Porridge Things - Millbrae

The ways they prepared chiu chow dishes were not chiu chow at all. They claimed themselves asChiu Chow restaurant. read more The ways they prepared chiu chow dishes were not chiu chow at all. They claimed themselves asChiu Chow restaurant.

Came here for lunch brunch and was very pleased by the porridge and braised duck. The porridge is definitely the star of the daytime menu, would recommend tryin... read more Came here for lunch brunch and was very pleased by the porridge and braised duck. The porridge is definitely the star of the daytime menu, would recommend trying that when you visit.

Food was good, we got the porridge for two but portions are huge and can feed 3-4 people.Service was horrible. We arrived at 2pm and got served our food around... read more Food was good, we got the porridge for two but portions are huge and can feed 3-4 people.Service was horrible. We arrived at 2pm and got served our food around 2:15. The waiter came by after dropping off our food with the check and left it at our table (already quite rude since I was with a friend). He came by 2:18 and asked where’s the check. I said we’re not done, he told us they close at 2:30. I checked my watch and said there’s at least 10 more minutes. He said the sign at the door says they close 2:30. I asked him why he took us in at 2pm and didn’t say anything if they don’t want customers. He said there’s a hours of operation at the door and they close at 2:30. I paid and even tipped them (regretting now) and told them we’re never coming back.If you’re closing soon, a simple professional approach is to let the customer know before they sit down and order. If your customer is in the middle of their meal, give them a few extra minutes and let them know nicely instead of dropping a check and telling them to hurry up and kick them out.Rude rude rude. Never coming back even though I love their congee and breakfast selection.

I recently visited this restaurant for the first time, and it was quite an experience. I ordered two servings of porridge, which ended up being enough for four... read more I recently visited this restaurant for the first time, and it was quite an experience. I ordered two servings of porridge, which ended up being enough for four people, so everyone got to enjoy two bowls each. I also sampled the clay pot fish, which was a delightful surprise in terms of flavor. I was recommended a half chicken for $18, and while the chicken was delicious, I felt that the price for the small portion was a bit high. On the plus side, I also enjoyed their noodles. Overall, the service was good, and the food quality was satisfying enough that I would consider coming back to try other dishes. However, one aspect I didn't like was that they added the tip to the bill along with the tax. I believe this is unfair, as taxes don't benefit us directly in the same way our meal does. I ended up leaving an 18% tip based on the pre-tax amount.

This was my first visit, and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab were exceptionally fresh, and the other dishes were delightful too. I'll definit... read more This was my first visit, and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. The shrimp and crab were exceptionally fresh, and the other dishes were delightful too. I'll definitely be back next time!