Gan Ben Tang Cake Bakery Introduction
The first generation, Mr. Chen Qing-ji, sold milk at a farm opposite the current Zhongyi Elementary School during the Japanese colonial period. The second generation, Mr. Chen Ben-chang, the founder of Gan Ben Tang, opened a Japanese wagashi shop on Dashi Street (now Section 1 of Minsheng Road) with Japanese master Tan Gan-xiu, naming it “Gan Ben Tang” after one of their names. The third generation, Mr. Chen Mao-hsiung, took over and transformed Gan Ben Tang into a Western bakery. In 2006, the fourth generation, Mr. Chen Yi-chang and his daughter-in-law, Ms. Hsieh I-lun, continued the business. Mr. Chen Yi-chang had also studied wagashi-making techniques in Japan and worked at several five-star hotels in Taipei before taking over the family business. He integrates various skills from both Taiwan and Japan, and since taking over Gan Ben Tang, he has committed to maintaining traditional flavors while continuously developing new products to adapt to contemporary trends, ensuring that the long-established shop innovates while preserving its heritage.
