Jimmy Ging, son of Sun Chong Barbecue owner Benny Ging, demonstrates how meat is roasted at the Wyandotte Street establishment.
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Sun Chong Barbecue has been producing delicious Asian-style roasted meats in Windsor since 1981.
Sun Chong Barbecue is located at 309 Wyandotte St. West in Windsor. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Even if you've never visited the tiny take-out storefront at the corner of Wyandotte Street and Dougall Avenue, chances are you've eaten their products at one of the many Chinese restaurants in the region.
Tony Chen has been the head chef since Sun Chong opened in 1981. He's the brother of owner Benny Ging. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
With the Lunar New Year starting Saturday, Sun Chong is a popular stop for local families and restaurants alike. Tap on the audio player to learn more.
Roasted duck, right out of the oven. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
A look at Sun Chong's bilingual menu. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Meats, such as this roast pig, are generally sold by the pound, but can also be purchased on a bed of rice with steamed vegetables. (Jonathan Pinto/CBC)
Jonathan Pinto is the host of Up North, CBC Radio One's regional afternoon show for Northern Ontario and is based in Sudbury. He was formerly a reporter/editor and an associate producer at CBC Windsor. Email jonathan.pinto@cbc.ca.
