Fong Chong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fong Chong |
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| Street address | 301 Northwest 4th Avenue |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′31″N 122°40′29″W / 45.5253°N 122.6746°W |
Fong Chong was a special family-owned business in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, Oregon. It started as a grocery store and later became a popular restaurant.
A Look at Fong Chong's History
Fong Chong first opened its doors in 1954. It began as a grocery store, selling many interesting Asian food items. You could find things like dried banana flowers, fish bladders, and instant noodles there.
From Store to Restaurant
In 1979, Fong Chong changed from a grocery store into a restaurant. It became famous for its delicious food. The menu included tasty barbecue, like ribs. They also served dim sum, which are small, bite-sized portions of food.
Other popular dishes were hom bao, which are steamed buns, and glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaves. They even served chicken feet, a traditional dish in some Asian cultures.
When Fong Chong Closed
Fong Chong served its last meals in May 2014. The building where Fong Chong was located is quite old. It was built way back in 1905, at 301 Northwest Fourth Avenue.
