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Chinese take-out comes to Downtown Talkeetna

by:  Katie Writer – KTNA Joy and Mai Phanhly have opened their doors to a new business on Main Street in downtown Talkeetna that serves Chinese food. Although their restaurant

Chinese take-out comes to Downtown Talkeetna
Joy and Mai Phanhly inside the Salted Pickle. Photo – Katie Writer
Joy and Mai Phanhly inside the Salted Pickle.  Photo - Katie Writer
Joy and Mai Phanhly inside the Salted Pickle. Photo – Katie Writer

by:  Katie Writer – KTNA

Joy and Mai Phanhly have opened their doors to a new business on Main Street in downtown Talkeetna that serves Chinese food.

Although their restaurant front is under the name, The Salted Pickle, they plan to change the name to “The Lucky Dragon” in March. The are a takeout only business and their menu includes egg rolls, dumplings, egg drop soup, chicken, beef and seafood dishes. KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with the new owners of the Salted Pickle.

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