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Yokohama Chinatown Food Walking Map

You can't go wrong with these! Recommended famous restaurants and trending gourmet food

Yokohama Chinatown is packed with delicious food, but we've picked out some of the best places to try. There's a wide selection of unique delicacies, including Peking duck from a famous restaurant, the much talked about jumbo-sized Taiwanese fried chicken, and daolongbao, which you soak up the juices from with a straw. Let's get a grip of the latest trends in Yokohama Chinatown!

[Peking Duck] Reasonably priced and filling "Chinatown Daihanten"

One of the famous all-you-can-eat restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown is the "Chukagai Daihanten." The specialty menu item here is "Peking Duck." The dish originates from Beijing, and is an authentic version of the recipe of the famous Peking duck restaurant "Zenshutoku," which also has branches in Ginza and Marunouchi in Japan.

Peking duck is synonymous with high-end Chinese cuisine, but this restaurant was also a pioneer in commercializing it so that it could be enjoyed casually. They also have a shop in front of the store, where they offer one-handed Peking duck for 300 yen.

It's very reasonably priced, yet the taste and volume are both satisfactory. The meat is moist and chewy, and is wrapped in a thin dough skin along with crunchy cucumber and white spring onion. The inside of the skin is seasoned with a sweet miso sauce based on sweet bean paste, which blends deliciously with the ingredients.

The nearest station to "Chukagai Daihanten" is JR Ishikawacho Station, and it is located along Nishimon Street in Yokohama Chinatown. This restaurant serves some of the best Peking duck in Yokohama Chinatown, where many talented restaurants gather. If you can easily enjoy this specialty as a takeout, it's a place you'll want to add to your list if you're planning a food tour of Yokohama Chinatown.

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[Taiwanese fried chicken] Jumbo-sized and photogenic "Yokohama Zhaji Pai"

When it comes to street food at Taiwan's night markets, Lu Rou Fan and Pepper Pan are famous, but in recent years, Taiwanese fried chicken has become especially popular in Japan. They are called "ji pai" or "zaji pai" and are surprising in their size.

Yokohama Chinatown is home to the headquarters of a popular restaurant that has branches in Tokyo and other places, "Yokohama Zhaji Pai Yokohama Chinatown Main Branch." It's not uncommon to see a line, so you'll be able to easily find the restaurant if you get close.

The signature dish is of course the "Fried Chicken Pai" (600 yen). It's so big that it can almost cover your face. The batter is made with tapioca flour and is fried freshly to order, so the batter is really crispy. The chicken is well seasoned and has an addictive taste.

The secret lies in the ingredients and recipe. They use domestic chicken breast meat, and the skin is carefully removed, even down to the cuticle. Another key point is to carefully open the meat so that there are no uneven spots on the surface. The meat is marinated in a secret sauce for a day, and the finishing spices are made with 18 kinds of spices and herbs.

The taste is based on salt and pepper, with a sweet flavor reminiscent of five-spice powder. The finishing spices are only on one side, so the taste you experience will change depending on which side you place on your tongue. Be sure to try both sides!

Yokohama Fried Chicken, Yokohama Chinatown Main Branch

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Taiwanese fried chicken so big you could cover your face with it. Yokohama Chinatown's popular restaurant "Yokohama Zhaji Pai"

Yokohama Chinatown is one of Kanagawa Prefecture's top tourist spots and a treasure trove of gourmet food. According to the official website, there are approximately 630 stores in the area, which is about 500 square meters (as of July 2022). In this article, we will introduce you to a popular "Taiwanese fried chicken" restaurant.

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[Giant Xiaolongbao] Large xiaolongbao where you can soak up the meat juices with a straw! "Kaikaro Yokohama Daisekai Branch"

Speaking of size, you must try the "Da Long Bao" (550 yen) at "Kaikaro Yokohama Daisekai Branch." These are xiaolongbao the size of a Chinese bun, and the unique way of eating them, where you first suck up the meat juice with a straw, is also a hot topic.

"Da Long Bao" has its roots in the "Tang Bao with Straw" menu, which was once served at "Yokohama Daisekai" and had long lines of customers. As a homage to the famous dish, "Da Long Bao" debuted as a signature menu item at Kaikarō Yokohama Daisekai on November 30, 2019, when the restaurant opened.

