All Reviews of Yokohama Chinatown

A visit to Yokohama wouldn't be complete without a stroll through Chinatown. In addition to snacks like steamed meat buns and dim sum, the streets are home to many long-established restaurants that have been around for decades, such as Edosei, famous for its signature meat buns, and Heichinrou, founded in 1900. Browsing around and picking a few snacks that catch your eye is one of the little pleasures of traveling.

As East Asia's largest Chinatown, Yokohama Chinatown offers a truly distinctive international atmosphere and lively food culture!

Walking through it at night, the magnificent, ornate gates, such as Zenrinmon Gate and Ichibadorimon Gate, look especially splendid under the dazzling neon lights. Every casual photo is filled with rich Eastern colors. The streets are packed with hundreds of long-established restaurants and food stalls, from Wangfujing's pan-fried buns bursting with juices and original shark fin buns to delicate soup dumplings and candied fruit skewers. Eating as you walk is incredibly satisfying. Whether you want to enjoy authentic food or experience the lively street atmosphere, this is a stop you can't miss on a trip to Yokohama!

The first thing I felt when I arrived at Yokohama Chinatown was—it really has such a strong “Chinese feel”!

As one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns and the largest Chinatown in Japan, it gets packed on holidays, and the whole neighborhood is incredibly lively! With colorful gates, distinctive signs, and the aroma of Chinese food wafting through the streets, you can’t help but switch into “eat as you walk” mode and want to try everything you see.

Besides the food, there are also quite a few fortune-telling shops hidden in the side streets. As you walk around, you suddenly get the urge to think, “Should I get my fortune told today?”

Mingfu's Peking duck is one of the main highlights here. The skin is roasted until nicely fragrant and crispy, and it really is good wrapped in a pancake with green onions and sauce. However, I thought the other dishes were hit or miss. Some were tasty, while others were just on par with typical Chinese food.

How could you visit Yokohama and miss Yokohama Chinatown?

As soon as you step through the gate, the rich Chinese atmosphere hits you right away. The streets are lined with all kinds of Chinese food, from soup dumplings, shumai, and Peking duck to desserts and drinks, making it super satisfying to snack as you walk.

It’s lively during the day, and after the lights come on at night, it has a totally different charm, almost like you’ve been transported to another city. Whether you’re a foodie or someone who loves taking photos, it’s definitely worth adding to your itinerary!

Coming to Yokohama Chinatown for Lunar New Year is the move. The festive vibe is everywhere, and there’s all kinds of Chinese food. Even Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets and boba milk tea are a super popular combo!

Honestly, the Chinese food here leans more Japanese-style. It’s not as bold as in Hong Kong, but it still has its own unique character.

The festive atmosphere is really strong here! If you visit during the New Year, you can catch dragon and lion dance performances and really feel the holiday spirit!

Oh my gosh! 😦

It was absolutely packed, even busier than Temple Street! I wouldn't recommend coming on weekends! Honestly, it felt just as crowded as Asakusa or Ueno.

The food is definitely a highlight of Yokohama Chinatown. From traditional dim sum to all kinds of regional dishes like shumai, shrimp dumplings, Peking duck, and a huge variety of fried noodles and rice, everything tasted authentic and mouthwatering.