Maya Congee Cafe – Chinese
Maya Congee Cafe serves as a luminous neighborhood sanctuary where the comforting steam from silken, slow-simmered bowls of savory porridge invites guests to slow down and savor a restorative start to the day. From the buttery crunch of toasted brioche buns to vibrant bowls that glow with golden energy, the kitchen transforms simple grains into a masterclass of nourishing textures and soulful warmth. Whether building a bespoke creation or tucking into a classic comfort bowl, diners find a serene escape dedicated to the art of the gentle, revitalizing meal.
563 Gates Avenue, New York, New York 11221 +13473266003 https://mayacongeecafe.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Maya Congee Cafe
Dairy-Free at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Chicken Ginger Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Chicken Ginger Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Tofu Curd & Cabbage Noodle Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken & Soft Egg Noodle Soup and Earl Grey Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Jasmine Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jasmine Hot Tea and Earl Grey Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Black Sesame Soy Milk Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Maya Congee Cafe
Maya Congee Cafe in Brooklyn has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Tofu Curd & Cabbage Noodle Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Maya Congee Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Build Your Own Bowl | 55 g | 60 g |
| Chicken Ginger Soup | 55.9 g | 57 g |
| Chicken & Soft Egg Noodle Soup | 18.9 g | 45.6 g |
| Tofu Curd & Mushroom Banh Mi | 39.9 g | 31.7 g |
| Classic Comfort Congee | 19 g | 29.9 g |
| Earl Grey Hot Tea | 9 g | 20.7 g |
| Tofu Vitality Congee | 66.9 g | 18.6 g |
| Black Sticky Rice Pudding | 94.1 g | 16.6 g |
| Chicken Banh Mi | 30 g | 16.1 g |
| Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle | 64.5 g | 15 g |
| Recovery Meal Plan (3-4 Days) | 4.2 g | 15 g |
| Tofu Curd & Cabbage Noodle Soup | 22.6 g | 13.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the cozy atmosphere and attentive service, frequently noting how staff members check in regularly to ensure a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the perfectly cooked desserts, which reviewers highlight as a must-try part of the meal. Diners often recommend this spot for an enjoyable gathering with friends, praising the warm environment and the consistently high quality of the food.
Menu
Breakfast Rituals
- Warm Up Congee - $10: Slow cooked blend of white rice, brown rice, red quinoa, medjool dates, and fresh ginger. Choose any 2 toppings. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning Glow Congee - $11: Avocado, soft egg, crispy shallots, scallions. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Awaken Congee - $13: Braised chicken, avocado, soft egg, scallions. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- No. 1 Morning Brioche Bun - $11: Pork floss, scrambled farm eggs, cheese, chili oil, aioli. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- No. 2 Morning Brioche Bun - $11: Chinese sausages, scrambled farm eggs, cheese, chili oil, aioll. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Congee Bowls
- Classic Comfort Congee - $15: Chinese sausages, century egg, pork floss, chili oil, salted radish, scallions. Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Golden Energy Congee - $15: Braised chicken with carrots, soft farm egg, golden sambal, salted radish, scallions. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Tofu Vitality Congee - $15: Tofu bean curd, wild mushrooms, kimchi, crunchy peanuts, salted radish, scallions. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Gentle Bowl - $15: Avocado, vegan kimchi, crunchy peanuts, salted radish, scallions. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Bowl - $15: Choose any 3 toppings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Chicken Banh Mi - $13: Braised chicken, house-pickled carrots, aioli on brioche. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curd & Mushroom Banh Mi - $13: Mushrooms, bean curd, house-pickled carrots, aioli on brioche. Available at: dinner, lunch
Warming Broths & Noodles
- Chicken Ginger Soup - $6: Turmeric, garlic, ginger, jalapeños, tomatoes, chicken, carrots, lime juice, black pepper. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Soft Egg Noodle Soup - $15: Sweet potato glass noodles, chicken, soft egg, warming broth base. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curd Hot & Sour Soup - $6: Tofu curd, warming broth base. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Curd & Cabbage Noodle Soup - $15: Sweet potato glass noodles, tofu curd, cabbage, warming broth base. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareable Bites
- Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle - $5: Sesame, sunflower seeds, maple. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Black Sticky Rice Pudding - $5: Black sticky rice, coconut, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Pickled Root Vegetables - $5: Carrot, daikon, bittermelon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Hot Coffee - $3: Variety Coffee Brooklyn.
- Iced Coffee - $4: Variety Coffee Brooklyn.
- Matcha Coconut Iced Elixir - $6: Matcha, coconut. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Matcha Lemonade - $5: Natalie's lime, demerara sugar, matcha.
- Vietnamese Coffee Hot - $4.5: Coffee, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Vietnamese Coffee Iced - $5.5: Coffee, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Yin Yang Milk Tea Hot - $5: Coffee, tea, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Yin Yang Milk Tea Iced - $6: Coffee, tea, condensed milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Organic Pure Matcha Oat Milk Tea - $5: Organic matcha, oat milk. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Ceremonial Grade Matcha Oat Milk Tea - $6: Ceremonial matcha, oat milk. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic
- Calming Chai Milk Tea - $5: Chai, contains dry dairy. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Black Sesame Soy Milk Tea - $5: Black sesame, soy milk. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Golden Radiance Soy Milk Tea - $5: Turmeric, ginger, honey, soy milk. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Honey Ginger Tea - $3: Honey, ginger. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Earl Grey Hot Tea - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jasmine Hot Tea - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Meal Plans
- Recovery Meal Plan (3-4 Days) - $38: Signature congee blend, braised chicken, tofu & wild mushrooms, salted radish, chopped scallions. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Maya Congee Cafe
- Is Maya Congee Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Maya Congee Cafe has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Chicken Ginger Soup.
- What can I eat at Maya Congee Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Pickled Root Vegetables, Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle and Chicken Ginger Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Maya Congee Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pickled Root Vegetables and Sesame Sunflower Maple Brittle.
- Is Maya Congee Cafe gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Maya Congee Cafe?
- Build Your Own Bowl, at roughly 60g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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