An upgrade to San Luis Obispo’s Historic Chinatown District with a $50,000 dollar grant awarded to a nearly 100-year-old establishment with Mee Heng Low Noodle House receiving a $50,000 historic grant.

“It's been really fulfilling to know that we matter to other people," owner Russell Kwong said.

“It has so much atmosphere, has so much history, and has great food," longtime customer James Papp added.

For Kwong, the neon sign that sits atop the noodle joint off of Palm Street will now be restored to brighten up the outside of the 97-year-old restaurant. It's been out for a couple of years and was in need of repairs.

“It's going to light up the street and look really good again. It'll kind of refresh Chinatown," Kwong added.

“A business that is still here waving like that flag, you know

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