It is about three times larger than a regular Xiaolongbao, with a diameter of about 10cm. The thick dough is filled with plenty of sweet pork juice. There is also a unique method of preparation, such as mixing collagen extracted from pork skin separately from the lean meat. This allows you to enjoy the exquisite combination of the chewy dough and juicy meat.

If you eat inside the restaurant, you can enjoy it with a bamboo steamer, which gives it a perfect Chinese atmosphere. This is a new specialty of Chinatown that is hard to find even in authentic Chinese restaurants. It's also photogenic, so be sure to take some photos while you enjoy it.

Kaikarou Yokohama Daisekai branch

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A new specialty in Yokohama Chinatown! The impact of "Da Long Bao" where you suck up the meat juice with a straw

Yokohama Chinatown is packed with restaurants of various genres, including gourmet food. Among its attractions is Yokohama Daisekai, one of the area's leading entertainment facilities.

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[Char Siu Melon Bread] An exquisite combination of sweet and salty "Journey to the West"

Hong Kong cuisine has recently become a popular food genre in Japan. One of the most impactful dishes is the "Char Siu Melon Bun" (3 pieces for 650 yen) from "Hong Kong Dim Sum Specialty Store Journey to the West."

"Char siu (roasted pork)" and "melon bread"? This unfamiliar combination was made famous by a Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong that arrived in Japan in 2018. Although the dough is slightly different from the melon bread dough we are familiar with in Japan, it features a crispy texture with a thin coating on the surface of freshly baked, fluffy bread.

The richly fragrant butter bread is stuffed with sweet and salty cubes of pork, and although it's small in size, it's very filling. The rich aroma and flavor combine to create a new dining experience.

The pork used is shoulder loin, which has a good balance of flavor and sweetness of fat. The sabayon-like cream that serves as a substitute for cookie dough is made with flour and lard to create a unique richness. This is the secret to the deliciousness of the "Char Siu Melon Bread". It is also available in takeaway packs of 5 (1,350 yen) and 10 (2,160 yen), making it a great souvenir.

Hong Kong Dim Sum Specialty Store Journey to the West

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The hot topic of Yokohama Chinatown, char siu melon bread. A new Hong Kong dim sum staple with "Journey to the West"

Yokohama Chinatown is home to a wide variety of delicacies, including gourmet food to eat on the go. With so many restaurants, many people are bound to have trouble deciding what to eat. In this article, we will introduce a new face in Chinatown, Journey to the West, which offers char siu melon bread, a dish that has quickly adopted the trend and become known as the "new specialty of Chinatown."

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Recommended dim sum snacks to try while walking around Yokohama Chinatown

When it comes to classic dishes you should try in Chinatown, dim sum, such as steamed meat buns and xiaolongbao dumplings, is one of them. The term "yum cha" is actually a dining style where you eat dim sum while drinking Chinese tea. In this article, we will introduce three Chinatown specialties, including the baked xiaolongbao dumplings that have people lining up to try them. Be sure to check out these shops with a cup of tea in hand.

[Baked Xiaolongbao] Crispy and juicy delicacies attract long lines at "Pengtengaku New Building"

Xiaolongbao is a representative dim sum of Shanghai. The standard type is steamed with a thin skin, but the "shenjen" type, which is baked wrapped in a thick skin, is also called baked xiaolongbao, and is a popular food to eat on the go, not only in the local area but also in Yokohama Chinatown. Among the restaurants where you can eat baked xiaolongbao, "Pengtian Pavilion" is particularly famous.

The restaurant has four branches in the area. The "Pengtengaku Main Building" is an all-you-can-eat restaurant with an order system, while the "Pengtengaku New Building" and "Pengtengaku Sakaya" offer takeout options. There is also the "Pengtengaku Baked Goods Workshop" which sells tapioca, cheese tarts, and freshly baked pineapple cakes, and all of the stores are bustling even on weekdays.

One of the attractions is that in addition to the classic pork dumplings, you can also enjoy jade-colored baked seafood dumplings. The most popular "Seafood and Pork Two-Kind Set" (700 yen) is sure to make you want to eat it when you see it being cooked right in front of you.

The secret to this shiny jade color is the spinach that is kneaded into the filling. The filling contains shrimp and other ingredients, and has a deep flavor with a milder dashi stock than pork filling. It is full of meat juice, so be careful not to burn yourself, and try adding black vinegar to taste.

