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Congee Village is a Chinese restaurant specializing in authentic Cantonese cuisine located in the Lower East Side, NYC. Widely acclaimed and raved by critics, Congee Village is considered by many to be an institution for authentic Cantonese cuisine since its opening in 1997. Aside from congee (rice porridge), Congee Village specializes in seafood and other Chinese delicacies.
Colorful group-friendly spot serving the namesake rice porridge plus a huge menu of Cantonese faves.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 100 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 941-1818
Website: https://congeenyc.com/
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100 Allen Street New York, NY 10002. OPERATING HOURS Sun – Thu 11:00AM – 10:00PM Fri, Sat 11:00AM – 11:00PM Tel: (212) 941-1818 · ORDER NOW Menu DIRECTIONS …
Congee Village – Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy a taste of home congee and Chinese-Cantonese dishes at Congee Village, an authentic Chinese restaurant in the heart of New York.
Congee Village NYC Locations
Congee Village Allen St is located in Manhattan’s Lower East, close to the city hubbub on the outskirts of Chinatown. This location is our original branch, …
Reviews
Nomadicus
Congee Village is a good option for a family-style banquet, offering a wide range of dishes that match the flavors you’d expect from Chinatown classics, and in some cases, edge just a bit higher for some dishes and not so much for others. The menu has enough variety to satisfy everyone at the table while still feeling rooted in tradition.
They’re known for their congee, so it was a must-order, and it absolutely lived up to the reputation. Rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful, it’s easily one of the best bowls of congee I’ve had.
The space is clean and comfortable, and while the service was just okay, the food portions, value and congee make up for it. If you’re craving classic Chinese comfort food with a standout congee program, Congee Village is worth the stop
… moreThey’re known for their congee, so it was a must-order, and it absolutely lived up to the reputation. Rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful, it’s easily one of the best bowls of congee I’ve had.
The space is clean and comfortable, and while the service was just okay, the food portions, value and congee make up for it. If you’re craving classic Chinese comfort food with a standout congee program, Congee Village is worth the stop
abcdan
Consistently great Cantonese style dishes in a vibrant atmosphere. Been serving the Chinatown community for decades now and withstood the test of time because they continue to serve great quality family style dishes. I took away one star because they “forgot” our steak order somehow. The menu is expensive, and honestly you cannot go wrong with any item. But the classics and our favorite is always the fried squid and assortment of congees for its namesake! Be sure to make a reservation if you have a big party- you can even request for private room ( some with karaoke) if you meet the required minimum spending. Walking in during prime time lunch means a wait for sure. The place gets super loud and packed so be prepared to yell at each other to converse. All in all, a must try/go to restaurant in Chinatown!
… moreFiona Lin
Food is decent, tastes the same as other Chinese eateries. Service was alright, they were busy and when we ask for something we had to ask multiple times to get it. We had to wait like 15 minutes for the receipt to come out after we asked. Atmosphere was alright, the decors and stuff were decent. I would say though the price is pretty high much higher than other places that would get you about the same thing. It’s recommended that you reserve a table if you have a large group of people and it’s for dinner time as lots of people come here.
… moreEric San José
We have been going here for many years. A big restaurant with many small rooms to accommodate large parties. Food is good. Staff is nice. Moderately clean facilities. Reasonably priced. Always crowded at night and on the weekends. Get this needs a try if you’re in the area we will definitely be going back..
Thank you to the owner for responding. You have a great and unique business. We look forward to patronizing your establishment again soon.
ESJ
… moreThank you to the owner for responding. You have a great and unique business. We look forward to patronizing your establishment again soon.
ESJ
Sam Ridley
Love this place can’t wait to get back here!!! Mmm my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Omg the chicken mushroom congee and the lotus was my fave wowwww. Next time gonna book this private room that has karaoke!!! Ugh love it here. 新年快乐，恭喜发财
… moreSD
Congee Village is our favorite place to order homestyle Cantonese food. Well prepared, generous portions and delicious meal at good prices.
The lunch specials are available all day and the best deals on the menu. Extensive entree items served over rice. Our favorites are beef with broccoli, curry chicken, spare ribs with Chinese greens, and pork chops.
Our favorite entrees are T Bone steak, house special fried chicken, clams in black bean sauce. Dont forget to order white rice which does not come with entrees.
Congee Village, great Cantonese!
… moreThe lunch specials are available all day and the best deals on the menu. Extensive entree items served over rice. Our favorites are beef with broccoli, curry chicken, spare ribs with Chinese greens, and pork chops.
