Chouki Xiaolongbao Shinkan

A striking red signboard, "Zhangji Xiaolongbao New Branch," stands out on Zhongshan Road in Yokohama Chinatown, an 8-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station.
Delicious-looking menus line the storefront, warmly welcoming visitors.

Dogs allowed inside! Step inside, and you'll find a friendly atmosphere that warmly welcomes dogs.
A special feature is the lively kitchen visible from the seats.
You can watch the dim sum chefs carefully prepare each xiaolongbao up close, enjoying a truly immersive live experience.
We provide a warm, home-like space that values private time, ensuring all customers can relax from the bottom of their hearts.

Mr. Zhang, the owner and dim sum chef of "Zhangji Xiaolongbao," originally from Shanghai, holds a national qualification as a high-grade dim sum chef and recreates authentic traditional xiaolongbao with advanced techniques and heartfelt dedication.
Its flavor is so highly acclaimed that it has been featured on numerous media outlets, including TV programs like "Hirunandesu!" and "Zoom In!! Saturday", as well as gourmet magazines.
Our proud xiaolongbao features a chewy, medium-thick skin generously filled with Kagoshima black pork and rich, flavorful broth.
It is truly an "art piece of xiaolongbao" that can be enjoyed with all five senses—its appearance, taste, and size.
For an even deeper flavor, we recommend adding black vinegar and shredded ginger to your liking.

Among our proud xiaolongbao, particularly popular is the luxurious "Five-Variety Xiaolongbao Platter."
This single dish allows you to enjoy two pieces each of five types: "Traditional Shanghai Xiaolongbao," "Scallop Xiaolongbao," "Shrimp Xiaolongbao," "Shanghai Crab Meat Xiaolongbao," and "Shark Fin Xiaolongbao."
It's truly a greedy set where you can compare various flavors.
If you're unsure what to choose, try this first.
Take a bite of the chewy, medium-thick skin, and the secret soup and meat juices, infused with the umami of each ingredient, will burst into your mouth.
Savor its overflowing deliciousness to your heart's content.

Varieties may change depending on the season.

If you visit "Zhangji Xiaolongbao," you must try the freshly baked, crispy "Traditional Shanghai Pan-Fried Xiaolongbao."
Take a bite, and the crispy, fragrant texture of the bottom, the chewy and elastic skin, and the hot, overflowing meat juice from within spread in your mouth as a trinity, bringing a moment of bliss.
The rich, collagen-rich meat juice, made from pork bone broth simmered slowly overnight, is truly a treasure trove of umami.
This juicy broth is the secret to its deliciousness.

Other dim sum items are also very popular.
Our particularly popular "Zhangji Suigyoza" (boiled dumplings) are available in two flavors:
Chive Flavor: Abundantly uses high-quality chives, rich in nutrients and aroma.
With one bite, the fragrant chive flavor spreads throughout your mouth, stimulating your appetite.
The chewy, thick skin has a firm texture, much like Sanuki udon, making it very satisfying to eat.
Celery Flavor: Uses celery, rich in dietary fiber.
The aroma is mild, and a subtly gentle, refreshing celery flavor spreads in your mouth.
These dim sum items, each highlighting its unique characteristics, offer a different kind of deliciousness than xiaolongbao.

Alongside xiaolongbao, you can also enjoy authentic Shanghai cuisine, the hometown of the owner and dim sum chef.
We are particular about the vegetables used; for example, water spinach is directly delivered from farmers to the Chinatown greengrocer, and only the tips of Chiba-grown pea sprouts are luxuriously used.
Among them, the "Braised Pork Belly" with its melt-in-your-mouth texture is particularly popular.
The high-quality pork, slowly simmered for over 5 hours in a special sauce, is so tender it can be easily pulled apart with chopsticks.
While the original umami of the pork is condensed, the fattiness is suppressed, making it delicious for anyone to enjoy.
It also features plenty of special vegetables slowly simmered in the special sauce.

At "Zhangji Xiaolongbao," we offer a wide variety of affordable course meals where you can enjoy our proud dim sum and exquisite Shanghai cuisine all at once.
This time, we introduce the particularly popular "Shanghai Yum Cha Course."
In addition to 6 signature homemade dim sum items, it includes authentic Sichuan Mapo Tofu and other dishes, totaling 10 items for 3,300 yen (tax included), making it a very reasonably priced course despite its generous volume.

Our drink selection is also extensive, further enhancing the deliciousness of the food.
The all-you-can-drink plan is especially popular, allowing you to enjoy your favorite drinks to your heart's content from a rich lineup including draft beer, lemon sour, jar-aged Shaoxing wine, and soft drinks.
Of course, we also offer a wide selection of Chinese liquors that pair perfectly with authentic Shanghai cuisine, as well as authentic Chinese teas like jasmine tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea, perfect after a meal.
From refreshing options to rich ones that complement hearty dishes, our carefully curated drink pairings create a blissful experience.