異国が混じる団地の隣で出会う、本当のベトナム。

Feature | 2026.5.22


[ ベトナム料理 THANH HA(タンハー)]

ベトナム料理 THANH HA (タンハー)

〒245-0018 神奈川県横浜市泉区上飯田町3050
tel.045-878-1720

Authentic Vietnam, Thriving Beside a Multicultural Crossroads.

Inside “THANH HA”: Where Food and People Converge Near the Icho Housing Complex.

In Koza-Shibuya, Yamato City, Kanagawa, the quiet residential streets hum with an international undertone. Nearby lies the Icho Housing Complex—a sprawling postwar development that is now home to a vibrant community from Vietnam, China, and South America. In this neighborhood, a mosaic of languages fills the air between local grocery stores.
Just steps from the complex is “THANH HA,” a Vietnamese eatery with a powerful magnetic pull. From the moment it opens, the shop is bustling. Locals from the housing complex and nearby workers are joined by visitors who travel from afar—some even arriving by taxi from the station just to eat here.

Managing the rush is Nguyen. Despite his Vietnamese roots, his Japanese is remarkably fluent as he silent and efficiently navigates between the kitchen and the floor. Yet, he leads a surprising double life: on his days off, he trains in martial arts. With a muscular physique and an undefeated 3-0 record in the ring, the gap between his stoic service and his strength as a fighter adds to the restaurant’s unique charm.Upon entering the shop, the first thing that catches your eye is the array of Vietnamese groceries and snacks: bottles of fish sauce, stacks of dried noodles, and snacks in unfamiliar packaging. In the center, long tables are arranged for dining. It feels less like a “restaurant” and more like a local “eatery-meets-grocery store.” This atmosphere isn’t a deliberate stage set; it is a natural extension of daily life.
The storefront itself carries a sense of déjà vu. It has that nostalgic air of a roadside diner you might find along Nguyen Van Linh Street on the outskirts of Hanoi. The sign is faded, and at first glance, you might even wonder if it’s open. Yet, it possesses a strange, welcoming familiarity that invites anyone to wander in.
Located next to the Icho Housing Complex—a crossroads of diverse cultures—THANH HA is more than just a place for foreign cuisine. It is a fragment of Vietnam brought to Japan, left entirely untranslated. It is a world within a world, nested in an international neighborhood. Today, as always, Thanh Ha is alive with the hum of Vietnamese and Japanese voices alike.

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世界食堂Ⅱ。

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世界食堂Ⅱ。

異国は、遠くにあるとは限らない、という話。

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