Maya Congee Cafe Menu
Welcome to Maya Congee Cafe, an enchanting destination nestled in Brooklyn, NY. This women-owned gem specializes in Asian fusion, particularly the beloved rice porridge known as congee. The menu showcases a variety of comforting congee bowls, including the flavorful Chicken Congee with salted radish and peanuts and the adventurous Porkduckin Congee, featuring spicy pork and preserved duck egg, perfect for those seeking a little kick.
Maya Congee Cafe also delights with specialty drinks like Matcha Lemonade and rich Vietnamese-style iced coffee, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, with options for outdoor seating and a quiet atmosphere conducive to relaxing meals. Customers rave about the attentive service and the innovative twist on traditional dishes. Whether you’re looking for a solo meal or a gathering spot for groups, Maya Congee Cafe is a must-visit culinary retreat.
Banh Mi / Sandwiches
Breakfast Sandwich with PORK
Spicy pork served on a toasted roll with a soft egg, smoked cheese and Sriracha ketchup.
Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich
Non traditional banh mi style sandwiches - braised chicken, pickled carrots, cilantro mayo on a toasted ciabatta hero.
Pork Banh Mi Sandwich
Non traditional banh mi style sandwiches - Spice-forward slow cooked pork, spicy salsa, cabbage, pickled carrots, cilantro aioli on a toasted hero.
Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich
Avocado, cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, and cilantro aioli.
Hoisin-Marinated Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich
Hoisin-marinated Tofu with toasted sesame seeds, cabbage slaw, pickled carrots, cilantro. (a little spicy).
Breakfast Sandwich with AVOCADO
Avocado, soft egg, smoked cheese on a toasted Ciabatta roll.
(L) Chicken Congee with Salted Radish and Peanuts
Braised chicken with carrots, salted radish and peanuts, over rice porridge (white, brown rice and quinoa). Only gluten ingredient is a bit of soy in the chicken. Non-spicy option.
Pork Congee Bowl
Slow cooked in ginger, garlic and jalapenos. This bowl includes sesame garlic corn, shredded cabbage over rice porridge (white and brown rice, quinoa). Gluten free. Little spicy.
(L) Tofu & Shrooms Congee with Salted Radish and Peanuts
This bowl includes salted radish and peanuts, over rice porridge (white and brown rice, quinoa). The only gluten is a bit of soy sauce, Vegan, Little spicy.
Vegetarian Congee Bowl
Soft egg, avocado, sesame garlic corn, cabbage slaw and crispy shallots on a creamy bed of rice porridge (white rice, brown rice and quinoa). Gluten Free.
(L) Breakfast Congee with Soft Egg and 1/2pc You Tiao
(L) Traditional Breakfast Congee with braised chicken, 1/2 century egg, pork floss, and salted radish
Toppings like century egg and pork floss are traditional toppings! But the congee is our secret recipe and very non-traditional.
Gone Fishin Congee with Golden Sambal and Salted Radish
ACME smoked fish salad, golden sambal, salted radish on a bed of rice porridge. Gluten Free. Little spicy.
Congee Rice Porridge Bowls
PLEASE NOTE OUR MENU HAS CHANGED AS OF JAN 2025
Porkduckin Congee Bowl
1/2 Preserved duck egg, spicy pork, spicy salsa, cabbage slaw, sesame garlic corn, and chili crunch. Little spicy. Gluten Free.
Chicken Ginger Soup
Small chunks of chicken with carrots, tumeric, jalapenos, garlic, ginger. Bold and flavorful. Bigger size 16oz.
Lemongrass Chicken Dumpling Soup
Pork Noodle Soup (GF)
Gluten free Vermicelli Noodle soup with a warming of spices from the stewed pork, comes with veggies (corn and cabbage) and chili oil. (Rice or sweet potato noodles offered, depending on availability)
Chicken Noodle Soup
A warming chicken noodle soup with salted radish and lots of herbs/spices intended to rejuvenate you. A little spicy. The noodles are gluten free, either rice or potato vermicelli (depending on availability). This soup contains a little soy sauce.
Scallion Pancake
housemade
Soup, Sides & Noodles
Specialty Drinks
Matcha Lemonade
Vietnamese Style Iced Coffee
Served with condensed milk. (Coconut cream substitute available for 75 cents)
Black Milk Tea with boba
Early grey black tea with whole milk, brown sugar and tapioca boba. If we sell out of tapioca, we may substitute with jelly boba.