Chinese Restaurants: Cuba (complete episode)

In Havana’s Chinatown, the Lung Kong is a charitable clan association run by Alejandro Chiu. The association also runs a home for Chinese elderly and supports itself by operating a Chinese restaurant on the side. Back in Barrio Chino, we go beyond the “Chinese Fantasy” created by the Cuban government to discover the legacy of a community that dates back to 1847 and has now become truly Cuban.

[@mellow-jello]

I went to Havana and searched out the only Chinese restaurant open after hurricane damage kept repairs being done elsewhere. It reminded me of an 80s Toronto Chinatown spot, flavors are familiar, but nothing stood out. It was owned & operated by a Mandarin speaking Chinese expat cook, and a local Cuban wife, a couple's business.

[@nnf9431]

Stumbled on this video when planning my Havana trip as a Chinese Canadian - will definitely check out Barrio Chino when I'm there. Nice to see them speaking Cantonese too!

[@curiocity6473]

Aiyooo this chapter is so sad😢

[@kathy2888]

Thank you for this!

[@cheukkwan]

you are welcome

[@LaVerdad65]

Amazing doc.

[@cheukkwan]

Glad you think so!

[@Johnfulkan283]

Great documentary

[@leatan3165]

Thank you!

[@mashimus]

Great video. When was it filmed?

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Bet that the Chinese Frank Sinatra guy sang in the Casinos in Cuba in the fifties…Maybe met Frank Sinatra.🐇

[@leehyunsong7001]

It was so sad that their forefathers risked their life in boat to Cuba and what left for their descendants only poverty and memory.