426730 Wed Aug 01 03:43:31 -0700 2007 11 18 Manhattan 0 2802457 The title says lit all. I'm going there Friday; what's good? And, do they serve cocktails? Thanx Wed Aug 01 03:43:31 -0700 2007 15025 hlbones 1 2803535 Ummm.... make sure they're open. They just had a fire in the kitchen a few days ago. Wed Aug 01 10:33:10 -0700 2007 2802457 94227 egit 2 2804420 The Allen st. location was closed on monday but Congee bowery is open. Wed Aug 01 13:59:34 -0700 2007 2803535 98136 DarthEater 3 2805963 I walked past by tonight and Its up and running. =) Wed Aug 01 23:21:28 -0700 2007 2804420 98136 DarthEater 1 2805747 They have great peapod greens w/garlic in broth; house special chicken and two taste flounder are also very tasty. Wed Aug 01 21:03:20 -0700 2007 2802457 116162 Festaiola 1 2805824 Oh no, really sorry to hear about fire! What to order: salt & pepper squid is great, and I love the congee w lobster & ginger (tho it may be a bit hot out for congee) Wed Aug 01 21:34:49 -0700 2007 2802457 44866 kittyboots 1 2805841 you're probably not veggie- but if i recall correctly, i wasn't so fond of the mushroom and bean curd dish i had there.... Wed Aug 01 21:42:10 -0700 2007 2802457 111995 rfried 1 2806035 This is one of my fave Chinese restaurants in Manhattan (Queens has the more authentic ones, I believe). Anyway, try the HOUSE SPECIAL CHICKEN (seriously, this is a MUST -- even if you order just this and some hot rice, you'll go home happy!), the BAKED RICE WITH DICED CHICKEN AND SALTED FISH (tastes much better than it sounds), SHORT RIBS WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE IN SIZZLING PLATE, FLOUDER FILLET IN TWO TASTES, and CLAMS WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE. enjoy! Thu Aug 02 00:57:51 -0700 2007 2802457 30551 doctorj 1 2806492 Try the Thai Style clam dish. It's wonderful; sour, spicy, full of yummy broth and juicy clams. I've never had cocktails there, but I do know they have a full bar. Also, they have a $10 corkage fee, which is pretty nice. Thu Aug 02 07:28:35 -0700 2007 2802457 24107 Gluttonous Prime 1 2806532 Roast Duck and Meat Ball Congee or Chicken w/black mushroom Congee. Sauteed razor clams in black bean sauce are amazing. Thu Aug 02 07:43:16 -0700 2007 2802457 116218 sdreher 1 2806950 go with lots of people so you can order it all! -Black Pepper Scallops -Walnut Shrimp (lightly fried shrimp, crispy walnuts, broccoli) -Dried Scallop Congee -Crab Congee (comes with the crab - finger-eating fun) -chinese greens with garlic -pea shoots! Thu Aug 02 09:17:54 -0700 2007 2802457 50460 anita_cocktail 1 2809098 braised pork belly with either dried vegetables or yams. you can't go wrong with either Thu Aug 02 18:21:47 -0700 2007 2802457 113329 food4thought135