Try the congee! I had never had it but am now quite fond of the preserved egg and pork congee. Other dishes are excellent as well. It's fun to dine in but delivery is also excellent. General... More

Try the congee! I had never had it but am now quite fond of the preserved egg and pork congee. Other dishes are excellent as well. It's fun to dine in but delivery is also excellent. General Tso's chicken is crisp and delicious. Pros: Great Chinese food Cons: Don't offer some of the more traditional Chinese food dishes
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The food was really just so-so, but we had a big group and they were great! And they have really cheap drinks - also near a lot of great LES bars.

The food was really just so-so, but we had a big group and they were great! And they have really cheap drinks - also near a lot of great LES bars.
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I love everything about this place. The atmosphere is great. One of the rooms has what feels to me like a bamboo cabin. Another great feature are the large round tables they have. This is so if you... More

I love everything about this place. The atmosphere is great. One of the rooms has what feels to me like a bamboo cabin. Another great feature are the large round tables they have. This is so if you come with a big group sharing family style you can spin the food around to each other using the round spinner in the middle. Love that! There are some really unique dishes on the menu too. I always get the sizzling beef, it's always the first item devoured first by everyone. The bamboo dishes are really great too. I especially like the one with Chinese sausages. Not only is Congee Village perfect for large groups but it's great for small casual dinners out as well. Pros: Great food for a great price
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all the congee is extremely good and reasonably priced. additionally, the bamboo-cooked dishes are very rich in flavor and comforting. this is an especially great place to go on a harsh, cold winter... More

all the congee is extremely good and reasonably priced. additionally, the bamboo-cooked dishes are very rich in flavor and comforting. this is an especially great place to go on a harsh, cold winter day. not so sure about the bar though, a lychee martini i had was not very good.
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Most of the food we tried was very good. This is among the better Cantonese restaurants in Manhattan. Especially good plates were the salty/spicy crabs and the clams with black bean sauce -- both... More

Most of the food we tried was very good. This is among the better Cantonese restaurants in Manhattan. Especially good plates were the salty/spicy crabs and the clams with black bean sauce -- both for about $10! The fresh flounder was very good as well. Alcoholic drinks are very inexpensive. With its "woodland village" theme, the decor balances a fine line between interesting and cheesy. The place gets unbelievably crowded on weekend nights, though (good food for cheap tabs -- why not?) and this is point at which someone expecting a good dining experience might want to consider another place. Kids everywhere, indifferent-to-rude service and a general sense of impending chaos can ruin the appetite of those not used to it (unfortunately, it's par for the course at most crowded Chinatown establishments). Our experience on a busy night wasn't too bad, but I can easily see how it could turn into a nightmare for others. The preferential treatment given to regulars (we witnessed a "Dr. Hong" and his family being seated immediately and with a "house special" soup waiting for them at their table) might rub those among the waiting masses the wrong way.
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This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in NYC, bar none. I've eaten at two locations, and both are wonderful. One small quibble: sometimes, if you're white, they will give you "the white version"... More

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in NYC, bar none. I've eaten at two locations, and both are wonderful. One small quibble: sometimes, if you're white, they will give you "the white version" of a meal, i.e., regular Western broccoli will replace the Chinese broccoli I crave. You have to be sure they bring you the good stuff (the confusion only happened once, but others have told me that the staff think they're doing non-Chinese a favor). Love it, love it, love it! Pros: Great food, reasonable prices, awesome decor. Cons: None really.
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Decor is kind of interesting and so is the layout. Food was made with fresh ingredients. Stick to the traditional Cantonese dishes, which were excellent, can't rave about them enough. Soup,... More

Decor is kind of interesting and so is the layout. Food was made with fresh ingredients. Stick to the traditional Cantonese dishes, which were excellent, can't rave about them enough. Soup, Congee, noodles, bamboo steamed rice, seafood, and fresh vegetable...superb The group was adventurous, and ordered the Lamb Chops, not that good. Kids like the Carps in the Bubble Tea section of the restaurant. Something for everyone. Pros: Group seating, Fresh ingredient Cons: Platform for Group seating is difficult to get in and out
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I heard great things about this place, but was pretty disappointed in the results. The plates were dirty with old food stuck to them, there were kids running up and down screaming the whole time... More

I heard great things about this place, but was pretty disappointed in the results. The plates were dirty with old food stuck to them, there were kids running up and down screaming the whole time with no one stopping them - maybe they are the owners' - there was no service, and one of the chicken dishes ordered was sickly sweet, greasy, and stringy. Not one of Chinatown's better establishments. Pros: Cheap Chinatown prices Cons: Food is sub-par, bad service, noisy kids
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The food here is delicious and tastes great. The congee is tasty and loved by nearly everyone. However I think there are too many scallions in it, personally. Service was excellent. Decor is... More

The food here is delicious and tastes great. The congee is tasty and loved by nearly everyone. However I think there are too many scallions in it, personally. Service was excellent. Decor is very nice. With a small water fountan in front and bamboo lined booths.
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I went here with a group of 10 on a Friday night. We were able to get a reservation on short notice, and they did seat us pretty quickly. The rest of the dinner was so bad, it turned out to be... More

I went here with a group of 10 on a Friday night. We were able to get a reservation on short notice, and they did seat us pretty quickly. The rest of the dinner was so bad, it turned out to be hilarious. Food was terrible, drinks were terrible, service was terrible. The decor was nasty-- I couldn't look around without loosing my appetite. The seating was completely uncomfortable. There were kids EVERYWHERE, yelling, running around. Just when we didn't think the experience could get any worse, something completely unappetizing would happen. It was so ridiculous, we were almost crying, we were laughing so hard. Thank goodness we only had to pay $20 per person, or we would have rioted. Please, PLEASE trust me: this place is a nightmare. Pros: room for big groups, cheap Cons: completely awful and unappetizing
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