New Outlook Café in Outlook, Saskatchewan (www.ChineseRestaurants.tv)

Chinese workers came to Canada in the 19th century to build the trans-continental railroad, but by 1923, the country had kept Chinese immigrant workers out, as their services were no longer required. Against these odds, Jim Kook came to the Prairie town of Outlook, Saskatchewan as a "paper son" using a dead Canadian's identity. The gregarious "Noisy" Jim soon became the most popular man about town and ran his New Outlook Café for forty years until his recent death.
Chinese Restaurants tells the story of the Chinese Diaspora through its most recognizable and enduring icon -- the family-run Chinese restaurant. In this 15-part series, Canadian filmmaker Cheuk Kwan takes us on a tour of restaurants around the world, bringing us into the lives of extraordinary families as they share moving stories of struggle, courage, displacement and belonging, and what it means to be "Chinese" today.

[@gibbysgirls]

What a wonderful tribute to Noisy Jim. As someone who grew up in Outlook, was a patron at both the New Outlook(my Dad was one of those who had a key) and the Mod, I can tell you that all of these wonderful people and places hold a very special place in my heart. 💜

[@scur2419]

Thanks for the memories. One of our Dad's, Jim was such a great man. Generous and always glad to welcome you. I grew up with his kids and I have had the privilege of eating real Chinese food in this Cafe. Very fun to see him and Fong as well. They were both great characters and good friends. Outlook was a richer place with them. Forever remembered.

[@robertcameron5185]

We as camerons and wasends knew noisy jim and fong both are great people plus we knew chow at the mandarin cafe across from the outlook hotel ,where the coop is today cheers Amen from Calgary Alberta canada

[@leebrowwski]

If I ever make it to heaven I would like to shake his hand. A life dedicated to family and community. This is a great citizen.

[@adriantschetter7083]

Very true almost every little town in Saskatchewan has a Chinese restaurant some even have two