Pengtenkaku New Building

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10,000 sold per day! Eat baked xiaolongbao while strolling around Yokohama Chinatown's "Pengtengaku New Building"

One of the attractions of Yokohama Chinatown is the number of places to eat while walking around. Among the many gourmet restaurants mainly serving Chinese cuisine, we will introduce one particularly popular restaurant that has long queues: "Pengtengaku Shinkan," famous for its Shanghai local dish, baked xiaolongbao.

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[Shark Fin Bun] The originator of luxurious Chinese steamed buns is "Kousei Kazu"

Shark fin is synonymous with high-end Chinese cuisine. Koseiwa came up with the idea to use this delicacy as a filling for steamed buns. The menu was created in 1994. Today, the "Original Shark Fin Bun" is known throughout the country as a specialty of Yokohama Chinatown.

Upon entering the store, you will be greeted by an object of the wrestler-like character Shark Fin Man. There is also a space inside the store where you can take photos with the kabedon technique. In addition to the "Original Shark Fin Bun" (450 yen), a variety of other dim sums are lined up in front of the store, and you can enjoy comparing them with the "Butaman" (350 yen).

The "Original Shark Fin Bun" is a freshly steamed fluffy bun filled with soft shark fin and juicy pork-based paste, creating a variety of textures that are exquisite. If you want to enjoy a richer taste, try the "Shark Fin Boiled Bun" (1,600 yen).

The store also offers dim sum packaged for souvenirs at room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen, including the "Original Shark Fin Bun" and mini sizes such as the "Mini Shark Fin Bun" (6 pieces for 1,000 yen). This is a precious original delicacy that will make anyone happy if you share it with them.

The original shark fin bun, Kouseiwa

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The original is always delicious! Shark fin buns from "Kousei Kazu" in Yokohama Chinatown

A staple food item when eating your way around Yokohama's Chinatown is the steamed bun. The original shop that uses shark fin as a filling is "Kouseiwa," which I will introduce next. Their specialty is, as the name suggests, the "Original Shark Fin Bun." There are several shops in the area that serve shark fin buns, but it is not uncommon for people to line up at "Kouseiwa" in search of the original flavor.

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[Chimaki] You'll want to line up before the store even opens. One of Chinatown's rarest gourmet spots, "Chimakiya"

In Yokohama Chinatown, the famous shop that only a few know about is "Chimakiya." The reason is that the shop is not on a main street, so it is hard to find, and the signboard is not conspicuous. However, people who have heard about its reputation flock to the shop, and it is so popular that it sells out before closing time every day.

Of the several menu items, only the specialty "meat dumplings" (600 yen) can be purchased while eating on the go. The rest can be ordered online in advance and then picked up at the store, or ordered online.

The shop opens at 11:00, but most of the time they are sold out by the morning, so it's better to line up before opening. Also, please note that on weekends and holidays, there are no chimaki for eating on the go, and only pre-orders are available for pick-up.

Chimaki are hard to come by, but the taste is exceptional. The recipe is based on the taste of a Taiwanese restaurant called "Masumi" that the owner's mother ran nearby until about 20 years ago, but has been adjusted to suit the Japanese palate and the times. The soy sauce-flavored glutinous rice is filled with braised pork, dried shrimp, peanuts, and shiitake mushrooms, making it moist, chewy, and full of delicious ingredients. Be sure to visit this place as soon as possible.

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Enjoy the unique sweets of Yokohama Chinatown

One of the attractions of Yokohama Chinatown is the sweets that can only be found at Chinese restaurants. There are many sweets that are made with great care, with unique flavors and visuals that can only be found here. Here are six sweets that will lift your spirits with their taste and appearance.

[Pudding] "Yokohama Pudding 96 Fukupun" aims to become a new Chinatown specialty

Yokohama Pudding 96 Fukupun is a pudding specialty store that opened in December 2022, touting itself as the "new specialty of Yokohama Chinatown." The store name, which means "happiness" in Chinese, is based on the theme of "fukubun," which brings happiness, prosperity, and harmony, making it a pudding shop that is very much like Chinatown.

One of the things they are particular about is using local ingredients. With the desire to "spread the charm of Kanagawa from Yokohama Chinatown," they use free-range eggs from Kanagawa Prefecture and fresh milk produced in Yokohama, and prepare the food in their in-store workshop to deliver freshly made deliciousness. There are several menus, with the most popular being "Plain" (390 yen).

