The name "Kowloon" is thought to have originated when the last emperor of the Song dynasty passed through the area during his flight from the Mongols. He is said to have counted eight pagodas on the peninsula and commented that there must therefore be eight dragons there - but was reminded that since he himself was present there must be nine. "Kowloon" is thus derived from the Cantonese word "gau", meaning nine, and "long", for dragon.Kowloon Restaurant was established in 1975 and has been serving it's customers with the same dedication over the years.