Congee Legend Hotpot (Golden Mile Tower)

We thought this is something interesting to try where they have a congee base instead of a soup kind of hotpot. The congee base used in the hotpot is called wumizhou (毋米粥), a congee base without rice. The base itself is rather bland and the recommended 3-step ways to enjoy the congee hotpot is to start with the seafood then meats and lastly vegetables. The base is supposed to turn flavourful after adding all ingredients and absorbing all the natural flavours.

We ordered prawn paste ($7), clams ($5), marinated minced meat ($6), sliced beef karubi ($18), sliced kurobuta collar ($12), cheese tofu ($4), fishball with fish roe ($5), enoki mushroom ($3), broccoli ($4) and their signature prawn porridge ($8).

The prawn porridge comes with a bowl of porridge, four large prawns per person, chye poh and a pan of prawn head with oil. This was served last into the hotpot when we almost cleared the rest of the other ingredients. We were already full from eating and we had to stuff the porridge into our bellies, leaving us extremely full.

Although it was an interesting experience, we find that it was too bland for us to enjoy or perhaps we are used to the strong and flavourful soup as our base. This is a much healthier option that may attract a different type of audience. We paid a total of $110 for 3 pax which I feel we could have gone for something more flavourful for the price paid. Not to mention their beer was overpriced at $21 for 3 bottles (330ml).

There’s no actual grains in the soup as it comes, but they add it in at the end of the meal, together with a couple of prawns each and a tasty prawn oil (made with the prawn heads) if you order their Signature Prawn Congee.

Opened in July, this no-frills congee hotpot spot is perfect for a relaxed dinner. The ‘soup’ is earthy and comforting, using the porridge liquids that gets tastier as you continue cooking.

The ingredients were all tasty and affordable as well. Loved the clams, though slightly small, they were fresh and sweet. Best part about the meal was the super tasty homemade chili soy sauce they serve, packed with coriander, spring onions, ginger, garlic and more herbs and spices. Total damage for two: $56. Will be back!

had this a month back, can’t believe i forgot to post.. still, relatively new restaurant that serves congee hotpot with ala carte dishes. There is no solid rice grains found, it’s just congee soup. Congee base cost $3 per pax and dishes starts from $2. My bill totalled to $30+ for 2 pax. Must order the clams, very fresh and big. Would recommend to order more seafood so the congee soup will have more umami taste. The sauce they provide was super good pairing. Guess this is a “healthier” option for supper as they are open till 5am daily. #jxeatsrecommend #congeelegend

had this a month back, can’t believe i forgot to post.. still, relatively new restaurant that serves congee hotpot with ala carte dishes. There is no solid rice grains found, it’s just congee soup. Congee base cost $3 per pax and dishes starts from $2. My bill totalled to $30+ for 2 pax. Must order the clams, very fresh and big. Would recommend to order more seafood so the congee soup will have more umami taste. The sauce they provide was super good pairing. Guess this is a “healthier” option for supper as they are open till 5am daily. #jxeatsrecommend #congeelegend

still, relatively new restaurant that serves congee hotpot with ala carte dishes. There is no solid rice grains found, it’s just congee soup. Congee base cost $3 per pax and dishes starts from $2. My bill totalled to $30+ for 2 pax. Must order the clams, very fresh and big. Would recommend to order more seafood so the congee soup will have more umami taste. The sauce they provide was super good pairing. Guess this is a “healthier” option for supper as they are open till 5am daily. #jxeatsrecommend #congeelegend