This pudding uses more eggs than regular puddings, resulting in a richer flavor. It also has a gentle vanilla flavor, allowing you to enjoy the original taste of the ingredients to the fullest.

The lineup includes six other varieties, including the "Fukubun Pudding" (400 yen), which features a striking contrast between the strawberry and peach jelly, the "Almond Pudding" (420 yen), which has a noble fragrance, and the "Mango Pudding" (420 yen), which is a two-layered combination of mango pudding and mango jelly.

They also have three kinds of soft serve ice cream (starting at 430 yen) and an eat-in space on the second floor, perfect for a short break. This is a versatile store that you can stop by between sightseeing in Yokohama Chinatown or buy souvenirs.

Yokohama Pudding 96 Fukupun

[Sesame dumplings] Fukurinkaku: A convenient option at just 100 yen each

There are many take-out shops in Yokohama Chinatown, but one of the most reasonably priced dishes is sesame dango. Some shops sell them for 100 yen each, and one of the most famous is Fukurinkaku.

Fukurinkaku itself is a restaurant that mainly serves Cantonese cuisine, but it also has a shop in front of the store where they sell a variety of Chinese takeout dishes, one of which is freshly made sesame dumplings (100 yen).

The dumplings are coated with sesame seeds and deep fried to give them a crispy exterior. The inside of the dough is soft and chewy, creating an irresistible contrast in texture. There is also black sesame paste inside, which adds a fragrant sweetness that is simply exquisite.

The shop is located in the middle of Chinatown Boulevard, one of the main streets, making it a convenient location for eating while walking around. Remember it as a warm Chinese dessert that you can casually enjoy for just 100 yen.

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[Taiwanese Castella] Surprisingly fluffy texture "Yokohama Tofuken"

Taiwanese castella cakes are popular among sweets lovers. Just like the Taiwanese restaurant "Moen," which was one of the first to introduce the dish to Yokohama Chinatown, "Yokohama Tofuken," located at the entrance to the commercial facility "Yokohama Expo," is also very popular with its "Taiwanese castella (piece)" (600 yen). Apparently, on busy days, they sell more than 1,000 pieces a day.

Its main feature is its fluffy dough, almost like a chiffon cake. It took more than a year to perfect in order to create an airier texture than regular Taiwanese castella. It is baked slowly in an electric steam oven instead of gas, and then slowly matured at ice temperature... You can feel their tireless commitment to deliciousness even in the smallest details of the manufacturing process.

You'll be amazed at how soft it is the moment you hold it in your hand. It has a fluffy, chewy texture when you eat it. The rich flavor of the egg is combined with a gentle, milky sweetness, making it even more delicious than you'd imagine.

You can order the Taiwanese castella cakes from this shop, but you can only buy them in piece sizes in Chinatown. You can also enjoy this Taiwanese castella cake in the lush rooftop garden at the Garden Terrace Cafe on the 3rd floor of the Yokohama Expo Center. They also offer organic Chinese tea, making it a great place to take a break while strolling around Chinatown.

Yokohama Tofuken

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More than 1,000 pieces sold a day in Yokohama Chinatown! When it comes to freshly baked Taiwanese castella, "Yokohama Tofuken" is the place to go!

Yokohama Chinatown, a treasure trove of gourmet food, is lined with Chinese restaurants serving dim sum and other dishes, including some that boast sweets. In this article, we will introduce one restaurant that has been gaining a lot of attention recently: Yokohama Tofuken.

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[Almond Jelly Soft Serve] The originator of rich soft serve ice cream made with carefully selected ingredients: Yokohama Daihanten

One of the landmarks of Yokohama Chinatown is the Zenrinmon Gate at the entrance to Chinatown Boulevard. Next to it is the Yokohama Dai-Ichi Hanten Main Branch. This is a long-established restaurant founded in 1962 with the concept of "a restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine," and is also famous as the birthplace of the "Almond Jelly Soft Serve Ice Cream" (380 yen).

On sale since 1996, its appeal is undoubtedly its rich flavor. It is made using premium milk that is comparable to high-end ice cream, with 20% milk solids and 10% milk fat. By comparison, ice cream available at convenience stores and supermarkets has 15% milk solids and only about 8% milk fat. This difference of a few percentage points is the secret to its rich taste. The almond kernel is not a cheap flavor, but is a generous blend of almond powder made from real almonds. The rich milkiness and rich almond flavor are in perfect harmony, creating a taste that can only be found here.

