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Thanh Ha: An Authentic Vietnamese Eatery in a Yokohama “Danchi”

  • The interior of Thanh Ha, both a restaurant and a market for Vietnamese ingredients. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

    The interior of Thanh Ha, both a restaurant and a market for Vietnamese ingredients. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

  • The Ichō danchi, opened in 1971, is the largest housing complex in Kanagawa Prefecture. You can see multilingual signage all over the complex. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

    The Ichō danchi, opened in 1971, is the largest housing complex in Kanagawa Prefecture. You can see multilingual signage all over the complex. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

  • Endō has offered a helping hand to people of many nationalities at the Ichō danchi. The newest problem, he says, is the aging of the complex’s population. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

    Endō has offered a helping hand to people of many nationalities at the Ichō danchi. The newest problem, he says, is the aging of the complex’s population. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

  • The bi cuon recommended by my waitress, ¥600 (tax included). They go very well with beer. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

    The bi cuon recommended by my waitress, ¥600 (tax included). They go very well with beer. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

  • Thanh Ha arrived in Japan 30 years ago and just turned 68 this year. She argues powerfully that the way you greet people is the foundation of human relationships. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

    Thanh Ha arrived in Japan 30 years ago and just turned 68 this year. She argues powerfully that the way you greet people is the foundation of human relationships. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

  • Vietnamese restaurant Thanh Ha. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

    Vietnamese restaurant Thanh Ha. (© Fuchi Takayuki)

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