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The
Wong Family Is Back!
Jade (Woo) Wong came to this country in 1921, after marrying
Charles Wong. Together
they opened a laundry cleaning service in Fall River.
After a few  years, and several children later our
grandmother was tired of laundry and talk with her husband
about opening a restaurant.
They came to New Bedford and opened "Charlie
Wongs," a small family restaurant, and raised their
seven children. People
often talk about how they would go in for a chow mien
sandwich and orange soda, and then go to the movies all for
the low price of 15 cents.
The Cathay Temple was opened on April 10th 1951 by our
grandmother Jade Wong.
Unfortunately, our grandfather at this time was bed
ridden with a stroke, but they managed to wheel him in for
the opening, he died soon after.
Jade ran the restaurant with the help of her family.
In 1983, our grandmother passed away, but she left
her legacy to children.
Her eldest son Dennis was a chef in the kitchen along
with her son-in-law Phillip, her youngest son Steven managed
the front along with his sister Sue.
They were able to keep the restaurant running for
another 17 years, but on September 3, 2000, they finally
closed the doors.
Five years later, on September 7th the doors were opened
again by the next generation, the granddaughters.
Lisa and Jade, daughters of Dennis and Ann  Wong, decided to carry on their grandmothers dream of a
family oriented restaurant where people could come together
and enjoy each other.
We would like to thank everyone who has come to the
restaurant, and everyone who is still to come.
Our special thanks and deepest appreciation goes
to our kitchen staff, who are all the original cooks.
Dennis, Phillip, Frances, and Edmund.
Our uncle Steve and aunt Peggy for the front of the
house support and advice.
We would also like to thank our loyal customers who rode the waves along with us in the
beginning, always offering the support and insight (free
advice).
Enjoy dining at the Cathay Temple.
Dining
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 4 pm - 11 pm
Lounge
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 4 pm - 12:30 am
Live
Entertainment Thursday through Sunday!
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