The oldest Chinese restaurant in America

The oldest continuously-running Chinese restaurant in the U.S., the Pekin Noodle Parlor, has been feeding customers in Butte, Montana, since 1911. Correspondent Luke Burbank visits the multi-generational family business and takes a step into culinary history.

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[redheadjp]

I’ve worked in restaurants for 36 years as a server(I’m currently unemployed) and this video brought me to tears. So much history, people’s livelihoods and hard work gone. 😢

[GregStallion]

Please don’t let this place close! I want to go there once this pandemic is over!

[generalhezakiyageorge]

I LIVE HERE IN BUTTE AND JERRY IS AWESOME AND HIS EXTENDED FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR DAD FOR PASSING AWAY RIP. JERRY AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY

[warrenlauzon]

"Weren't always so welcome" is an understatement.

[theylied]

I'm using this Chinese Restaurant as inspiration for my Civil War script. There were Chinese men that served in the Union Army and went West after the Civil War.

[sianstpaul]

Such a beautiful story. It is the story of “US”.

[tomherron]

I wish I had known about this place when I was in Butte three years ago.

[roz]

That running list of now closed iconic restaurants was so sad

[sportsfan]

This is definitely a place to visit when in Butte, Montana.

[michellemeyer]

A “Go Fund Me” should be set up. That’s amazing that this place is so old.

[ddoubleu]

Shout out to this family, man. This is awesome.

[Shimizuchan]

What a beautiful story. Thank you for such great coverage and inclusivity CBS!!!

[joeblow]

I'm glad they're still here. Truly a piece of American history. I'f I'm even toward the west coast I'll be sure to stop in.

[Acedscy]

Survived the Great Flu of 1918, sincerely believe they will pull through this. Keep going, stay strong!

[dsuttajit]

The reason why this restaurant is still around because Danny Wong had built relationships with his customers for decades until he died and people still wanted to come to his restaurant so his son Jerry Tam still continues his ancestors’ legacy.

[stbrian]

This makes want to hop on the next flight to BTM (Bert Mooney Airport) and dine to satisfy my craving for Chinese Cuisine and support this institution of America.

[bcd]

If I lived a little closer... hope they're still going strong.

[abdenbichikoun]

Laotian proverb
« When elephants fight, it is the ants that die. »

[paulchezkari]

Towns people look like good folks, nice to see terrific customers 🎉🎉. And more Chinese Restaurants than McDonald's??!! Did not know that, wow.

[buukute]

This is a piece of history, please don't let it disappear!