A New Chinese restaurant in the works

[Major]

Originally Posted by Mr. V

Excellent.

I have to assume that the reported owners, the King family, are not Chinese?

Seems to me that all, or at least most Chinese restaurants are owned / run by ethnic Chinese: this allows them to keep costs down by employing mainly or solely family members and friends, most especially in the kitchen.

The King family is Chinese. I went to high school with their son Michael. They ran a restaurant in downtown Laconia for many years and another restaurant on Rt. 3 between Weirs and Meredith, where the trailer place (Ready Equipment) is located. I am not sure whether they ran any restaurants of late.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by Major

The King family is Chinese. I went to high school with their son Michael. They ran a restaurant in downtown Laconia for many years and another restaurant on Rt. 3 between Weirs and Meredith, where the trailer place (Ready Equipment) is located. I am not sure whether they ran any restaurants of late.

I knew the family as well. They had a large restaurant and lounge in Hooksett on Rte 3 back in the late 70s and early 80s. It was a popular night spot until the restaurant burned down. I grew up in Laconia's South end, down the street from the original restaurant. The building is still there!

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I knew the family as well. They had a large restaurant and lounge in Hooksett on Rte 3 back in the late 70s and early 80s. It was a popular night spot until the restaurant burned down. I grew up in Laconia's South end, down the street from the original restaurant. The building is still there!

Was that the “China Dragon” in Hooksett?? If so that was a staple in the area for many years.

Dan

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Was that the “China Dragon” in Hooksett?? If so that was a staple in the area for many years.

Dan

That was the China Dragon, Dan! I lived in Salem then and frequently traveled by that restaurant to go to Riley’s gun shop nearby!

[winni83]

I think the China Dragon in Hooksett was owned by the Moy family.