STORY
高書常
Our Story Begins with BUCK KAO
Our restaurant started with Buck Shu-Chang Kao, founder, father, and grandfather, and good friend to many.
Buck was a decorated WWII veteran and a distinguished military attaché as well as a diplomat of National Chinese in Washington
and many countries in the world. In 1972, he and his family immigrated to Dallas to start anew. After settling into
his new home, he and his friends, along with a chef from Taiwan, collaborated together to start a new endeavor, and in 1974,
Royal China was born. Buck's contagious personality and commanding presence made Royal China an instant popular
gathering place for friends, families, and neighbors. His customers were like his extended family and he treated them as such.
How much he is missed is a reflection of how well loved he was as well as his dedication to the happiness of his customers.
His son, George, and his wife, April, continue to carry on and preserve Buck's legacy with fresh and modern new additions.
George is almost always there to greet customers, new and regulars, with a robust welcome, while April works behind the
scenes, either pulling noodles or tending to the business side of the restaurant. Together they work to ensure their customers,
extended family, leave with a great experience, a full belly, and a yearning to come back soon.
created in china
made in dallas
1970s - April and George in the kitchen, George and Peter with the football outside
Post card from the old Safari steak restaurant from the 60‘s
All of our carved wood panels, tables and chairs are from the original Safari Restaurant
Please see the video from Texas Beef Council link
https://youtu.be/rkQVpWUBYgU
All in the Family: Part 2Next in the “All in the Family” series, Royal China puts a twist on traditional Taiwanese recipes, including dry stirred beef, their “love song” to Texas. See the story about the family behind this Dallas staple. txmnth.ly/2S9S3es #sponsored
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Buck and Shirley's Children (left to right, youngest to oldest): Peter, David, Linda, and George
The building before Preston Royal Shopping Center was a shopping center!
Friends and family visiting in 1975, the street on the left is Royalton Dr. before the shopping center connected the two buildings, adding more shops.
