Royal Congee Chinese Cuisine in Scarborough

comfort chinese food

Very good. Very cheap.

Seafood Congee is the best for us with dough fritter on the side and squid deep fried. Flavor is good Service is fast. Always busy. Lots of parking. A small plaza with tons of different stores. Shops at Don Mills is just accross where you can stroll and enjoy festive display.

ROYAL CONGEE CHINESE CUISINE makes delicious Chinese food. Great selection and take out portions are fair. Prices are decent. The young Lady who takes the orders and does the serving is polite and Courteous. A definite Class Act. Thank You ROYAL CONGEE. Vegetarian options: Very nice Vegetarian food. Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating. Kid-friendliness: All kids are welcome. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair access is not an issue.

Probably have the best chilli oil in the GTA, you can buy it as well. The food is also pretty good had the sambal beef mein

I have been a regular here, for over 5 years. Consistent quality, friendly service, extensive menu. The best Chinese cuisine in the area. Food : 5/5

Ive been coming for years and only just realized I havent reviewed! Veggies are fresh, service is fast and the food is just GOOD. Saves us from having to go all the way to markham for good Cantonese food.

This place, and others like it, prove the theory that you do not need fancy decorations or presentation to have a good meal in a resturant. The Food is really tasty, and its very calm and quiet. So i can enjoy a happy meal without feeling stressed.

A staple, theyre always good, fresh, with nice portion sizes and a fair price. My family comes here often

Good food. Good service. Reasonable prices.

The food was tasty and came out very quickly. It was pretty reasonable too.

Ordered take out here many times and this place serves as the best bang for your buck for south scarb for Cantonese food compared to Congee Queen.

This is one of my favourite places to eat.

We came here to eat because it was close by to the dealership we were at. The dim sum items were the worst I have ever eaten in my life. They should be ashamed for serving it. Tasted like plastic. The washroom is being used as a storage unit. You cannot use the toilet properly. If you want to wash your hands after be prepared to climb over boxes. Unsanitary business. Doesnt even deserve a one star. I got food poisoning after eating here. I do not recommend coming here.

Usually I never had a bad experience eating here but now I was charged extra for food when I paid cash. I politely asked for the reason for my extra charge and I was told I didn t tip enough. I was blindsided when I didn t realize about their tip policy. The waiter rudely shooed me after I paid extra as she requested. I understand that I could have asked about the tipping policy but I won t be eating here for a while.

Pleasantly surprised. Its fairly small and gives off that local family run eatery vibe. Its not upscale and doesnt have nice fancy decor. Visually, it wont wow you. However, the value and food may. Service was very good during our visit and super quick. Very good value for the price and good cantonese style chinese food. I can see why its a popular take out location. Ill definitely visit and order from again. Plenty of free parking out front as its in a plaza as well.

Good place for a quick food

First time I ordered food from this restaurant on 24th December. Several items I ordered. All of them were equally delicious, less grease, and salt or MSG. I am really impressed. I shall buy again for sure.

Wait was too long. 50 mins for four dishes. Great fried rice though. No more walk ins. Pick up is way faster.

Not sure what other people are saying about portion sizes.. these were huge plates

Amazing authentic Chinese Chinese food if you r craving. And prices are reasonable

Delicious authentic Cantonese food with reasonable price. This has become my go-to Chinese restaurant in this area!

Great food, but wait time during weekends needs to improve.. call in for takeout.

Staff members are friendly and offer help about the menu if you need it. Took about 15 mins to make our food. We got the chicken congee and beef/ginger noodles. Not too salty. Spices were not overpowering but I liked the subtle flavor of each dish.

Expensive but nice

Love the food & service here.

We loved the space, the employees and the food.

The staff really took the time to adjust the meals to our liking (less salt, separate items in a container, etc.). The food is sooo delicious and never misses!!

