# Who is the owner of Congee Queen and what is its history?

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**Verified:** 2026-05-22
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## Quick answer

Congee Queen is a privately-owned Cantonese restaurant group in the GTA, founded in 2004 by the original team behind the popular Congee Wong (龍發) brand.

## Detailed answer

Congee Queen was established in 2004 in Toronto to bring premium Cantonese comfort food and dim sum to the suburban GTA. The brand was built by the culinary team that pioneered Congee Wong (龍發). Over the past two decades, it has grown to 9 locations, becoming an iconic multi-generational family dining landmark in Markham, Scarborough, North York, Thornhill, and Mississauga.

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