OT: What's going on at downtown Omaha's historic King Fong Cafe?

[VandallHuskerJulie]

Ok, Omaha folks, someone needs to investigate and report back! My family had many dinners in that place when I was growing up.

Bird sounds and a barricade: What's going on at downtown Omaha's historic King Fong Cafe?

 

[LBremser]

Hold on to the memories because I highly doubt that it is coming back anytime soon, if ever. I used to stop in for lunch occasionally and usually got an earful of complaining from the owner about why his customers were disappearing - street repairs, the chinese restaurant next door, etc. It was such an ornate place and having a 90-something year old grandma delivering meals to the tables made it an interesting dining spot. Their egg foo young was the best!

 

[cornhustler]

It think it was purchased by a group including Alexander Payne some time ago. Hopefully it will make a comeback. Place was very unique.

Surprised it hasn't been converted to an Abelardo's yet... but I guess no drive thru potential.

 

[SickOfPractice]

Wow, that place has been there forever. Like previously mentioned I thought I read it was sold awhile back and it's days were numbered.

 

[Suhrreal]

Never even heard of that place. China Road Bellevue location will never be topped.

 

[tro80]

A slice of Chinatown in Omaha. it was an awesome place. Frankly, can't remember if the food was all that good. Its been a while.

 

[VandallHuskerJulie]

We went "all the way downtown" (from "west Omaha") to celebrate at King Fongs when I was growing up. At the time it was very exotic, and a bit creepy. (we were afraid of the "dragon lady.") I think it was the only Chinese restaurant in town at that time.

I remember that it was getting pretty run down so I wasn't surprised when it closed.

I have hope now that Alexander Paine is involved and down town Omaha has been revitalized.

I'll report back when I visit during my annual return to Omaha trip!

 

[V-Doub]

A slice of Chinatown in Omaha. it was an awesome place. Frankly, can't remember if the food was all that good. Its been a while.

IMO the food was pretty average, but I haven’t eaten there in 15 years. But we used to go all the time when I was younger. I just loved the atmosphere, it seemed so old and interesting to a young kid.