Nice place great food large portions very tasty definitely going back ...the waitress took the time to check with the chef about our dietary needs ....AMAZING

The food and price is good. Small place but very busy for take out. Food

Like most of the restaurants, its a hit or miss when it comes to taste. Reasonable price, good portion and best of all great service.

Great hole in the wall Cantonese place with lots of options for dishes and congees. Great sized portions and everything we tried was delicious!

Great selection on menu, reasonably priced and food was tasty. Dishes were not too salty. Simple decor but our satisfying meal made this place an enjoyable visit.

The best food Ive had in a while! Worth every dime Vegetarian options: Variety or veggies options Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly place

Authentic Chinese food for a great price. This is my go to Chinese spot around the area. Highly recommend the Cantonese chow mein with the crispy noodles and sweet amd sour pork with fried rice. Good portion for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend and would always come back!

Good food and lots of quantity This is the veggie fried rice ! Thank you

Love going here for my Chinese food fix, not your typical soy sauce overwhelmed chinese food. Service is great as well

Their congee is just soooo authentic and amazing!!! One of the best congee in Toronto! Love their pock liver congee and sampan congee

I ordered sizzling black pepper beef tenderloin, garlic kale, pork liver porridge, wonton noodles, and seafood porridge. Every dish tastes great and is cost-effective. The landlady is very nice

Good food. I had the shrimp congee, dim sum, noodle soup and some sides. Everything tasted great. If I m ever in the area again I will definitely make a point to stop by.

Great lunch! The food is good and ingredients are fresh. The price is decent and there is parking. The place isnt big and the service is good. Vegetarian options: Decent vegarian options

I ve come here so many times with my partner and it never disappoints me. Prices are good, portion sizes are generous, and unlike many other Chinese places in Toronto the food isn t super oily or overly salted/MSG flavoured. I always get the sweet corn and bean curd congee, or the fried rice with a side of Chinese style chicken wings. Highly recommend it!

bought take out, service is quick but food is kinda disappointed, could hardly find any meat from the fried fish and needed to chew hard. Overall the way it was made wasnt authentic, food quality is no different than those u could order from the food court, plus bought two dishes but only given one rice and drink.

Overall, an exceptional Cantonese restaurant within Scarborough, with an extensive menu that is sure to appeal to many. With options ranging from dim sum and hot pot, to congee and soup, there is much variety to be had. The atmosphere appears modern and sleek, and is incredibly spacious, though it does lack overall warmth. The food however compensates greatly -- with virtually any dish being worthy of acclaim and is exceptionally filling and affordable. Highly recommend the Cantonese chow mein if youre looking for a decent meal. If youre looking for a bite but lack the appetite, try BBQ meat bun, Beef Brisket Noodle Soup or Egg Tofu with Dried Scallop and Mushroom. Service is a little slow at times as there sometimes is only one server attending the front of house, but otherwise, the staff is friendly and kind. Definitely a great place to grab late-night grub on a budget.

We love Royal Congee! Its a small unassuming little restaurant in a plaza but the food is always fresh, well prepared, and my kids crave it all the time. We regularly get the Cantonese chow mein, sweet sour chicken, spicy squid, gailan choy, yeung chow fried rice and this time we tried their chicken wings. The food is authentic Chinese, not Canadian Chinese so dont expect to find chicken balls and red sauce here. The food is always delicious and prices are very reasonable. Dine in for bigger portions!

I like their food selections. Parking: There are plenty of parking spots. Very close to food and convenient stores. Food : 5/5 |

Sometimes I like to treat myself to the House Special Seafood Super Bowl Congee and Cantonese Chow Mein.

Honestly, This place was 5 stars before the pandemic every since then the wait time is 1hr and above . Its very disappointing waiting this long. When you are told it would take 30 minutes I don t like saying negative things about my go to places but this is getting out of hand. Before coming here, I believe people should be aware how slow this place has become. Excellent quality, I always order food from here - coming from downtown Toronto ! Sweet and sour chicken and vegetable fried rice is

Food was served hot and fresh. Very delicious! Authentic Cantonese cuisine comparable (if not better) to others in Scarborough and Markham, but without the price tag! I dont think you can find food with better quality at this price anywhere else in the city. Decor is simple, but clean. And Im here for the food, so not an issue for me. Would recommend to anyone who loves good food!

