From left: Amy Lee, Po Lee, owner, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, and Seattle Deputy Mayor Kate Joncas.
Located at 409 8th Ave. S., the House of Hong reopened on Aug. 5 after three weeks of remodeling.
Dignitaries for its grand opening on Aug. 13 included Lt. Gov. Brad Owen and State Sen. Bob Hasegawa. A lion dance was performed. Po Lee, the new owner, is also the president of Hop Sing Tong and Lee Family Association. Several members of those groups were present among its 200 guests, as well as several Chinatown leaders. A buffet including a roast pig was served. The House of Hong serves dim sum and dinner seven days a week.