King Fong Cafe
315 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102
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315 S 16th St
Omaha, NE, 68102 - Phone (402) 341-3433
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Nick B.
We enjoy every meal we have at King Fong. Their fried rice is some of the best in the city. Their egg rolls are not just your typical fare. The crab rangoon is fresh, and delicious. This is not your same old corner fast food, grab and go chinese food. This is truly one of the best chinese dining options in Omaha.
(5)Corey F.
I'm not a Chinese food aficionado, but I believe their fried rice is as good as it gets!
(4)Elizabeth B.
King Fong's opened 95 years ago....yes, 95, as in almost 100 years ago in 1920. This is an absolutely wonderful place to eat, and my absolute favorite spot when it comes to Chinese food. Come back in time with me, and I will do my best to paint and project a mental picture that does this establishment justice in my review. The Place: Brass-trimmed doors give way to a single staircase that leads up to the restaurant. As you reach the top step you realize you have been magically transported back in time to the days of the roaring 20's. Nothing here has changed since the days of Al Capone, prohibition, and the initial proliferation of the automobile. As you read the menu, you briefly wonder if there was ever a speakeasy underneath this place, and then your thoughts turn back to the room where you sit.....You think about all of the romantic dinners, birthday parties, and wedding receptions that must have taken place here over the span of 95 years. You think of all of the people who have eaten at your exact spot at this table, and you realize you are part of history at this moment. You are not visiting a museum or reading a book about this place....you are here, just like all of those before you, and it is humbling. Your eyes make contact with one of several huge, strikingly ornate, authentic chandeliers, all depicting a dragon guarding a beautiful castle. Looking toward the back of the room, you view the handcrafted partial partitions that hang down from the ceiling like leaves on a tree, slightly outlining a small tea room area. As you sit, your eyes feast upon the heavy, wooden tables featuring inlaid mother of pearl decorating the entire perimeter. Now, make no mistake, this is not a trendy, shiny, or contemporary motif in any way. However, those who would dismiss this place as just "old", because there is no neon backlit sushi bar and no high definition TV, are missing the point. Nearly everything around you is ORIGINAL from 1920. These are things we never see anywhere else, and it all sets the tone for the magnificent meal that is surely to follow. The People: The original family that owned King Fong's had the place for over 50 years. The current owning family has operated this restaurant with the same people for over 40 years- now that is consistency. The friendly greeting from the gentleman at the front, and fantastic service from the ladies who handle the tables creates an atmosphere more like eating at a friend's home than at a restaurant. They always get the order right, and you can tell that they truly care about the business and the customers. The Food: Unlike anything else in Omaha, this food is (at least what we order) is distinctly Cantonese. Plump, fluffy Crab Rangoon is served with an amazing family recipe of Sweet & Sour Sauce. The Egg Foo Young is a large patty of scrambled eggs mixed with vegetables, sort of the Chinese version of an omelet, and it is topped off with a flavorful, brown gravy. For our main course, we get the Chicken Chow Mein most of the time. This is a dish of chicken, pea pods, sprouts, water chestnuts, celery, and almonds in a light, white sauce. Now, when I say "chicken", I am not talking about the rubbery substance that we all hope is chicken, found in many Chinese restaurants. No, we are talking about all white meat strips of perfectly cooked chicken that is complimented perfectly by the accompanying vegetables and sauce, and served steaming hot on a bed of crunchy, Chow Mein noodles. The urban legend of being hungry again one hour after eating Chinese food is shattered as the enormous portions are delivered to your table, complete with the traditional, metal lids to keep your food hot.The flavors all marry very well as you attempt to make your way through the feast, while wondering how many people, over how many years have enjoyed this same exact recipe in this same place. The check comes with a fortune cookie for each diner (as if you have room to eat any more), and you pay the relatively small bill at the front, making sure to leave a great tip for the excellent service.
(5)Heather B.
As a former frequent customer, I am sad that I feel the need to write this review. We called on Monday, Sept. 14 to make sure they were open and that we could come in for a special birthday dinner for a family member. We were told to be there before 8:00 since they closed at 9:00. We showed up at 7:55 and were told it was too late, they were closing. We mentioned that we had called and were told "before 8:00" and it was now 7:55. The manager said yes he had told us that but we were too late. I find it hard to believe that with all the competition in Omaha a manager would not want to serve us. I will never go back.
