King Fong Cafe - Omaha

This is one of Omaha's oldest (if not the actual oldest) restaurants.  The interior alone is enough reason to visit the establishment, perfectly encapsulated from its 1921 opening with mother of pearl inlaid tables and all!  The food is standard greasy Chinese, nothing to write home about, but good enough to come back again.

Like going back in time. I have been going here for almost 50 years. It is the only place still open from my childhood. Every time I go in it is like stepping back in time because it just does not change here and it cannot. It is a national historic site. Enough said about the décor. The food is still very good. Cannot find better egg foo young anywhere. Portions are large. They have nice private booths available for groups or couples. The stairs coming in are steep and difficult for normal people and totally handicap inaccessible. It is a cash only place. It is the oldest restaurant in Omaha so they must be doing something right. Everyone should come here at least once.

An Omaha Classic. This is Omaha's oldest continuously operated restaurant, so it deserves a tip of the hat for surviving and outlasting hundreds if not thousands of others. Dining here is like walking into a museum or time warp, so savoring the atmosphere is at least 60% of the experience. The host has mastered the art of ambivalence, and seems to care not whether you are there to dine or not. But the waitresses we had were both friendly and polite, and were a joy to experience. The food is decidedly old school. But the Chinese/American versions of egg foo yung are not to be skipped. They are as filling as they are delicious. The wonton soup is exceptionally good, as are the fried wontons. In sum, the food is as tasty as it is un-trendy. Still cash only, and a tall flight of stairs up to this second floor relic of a bygone era. Lovers of restaurants dare not miss dining here. Food: B Atmosphere: A+ Service: B+ Menu sophistication: C Value: B -----03 Jan, 2010----- Old, Old School. Wow! Like a trip to old Honk Kong...circa 1920. Hardly trendy, the downtown landmark looks as if stuck in a time warp from the 1920s (maybe because it is). Yes, it is a bit worn and frayed, but it is rather like stepping into a time capsule to an era we will never otherwise experience except in films. The menu is decidedly old school, with an emphasis on Cantonese, but the portions are huge and the quality high. Be warned, they ONLY accept cash! Also, you have to climb a steep flight of steps to enter this bygone era. If that doesn't bother you, by all means, step up to an experience you won't soon forget.

An Omaha Classic. This is Omaha's oldest continuously operated restaurant, so it deserves a tip of the hat for surviving and outlasting hundreds if not thousands of others. Dining here is like walking into a museum or time warp, so savoring the atmosphere is at least 60% of the experience. The host has mastered the art of ambivalence, and seems to care not whether you are there to dine or not. But the waitresses we had were both friendly and polite, and were a joy to experience. The food is decidedly old school. But the Chinese/American versions of egg foo yung are not to be skipped. They are as filling as they are delicious. The wonton soup is exceptionally good, as are the fried wontons. In sum, the food is as tasty as it is un-trendy. Still cash only, and a tall flight of stairs up to this second floor relic of a bygone era. Lovers of restaurants dare not miss dining here. Food: B Atmosphere: A+ Service: B+ Menu sophistication: C Value: B -----03... read more

This is one of Omaha's oldest (if not the actual oldest) restaurants.  The interior alone is enough reason to visit the establishment, perfectly encapsulated from its 1921 opening with mother of pearl inlaid tables and all!  The food is standard greasy Chinese, nothing to write home about, but good enough to come back again.