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July 22, 2020

RIP David Leong, founder of “Springfield Style Cashew Chicken”

David Leong, 1920-2020

 

“The Cashew Chicken Capital of America” is a true made-in-America story delivered from the hills and highways of Springfield, Mo.

Springfield’s population is approximately 168,000 people. And nearly 100 regional restaurants serve cashew chicken.

David Leong, the beloved founder of “Springfield Style Cashew Chicken” died July 20 in Springfield. He had been battling pneumonia. David was 99 years old. He would have turned 100 on August 18.

David’s remarkable journey incorporates so many things I love: cashew chicken, Route 66, soul music, immigrant [...]

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