A Chongqing-style hot pot and malatang specialist in Ikebukuro's authentic Chinese dining area. Ingredients are self-selected from shelves just like in China. The broth is turned up to full heat — the definitive spot for those chasing both spice and numbing tingle.
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Ikebukuro West Exit. The numbing tingle of huajiao hits first, followed by the heat of chili and layers of fermented richness. Broth + glass noodles ¥480, toppings ¥100/bag—excellent value. Free noodle refill once.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 min walk)
The Xingxing Club Ikebukuro flagship, where you select from 60 ingredients and cook them in a medicinal herbal broth. Using seasonings imported directly from Sichuan, with 5 spice levels from mild paitan to fiery mala. An authentic Sichuan Malatang that keeps regulars coming back.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 min walk)
Authentic malatang on the west side of Ikebukuro. The perfect balance of spice, numbing heat, and aroma evokes memories of eating in China. Hunan-style spicy rice noodles are also available — two iconic dishes in one spot.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (6 min walk)
A 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's north exit. Guests choose ingredients on the 1st floor and wait on the 2nd — a uniquely fun layout. Ingredients are priced at a flat ¥150 each and come individually wrapped. The popular beef tendon noodle is thick and delightfully chewy. The mild herbal broth is beginner-friendly.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (6 min walk)
A Yang Guofu concept shop on the 6th floor of Takasaki Building, a 7-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Weighed-serving style; choose 250g (approx. ¥1,000) or more and get 80g of beef tendon noodles or rice noodles free. Tabletop condiments including Sichuan pepper oil and black vinegar let you keep changing up the flavor.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (7 min walk)
Qibao Malatang at Ikebukuro East Exit, where the broth is made fresh daily using over 30 medicinal herbal spices with chicken and pork collagen. The glass noodles are also house-made, blending Kagoshima sweet potato and Hokkaido potato.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (4 min walk)
A lu shui (spiced brine) hot pot specialty restaurant in the basement of Omori Station. The perfected broth needs no dipping sauce and deepens in aroma as it simmers. Individual dishes start from around ¥300, offering excellent value.
東京都 大田区
Nearest: 大森駅 (3 min walk)
Qibao Malatang in Akasaka. In addition to the adjustable-spice glass noodle malatang, the restaurant also offers an all-you-can-eat medicinal hot pot with dozens of topping options. Suitable for both lunch and dinner, making it a truly versatile spot.
東京都 港区
Nearest: 赤坂駅 (5 min walk)
Qibao Malatang near Iidabashi Station. In a clean, white-toned interior, enjoy glass noodles in broth and medicinal herbal hot pot with your choice of ingredients and spice level.
東京都 千代田区
Nearest: 飯田橋駅 (4 min walk)
The Haomeiwei flagship in Ueno/Okachimachi. The broth is finished with about 21 herbal medicine spices and is great for your skin. Inside, glowing neon sets the mood for malatang, all-you-can-drink hotpot, and bubble tea all under one roof.
東京都 台東区
Nearest: 上野駅 (5 min walk)
