In an August 1984 edition of “Taste of the Town,” D Magazine referred to Joy Inn as “possibly the most popular Chinese restaurant in Dallas,” saying, “this place can seat a regiment and still serve a meal in record time if you say you’re in a hurry. Don’t stray too far from…
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Oriental Cafe
The Oriental Cafe was located in Downtown Dallas at 1112 Main St. at Murphy. They served both Chinese and American-style food (including southern fried chicken). Bob Jen Kin, who “rose from night cook to part owner of the Oriental Cafe,” died at the age of 51 in July 1949. He was a…
Rachmad Tjachyadi (Wén Hàn Zhāng)
Member Spotlight: Rachmad Tjachyadi (Wén Hàn Zhāng) Chinese (Hakka and Cantonese) Born in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 25 (or the 28th day of the 5th month in Chinese Lunar Year) “I am currently between 40 and death (quoting a line from a showtune) I came to the US in 1995 and to…
Jim Wing (Joe Hay)
Jim Wing (later known by the Americanized name, Joe Hay) was born in San Francisco and came to Dallas in 1888 where he opened one of the city’s first Chinese restaurants at Main and Lamar. After the business’ success, he established two other restaurants. In his obituary, @DallasNews reported that “his gifts to charitable…
Chew-Yook Gum (Mrs. Joe Yium)
When Mrs. Joe Yium (maiden name: Chew-Yook Gum) wed her husband in 1929, @DallasNews reported that she was “the first Chinese woman to have been married in this city within the last twenty-five years.” Her husband was a “proprietor of a restaurant at 1001 Main street” and the two met in Hong Kong while…