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Ah Fong
Among Boise’s most well-known residents was Dr. Cheuck “C. K.” Ah Fong, who practiced traditional Chinese medicine in Boise during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.;
Chinese Gardens
Mining boomtowns in Idaho initially lacked access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and greens, and without fresh produce, people living in the remote mountain regions suffered poorer health. Chinese immigrants, many of whom had farming experience, found a foothold in Idaho’s economy by establishing their own gardens and supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to miners.;
Chinese History and Culture
Boise has been home to a large and vibrant Chinese community since the city was first established in 1863. Although initially drawn to Idaho during the 1860s gold rushes, many Chinese immigrants chose to settle here permanently.;
Fong's Tea Garden
Fong’s Tea Garden opened in 1938 on the ground floor of the Adelmann building located on the corner of Capitol Boulevard and Idaho Street. Opened by Ben Fong, the restaurant was initially known as Fong’s Noodle House and Tea Garden.;