The restaurant was opened in 1997 by Xuqun Yang and Feng Wang, a husband and wife who emigrated from Beijing in 1987. At first, they ran the restaurant with their 14-year-old son and one other employee. and at the time that it opened, most of its clientele were Muslim. However, their customers became more diverse over time as the restaurant gained publicity from publications like the
Michelin Guide. beef pancakes, as well as traditional
American Chinese cuisine. Items like pork and alcohol are not available at the restaurant. It has been noted for the spiciness of many of its dishes. == References ==