Jack Ng, who immigrated to the United States from rural China at the age of 12, has shared his inspiring journey from working long shifts on fishing boats to establishing a successful restaurant empire. After moving to the U.S. with his parents, Ng faced significant challenges, including language barriers and adapting to a new educational system. He began working at his uncle's restaurant and later took on jobs as a deep-sea fisherman in the Bering Sea, where he endured 12-hour shifts and seasickness. Despite these hardships, Ng managed to save about $60,000 over two years, which he used to launch his first restaurant, China City, at the age of 21. Although he did not turn a profit in the first year, Ng viewed the venture as a significant achievement. Today, at 48 years old, he leads the NGMA Group, which owns five restaurants in Washington state, reporting over $13 million in sales in 2025. Ng credits his family's support, as his siblings joined him in the U.S. and contributed to the restaurant's success. While he could retire, Ng continues to work, hoping his son, now 22, will eventually take over the business after completing his education.