(1)Swayla J.
They don't even deserve the one star. Order shrimp fried rice and there was literally one shrimp in the whole carton. Not that I ever plan to go back but you should know that they ONLY accept CASH
(1)Iraland B.
First Chinese restaurant I was introduced to and still today is one of my favorite places to eat really the only Chinese place I will eat at..Im known by my phone order..lol ..would have gave them 5 stars.but sometimes over the phone the guy has had a bad day and he shows it .
(4)Gary G.
Went to King Fong after finally getting the crew to go. I personally found the decor of King Fong appealing in its nearly 100 year splendor. In an age where restaurants are often merely the same copy over and over, the uniqueness of King Fong was refreshing. The decor (at least to me) was part retro 1920s Americana and part Tang Dynasty. The cash only policy was also a endearing throwback which I had not anticipated and just happened to have Mr. Jackson in my wallet. When ordering at a Chinese restaurant for the first time I always order egg drop soup and green pepper steak as a benchmark. The green tea was quite delicious. The egg drop soup, while tasty, was a bit tepid. On the other hand, the green pepper steak was a pleasant surprise. The green peppers seemed exceptionally fresh, and the meat was flavorful. The kind lady brought out the dish on a covered plate that was a nice touch. The tables were old and worn, which I though gave them character. I am not completely objective here as I try to find local institutions to frequent and avoid instances of the ubiquitous restaurant chains.
(4)Huy L.
I don't understand the justification for this place to still exist: it is located in a building under construction for the last year or so, the food is straight up bad even for cheap Chinese food standard, they have competition next door with Panda house who is filled with customers during lunch time unlike the deserted King Fong (good that the place is clean cause I would definitely hear the crickets). I get that the unchanged decor for the last 100 years is appealing but not when you serve uncle ben's microwaveable rice, frozen bland breaded chicken thrown in sea of brown sauce and called that sesame chicken (I think my chicken was microwaved too).
(1)K P.
Have been loving this place since i was a kid. I don't mind that nothing about it has changed. Depending on what you order the food is unique and can't be found anywhere else in Omaha. The fried rice is the BEST outside of Chinatown in San Fran. If you go during lunchtime, the specials are delicious and filling. Order the #2, you can't go wrong! Just don't forget your cash! They don't accept credit cards.
(4)Jertez H.
They don't make them like this anymore. This Chinese restaurant has been here since 1920 in the glory days of art deco design. While this restaurant looks to be in it's twilight it was an honor to step into this time capsule replete with chinoiserie flair. The massive intricately carved wooden frames and even more intricately crafted dragon lantern light fixtures with gold accents are works of art that belong in a museum. The tables are all antiques now. Marble set in wood with mother of pearl inlay still clinging on for dear life in places. You won't find your Chinese comfort food favorites here such as heavily breaded general tso and sweet and sour pork. I have never had authentic Chinese food before and not sure if this was it though it certainly tasted less Americanized. It is cash only and a very fair price for what you get. This was a great discovery and I will definitely return for lunch.
(3)John J.
I hadn't been here for a while and decided to stop in tonight. The food was better than I remember. The triple delight was really good. The portions were very generous. The decor could use some updating while keeping the great old chinese elements. I wish they would do dim sum. This would be a great place for dim sum carts.
(4)Matthew D.
I will definitely try it again to see if I like a different dish better, but this place was just average my first time there. They had a lunch special for for chicken chow-mein, which isn't my typical order at a chinese restaurant, but I decided to switch things up this time. It also helped that the typical meals were like $11, which made the $8 special seem like a good deal. Overall, the food ended up being over-priced mediocre food. The building was very cool though. Before going in, I knew nothing about the place, but the building is super old and very neat on the inside. Also, it is cash only. I do not have cash on me 99% of the time and I went with a group that is the same way. When we went to pay, luckily, I had enough cash to cover all of us, but if it hadn't been that freak occasion where we have cash, it would have been much more frustrating.
(3)David S.