It is also characterized by the use of the healthy, functional sweetener "Oligo no Okage." Therefore, it is rich but not cloying, with a mellow sweetness and a clean aftertaste. It is also low in calories, so it's full of great things.

In addition to the main store, there is also a main street store that specializes in takeout and souvenirs. When you're tired of eating around, or after eating a piping hot meal, why not cleanse your palate with a cool, rich dessert?

Yokohama Daihanten Main Branch

[Hedgehog Bun] A cute-looking, bite-sized sweet with a rich flavor, "Yoshenggo"

A recommended snack to eat while walking around Yokohama Chinatown is the "Hedgehog Bun" (120 yen) from the "Yoseigo Shop."

This long-established store was founded in 1946 as an importer and retailer of Chinese ingredients. The store stocks over 1,500 items, including ingredients, seasonings, teas, and frozen dim sum, all purchased directly from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and is a favorite of chefs in Yokohama's Chinatown.

There is a take-out corner in front of the store, with a lineup of dim sum, mainly fried and steamed dishes. Among them, the one that stands out the most is this "Hedgehog Bun."

Its defining feature is its cute appearance, which makes it almost a shame to eat it. The round dough is given a fluffy texture with delicate techniques, giving it a sense of dynamism. The surface is crispy like a karinto manju, while the inside is soft and fluffy. The classic custard filling has a refined sweetness that matches the dough perfectly.

They are reasonably priced at 120 yen each, or 550 yen for a set of six, making them a charming item that would make a great souvenir.

Yoseigo Shop

[Panda Bun] It's not just the looks. The taste is also outstanding in every aspect of "Roisin"

The aforementioned "Hedgehog Bun" is also a photogenic delicacy, but when you think of China, you think of pandas. And the original creator of panda steamed buns is "Lao Yixin." This is a general store with a takeout gourmet corner, and the storefront is lined with a variety of panda goods. It's a popular store that will inevitably have you lining up.

The two main food items are Chinese steamed buns and Tianjin sweet chestnuts, and the shop does not serve fried foods or drinks. Instead, it has a wide selection of Chinese steamed buns, and the one that really catches your eye is the "Panda Bun" (350 yen each).

The flavor of the filling for these adorable pandas varies depending on the color of the dough. The dough for the "Original Panda Bun (Chocolate Custard)" is white, the dough for the "Strawberry Panda Bun" is pink, the dough for the "Vegetable Panda Bun" is green, and the simple "Bean Panda Bun" is white with red cheeks. Just looking at the colorful visuals is fun. You'll probably want to buy them all.

The "Strawberry Panda Bun" is popular among women and children and is filled with strawberry flavored custard. It has a slightly sweet and sour creamy taste. The black parts of the panda, such as the eyes and mouth, are colored with black sesame dough.

Besides the "Panda Bun," there are other uniquely shaped buns such as the "Buta Kakuni Bun" filled with braised pork, and the "Peach Bun" filled with smooth bean paste and white peach pulp, so be sure to check them out. Another great thing about this bun is that you can choose depending on how hungry you are and your mood, whether you're after a meal with meat or a dessert with sweets.

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Yokohama Chinatown: The drinks are actually delicious

When you think of Yokohama Chinatown, the first thing that comes to mind is Chinese food such as baked xiaolongbao and steamed meat buns, but there is also a wide selection of drinks. Some of them are just as unique as the food. Here we will introduce two stores that offer drinks that are perfect for pairing with food you eat while walking around.

[Tapioca Milk Tea] "QQ Yatai-ya" - A Taiwanese shopkeeper has been serving it since long before the boom

QQ Yatai-ya is said to be the first place in Yokohama Chinatown to serve tapioca milk tea, which still has a loyal following today. Even in the area where there are many tapioca specialty shops, it's definitely worth trying the taste of this pioneer.

This shop was opened in 2000 by a Taiwanese owner in a corner of Yokohama's Chinatown, and moved to its current location nearby in 2003. It has been serving drinks with tapioca since then, and has been popular as the area's leading tapioca drink store even before the boom.

