 Fong was made famous by columnist Herb Caen, who often described the misanthropic Fong during his visits to Sam Wo.Caen would interview Fong on matters of local politics and gossip, then reprint Fong's Yogi Berra-like responses, which Fong would in turn proudly show to his loyal regulars.Caen included Fong in his guide of things to do in San Francisco, under ""58.