Mini afternoon tea with dim sum (provided by Sogo Yokohama)

Wanchinrou, a long-established restaurant in Yokohama Chinatown, is expanding into the cafe business. On the 27th, they will open “Wanchinrou Tea House” with an eat-in counter at Sogo Yokohama. They will serve afternoon tea featuring dim sum and sweets.

Following the bankruptcy of another Chinese restaurant, Wanchinrou moved into Sogo Yokohama as a successor tenant for prepared foods in July this year. They accepted Sogo’s proposal to also operate a cafe format. Targeting primarily female customers, they plan to expand to about 10 locations if successful at Sogo.

The basement level food market will feature 7 seats. The signature menu item is “Mini Afternoon Tea with Dim Sum” (¥2,500), which includes assorted mini steamed buns, shumai, and other dim sum items with sweets. Chinese tea made with organic tea leaves is served in pots. There are also mini parfaits with almond tofu and fruit.

Fruit shake with dragon fruit and other fruits (provided by Sogo Yokohama)

The interior design features a “Chinoiserie” (Chinese-inspired) theme, popular in France from the mid-17th to 18th century. Rattan elements are used to create the atmosphere.

For souvenirs, they offer chocolate confections made with jujube fruits and gift sets of moon cake baked goods. Freshly steamed meat buns and sweet bean paste buns are also available for takeout.

White peach oolong fruit tea (provided by Sogo Yokohama)

Wanchinrou

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Yokohama Chinatown

Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan, established in the late 19th century following the opening of Yokohama’s port to foreign trade. It grew as a residential and commercial district for Chinese merchants and immigrants. Today, it is a vibrant tourist destination famous for its colorful gates, numerous restaurants, and traditional Chinese festivals.

Wanchinrou Tea House

The Wanchinrou Tea House is a historic Japanese-style tea house located in Tainan, Taiwan. It was originally established in the late 19th century during the Japanese colonial period and served as a high-class social venue. Today, it is a preserved cultural landmark showcasing traditional architecture and the tea culture of that era.

Sogo Yokohama

Sogo Yokohama is a major department store located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. It opened in 1985 as part of the city’s large-scale waterfront redevelopment project, becoming a central shopping and cultural hub. The store is known for its extensive range of goods, from luxury brands to everyday items, and its iconic location near landmarks like the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel.

Chinoiserie

Chinoiserie is a European artistic style that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by the Western interpretation and imitation of Chinese and other East Asian artistic traditions. It was not an authentic reproduction but a fanciful European vision of the “Orient,” often featuring motifs like pagodas, dragons, and exotic landscapes. This style reflected the fascination with Asian goods and culture during the era of the China trade and became a popular feature in decorative arts, furniture, and garden design.