The classic "QQ Milk Tea" (S: 400 yen, M: 450 yen) is made with carefully selected tea leaves, and has a rich taste and aroma, as well as a great tapioca texture. You can customize the sweetness in four stages, from unsweetened to sweet, so it is recommended for those who are concerned about sugar or who prefer unsweetened to go with meals.

The "QQ" in the store's name is a Taiwanese word that refers to a chewy, elastic texture, which also applies to tapioca. The specialty food is the "Homemade Taiwanese Style Chimaki" (650 yen), which also has a QQ texture, so it's a must-try for those who like chewy food.

QQ Food Stall

[Egg Coffee] Only two stores in the world. "CAFE GIANG" where you can eat coffee

Did you know that a very popular cafe in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is located in Yokohama Chinatown? CAFE GIANG is a world-famous long-established cafe in Hanoi that was founded in 1946. After refusing to open a branch for over 70 years, it finally opened in Japan in 2018 as its second store in the world.

The specialty is the "Egg Coffee" (500 yen iced, 550 yen hot), which originated at this store. Vietnam is known for its unique "Vietnamese coffee", but this "Egg Coffee" is an innovative drink invented by Mr. Nguyen Van Giang, who was a bartender at the five-star hotel "Sofitel Legend Metropole" in Hanoi when the store first opened.

Inspired by the Italian cappuccino, it started out by substituting eggs for milk, which was expensive at the time. Eggs and condensed milk are whipped into a custard-like cream and placed on top, mixed with a spoon, and enjoyed by scooping.

You can enjoy the exquisite combination of the fluffy sweet cream and the bitter coffee. It's a new and delicious sensation that can be described as both coffee to eat and tiramisu to drink.

If you want to accompany your egg coffee with food, we highly recommend the "Banh Mi" (550 yen) with Peking duck. The rich drink and the banh mi, which has plenty of coriander as a nice accent, create a special pairing that can only be enjoyed at this shop.

There aren't many cafes in the area, so this is a place worth remembering as a relaxing, soothing spot.

CAFE GIANG Yokohama Chinatown

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It's like drinking tiramisu. Try the Vietnamese specialty egg coffee at CAFE GIANG in Yokohama Chinatown

Speaking of Yokohama Chinatown, as the name suggests, it is famous as a spot where famous Chinese restaurants gather, but there are also a few gourmet restaurants from other countries. Among them, there are some very rare noteworthy restaurants. In this article, we will introduce "CAFE GIANG Yokohama Chinatown Branch", which originated in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

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One of the best parts of Yokohama Chinatown is savoring authentic Chinese cuisine, but it's also fun to sample a variety of delicacies as you stroll around. Enjoy a delicious gourmet tour while immersing yourself in the unique exotic atmosphere.

Originally posted: February 18, 2020
*Some content was updated on January 27, 2023.

Interview and text: Hideaki Nakayama

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From exquisite sweets to classic Hong Kong souvenirs. Recommended Hong Kong snacks

In recent years, cookies from Hong Kong have become popular, and from famous confectionery shops to specialty shops, various products that focus on ingredients and flavors are being sold, and the souvenir sales battle is heating up. From the many options, we have picked out popular shops and the latest sweets.

The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe's exquisite chocolates

The Peninsula Boutique & Café is located in the basement of The Peninsula Hong Kong, a prestigious hotel that represents Hong Kong. Although it is a bit pricey, it is a shop worth visiting if you are looking for a souvenir for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Inside the store, where products in sophisticated packaging are beautifully displayed, what particularly catches your eye is the jewel-like chocolate showcase. The high-quality, flavorful chocolates made by experienced pastry chefs are masterpieces that will make you feel happy with just one bite.

If you want to choose something that is unique to Hong Kong, where tea culture is deeply rooted, try the "Milk Tea Chocolate Bar." A generous amount of fragrant tea leaves are kneaded into the chocolate, and the rich, mellow flavor is followed by the mellow aroma of the tea leaves. Chocolate-coated pretzels and potato chips are also popular souvenirs.

Available for purchase at The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe (Peninsula Boutique Shop)

A Hong Kong classic! Cute cookies from "Jenny Bakery"

Jenny Bakery is the shop that started the cookie boom in Hong Kong. Since opening its cookie specialty store in 2005, it has developed into a popular store with long queues of people waiting to get in, thanks to its reputation for its buttery flavor and light, crispy texture that melts in your mouth. The cookies are baked using a generous amount of New Zealand butter, and are characterized by their rich buttery flavor with a subtle sweetness. The flavor is easy to eat for both children and adults, making them the perfect souvenir for families.

