July 7, 2021
The Eng Family and the King Joy Restaurant, Part 1: Quincy’s First Successful Chinese Restaurant
“Over the first half of the 20th century, the Eng family restaurant was one of Quincy’s only dining establishments serving Asian cuisine. It was also the most successful Asian restaurant of its era. That alone would be reason enough to mark the Eng family restaurant as of historical significance in Quincy. But the family behind the restaurant were also notable on an individual level for their accomplishments and service to the community.”
Featured image: The King Joy Restaurant ca. 1932, located on Chestnut Street.