NORTH PARK (KGTV) – Wong Chong, known as ‘Lucky’, died Monday night at his famous breakfast restaurant, ‘Lucky’s Golden Phenix’ Breakfast.
Lucky’s daughter June said he was 90 years old.
Lucky was known as one of North Park’s most loved restaurant owners, serving the community for over 50 years.
Lucky’s Breakfast was known to serve a plate of bacon, eggs, coffee, and pancakes for under $10.
Gail Higgins, Lucky’s neighbor and owner of the vintage clothing store ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’, said that Lucky kept his prices low for the seniors and the students.
In 2022, Lucky’s Breakfast went viral on Christopher Bojorquez’ TikTok handle, and more than a million people around the world saw Lucky and his little corner of North Park.
Lucky had to close his doors a few months ago, but his impact on North Park’s community has not faded.
Austin Maestre said, “Lucky was just super, super nice. He would bring people’s stuff all the time.”
Andrew Davis said he didn’t know what to expect at first when he went inside Lucky’s restaurant.