For souvenirs, we recommend the "4 Mix Butter Cookies" assortment, which contains four types of cookies: butter flower, coffee flower, shortbread, and raisin oat, so you can compare them. The tin, which features a cute teddy bear design that the owner loves, is sure to make a great gift.

However, please be aware that there are many counterfeit products circulating around Hong Kong. Please purchase from the official stores listed below.

Available at Jenny Bakery, etc.

Enjoy the unique taste of Hong Kong flavors! "PIN" cookies

If you're looking for a souvenir that's more than just delicious, but also has a surprise in store, head to the handmade cookie shop "PIN." This notable store has been releasing a series of products that put a twist on traditional cookies using Cantonese seasonings and unique ingredients. With a focus on quality, using fresh ingredients and no colorings or preservatives, the store's lineup of innovative cookies was created after much trial and error.

One of the most distinctive products is the flavor of Scallion Chicken, a local dish. It has a unique sweet-salty taste with the flavors of spices and fermented foods, and is likely to become addictive once you get hooked. The flavor of XO sauce, a Hong Kong seasoning, is characterized by a spicy kick and the rich flavor of dried shrimp and dried scallops. It's perfect for those looking for a salty snack!
There are also sweet cookies available, with around 20 different flavors in total, so try them all and choose your favorite.

Tourists from Japan can receive a 10% discount on all products by showing this article to shop staff!

Available for purchase at PIN (Central store) etc.

TheRoll's evolved egg roll

Egg rolls are baked goods made of thin dough rolled into a cylinder, with a crispy texture and rich egg flavor. They are one of the traditional sweets that have been loved for many years in Hong Kong. "The Roll" is a shop that turns the simple and nostalgic taste of egg rolls into a sophisticated Western-style pastry.

The pastry chef, who studied French cuisine, makes use of his experience to handcraft these treats using only carefully selected high-quality ingredients. They are delicately made by rolling thin dough into multiple layers, and have a crisp yet moist texture, with the rich aroma of eggs and butter filling your mouth. They are not too sweet and contain no artificial additives, so you can eat as many as you like. They also come in a wide variety of flavors, including chocolate, coffee blend, and rose & raspberry, and gift tins with assorted flavors are also available.

Available for purchase at theRoll and other stores

I want to buy it for my home! Convenient items that can be purchased at the supermarket

If you want to buy local Hong Kong foods as souvenirs, head to the supermarket. You can find Hong Kong-only flavors, such as condiments like XO sauce, doubanjiang, and oyster sauce, instant noodles, tea, and snacks. Popular items that make great gifts to give to others include the wide variety of Chinese teas and herbal candies. Noodles and Chinese seasonings for home use are also popular.

Discover rare teas. "LUK YU" Soumei tea tea bags

Tea bags are a convenient way to enjoy Chinese tea, and come in many different varieties, making them a popular souvenir item at supermarkets. There are many different manufacturers offering them, but we recommend the "Lu Yu" brand with its retro packaging.

Luk Yu is the flagship brand of Man Tin Tea Co., Ltd., which was founded in 1977 and was the first company in Hong Kong to produce Chinese tea teabags, and has long been a part of Hong Kong life. The brand is particular about the quality and freshness of the tea leaves used as raw materials, and is manufactured in Hong Kong, so it's no wonder it has garnered so much support.

There are six types of tea, including Tieguanyin, Pu-erh, and Jasmine, and we recommend Shoumei tea, which has a mellow taste and is refreshing and easy to drink. This tea is not familiar in Japan, but it is often drunk in Hong Kong and is said to have the effect of removing heat from the body and beautifying the skin, so please give it a try.

Can be purchased at supermarkets etc.

The popular, long-selling throat lozenge "Kyoto Nenjian NIN JIOM"

There are several manufacturers that sell herbal candies that are good for your throat, but the most popular in Hong Kong is from Kyoto Nenjian. These candies, which contain ingredients from loquat leaves and a variety of other natural herbs, are said to have the effect of soothing an upset throat and refreshing the mouth.

