I love Chinatown, I'm not going to lie. With hundreds of hidden treasures, and great bangs for your buck, I ignore the smell of the place. (I don't mind the smell of dead fish, I enjoy it!) I stopped into Congee last week for a very pleasant meal.

A roast duck and meatball porridge ($3.95) was very bland, but after adding some pepper and hot sauce, turned into a really nice appetizer. And for $3.95 I was not complaining.

A special of razor clams with X.O. Sauce was one of the most expensive dishes I have ever consumed in Chinatown at $22.95. It also was fabulous! It was tasty, delicious, and addictive-three adjectives I use often to describe dishes I love. I loved this dish, and it brought joy to my taste buds, stomach, and all round emotional well-being.

So ignore the smell, and head to Chinatown for some culinary treasures. Congee is one spot that will satisfy your buds.

Congee Village
98 Bowery (bet. Hester and Grand)
New York, NY 10013
212-965-5028