congee noodle house

congee noodle house is one of those places that you have driven past a thousand times (main and broadway) and wondered if you should stop (you should). we were seated almost right away in the large dining room. it's a little clattery and busy but not uncomfortable and this is one of those places where thefoodis the point rather than ambiance! service is friendly and a team effort. catch someone's eye and they will help you whether it is their table or not. we started with steamed shrimp rice rolls which were very nice. the noodle was very delicate (to the point of tearing easily) while the shrimp were large and maintained some texture (not overcooked). i was expecting the side sauces that you get with dim sum at some places but it really didn't need it. we had beef tendon and beef brisket with noodle (i forgot to ask for lo mein noodles but the rice noodles were decent). highlighted by a couple of large pieces of tendon that were just soft enough and a generous amount of brisket, this was another winner. the barbeque was very good also. three types (kitchen's choice) on rice was only $11 and a decent deal. duck, roasted pork and barbeque pork were all tasty (not quite hk barbeque master but is anyone?)finally, there was the hk style sampan congee with minced beef that i had been craving. rich, creamy and hot (be careful not to burn the roof of your mouth like i always do). i am not able to identify all the ingredients but i was aware of the minced beef and some type of intestine. the topping was ginger, peanuts and green onions and a little sesame oil. wonderful! prices are very reasonable and the menu is long. the room is big and noisy and we found the staff to be friendly enough. most importantly thefoodis very good. we happily recommend that you give this place a try.

service...average at best.

cleanliness...questionable.

but dang thefoodis good! one of the very few good authentic hong kong style noodle houses left in the city. i guess you could argue that service and decor is authentic hong kong style too...kinda like a dai pai dong.

tonight, my wife and i filled our bellies on yummy noodle soup for $20 all in - great value! the bbq meats here are excellent. we often pick up a bbq duck or roast pork for a nice quick dinner at home. my wife's family often orders take out from here for dinner when there's a family dinner (her mom doesn't like to cook) so it's kinda a family fave for affordable and reliable food.

chinesefoodis great!!!
and i experienced it here in congee noodle house.
great food, great presentation
hygiene is well maintained also!
👍👍👍👍

this is a casual chinese restaurant located on broadway near main street with a very large menu consisting of congee, noodles, rice and chinese barbecue. i had their pineapple sweet & sour pork on steamed rice (which i upgraded to fried rice for an extra $2.5) and their b.b.q. duck with noodle. thefoodwas actually quite good, and the prices are reasonable given the quality and portion sizes. unfortunately, what really soured my experience was the rather poor service. since i was a single diner, i had to share a table with a few other diners, which is understandable as they have mainly large tables at the restaurant. however, they were quite slow in cleaning the tables, and i found myself sitting with a pile of dirty dishes from a previous diner right next to me. moreover, the staff were very inattentive and never checked once on our table other than to bring the food. one of the other diners that i was sharing the table with asked for her bill and i swear she waited probably 15 minutes before the server finally arrived with her bill. i seriously felt sorry for her. all in all, while i really did like the food, the lackluster service prevents me from whole-heartedly recommending this place.

pineapple sweet & sour pork on steamed rice ($12.50 + $2.50 for fried rice):
4/5
the pork was very good: it was tender, meaty and quite crispy wihtout an overly thick batter. the sauce was thick, and had a good balance between sweet and tangy. i got the dish with fried rice for an extra $2.50, and although the rice was quite tasty and had a nice savoury flavour, i actually don't think that you need to have it as the sauce was very flavourful and probably would be better paired with plain rice. although a bit on the pricier side, the portion that they provide is fairly generous, and given the quality, i do think it's worth the cost.

b.b.q. duck with noodle ($10):
4/5
they have two versions, either the the noodles in soup or with the soup on the side - i had mine with the soup on the side. the noodles had a very nice bouncy texture. there is a pretty good amount of bbq duck. the duck itself was quite flavourful, although i found it to be a bit too boney. the side of broth had a good savory flavour, and went well with the noodles.

summary:
food: 4/5
price: 4/5
service: 1.5/5
overall: 3.5/5
recommendations: pineapple sweet & sour pork on steamed rice, soup/mixed noodles

thefoodis very tasty. we ordered signature wonton #招牌孖寶 and fried rice *super-jumbo-size* my comment: the quality is definitely better than hong kong.
usually i don’t eat chinesefoodwhen i am travelling in other countries. however, i am willing to try the chinesefoodwhen i am travelling in vancouver as they serve hot and fresh chinesefoodin most of the restaurants (even better than in hk)

i can see there are lots of local western and asian people coming to this shop for chinesefoodat late night. it opens until 1am.

however, the hygiene and cleanliness of the dining area is really needed improvement. i will suggest to order take away, especially at late night.

