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A rich, deeply flavored soup built on a sesame paste (tahini) base. The heat of doubanjiang and the nuttiness of sesame meld together for a smooth, indulgent taste.
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Just 2 minutes from the station, with a medicinal broth that soaks right in. Heads up: level 3 (extra hot) will have your face on fire.
Order to checkout, all on mobile. The veggie-packed set menus are a hit and make a gentle entry point for your first 'real-deal Chinese' meal.
A rich, sesame-forward broth with that numbing-spicy depth. Plenty of ready-made single-bowl malatang options too.
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Everything you need to know about Yang Guofu Malatang in Japan: how the by-weight ordering system works, spice levels, soup options (malatang, beef bone, tomato), noodle and topping choices, and recommended combos for different tastes and dietary goals.
Panda Malatang is a group of 3 stores (Sangenjaya, Koshigaya, and Okazaki) classified under the same chain name in the Malatang Tabetai database. All serve self-serve, by-weight malatang with soup options that vary by location (Koshigaya: spicy or beef-bone clear broth; Okazaki: beef-bone, tomato, or medicinal-herb). Spice level is adjustable in steps, and there is a wide range of vegetables, meat, fishcakes, and seafood toppings. Each store operates independently.
Zhang Liang Malatang is a global malatang chain with over 6,000 locations across China, now expanding into Japan through a franchise model — with its 10th Japanese location signed in 2026. The signature broth is a beef-bone base prepared fresh daily, layered with more than 10 spices and Sichuan peppercorns. Guests can choose from 7 soup styles including Hong Guo (dry-style), Mao Cai, tomato, and mushroom, with over 50 fresh ingredients to build their bowl.
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