This is undoubtedly the worst restaurant I've seen in Omaha. I'll admit, the decor inside is beautiful even though it's in sore need of rennovation. But the food is just bad. Just.....bad. Absolutely no effort went into it. The beef chow mein was a gloopy, MSG-laden mess composed almost entirely of celery. What little beef there was was chewy and tasteless. The chicken and broccoli was coated in a sauce that looked and tasted like the sort of gravy you'd put on mashed potatoes. The food was so bad that my girlfriend and I walked out, leaving our dishes three quarters uneaten. Also, there's a sign on the door going in that says "no checks, no credit cards". That doesn't imply no debit cards, so I was a little miffed at finding out it's cash only. I wonder how many people have gotten in an awkward situation thinking that a debit card would work. Under no circumstances should you ever eat at King Fong, period. It's gross and they don't seem to care about the food, even if they once did.
(1)David M.
I'm a big fan of King Fong's. This restaurant has been in the same location for almost 100 years. Few restaurants have décor like this. Carved chandeliers, silk tapestries, and lot more beautiful pieces. This is not the place to go to get your typical breaded, fried Chinese you find a lot of other restaurants. As other reviewers have said, it is not true authentic Chinese, but early attempts to bring Chinese cuisine to American palates. The sweet and sour sauce and mustard are the real stuff and not the cheap imitations you find in a lot of other places. Crab Rangoon has actual crab in it. The lunch special is a great deal, easily enough food for 2-3 meals for $6. CASH ONLY.
(4)Shaunita J.
Went here with co-workers and they raved about it. Normally I trust them, but... First, it's on a kind of dingy, scary street with boarded up places, so I don't think I'd go on my own at night. It's got a lot of cheesy charm to it---it's up a flight of stairs and has all this old Chinese decor in it. It seems to have a history. With history comes the hazards of old buildings--it was FREEZING in there. We all ordered tea just to warm our hands. I don't know about you, Yelpers, but I can't enjoy a meal if my teeth are chattering. So, minus a star right there. We were seated quickly and got our food quickly. The waitress waiting on us seemed a little sloppy with the tea; as she was refilling, she spilled it on the table and stuff. Come on, I know the tea cups are small, but can you look at what you are doing? And, that messiness gets me to the next point. I ordered the lunch special--minus the chicken. And, what was delivered to me was a piling high plate of goodness knows what. There was rice, egg foo young and something else. But, they were allonthesameplatepiledsohighthatalotofitfelloffwheÂnItriedtoeatit. Yes, that word is hard to read, and the food was hard to eat. So, I was aggravated by that, and honestly, as it cooled, it became a kind of slimy mess. I could have gotten similar quality food at the mall Chinese place--the food would have been served in neat little SEPARATE compartments on a plate. I might have given it one star, if it didn't have the cutesy charm, but I doubt I'll go here again. And, it's cash only, folks!
(2)Luke M.
I hate to give this place such a bad rating because the service was good, they were very nice But that didn't compensate for the bad food. Other than some cool old lighting fixtures there isn't really any reason to visit this place. I got the hot & sour soup, it was to thick and didn't taste good. The veggie chow main was worse. No flavor. The sauce was a weird texture. The chow main was soggy. The veggies were few and far between, just lots of celery. The fortune cookie was the only safe bet.
(1)Marc D.
This is a great long standing place. The ingredients in the dishes are fresh and home made. In my opinion some of the best eggrolls in the country. Home made sweet and sour sauce is wonderful. The fried rice is wonderful and they have the best egg fu young around. It is not a fast in and out place. If you are looking for something fast you need to go to a chain or a place that has the food already made waiting for you to order it. I for one can not wait to go back again
(5)Conrad C.
may Fong's never close. you can imagine you're going back to 1920's Hong Kong when you walk in there. yeah this place has seen better days and could use some cleaning up, but still, people should appreciate it for it's good food and historical significance. once places like this are gone you lose part of the character of your city.
(5)Christine B.