Our favorite entrees are T Bone steak, house special fried chicken, clams in black bean sauce. Dont forget to order white rice which does not come with entrees.
Congee Village, great Cantonese!
Mia Huynh
I came here for a friend’s birthday dinner and we had an amazing time. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and I love the cozy but very Chinese decor. Our waitress was so nice, easy to talk to, and fun. The service was really quick.
We ordered hot and sour soup, peking pork, string beans, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, short ribs, beef stew and radish casserole, and salted fish and eggplant casserole. Everything was delicious. My favorites were their peking pork, string bean, and casserole dishes. The honey walnut shrimp was good but the portions were okay for a group of 9. The beef chow fun was a great portion but I wish there was more flavor. Loved the short rib. They gave us complimentary watermelon at the end, as well as birthday flan for my friends and I. Had a great time and I think this is the perfect spot for some casual Chinese food with a big group of people (We got 10 dishes and the total ended up being only $240, post-tax for a group of 9! We all left STUFFED).
… moreWe ordered hot and sour soup, peking pork, string beans, honey walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, short ribs, beef stew and radish casserole, and salted fish and eggplant casserole. Everything was delicious. My favorites were their peking pork, string bean, and casserole dishes. The honey walnut shrimp was good but the portions were okay for a group of 9. The beef chow fun was a great portion but I wish there was more flavor. Loved the short rib. They gave us complimentary watermelon at the end, as well as birthday flan for my friends and I. Had a great time and I think this is the perfect spot for some casual Chinese food with a big group of people (We got 10 dishes and the total ended up being only $240, post-tax for a group of 9! We all left STUFFED).
ivyandken
Been in NYC 12 years and this was my old go-to for college gatherings. Came back after 4–5 years and the taste is still spot on!
Lively Chinatown vibe, great for groups (~$40pp).
Crispy squab: crunchy skin, juicy meat
Ginger scallion fish: fresh, perfectly cooked
Garlic string beans: fragrant but a bit salty
Pork liver & lean pork congee: rich and comforting
Half garlic chicken: big portion, good texture
Still my comfort food pick over newer Cantonese spots.
… moreLively Chinatown vibe, great for groups (~$40pp).
Crispy squab: crunchy skin, juicy meat
Ginger scallion fish: fresh, perfectly cooked
Garlic string beans: fragrant but a bit salty
Pork liver & lean pork congee: rich and comforting
Half garlic chicken: big portion, good texture
Still my comfort food pick over newer Cantonese spots.
R L
Really authentic Cantonese cuisine, every dish was incredibly delicious! Even back in China, it’s hard to find food this tasty and genuine. I definitely want to recommend this place to everyone. The only downsides were the service, which wasn’t great, and the cleanliness could be improved.
… moreWenfeng Huang
I visited Congee Village recently, and it felt like a nostalgic trip back to the classic Chinese seafood restaurants I grew up with. The atmosphere stood out with old wood décor, bamboo menus on the wall, dim lanterns, and Hong Kong music in the background. It really captured an authentic servicescape, though the lighting was a bit too dark for my taste.
Service was efficient and casual. We were seated right away, tea arrived without being asked (cultural norm to be asked), and our server confidently suggested dishes like 梅菜扣肉 with rice and 京都骨. I appreciated their product knowledge. Food was solid overall; the congee and vegetables met expectations, though the meat leaned a little sweet.
A service recovery moment impressed me. A nearby guest had an order mix-up, and the staff quickly resolved it, even anticipating her need for a metal spoon. That responsiveness showed care.
Overall, Congee Village delivered what I expected: reliable food, authentic vibe, and laid-back service. It’s more of a casual spot than a special-occasion place, but it’s consistent. I’d come back someday.
… moreService was efficient and casual. We were seated right away, tea arrived without being asked (cultural norm to be asked), and our server confidently suggested dishes like 梅菜扣肉 with rice and 京都骨. I appreciated their product knowledge. Food was solid overall; the congee and vegetables met expectations, though the meat leaned a little sweet.
A service recovery moment impressed me. A nearby guest had an order mix-up, and the staff quickly resolved it, even anticipating her need for a metal spoon. That responsiveness showed care.
Overall, Congee Village delivered what I expected: reliable food, authentic vibe, and laid-back service. It’s more of a casual spot than a special-occasion place, but it’s consistent. I’d come back someday.