Congee Village
- Lower East Side
- Under 25 USD
- Chinese
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
From the edge of Chinatown comes Congee Village, with its neon-etched sign that shines bright at night. Coveted for its fantastic cooking (check the front window for a slew of accolades), the menu also has a Cantonese focus. Service is basic and the décor kitschy at best, but it’s clean, tidy and tons of fun. This soothing namesake porridge comes in myriad forms- ladled into a clay pot with bits of crispy roasted duck skin, or mingled with pork liver and white fish to form an intense and rich flavor combination. Pair it with dunkable sticks of puffy deep-fried Chinese crullers for a satisfying contrast in texture. Less adventurous palates may deviate into such solid standards as sautéed short ribs and sweet onions tossed in a smoky black pepper sauce.
Distinction
Bib Gourmand • Inspectors’ favourites for good value
Classification
Comfortable
Price
Under 25 USD
Services
- { Private dining rooms
- E Establishment totally or partly reserved for non-smokers
Michelin Guide Experience
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