I've heard about this place for years but haven't had the chance to stop in, primarily because the reviews I've heard have been uber-mixed. A friend and I had tickets to a show at the Orpheum and she wanted to have pre-show din at King Fong. How could I say no? Her first taste of Chinese food was 40 years ago at King Fong, so what better way to celebrate this anniversary of her foray into non-Nebraska cuisine?! The worn down, beat up yellow sign out front (LOVE) indicates its location and a steep stairway takes you to the restaurant. It's all the glory that I imagined. Ornate Chinese furniture and decor that was once glamorous and spectacular worn down by generations of customers sharing Americanized Chinese food. According to my dining companion, for all of the years she's been coming to King Fong she has never, NEVER seen anyone else other than the male host and the two waitresses (who appear to be sisters). I had some difficulty deciding what to order and we finally settled on an order of crab rangoon, chicken and broccoli, and shrimp chow mein. I am the first to admit that the food is less than spectacular, but if you're food obsessed like I am and have read books like the "Fortune Cookie Chronicles" or "Bento Box in the Heartland" or have invited your childhood white friends over to your house for dinner and your mama is Asian, you get what these places are about - restaurants that introduced adapted Asian food to the American palate. So, for food, I give one star. For history, decor and expanding the palate of the folks in Nebraska, I'm giving two more. Dinner for two, $25, cash only.
(3)Helen J.
I remember going to King Fong 40 years ago or more, and now I remember why I never liked Chinese food when I was growing up. Back then my options were King Fong in person or Chun King or La Choy out of a can. The decor was cool back then, but needs to be updated. Cleaned up. Restrooms are totally non-handicapped accessible,; actually the entire establishment appears to be non-accessible. The sweet & sour pork was in big tough chunks, but there are no knives to make it palatable. The "chicken almond ding" I think is just a misspelling of chicken almondine. A mushy mess. Odd flavors abound. Freshness? No where. The egg roll was like a cheap mini-taquito, but not as good. The shrimp appetizer was hidden in tons of heavy breading. The wait staff was good, attention was good. The building was cold. Music? None. As the room got busier, it sounded like a gymnasium. Now that I have been back, I will not have to return for another 40 years. Wait! I'll be dead by then! There are many other Asian restaurants in Omaha that have much better food. Keep looking!
(1)Jeffrey L.
Ok the review of King fong well lets start off with the crab rangoon they is cheap on that stuff because they going to give you three and usually you get 4-5 at other Chinese restaurant, then the pop is in a can not a fountain drink this is 2014 this is not 1920. And you know that the restaurant is nice I love it don't worry about it is is very nice but the floor look like its gonna fall through I'm every time somebody walk you to fill it feel like is bouncing on a trampoline hey man have the red sauce that go with the crab rangoon they made their own sauce out of tomato vinegar nasty almost puked but you know if I had to eat there again I'll still go because I like eating Chinese food but is this is a waste of time it was it cost for a regular Chinese place for a crab rangoon and odds some shrimp fried rice and the sesame chicken you like 20 bucks but it was almost 30 some dollars come on now you with the picture any that they need to make it less her and they can make
(1)Amanda P.
Despite the fact that this resturaunt has been in Omaha for a long time I was less than impressed by its lunch special plate. I would not recommend eating those unless you like eating lots of gravy and poor tasting rice. While I have not had the chance to try their other menu options I do not think I would go back here again anytime soon just to try something else on the menu. For me their chinese food is one of the least appetizing things I have eaten in a long time.
(2)Lisa N.
Love the decor, great service, and the food was fresh and delicious. One of the best in Omaha!
(5)David C.
King Fong is one of the original "Americanized" Chinese. I don;t mean this to be insulting. in fact I think after 100 years of Chinese Food in America, you could almost consider "America" to be a region of Chinese Cuisine. Well if you do stretch your culinary sensibilities to that unusual idea, then you could say that, unlike your common street-corner Panda House, this is Authentic American Chinese. King Fong did not copy an Americanized recipe. They Americanized the original recipes, nearly 100 years ago. But, more importantly, is it any good? Yes, it is. I had the place to myself at 530pm on a Wednesday, service was very attentive.
(3)Phoebe R.
I've only tried the pork fried rice at King Fong and I've always ordered to go so based on that if you have cash I think it is worth the $7 for take out that can litterally be stretched into 5 frickin' meals. I added some kimchi that I bought across the street at Downtown Food Mart (homemade by owner) and was pretty satisfied with my greasy spoon meal. Cash Only
(3)Trey M.