if you're looking for cheap, but delicious chinese "fast food" (congees, noodles, etc.), this is the place.  the congees are the best in town - thick and tasty, a comfortfoodfor me.  their spicy calamari is also one of the best - no thick breading outside and the squids are normally tender not rubbery due to being overcooked!  :)  

but one thing they need to work on is the customer service.  a few things we noticed.  they don't replace dirty plates, nor typically look thrilled if you request one.  if you want to doggie bagfooditems with sauces, majority of the time you're not going to get containers with lids, even if you request for one! lol  so place it somewhere safe in your vehicle to minimize spillage.

great go-to for a quick and delicious meal. service is friendly and quick. typical late night establishment since they stay open late and after canuck games, will still be open.foodis traditional, simple, and great. would definitely recommend.

food was decent ... spot prawns over priced $32.50 per pound for a greasy spoon gasfoodplace... bf referred to white turnip cake as "white burned jello" lumpy bits from unknown...for a caucasian he knows his dim sum turnip cake... waitress said try it even though we had. other friend said congee noodle house has gone downhill about a year ago. waitress said you want change back and never came back with change... cashier gave back change and it was the wrong amount.

thefoodhere is really good! atmosphere is lacking big time, so usually i do take out. for some reason at this place i can't help feeling that i am not getting great service because i am white... i see a noticable difference between the treatment of asian people and white people here by staff and most notable is that some of the specials menus on the table are written in mandarin/cantonese only (not sure exactly which one) with no pictures or english translations and that made me feel as though since i can't read the language i cannot take part in ordering the specials. its sounds silly i know, but its been a feeling i can't seem to shake every time i go there.. but i will continue to go there since the quality and price of thefoodis so good!

very authentic chinese restaurant where they take theirfoodand efficiency seriously. the decor is minimal, and it has the feel of a simple noodle/congee restaurant in the depths of hong kong. on weekends, expect few waits (people rarely spend more than 45 mins there!) the lady who served us seated us right by a table by the window at the corner of the restaurant, and it was cold over there! i didn't notice it at first but when i took off my jacket, it was pretty much an icebox. i didn't really care though at first either. i ordered the supreme soy sauce fried noodles, as i really craved a good chow mein. we also ordered two congees, mine was the meatball and fish slice congee, and the chinese fried lettuce. then the lady left- and we realized we wanted 粽 (sticky rice dumpling). we waved our hands but the lady returned our wave with her dismissive one. i feel like there aren't enough servers, but after all thefoodcomes quickly (we got our 粽 anyway.) 

first came the noodles, and they were fried really well. the noodles were really oily but that was just because of the soy sauce (and just one meal with too much sodium- who cares?) the texture was perfect (springy and chewy) but because of the icebox table we were at, the noodles went too cold too quickly. with the congee, i could taste the msg from the first spoon....but the congee was still really good (fish slices added a pleasant texture.) the sticky rice dumplings had little flavor, and there wasn't any meat, all just duck egg. it was a little disappointing considering the authenticity of the rest of the dishes. the veggies were really good but the accompanying sauce had a strange flavor. 

i feel congee noodle house needs a renovation, the place looks really worn out and the tables are old and the chairs are dirty.....

overall there is not much special about the restaurant, but if you want traditional hk fare, come here.

thefoodis good, and the waitresses are pleasant, but the receptionists at the till are very rude. hopefully, they will improve the services by hiring the better quality of employees for the till.

we came from a small plate, pricy tapas place and were still hungry. seeing as this would be our second meal in the span of 15 minutes we wanted morefoodfor cheaper. i find chinese cuisine always checks off those boxes for me. and this was my guest’s favourite late night go-to. it was like the chinese equivalent of a greasy spoon. fast food, big portions, cheaper prices.

this place is decent, the convenient location is definitely a bonus. but the service is horrendous and lousy. very rude waitresses - they either pretend like they don't see you or they can't understand you (unless of course you speak fluent cantonese). so if you don't mind the crappy service and wanting some typical chinesefoodin the area then give it a try. otherwise i wouldn't go out of my way to go eat there.

photo: my late night snacking @ congee noodle house, everyone’s fave place for cheap chinese comfortfoodand open til late. they offer a variety of barbecued meats (like pork, chicken, and duck), as well as congees, noodles, dumplings and other stirfry dishes. they also have a late night menu which is a little cheaper. because there is so much variety, you can go in for a light snack, or have a full-on meal. they also have some fresh seafood, like crab and fish, that you can order.

when i'm craving congee this is the place to go.  fresh congee with whatever you want inside and always accompanied by a delicious chinese donut. 

everything on the menu ive tried was good.  from the chow mein to the hot pots.  if youre craving late night congee or chinese eats, come to this place.

favorite congee:  preserved century egg and shredded pork (must have chinese donut)

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