Kowloon In Saugus Makes National News After Thanksgiving Eve Brawl

Kowloon in Saugus is known for having arguably the best chinese food on the planet. It is a local staple. When you come to Massachusetts and you want chinese food, you MUST visit Kowloon in Saugus. That being said, with entertainment and bars inside, Kowloon is also known as a big pre Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve hang out. And this particular Thanksgiving, things got a little out of hand.

On Wednesday night, November 22, several men were involved in a dispute around 10:30pm. It turned physical and a glass bottle was even used as a weapon which injured at least one of the men. According to a statement released by Saugus Police: "Six police officers who were already working at the restaurant as part of a detail were quickly alerted and able to deescalate the altercation.  The Kowloon is a family-friendly restaurant. Unfortunately, a few unruly patrons ruined a nice evening for many others. A disturbance such as this on Thanksgiving Eve is unacceptable and disgusting," Saugus Police Department Chief Michael Ricciardelli said.

Several people were interviewed. There were no arrests at the time however a felony charge may be forthcoming because of the use of the glass bottle as a weapon.

The story made national news with the New York Post picking it up AND TMZ. Bobby Wong, one of the owners of the restaurant said “When I heard that it was on social media and all the people who were watching it, I was like, Oh my god, I guess that’s the good and bad of being popular." Lines were wrapped around the restaurant that night with people picking up their food for dinner.

Are you a fan of the TV show Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives? In case you haven't been keeping track, there are quite a few restaurants that were featured on the show right here in Massachusetts. Even more specifically, there are 25 of them right here in the Boston area. Before we run down each restaurant, let's take a lot at the popular TV show that foodies know and love.

The show is a reality show that focuses on different restaurants across the country. It premiered on April 23, 2007, on the Food Network and it is hosted by Guy Fieri. The concept of the show is that Guy Fieri travels around the United States, Canada, and Mexico looking at various diners, drive-in restaurants, and dive bars. He has also featured restaurants in European cities, including London and Florence, as well as in Cuba. Typically, smaller diner type restaurants are featured and comfort foods including barbecue, pizza and breakfast spots are the most popular. There have been several guest appearances on the show as well. Some of the guests featured include: Matthew McConaughey, Gene Hackman, Rosie O'Donnell, Joe Theismann, Chris Rock, Kid Rock, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Clint Bowyer, Martin Sheen, Gene Simmons, Steve Harwell, E-40 and Mick Fleetwood.

When looking at the 25 restaurants featured in and around the Boston area, we looked at Boston, East Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and other surrounding Boston area cities. Towns like Attleboro, Peabody, South Essex and Cape Cod all had restaurants featured. But for the sake of this article, we are looking at the Boston area restaurants only. We'll let you know which restaurants are featured and their location. You can currently catch Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives on The Food Network at various days and times and many shows are rerun several times. Enjoy this list and let us know which eateries are your favorites.

Watch episode 'Diners A-Plenty' aired on season 1
674 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144-2220

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/kellys-diner-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Talkin' Turkey' aired on season 2

1714 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02118

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/mikes-city-diner-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Blast From the Past' aired on season 7

44 Province St.
Boston, MA 02108

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/sam-lagrassas-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Burgers, Steaks, and Chops' aired on season 8

1246 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/mr-bartleys-gourmet-burgers-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Timeless ' aired on season 10

2366 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/greek-corner-restaurant-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Made to Order' aired on season 10

258 Saratoga St
Boston, MA 02128

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/rinos-place-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Massachusetts Madness' aired on season 15

336 Sumner St.
East Boston, MA 02128

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/italian-express-pizzeria-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Massachusetts Madness' aired on season 15

284 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02445

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/cuttys-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'East Coast Comfort' aired on season 15

1193 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/tupelo-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs' aired on season 15

1100 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02215

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/boston-burger-company-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Food Done Right' aired on season 15

131 Lexington St.
East Boston, MA 02128

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/angelas-cafe-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Turn On Traditional' aired on season 15

300 Northern Ave.
Boston, MA 02210

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/yankee-lobster-company-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Stuffed and Twisted' aired on season 20

59 E Springfield St
Boston, MA 02118

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/blunch-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Roadtrippin' in Beantown' aired on season 21

477 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02134

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/deep-ellum-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Roadtrippin' in Beantown' aired on season 21

479 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02134

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/lone-star-taco-bar-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Cross-Country Classics' aired on season 21

3 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/trinas-starlite-lounge-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Seriously Saucy' aired on season 21
33 Union St
Boston, MA 02108

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/saus-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Roadtrippin' in Beantown' aired on season 21

611 Dorchester Ave
Boston, MA 02127

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/cafe-polonia-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Worldwide Flavorfest' aired on season 21

115 Water St
Boston, MA 02109

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/casa-razdora-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Unique Eats' aired on season 30

450 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/veggie-galaxy-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Pizza Plus' aired on season 30

222 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/dirty-water-dough-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Bagels, Biscuit and Boar' aired on season 30

1796 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/bagelsaurus-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Northern Southern' aired on season 30

1271 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/highland-fried-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Guy's All-Star Guests' aired on season 31

65 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/paulis-massachusetts.html

Watch episode 'Guy's All-Star Guests' aired on season 31

265 Moody St
Waltham, MA 024533

https://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/in-a-pickle-massachusetts.html