Where is The Congee located?

The Congee is at 19 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.

What are The Congee's hours?

The Congee is open every day of the week from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What type of food does The Congee serve?

The Congee specializes in authentic Cantonese comfort food, with a focused menu built around congee (rice porridge) and wonton noodle soups. The seafood congee and wonton soup are among the most praised dishes, and dumplings are made fresh on-site each day.

What do customers love about The Congee?

Guests consistently highlight the oversized wontons, which are packed with both pork and large shrimp pieces, as a standout. The seafood congee draws particular praise from diners who describe it as surprisingly delicious and a must-try. Reviewers also love the freshly made dumplings and the honest, no-frills approach to classic Cantonese cooking.

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Is The Congee good for groups or family outings?

The Congee works well for both family meals and casual group hangouts. The relaxed, cultural atmosphere and a menu of shareable, comforting dishes make it a natural fit for any table size.

How much does it cost to eat at The Congee?

The Congee sits in an upscale-casual price range, with meals typically running around $30 to $50 per person. For a focused, authentic Cantonese menu in Alhambra, the quality makes it a worthwhile experience.

How can I contact The Congee?

You can reach The Congee by phone at (626) 284-2722. For more information, you can also browse their listing at groupon.com.

The Congee

14 reviews$$$$Closed11am - 9pm

Chinese RestaurantQuick & EasyJust BecauseGroup HangoutFamily TimeSolo OutingCasualCultural

About

The Congee is a casual, authentic Chinese restaurant on E Valley Blvd in Alhambra, CA, known for its honest, no-frills Cantonese cooking. The menu centers on comforting bowls of congee and wonton noodle soup, with guests raving about the seafood congee and the generously filled wontons packed with pork and juicy shrimp. Dumplings are made fresh on the premises, and the warm, cultural atmosphere gives the place a genuine taste-of-Hong-Kong feel. The space suits everything from a quick solo lunch to a relaxed family meal, with an intimate setting that keeps things personal and unhurried.

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Seafood congee standoutThe seafood congee is a guest favorite, praised for its rich, comforting depth of flavor.

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Oversized wontonsWontons are generously filled with both pork and big, juicy shrimp pieces.

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Freshly made dumplingsDumplings are handmade on the premises daily for a noticeably fresh result.

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