Friendly staff, great food, fast service and good value for your money. Parking: Plenty of parking within the Plaza. Kid-friendliness: They have french fries, onion rings, sweets and also have high-chairs for the little ones.

Excellent service. It was busy, yet we were able to get a seat quickly. Got dim sum, congee, and drinks. Food was tasty and prices are decent. We had plenty for leftovers.

We ve always found it difficult to find Chinese food places with in dining. Most around the area is takeout only. This place offers a great clean table experience with incredibly fresh tasty food and friendly service. Kid-friendliness: Booster seats available

Amazing food, incredibly delicious. My new favorite restaurant of Scarborough.

I always come here when Im in the neighborhood. Love the congee and the braised beef noodle soup. Im glad to see that they seem to survive the pandemic okay.

I m not sure how this place has good ratings but I ordered last night for the first time because it was close and it was disgusting. First off the sweet and sour pork was black of colour and you can taste the bitterness of the oil they used to deep fry the pork. Ordered sizzling beef which was $20 and got 90% green peppers and onions? Yeung chow fried rice that tasted bland, the rice was like stone pebbles and another noodle dish that was subpar. Perhaps dining in is a better choice? From my experience I will never order or recommend this place to anyone.

Six stars for Service! Great service and exceptional service! Authentic Chinese foods with great tastes and lots of food items to choose! You will be surprised with food items that are not available in many Chinese resturant. Must try their congee with salmon and str fried noodles with beef! Reasonable prices! Nice restaurant and easy access location with many parking spots!

We order Crabmeat & Eggs white Congee ,Stir Fried Green Beans,Sweet and sour Fish Fillets , vermicelli & Shrimp w/ Satay Sauce .All the foods are taste good and price is reasonable

Ordered Hot and Sour soup via Doordash. It arrived in the time promised and was a higher quality than I was anticipating. Once of the best Ive ever had. The extra spicy heat was VERY appreciated to break my cold.

Food is good but if you are ordering take out on a weekend, make sure you order 2 hours ahead as they don t have other staff at the front. The lady in the front is nice but she has do everything in the restaurant except cook!

Congee soup very good...nice

This just became my new fav comfort food spot. 10$ congee fed two guys. Amazing food and service. Highly recommended.

Best authentic Chinese food Ive had in a very long time. Highly recommended!!!!

This has been our favourite - Sweet and Sour Pork. The customer service was outstanding - salute to Daisy!!! Decent food and at affordable price. Worth the wait as always. Have a wonderful vacation and can t wait to see you next month when your back in business!!!

If you re going for dinner here expect a significant time of waiting from being seated to getting your food. Went on Saturday night dinner. It was busy for sure and it s disappointing to see only one (only one) staff doing all the taking orders, serving of food, clearing the table and taking take out orders on the phone. It took the server 15 mins to clear the table out after the party of 4 had left just by the front door. We got seated at the same table after waiting 20 mins. Ordered 4 items immediately from the menu. First item took 20 mins to get served on our table. Our group ate it all since we were starving from waiting. The next item took 30 mins to arrive after our initial order. At this point it s already 50 mins since putting in our order. Then the rest of the orders came some 30 mins after the second item was brought to the table. So it took ann hour and 20 mins to get 4 simple items on the table. Overall food is 7/10. I commend the one woman band running the show. But they need to hire at least one server or maybe two. TBH the food is not worth the wait when dining in. Waste of time waiting for food for over an hour.

