[100th Anniversary] Ginza Aster Launches Luxurious 'Abalone Chimaki' — Early Summer Limited 'Qu Yuan Chimaki' Also Available
Ginza Aster celebrates its 100th anniversary with the launch of a luxurious 'Abalone Chimaki' and a limited-edition 'Qu Yuan Chimaki' for early summer. This marks a new initiative from the Chinese restaurant, which has contributed to Japanese food culture.
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Founded in Ginza in 1926, Ginza Aster has continuously promoted the value of Chinese food culture in Japanese society as a Chinese restaurant specialty store. It operates 33 restaurants and 12 delicatessens, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area. From the late Showa period to the present, the company has conducted local training in various parts of China, learning from original sources while offering unique dishes that incorporate Japanese ingredients and a sense of the seasons.