other congee queen/king/wong/roi/pharaoh places in the GTA. The Leslie-Finch location used to be my favourite, then the quality went downhill. Hwy 7 & east beaver creek is too packed. Don Mills & lawrence is a bit far with terrible parking. Yonge & cummer sucks. But this, this is the place to go.
Best versions of salt & pepper pork chops, mango shrimp & chicken, and pumpkin congee i've had in any of these places. You get the usual generous portions at great prices, but it's really the quality of the cooking that makes this location the best. Plus, theres always plenty of parking, good amount of space inside without having to squeeze with others (lots of booths), and little wait time to get seated.
My go-to congee place (until I get disappointed).
4 stars out of 5.
Jimmy's Yelp Ratings Scale for Food:
[*] Disappointing. Just...no.
[**] Not very good. Will not return.
[***] It is what it is. Go enough times and you'll break even on quality.
[****] My go-to place. Rarely disappoints.
[*****] Everything on menu is good. Every time.