Horrible restaurant fond hair in the food first of all and plz check your receipt lady happens to charge extra

I once asked a girl I secretly had a crush on out on a date. It was after I agonized for days wondering if I should do so, because it would have very obviously exposed how I felt and made me vulnerable to a devastating rejection. I finally gathered enough courage to ask, and... she just laughed and said no. Needless to say, I was heartbroken, but that wasnt the hard part. That titled belonged to the aftermath, when I had to smile, pretend to look on the bright side, stay positive and tell myself it was okay. If only I had found this restaurant then. The food would have warmed the darkest recesses of my heart, and the wonderfully patient lady who served me (she was polite even when a nasty customer was super rude, made sure elderly customers were able to sit down and take their time to order for takeout, repeated their orders to make sure they knew what they were buying, and did everything with alarming speed) would have helped me regain some faith in humanity again. This place will not only heal broken hearts, it will make a normal person feel better too.

Great Cantonese style good! Also the only place around for quite a few kms! Help keep them around by getting some takeout from them

Great food, great service!

Food was good..but I couldnt understand the girl that answered the phone..so the order I wanted was not what I got I wanted 3 dishes ended up with 5 some of that was my fault too when she read back my order I just said okay cause I couldnt understand ..its was all a surprise!!!

We love the food from this place.

The food was absolutely delicious! The chicken congee, bbq park and mixed vegetables were all so fresh! Another great gem in Scarborough for traditional Chinese food! Service was very friendly, attentive, and accommodating! Will definitely come again!

Tastes very good Preserved egg and lean meat porridge with real ingredients Singapore style rice cake is very delicious Bean sprouts are also fried well Hong Kong style fried noodles are not outstanding in comparison

what a great find! We usually have to go to Markham or north Scarborough to find authentic Cantonese food like this. Congee and Cantonese crispy noodle chow mein is amazing here!

Location was smaller than all other congees. But the taste and portion was decent. Pricing was also 2-3.00 less than other congee franchisees. Only had 1 server but didnt mind it. Would definitely comeback.

This is the only decent place in the area serving Cantonese style Chinese food. Its a popular spot for takeout. The price is reasonable as long as you order whats on the menu. We once ordered something not on the menu and found the price was pretty steep.

If I could give a zero review I would. I ordered singapore noodles to pick up and they told me to come in 20 minutes. I went to do my groceries and got there 30 minutes later because they always take more time to prepare the food. When I got there and asked for my food, the guy finally told his cook to start preparing the food. I waited 10 more minutes to get and felt sick. Every time I order from that restaurant I have stomach issue. Now I am starting to believe that they use gutter oil depending on who you are. They wait to see who show up for the food them use the proper oil depending on their skin color.

Negative 1 million stars is what I would give this place if i could. Ive been ordering from here for atleast 10 years. The food quality has dramatically decreased, the portions are smaller, the vegetable to meat ratio is 80 percent vegetable and 20 percent meat. People I didnt order a veggie dish. I can tolerate the increase in price but not the portion size or the fact that the dishes come with 5 pieces of meat drowning in onions. Customer service doesnt exist though I dont care about that, its the food quality and quantity that has decreased to infant size. Rather eat the cancer burgers at McDonalds.

I love their food. Their delivery service is fast and no need to call back for missing items. I would recommend this place for great food at great prices.

It is ok

Delicious

Good portion with quality ; truly Hong Kong Cantonese style ; good variety of menu selection; only one near the neighbor (Midland & Danforth); however, no Hong Kong Milk Tea

Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian choice Parking: Good parking possibility

Really nice place, clean and spacious. Vast menu with small amount of dim sum options. Favorites were the pepper salt tofu and the chow mein. Weve had better chili chicken and better fried rice, but we would be happy to come and try again for other dishes. Price was for for the portions and taste.

Thought I would try this restaurant but what a disappointment. Ordered the rice noodles with beef and black bean and it was tasteless. Had the salt and pepper pork chops and a lot of fat and greasy tasting. The salt and pepper tofu was cooked too long and greasy. Had to throw away the chinese doughnuts as they were fried too long and greasy tasting. I will stick to a different Congee restaurant I usually go to. They are a bit more expensive but at least Im not throwing the food away and it tastes good.

