Greater Cincinnati rallied around a family and their restaurant after harassing and threatening phone calls Thursday.Fort Mitchell police are investigating the incidents at Oriental Wok on Buttermilk Pike.The restaurant was packed full of support by Thursday evening, as friends, neighbors and loyal customers showed up to eat.The Wong family is well-known in the region and their restaurant's Facebook page caught people's attention after they posted about the disturbing calls."They've really embraced us as a family and we feel the same, they are our family, this is our home," Angela Wong Miller said.Overwhelming support came walking into the Oriental Wok for Thursday's dinner service.Wong Miller said someone called the Fort Mitchell restaurant several times threatening to shoot the employees.The family posted about the incident and other harassment they've faced."Tonight, when I walked in, about 5:30 p.m., we already had 50 tables. They all dining room's full. They all tell me they want to come here and support me, especially tonight," owner Mike Wong said.Wong Miller's father, Mike Wong, moved to America from Hong Kong 48 years ago and grew his family and this restaurant.They found new family members in this community who came to their side in the midst of a frightening threat."I read the Facebook post and I got angry so this is the only way I know how to support them," customer Bridget Bauman said.They were all dining in a place for friends."We've been friends with Mike and Helen and their kids, since, well, before the kids were born actually," customer John Voelker said.Voelker said they've only grown closer through the years."I was devastated because they are such wonderful people," customer Charlotte Voelker said.Between sips or bites, came hugs and reassurance."I love this guy. I can't understand," customer John Berger said.As Berger enjoyed drinks and his meal, Mike Wong came by for a hug."Best friend, best customer," he said.The family received heartfelt letters, too."They said we wanted to reach out and say how much we support your family and hate what you are going through, so I can't even read anymore because it's really heartfelt. So, thank you, thank you to our community, thank you so much," Wong Miller said.The family said they've had cars and houses egged and have had nasty calls during the pandemic.Fort Mitchell police said they've had no other calls like this reported and they are working to trace the calls made to this restaurant.Police have added extra patrols at the restaurant.Officers have urged anyone who received similar calls to contact their local police department.Anyone with information about the incidents at Oriental Wok is asked to call the Fort Mitchell Police Department at 859-331-2823.
Greater Cincinnati rallied around a family and their restaurant after harassing and threatening phone calls Thursday.
Fort Mitchell police are investigating the incidents at Oriental Wok on Buttermilk Pike.
The restaurant was packed full of support by Thursday evening, as friends, neighbors and loyal customers showed up to eat.
The Wong family is well-known in the region and their restaurant's Facebook page caught people's attention after they posted about the disturbing calls.
"They've really embraced us as a family and we feel the same, they are our family, this is our home," Angela Wong Miller said.
Overwhelming support came walking into the Oriental Wok for Thursday's dinner service.
Wong Miller said someone called the Fort Mitchell restaurant several times threatening to shoot the employees.
The family posted about the incident and other harassment they've faced.
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"Tonight, when I walked in, about 5:30 p.m., we already had 50 tables. They all dining room's full. They all tell me they want to come here and support me, especially tonight," owner Mike Wong said.
Wong Miller's father, Mike Wong, moved to America from Hong Kong 48 years ago and grew his family and this restaurant.
They found new family members in this community who came to their side in the midst of a frightening threat.
"I read the Facebook post and I got angry so this is the only way I know how to support them," customer Bridget Bauman said.
They were all dining in a place for friends.
"We've been friends with Mike and Helen and their kids, since, well, before the kids were born actually," customer John Voelker said.
Voelker said they've only grown closer through the years.
"I was devastated because they are such wonderful people," customer Charlotte Voelker said.
Between sips or bites, came hugs and reassurance.
"I love this guy. I can't understand," customer John Berger said.
As Berger enjoyed drinks and his meal, Mike Wong came by for a hug.
"Best friend, best customer," he said.
The family received heartfelt letters, too.
"They said we wanted to reach out and say how much we support your family and hate what you are going through, so I can't even read anymore because it's really heartfelt. So, thank you, thank you to our community, thank you so much," Wong Miller said.
The family said they've had cars and houses egged and have had nasty calls during the pandemic.
Fort Mitchell police said they've had no other calls like this reported and they are working to trace the calls made to this restaurant.
Police have added extra patrols at the restaurant.
Officers have urged anyone who received similar calls to contact their local police department.
Anyone with information about the incidents at Oriental Wok is asked to call the Fort Mitchell Police Department at 859-331-2823.
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