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 don’t understand why this place isn’t rated above 4.5 stars. The food is absolutely delicious and definitely deserves 5 stars. Although I’m not from Chiu Chow... read more I don’t understand why this place isn’t rated above 4.5 stars. The food is absolutely delicious and definitely deserves 5 stars. Although I’m not from Chiu Chow, where this restaurant specializes, I’m from nearby Hokkien, and our cuisines share a lot in common. Dining here feels like being at home. The dishes are incredibly authentic, full of flavor, and hearty—you not only enjoy tasty food, but you also walk away feeling completely satisfied and comfortable. The dish with crusty skin and a hint of onion is irresistible, the flavors pack a punch, and several other dishes exceeded my expectations with their perfect balance of crispy exterior and flavorful interior. Even their porridge is amazing—I keep craving more. Everything we ordered ranks among the best Chinese food I’ve had in the States. Of course, I might be a bit biased since I naturally love this style of cuisine because of its similarity to my hometown’s food. I can’t promise everyone will feel the same, but if you haven’t tried this place yet, it’s definitely worth a visit!

The service was satisfactory and the food was good. My only complaint is that we were given the bill halfway through our meal, which felt quite rude. read more The service was satisfactory and the food was good. My only complaint is that we were given the bill halfway through our meal, which felt quite rude.