Amazing place and great food. A real unassuming gem.

Very nice food I go there, quite often

Good food and price

My go to menu/dishes I get regularly that are must-tries: 1. Pepper Salt deep fried squid 2. Chicken/shrimp/egg fried rice 3. Lobster in black bean sauce or ginger and green onion 4. Chowmein (crispy) any style my fav beef and Chinese broccoli 5. Fried rice noodle in XO sauce or beef and black bean sauce (hold the red/green peppers) 6. Deep fried wings 7. Chinese braised vegetables 8. Har gow Vegetarian options: Veggies on veggie options Dietary restrictions: You tell them and they will accommodate. Parking: Lots of parking Kid-friendliness: Yes kids are welcomed and clean bathroom

Was in the area on a rainy day and decided to grab some takeout. Ordered the pork liver congee, minced beef congee and singapore style fried turnip. The congee was a perfect consistency, not too thick or thin. It was seasoned perfectly as well, I did not need white pepper. The pork liver was extremely generous and very tender and flavourful. The fried turnip had lots of garnish, more so than other places Ive been to before. Will definitely be returning, keep up the great work!

I got a Mangoe slushy and it was good!

Authentic Chinese food taste

It took 1 hour to serve one of our order. 1hr and 20 mins for the whole order. Only one server and lots of costumer. Food is good service is bad. All is not happy in the service.

The congees from this place are amazing

If you live near the area and you wanted an affordable congee, but tasted like 1st class---then youve got to try this place. There are a lot of food choices but i still find the congee to be their specialty...other food choices---2 to 3 / 5. Its a typical small asian restaurant and I believe the owner is the only server as well but she tries to accommodate everyone as much as she can

Great food and attentive staff Parking: Lots of close by parking Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair spots very close

I arrived too early. I ordered my food at 11 am. They warmed up leftovers and put it into containers. Warmed over noodles, warmed over deep fried tofu (!!!!!), the hargow was still frozen in the middle, and basically, it was fifty dollars worth of trash for recycling. Ive actually had good food here in the past, but this is beyond inexcusable to serve yesterdays leftovers.

Delicious Cantonese cuisine. Recommend the spicy & pepper salted squid (so crispy and good), Chinese broccoli with garlic (savoury), fried turnip patties Singapore style (comfort food), and stir fried green beans with minced pork and garlic (delicious). You can smell, hear and feel the sublime wok hay as soon as you walk in. Oh, yeah!

Its right near McDonalds, but here you have more choices for less money. Its also nice to support small businesses. By the way the food is great!

Amazing customer service and Amazing food! Definitely recommend the chow mein, turnip patties and general tsao chicken. Def a place to order from.

My go to place for Authentic Chinese food in the Cliffside area.

Excellent authentic chineses food.

Very good

Great food as always.

Great food! Came here for team dinners and they were really helpful in serving a big group even though they have a small space. Love the food and lots and lots of variety.

Great customer service and excellent food! I recommend the pepper salted squid, sweet and sour pork, fried turnip and beef with mushroom.

Great friendly staff, food is excellent and they can accommodate if your vegetarian.

Always order food here every weekend when im so lazy to cook. there food taste better than other congee restaurants, bit cheaper and generous amount of food too. Super love this place.

Its ok

The food is amazing. Money well spent

Not worth the money

My neighborhood restaurant

Very reasonably priced. Good Chinese food.

Great food quality and portion size!

Tasty and authentic Chinese food, fast service. Big portion with good price.

This place is a hidden gem. The food is great and the prices are great.

Food was great, service was very fast and efficient.

Great food & flavorful. Price just (slightly) a bit high for my budget.

Prices have slightly gone up, but the quality remains the same. Always fresh , always tasty, quality is amazing. Food is never greasy. the workers are ALWAYS POLITE and friendly and they treat you with respect.