Ok, Let me start by I am VERY VERY picky about my Chineese food. I heard this place had been in Omaha since the 70's and decided to try it for lunch. Well, umm, hmmm. Lets start with what I ordered-egg roll, egg drop soup, beef with brocolli. Side order of crap ragoon. My total is 21,84. The Sweet and Sour sauce provided is REAL, not the bright red stuff, and is cool, not warm. The crap ragoon itself has crab in it(Good) but was cold (Bad) The egg role lacked any pork flavor, was small, and warm at best. The beef with broccolli was ok. The beef literally tasted like unmarinated steak, chopped up, and heated with broccoli in a VERY light, runny brown sauce. This dish was barely warm. The soup was HOT! and tasted like Egg drop soup. Staff was slow-they were not busy. Prices are high in my opinion, and food, well, if it were hotter may have been better, and if it was less bland.
(2)Sarah G.
Dining at the oldest Chinese restaurant in Omaha is a treat. Not because of the food, not because of the service, but because of the decor. It's truly a historical landmark and an experience, but once every 10 years or so is fine by me. Service and food were definitely the low points of the meal.
(2)Kyle T.
The decor is pretty amazing, but the food is anything but. You're not placing an order so much as a wish -- a wish that will be granted in copious amounts of chopped celery. No matter what you order it'll be drenched in stir-fried celery. Just because it's been around for a thousand years doesn't mean it's terrific.
(1)Mike C.
When I was small child, I would have to go to downtown Omaha for eye exams. This was back when downtown was really alive, and the highlight of the day was lunch at king Fong. We would get one of the side booths and the place just captured your imagination. fast forward to the last 20 years and you know what??? It is still the same. And in this case same is very good. I have been friends with the owner for a long time and every chance I get I try to acquire a bit more of the history of this landmark restaurant. the food is very good, served piping hot and generous in portion size. This is one place where I have tried almost everything on the menu and it all rises to the occasion. I realize there are those that are of a more sophisticated palate than myself, and as such may be able to find fault with the food, but the one thing about Cantonese & Chinese food is there is so much diversity in the prep and presentation that it is almost impossible to please everyone. But if you like your food full of flavor, hot and reasonably priced, then King Fong is a place to stop. It is also one of the places I take my friends and out of town customers for a true taste of the history of Omaha restaurants. While I may not be a lot of things, I am very proud of the history of Omaha and the business's that have contributed to it and King Fong is one of the tops on the list.
(5)Victor H.
It was 1920 when King Fong's opened the doors in downtown Omaha, and with the quality of food I received on my first experience there, I see why they are still in business. The crab rangoons had larger chunks of crab than I have received anywhere, tops on my list in this city. The sweet and sour sauce isn't the manufactured syrup you get everywhere else, it is handcrafted and amazing. The egg rolls had an interesting twist, mostly pork and chicken, but it has peanut butter mixed in. It was definitely different, not my cup of tea, but I bet some will love them. The Mushroom Egg Foo Yung was fresh and mouthwatering good, especially with the special gravy it comes with. I particularly enjoyed the savory kung pao chicken, best I ever tasted, with plenty of crispy chestnuts and peanuts to complement the tender high-quality chicken. The ambiance seals the deal. It's like stepping back a century in time, you may forget you are in Omaha and think you landed in some old world chinese city. Don't miss out on King Fong's!
(4)vito c.
If you don't mind narrow stairs to walk up to the restaurant then it might be worth the climb. Once upstairs though you are going to be shocked at what you see. I personally thought it looked like an abandoned old building they were using until authorities arrived to kick them out. My parents have gone there many times during their marriage and spoke highly of it. after being there for the first time I could not figure out why. For an Asian restaurant they seem to lack something...maybe it was the dire need of a remodel. How osha or the health board allows them to operate was beyond me though i was told they have a very clean kitchen I did not tour it. Usually I get a rangon with a meal none were given. I ordered an egg roll and I suggest you don't.. To me it was nasty as if dog food was in it. I wanted chicken lo-mien...it was not on the menu (really). I did order the chicken chow mien and thought was the best I have had. Maybe though I was searching for something to be happy about. I left thinking that I could have had the same meal from the frozen meal aisle at wal mart so... You try it and if you disagree with me please let me know.
(1)Sheng S.
King Fong is a Cantonese restaurant by 16th & Farnam. They're in a very old building, walk up the stairs. The furniture and decor is very very old from the turn of the century. Food is decent for lunch. I always get their specials. My friend ordered off the menu and was disappointed.
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