Gan Ben Tang Bakery Introduction
The first generation, Mr. Chen Ching-chi, sold milk at a farm across from the current Zhongyi Elementary School during the Japanese colonial period. The second generation, Mr. Chen Ben-chang, the founder of Ganbentang, opened a Japanese confectionery shop on Shih-chia Street (now Section 1, Minsheng Road) in Tainan with Japanese master Tan Gan-xiu, naming the shop "Ganbentang" after their names. The third generation, Mr. Chen Mao-hsiung, took over and transformed Ganbentang into a Western-style bakery. In 2006, the fourth generation, Mr. Chen Yi-chang and his wife, Ms. Hsieh Yi-lun, continued the business. Mr. Chen Yi-chang also studied the art of making Japanese sweets in Japan and, before taking over the family business, worked in several five-star hotels in Taipei, combining various craftsmanship from Japan and Taiwan. Since taking over Ganbentang, he has not only strived to maintain traditional flavors but has also continuously developed new products to keep the old shop in line with current trends.
