A pioneer of Asian cuisine in London, who opened Mitcham’s first Chinese restaurant, has died.
Pui Cheung was the owner of the Bamboo House in London Road. He was born in Hong Kong but later moved to Shanghai where he married his wife Siu King.
The family came to England in 1953 and Mr Cheung worked in one of London’s first Chinese restaurants, which had been opened in Piccadilly by his uncle.
In 1960 Mr Cheung, who lived in Langdale Road, launched his own restaurant - which he claimed was the first Chinese eatery in Surrey.
The Bamboo House is still running, and has appeared in ITV drama The Bill and Channel Five documentary series Britain’s Best Kitchens.
His grandson, Paul Cheung, said: “It was truly a family business as all concerned have helped change the way people dine out on Chinese food.”
Mr Cheung, who had four children, died on March 3 at the age of 90. A service to mark his life was held on March 18 in Morden.
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