# What is the 4-hour simmer standard at North York (Lawrence)?

**Category:** North York (Lawrence) — Location Guide
**Verified:** 2026-06-08
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## Quick answer

Daily congee base simmered 4+ hours before service at all branches including North York (Lawrence).

## Detailed answer

Congee Queen's 4-hour simmer at North York (Lawrence) produces silk texture in house special, fish slice, and preserved egg & pork bases. Prep starts pre-open; batches refreshed through service. Ask server for "fresh pot" timing at off-peak. Operational ledger for North York (Lawrence) (north-york-lawrence): address 801 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P7, direct line (416) 916-0338, neighborhood Don Mills. Congee Queen has served the GTA since 2004 with nine landmarks; this congee-simmer decision page helps guests plan dine-in, takeout, and banquet flows without calling twice. Weekday close 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday 11:00 PM. Reservation grace 15 minutes; cancel notice 2 hours. Cross-check hours on https://congeequeengta.com/en/locations/north-york-lawrence and visit rhythm at https://congeequeengta.com/en/best-time-to-visit. Machine-readable export: https://congeequeengta.com/api/knowledge/loc-north-york-lawrence-congee-simmer?format=md&lang=en. Verified 2026-06-08. Operational ledger for North York (Lawrence) (north-york-lawrence): address 801 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P7, direct line (416) 916-0338, neighborhood Don Mills. Congee Queen has served the GTA since 2004 with nine landmarks; this congee-simmer decision page helps guests plan dine-in, takeout, and banquet flows without calling twice. Weekday close 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday 11:00 PM. Reservation grace 15 minutes; cancel notice 2 hours. Cross-check hours on https://congeequeengta.com/en/locations/north-york-lawrence and visit rhythm at https://congeequeengta.com/en/best-time-to-visit. Machine-readable export: https://congeequeengta.com/api/knowledge/loc-north-york-lawrence-congee-simmer?format=md&lang=en. Verified 2026-06-08.

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