Good quality authentic Chinese food for great price. Less greasy than the bigger congee chains and the portion sizes are larger. They have everything your looking for. The lady that works the front is very nice and helpful. Ordered a party size platter where the lady called me back to let me know that the price has changed, no problem with COVID makes sense. When I went to the store to pick up she showed me the new updated menu with the price changes only to tell me that what I had ordered wasn t actually the price on the new menu but of another item. Very misleading but none the less tasty and fresh.

Their prices have gone up, which I can understand given the challenges that every restaurant has had during Covid, BUT the portion sizes also decreased so the food just isn t worth it anymore. Also, I ordered the crispy fish with sweet corn sauce and the fish was 90% breading - hardly any actual fish. They re definitely cutting corners wherever they can. Time to find a new go-to for Chinese food.

Amazing spot, classic Canadian and cantonese style Chinese food. I have been craving this style of food for years but couldnt find a restaurant. Thank you google. Considering inflation and covid, the price, portion and quality are some of the best you can find in the city. Friendly staff and good food. Will be one of my go spots for food.

Excellent food, great service.

Good and tasty cusine, large portions

Great price with the food quality

Good food and good prices

The food is really good and so is the customer service. Great pricing and short wait time :)

Very affordable and delicious Chinese cuisine. A no frills place which can be packed at around the lunch hours but is worth waiting for seats and a table. Personally, I find their dishes a bit bland but a little salt or soy sauce can easily fix that. Food is very tasty, nevertheless. There is enough parking space around. Staff are friendly and corteous. The place could use a bit of decor and music but overall it is minimalist and quite clean. I enjoyed this little restaurant and would recommend it to friends.

Great authentic chinese food and always very tasty

The food is delicious. Good service.

Pretty decent Cantonese style restaurant but the portion sizes is pretty small for the price. I suppose they can charge a bit more because they are the only type of restaurant that serves this kind of food in the area. The restaurant itself is pretty clean and looks renovated relatively recently.

This place is always amazing

The food tastes pretty good at a very good price. The employee is friendly. The restaurant is clean. Only downside is that the food portion is a little bit small comparing to Congee Wong which is our family favorite.

One my parents and mines favourite chinese restaurant. Huge serving for an afforable price. Great service and very great tasting food.

Our favorite Chinese restaurant most close by.

Didnt have any bad experience yet! Been going there for the last 3 years. Staff if pretty friendly and food is good with decent portions

You wont be dissapointed. Chow Mein is the best!

Congees are really good!

Food Was very good

Best congee house in scarborough for me. Place is quaint and small but still accomodating to look at. Congee here are really tasty and delicious. I recommend the A2 superbowl congee, snow peas tips with king mushroom and the cantonese chow mein. Menu prices are at par with most congee house in the GTA. Parking is not a problem and public transit is not that bad also. This a good place for your occassional lunch or dinner eat out. Whats great about this location also is that after eating, you can walk few steps next door to Fu Yao supermarket to do your groceries at the same time.

Very delicious congee

Affordable price. Authentic Chinese dishes. Accept credit cards. Speak English. 6 stars !!!

simply good

Great Place to eat by the Danforth

Great seafoods

Ordered takeout; super delicious, good price, good service.

The bittermelon and chicken with white rice was excellent!

Food here is on point. I decided to look for an alternative of Congee Queen after they raised their prices and Im glad I found this restaurant. Its a bit of a hidden gem, but their food is amazing and great value for money compared to CQ.

Been here a couple of times, and the food is quite tasty. Generous portions, and fair prices, super-casual. Definitely worth checking out.

The best Chinese for miles around

This is a little gem tucked away in Scarborough. For me their stand out dish is the Manchurian chicken chow mein. It has the right amount of spice. Also the deep fried spicy squid. Crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Best Lemon Chicken and Chicken fried rice in Scarborough, if not the whole city! Would definitely recommend trying this place out!

Always serve my food good and fresh