There are six flavors available; the original flavor has a strong herbal medicine flavor and a unique taste, while the plum and kumquat lemon flavors are sweet and sour, fruity and easy to eat.

By the way, Kyoto Nenji-an is a long-established Chinese medicine manufacturer founded in Hong Kong in 1946. Kyoto means "Beijing," and the company name is said to come from the tradition of passing down the Chinese medicine prescribed by a filial son who saved his sick mother during the Qing Dynasty. This secret story is reflected in the design of the trademark.

Available at supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, etc.

Retro and pop items are popular! Goods for yourself and as gifts

Popular items include items with designs of old buildings, neon signs, and traditional pottery patterns. Recently, there has been an increase in the variety of playful items with motifs of Hong Kong icons, such as food unique to Hong Kong, trams, and transportation such as the Star Ferry. You can enjoy exciting shopping with a wide range of products, from accessories to fashion.

A4 file from "GOD 住好啲", a store that stocks retro goods

GOD Home & Living is a lifestyle shop founded in 1996 that is a treasure trove of Hong Kong-specific design goods and fashion. The designs are inspired by traditional Hong Kong culture and are stylish and humorous, making them a joy to look at. The store offers an impressive selection of household goods, kitchenware, stationery, clothing, bags, accessories, and more.

A4 files are an affordable item that gives you a taste of Hong Kong. Among the 12 types, there are ones with designs of the neon signs of Nathan Road, the main street in the Kowloon district, and watercolor-style pictures of old Hong Kong scenes that are full of Hong Kong atmosphere. GOD Home Goods also has a store at Hong Kong International Airport, so you can pick up some souvenirs before or after your flight.

Available at GOD Stayhome Central store, GOD Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 store, etc.

Extremely practical! Charming tea towels from "Zest of Asia"

Zest of Asia's tea towels, embroidered with a Hong Kong symbol, are a long-selling Hong Kong souvenir that has remained popular ever since. Produced by a French woman, the tea towels are attractive for their stylish design that combines Western culture with her experiences in Asia.

The embroidered motifs, which are typical of Hong Kong, such as trams, taxis, dim sum in bamboo steamers, lanterns, birdcages, and goldfish, come in four colours. Choose red for cuteness, or blue or grey for a chic and stylish look.

Made from 100% high-quality cotton with a firm feel, its large size (78cm x 50cm) makes it easy to use and it is also popular for its practicality, as it can be used to wipe the table, drain dishes, or wrap lunch boxes.

It can be purchased at any of the G.O.D. stores mentioned above.

Available at GOD Homestay (Central store) etc.

Full of Hong Kong flair: Pop socks from "HK Tram Store"

The HK Tram Store is located in a shopping mall that was renovated and refurbished from the historic Central Market. The interior of the store, marked by an illuminated tram model, is like a toy box packed with various goods. With a wide variety of products ranging from models of Hong Kong vehicles to retro lifestyle goods and snacks from the 1970s and 1980s, the store also plays a role in conveying Hong Kong's traditional culture.

One of the most popular items at this store are socks with Hong Kong motifs. You can find unique designs such as mahjong tiles and Hong Kong horse racing. Socks decorated with the auspicious Chinese character "fa," which means "to become rich," may be your lucky item.

Available at HK Tram Store (Ding Ding Old Hong Kong Store)

The wide range of sizes is also a plus. Florida Water from TWO GIRLs, a long-established Hong Kong brand.

"TWO GIRLs" has a retro twin sister trademark. It is a brand of Hong Kong's first cosmetics company, "Kwong Sheng Tang", which was founded in 1898. For over 120 years since its founding, it has been loved by the people of Hong Kong for its high quality, package design, and reasonable prices. Made from plant extracts and natural ingredients, it is also popular because it is gentle on the skin and can be used by people of all ages and genders.

「TWO GIRLs」の看板商品は「フロリダウォーター（花露水）」という万能アロマオイル。ラベンダー、ペパーミント、ベルガモット、シナモン、クローブから抽出したエキスが主成分で、清々しい香りがリラックスへと導き、消臭や虫よけなどにもよいとのこと。使い方は直接肌につけるほか、部屋にスプレーしたりお風呂に入れてみたりと、さまざまな場面で活躍してくれます。スプレータイプのミニボトル（10ml）は携帯用に最適で、バラマキ土産にも人気です。

TWO GIRLs（雙妹嚜）などで購入可能

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