Ganben Tang Cake Bakery Introduction
The first generation, Mr. Chen Ching-Chi, sold milk at a farm opposite Zhongyi Elementary School during the Japanese colonial period. The second generation, Mr. Chen Ben-Chang, founder of Gan Ben Tang, opened a Japanese wagashi shop on Shih Chiao Street (now Section 1, Minsheng Road) in Tainan with Japanese master Tan Gan-Xiu. The shop was named "Gan Ben Tang" after both of their names. The third generation, Mr. Chen Mao-Hsiung, transformed Gan Ben Tang into a Western-style bakery. In 2006, the fourth generation, Mr. Chen Yi-Chang and his daughter-in-law Ms. Hsieh Yi-Lun continued the business. Mr. Chen Yi-Chang had studied wagashi techniques in Japan and worked at several five-star hotels in Taipei before taking over the family business. He combines various skills from both Japanese and Taiwanese traditions. Since taking over Gan Ben Tang, he has not only focused on maintaining traditional flavors but also continuously developed new products to keep the old store in line with modern trends.
