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Leong's Asian Diner

Chinese restaurant · Springfield ·

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Run by the family of David Leong, creator of Springfield‑style cashew chicken, this lively spot preserves a hometown original. Featured by Food & Wine for the city’s Cashew Chicken Trail and highlighted by the local tourism bureau for culinary history.

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Home of Springfield Cashew Chicken, family-owned diner

cashew chicken

crab rangoon

hot and sour soup

egg roll

springfield cashew chicken

friendly staff

great service

egg drop soup

Featured in Eater

Featured in Food & Wine

1540 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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Information

Home of Springfield Cashew Chicken, family-owned diner

cashew chicken

crab rangoon

hot and sour soup

egg roll

springfield cashew chicken

friendly staff

great service

egg drop soup

Featured in Eater

Featured in Food & Wine

1540 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

Leong's Asian Diner by null

Leong's Asian Diner by null

Leong's Asian Diner by null

Leong's Asian Diner by null

Leong's Asian Diner by null

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