From Fishing Boats to Restaurant Success: The Journey of Entrepreneur Jack Ng
Founder who once worked 12-hour shifts at sea shares how he built $13 million business: ‘Achieved my American dream’
Hindustan Times
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Jack Ng, a Chinese immigrant who once toiled on fishing boats in Alaska, built a successful restaurant business in the U.S. with $13 million in sales in 2025. His journey from poverty in rural China to owning five restaurants in Washington exemplifies the pursuit of the American dream.
- 01Jack Ng immigrated to the U.S. at age 12, facing language barriers and poverty.
- 02He worked 12-hour shifts on fishing boats in Alaska to save money for his business.
- 03At 21, he opened his first restaurant, China City, with $60,000 in savings.
- 04Today, he owns five restaurants in Washington and achieved over $13 million in sales in 2025.
- 05Ng emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience for his son's future in the business.
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Jack Ng, a Chinese immigrant entrepreneur, has shared his inspiring journey from extreme poverty in rural China to establishing a successful restaurant business in the United States. Arriving in the U.S. at age 12, Ng faced significant challenges, including language barriers and cultural adjustments. He began working in his uncle's restaurant and later joined a fishing crew in Alaska's Bering Sea, enduring physically demanding 12-hour shifts to save money. After two years of hard work, he saved $60,000, which he used to open his first restaurant, China City, at the age of 21. Despite initial struggles, Ng expanded his business and now owns five restaurants in Washington, achieving over $13 million in sales in 2025. At 48, he enjoys financial stability and hopes his son will eventually take over the family business, emphasizing the need for practical experience in the industry.
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Jack Ng's success story highlights the potential for immigrants to thrive in the U.S. economy, contributing to local job creation and cultural diversity.
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