Secret Congee

"Very impressed with the real scallops in the Hokkaido Scallop congee. Next time I gotta get the crab one. Parking isn't bad if the church next door isn't in session- makes it very convenient. Only condiments on table are dry red chili flakes, soy sauce, and white pepper. Unsure if they have sriracha or chili paste."

"We learned about this place on TV's Evening Show and decided to visit. Today was a Sunday morning and they opened at 9am, so my hubby and I came in a hurry, but there weren't many seats, so we decided to take out and eat in my car. We ordered Classic Chicken Congee $13 and Thai Meatballs Congee $14, also add 2 of soft boiled eggs each $2 and fried dough $4. We got a number plate and needed 25 mins waiting time. So we went to a nearby coffee shop. We returned to the store 25 mins later and had to wait another 25 mins. It was crowded, probably because it was a cold Sunday morning. If you come here, you should be prepared to wait quite a while. And since seats are limited, you often have no choice but to order takeout. The Congee soothed my frustration, but I wasn't happy about having to pay a tip and wait an hour for takeout."

"The secret is out that Secret Congee is the best congee restaurant in Seattle. The new location in Ballard is right along the bay and in a cozy spot alongside the dock. I got the beef and kimchi congee but am excited to come and try all their other congees as well. Food The beef and kimchi congee was excellent and I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to try Korean flavors in their congee. I’m pretty sure the congee is all the same but has different toppings to create new flavors. The congee was very good and a great consistency. It was not too salty either and you are able to add in soy sauce to your liking. The beef was good and there was a good amount of meat. The kimchi was good as well and not too sour. The Chinese donuts are a perfect side to pair with your congee. Definitely dip it in your congee soup! Atmosphere The Ballard location is along the water and docks. The inside of the restaurant is very cozy with plenty of natural lighting and can seat about 10 people in total. Otherwise there are some tables outside that could seat about another 10 people. On a summer day, the outside would be very nice! The noise level is not too loud. The seats were not very comfortable but this is a very casual place that I would not sit down and eat for an extended period of time. Pricing The congee prices were average to slightly above average compared to other places that service congee. The food quality justified the prices and I would happily come again. Service Service was excellent and I was not expecting so much hospitality. My group of about 10 people sat outside and the staff helped us pull our table together. They brought out all of our food and also brought out extra soy sauce. Staff was very friendly. Other There is street parking alongside the road as well as a parking lot next to the restaurant."

"My new favorite place for a cozy weekend brunch! The congee is so flavorful, I especially loved the one with lamb shank. Their matcha and Thai tea are great as well. And the service is 10/10!"