We took a short one-night trip to Yokohama.
Although Yokohama is easy to reach from Tokyo, staying overnight made the trip feel like a refreshing little getaway.
This time, we had dinner at Manchinro Honten, a long-established Cantonese restaurant in Yokohama Chinatown.
In this article, we share the full course we enjoyed during our visit in 2023, along with updated restaurant information.
Please note: The dishes and prices shown in this article are based on our 2023 visit.
Current course menus and prices have changed, so check the official website for the latest information before visiting.
Dining at Manchinro in Yokohama Chinatown
Unfortunately, it was raining heavily on the day we visited.
The weather felt almost like a typhoon, so Yokohama Chinatown was much quieter than usual.
We had seen many positive reviews of Manchinro, so we made a reservation in advance.
Manchinro was founded in 1892 and is one of the long-established restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown.
Today, it continues to serve Cantonese cuisine and emphasizes the natural flavors of its ingredients.
During our visit in 2023, several course options were available.
We chose the ¥8,000 course.
The current menu and pricing are different, so the meal below should be viewed as a record of our 2023 experience.
Our ¥8,000 Course Dinner in 2023
Everything we tried was delicious.
For us, the portion size was just right, and we were able to enjoy the meal comfortably until the end.
Travelers with a larger appetite may want to add an à la carte dish depending on the course.
We started with an appetizer platter featuring several small dishes.
It was a nice way to enjoy a variety of flavors at the beginning of the meal.
Braised Shark Fin with Jinhua Ham
Next came braised shark fin with Jinhua ham.
Shark fin is one of the dishes many people associate with a special Chinese dinner in Yokohama Chinatown.
The soup portion was generous and satisfying.
Prawn and Squid Dish
This dish featured large prawns and squid prepared in two styles.
The squid we had was very tender and easy to eat.
The prawns were served with a pleasantly tangy sauce that paired very well with them.
Stir-Fried Pork and Broccoli
Next was stir-fried pork and broccoli.
The pork was soft and easy to eat.
It also did not feel too heavy or greasy, which made it easy to enjoy as part of a multi-course dinner.
Steamed White Fish with XO Sauce
This was steamed white fish with XO sauce.
We especially liked the combination of the delicate white fish and rice noodles.
Roast Peking Duck
Then came roast Peking duck.
It is always exciting when Peking duck appears during a Chinese course meal.
We enjoyed it with a soft, chewy wrapper.
By this point, we were already feeling quite full.
Duck Fried Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf
The final savory dish was duck fried rice wrapped in lotus leaf.
We had been slightly worried that a large serving of fried rice at the end might be too much, but the portion was just right.
The lotus leaf gave the rice a pleasant aroma, and the dish felt relatively light.
Two Desserts: Almond Tofu and Mango Pudding
Dessert included two different items:
almond tofu and mango pudding topped with caramelized sugar.
We love both desserts, so getting to enjoy them together was a very nice ending to the meal.
The Entrance and Interior Are Also Impressive
The entrance was just as impressive as the food.
There was a large decorative display that reminded us a little of a Nebuta festival float.
It immediately made us want to take photos.
When we tried photographing someone in front of it, the strong backlighting made the person appear dark, so the decoration itself photographed better on its own.
The Chinese-inspired interior was also beautiful.
The atmosphere felt elegant and substantial, making it a pleasant place to enjoy a slower dinner.
Current Manchinro Menu and Opening Hours
As of September 2026, Manchinro Honten offers course meals as well as weekday lunch sets and noodle or rice dishes.
Examples of current menu options include:
- Kirin Course: ¥5,500
- Weekday Lunch Set: ¥3,200
- Noodle and Rice Lunch: from ¥1,500 on weekdays
Menus and prices may change, so check the latest information on the official website before making a reservation.
Opening Hours and Access
- Address: 153 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan
- Phone: 045-681-4004
- Weekdays: 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
- Weekends and public holidays: 11:00–22:00
- Closed: Mondays, except public holidays
- Motomachi-Chukagai Station: About a 5-minute walk from Exit 2
- Ishikawacho Station: About a 5-minute walk from the North Exit
Opening hours may change temporarily, so check the official website before visiting.
Visit the Official Manchinro Website
Our Overall Impression of Manchinro
During our 2023 visit, we were very satisfied with the food, service and atmosphere.
Some of the highlights for us were:
- Braised shark fin
- Tender seafood and pork dishes
- Peking duck
- Almond tofu and mango pudding
The restaurant felt like a good choice for travelers who want to enjoy Cantonese cuisine in a calm and elegant setting in Yokohama Chinatown.
Although the ¥8,000 course shown in this article was from 2023, Manchinro continues to offer a variety of current lunch and dinner options.
If you are planning a visit to Yokohama Chinatown, check the latest menu and choose the course that best suits your trip.
