After hearing great things about this place, I planned a dinner here with 8 of my friends on a Saturday night. I made a reservation and didn't have to wait long to be seated. I have to say this was... More

After hearing great things about this place, I planned a dinner here with 8 of my friends on a Saturday night. I made a reservation and didn't have to wait long to be seated. I have to say this was one of the best group dinner experiences I've had in NY. Our waitress didn't speak much english so ordering was a bit confusing, but not impossible and it actually added to the charm. The low prices led to us ordering way too much food which we all enjoyed. The drinks are very cheap which is a nice treat. At the end of the meal you get watermelon - a nice surprise and change from the oranges you usually get at other restaurants. We had a great time, ate until we were stuffed and our total bill came out to $20/person with tip. We'll definitely be going back and trying out one of their karaoke rooms. Pros: Cheap tasty food/drinks Cons: Some waiters don't speak much English (but not that big an issue).
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Congee Village gets big Ups for a fine establishment. They have it all -- great price, food, and service. The food is prepared quickly and efficiently. And it all comes at a very reasonable price.... More

Congee Village gets big Ups for a fine establishment. They have it all -- great price, food, and service. The food is prepared quickly and efficiently. And it all comes at a very reasonable price. The takeout is great too since they give high quality tupperware as well. This place is always very crowded and popular. Specialities: SEAFOOD!!!
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We went this past Saturday and it was a bad experience. The wait staff was terrible. The mushroom and chicken congee were watered down and tasteless. White rice were very sticky and too moist. ... More

We went this past Saturday and it was a bad experience. The wait staff was terrible. The mushroom and chicken congee were watered down and tasteless. White rice were very sticky and too moist. We asked the waiter to change the unacceptable ones but he muttered and said that he's going to change them and after he does, don't ask to change it again. We had a flounder fish that was fillet into balls but there were fish bones. Kitchen staff was not careful enough. Walnut shrimp was not worth the money. Few pieces of shrimp, unthoroughly cooked. Clam with black bean sauce was bland. As if they just slap on some soy sauce. Fruit or sweet dessert soup were missing. We did not get either one. But we did get a waitress who stood behind me and looked over my shoulder when I was reviewing the bill. Cons: very noisy, hard to find parking
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We stumbled upon this place and new CitySearch highly recommended it, plus the wait was 30 mins and the place was packed! DON'T BE FOOLED! There is little to no service, and when you get service... More

We stumbled upon this place and new CitySearch highly recommended it, plus the wait was 30 mins and the place was packed! DON'T BE FOOLED! There is little to no service, and when you get service they are rude. The food took forever and when I got mine it was cold! Save your time and money, don't go here.
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For tasty selections, value & a fun atmoshphere, one can not go wrong coming here. A little cheaper than in c-town but parking is terrible. Sat in village type room seating 8 of us. The... More

For tasty selections, value & a fun atmoshphere, one can not go wrong coming here. A little cheaper than in c-town but parking is terrible. Sat in village type room seating 8 of us. The selections quite varied, the beef chow fun, vegetable dishes & their "jook" (congee/porridge) were all very good. My kids picky as they are actually ate a lot & behaved also which made dinner more pleasant. Cocktails were ok, not so good with chinese food so hot tea was fine for us. I personally have come back for pick up, saving 50 cents or a dollar is no big deal but when you get tasty food, then saving money is a bonus. Pros: tasty dishes, village setting, family value Cons: parking, noisy
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When you want to eat really really good chinese food with a lot of people for a great price (cheap), come here. You cannot go wrong. It's authentic Chinese food and not your typical run of the mill... More

When you want to eat really really good chinese food with a lot of people for a great price (cheap), come here. You cannot go wrong. It's authentic Chinese food and not your typical run of the mill spareribs and fried rice stuff. You will be so amazed at the number of delectable dishes you can try and after smacking your lips and rubbing your belly, the bill won't even make you wince. It's a great place for groups because of the newly renovated private rooms they have downstairs you can request for. They don't cost extra if you order enough food between everyone. You can even get the karyoke machine setup and party your butt off privately. My favorites there are the House special Chicken and rice cassarole dishes. Flavorful is a super understatement!
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Congee village is a great place for some super yummy Chinese food with a large group of friends... everything is served family style. The prices are incredibly cheap. When I went with a group of 6... More

Congee village is a great place for some super yummy Chinese food with a large group of friends... everything is served family style. The prices are incredibly cheap. When I went with a group of 6 people we stuffed ourselves and still only ended up paying $15 each. There are alot of different dishes...I recommend the seafood rice dish served in a bamboo "bowl" and, of course, try any of the congee dishes...they are warm and delicious. The decorations in this restaurant make you feel like you're in a jungle...not spectacular, but a fun, busy place to eat with friends. The only real downside is that we had to wait an hour for our table. It might be better to come alittle earlier than dinner time if you want to get a table quickly. Still, you can get drinks at the bar while you're waiting. Happy eating~!
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We often eat in Chinatown and this place has horrible staff. Despite reservations, we ended up waiting for 1hr+. No one came to take our order for another 20 min. We wrote the order down ourselves,... More

We often eat in Chinatown and this place has horrible staff. Despite reservations, we ended up waiting for 1hr+. No one came to take our order for another 20 min. We wrote the order down ourselves, using menu numbers. They rejected our written order and forced us to read the order out without the numbers. Then we asked if we could refridgerate my birthday cake. The waitress pointed at a shelf and told us to put it there. My friend said that that was not a fridge. The staffer barked for us to put it there. Whenever we asked for anything (soya), they ignored us. Later, the waitress tore the cake boxes apart (making it impossible to take the leftover cake home). It was a terrible experience and I will never return to Congee Village. The food was below average. Many many competitors offer a superior product and service. Cons: service, wait, food
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This is a place where you can go and eat. The food was quite excellent, very tasty, and light on the stomach. The service was excellent. The waiting time was excellent. You can't go wrong... More

This is a place where you can go and eat. The food was quite excellent, very tasty, and light on the stomach. The service was excellent. The waiting time was excellent. You can't go wrong with this restaurant. The decor of the restaurant makes you feel like you are in China. If you look under the big round tables there is light and in the center of it are rocks and blue and green shiny pebbles or some kind of decor. It is quite elegant.
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The food is spectacular and cheap, and the atmosphere is wonderfully weird. The service is totally brusque and intrusive, but it doesn't matter at all. This place send me into a hazy dream state... More

The food is spectacular and cheap, and the atmosphere is wonderfully weird. The service is totally brusque and intrusive, but it doesn't matter at all. This place send me into a hazy dream state of total deliciousness. Get the (cheap as hell) drinks and be prepared for greatness. Best dishes: squid with salt pepper, vegetable congee, chinese salted pancake.
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