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Japanese Artisanal Bakery Collaboration at Shangri-La Far Eastern, Tainan

Chef Kensuke Hashizume of Chiba’s famed "Ishigama Pan Koubou Croissant" makes his Taiwan debut in an exclusive guest collaboration with, bringing the pure spirit of Japanese craftsmanship to local bread lovers!

🏆 The Award-Winning Curry Bread

The bakery's signature Slow-Cooked Curry Bread won the coveted Grand Gold Award (East Japan Fried Curry Bread Category) at the Japan Currypan Grand Prix® in both 2023 and 2025. It went on to take home the inaugural Grand Champion title in 2025, solidifying its place as one of Japan’s most celebrated curry breads in recent years.

Behind this single piece of award-winning curry bread lies an obsessive attention to detail:

Double Fermentation Starters: Creates a soft, fluffy dough packed with rich wheat aroma.
Triple-Stock Curry Base: Slow-simmered with three types of broth without adding a single drop of water, delivering a deep, multi-layered umami flavor.
Rice Flour Batter & Fresh Breadcrumbs: Ensures a light, crispy, non-greasy crunch that stays crisp even after cooling.
Blended Frying Oils: A precise balance of solid and liquid fats creates a golden, fragrant, and refreshingly light crust.

Alongside the champion curry bread, the collaboration features 17 other popular Japanese baked creations, showcasing Chef Hashizume’s years of mastery and dedication to artisanal baking.

The Shop (品香坊): Limited-time sale featuring all 18 items (including the Champion Curry Bread).
Lobby Lounge (大廳茶軒): Limited-time afternoon tea set, inviting you to relax and enjoy an exquisite Japanese bakery feast.

Event Details

Location:
Dates: July 31 – September 30
Reservations & Inquiries: (06) 702-8856

⚠️ The Champion Curry Bread is freshly prepared daily in limited quantities. Advance reservations are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!

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