One of the best value malatang spots in Takadanobaba. Order via QR code only — the menu is in Chinese but manageable with a translation app. Orders over 1,000 yen include unlimited small side dishes. The boneless chicken feet in chili oil is a hidden gem.
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A Lahongbang chain shop in Takadanobaba. Customize freely with around 50 ingredients and 8 condiments. The rich beef bone broth has a pleasant spicy kick from the spices, and hygiene standards are highly rated.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (3 min walk)
A Sichuan-style malatang specialist in basement level 1, an 8-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station. Open until 4 AM, making it a great late-night option after a night out. Cozy 21-seat interior.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (7 min walk)
Located in Nishi-Waseda, close to Waseda University, this is the flagship No.1 location of LA LA TOWN Malatang.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 早稲田駅 (8 min walk)
Enjoy Korean-style malatang in a spacious dining room in Shin-Okubo. The real heat — spice level 4 and beyond is available — is the draw. Orders of 350g or more include noodles, ideal for big appetites.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 新大久保駅 (4 min walk)
A Korean-influenced light-style malatang in Shin-Okubo. The umami-rich broth is the star, and the side dish of Gua Bao (sweet-and-sour pork, akin to tangsuyuk) is a must-order.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 新大久保駅 (2 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 by-weight malatang restaurant near Omori Station, open until late. Wide variety of ingredients, perfect for an after-work bowl.
東京都 大田区
Nearest: 大森駅 (4 min walk)
A Yummy Duck chain shop in front of Hirai Station. Priced at a wallet-friendly ¥2.8 per gram, the mushroom broth is acclaimed for its rich flavor. Spice level can be freely adjusted with self-serve chili sauce.
東京都 江戸川区
Nearest: 平井駅 (1 min walk)
The main branch of Zhuanzhuan Malatang, a 1-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. Built on a rare clam-dashi broth, with table-side Sichuan pepper chili oil and black vinegar to customize flavor as you eat. The stylish red-and-white interior is welcoming for solo diners.
東京都 渋谷区
Nearest: 中目黒駅 (8 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)
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)
Tucked away in an alley in Azabu-Juban. Bright and clean interior with freely customizable by-weight ingredients. Late-night hours make it a great option for a satisfying end to the evening.
東京都 港区
Nearest: 六本木駅 (10 min walk)
