Yokohama Chinatown

Chinatown is a term used in every country for a place where you can feel true Chinese cultures, even though you are not in China. Japan also has its own Chinatown, that lies precisely in Yokohama Prefecture. Only 1 hour away by train from Tokyo, this place offers a lot of things that you can enjoy as a local or tourist. Ranging from Chinese souvenirs, drinks, foods, and many other stuff that you can buy, you definitely won’t regret coming here! I personally really like this place since they have foods with authentic flavours that other places in Japan don’t have. This also reminds me of home as well, where my mom usually cooks the same type of foods. The prices are not that expensive, so they are all definitely worth it. You will be guaranteed with an extraordinary time and experience in Yokohama Chinatown, that being the best place to get to experience Chinese cultures, hands down.

Tantanmen

Tantanmen (担々麺), what a delicious food this is! This good looking food is a Japanese take on what originally comes from China, which is Dandan Noodles. Generally, it contains preserved vegetables, minced pork, chilli oil, Chinese Sichuan spices, scallions, and of course, unique hand-made noodles. The first bite you take will straight up blow your mind as if you are actually in China. The authentic flavour of those spices are just going to make you want some more of it. Most of the times, soy milk is added to elevate the flavour of the warm, exciting broth. If you cannot handle spicy food, sometimes you can ask the seller to discard all of the chillis from the dish. It may contain too much ingredients, but once you mixed them all together, the flavour will make sense. I really hope this tantanmen shop opens nearby where I live, so I can enjoy it anytime I want.