Ippin Malatang in Ginza 1-chome. A buffet-style setup where you pick your favorite ingredients. The broth's umami is outstanding—even a light selection of toppings makes for a deeply satisfying bowl.
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Ippin Malatang is one of Japan's largest malatang chains with over 30 locations nationwide. The signature is a milky-white medicinal-herb broth made with 30+ herbs — mild and approachable for Japanese palates. Most locations, including Ikebukuro and Toyota, use a flat ¥109-per-topping system, while some stores like Akabane charge by weight. Rules such as a 300g minimum or ¥1,200 minimum spend vary by location. Choose from 4–5 noodle types and spice levels 0–5 (level 4 and above carry a surcharge).
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Enjoy tomato-based malatang inside Yurakucho Itoshia. The original broth blends the tang of pickled cabbage with the richness of tomato for a mild, approachable flavor — great for malatang first-timers. Mobile ordering available.
東京都 千代田区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (2 min walk)
A malatang specialty shop tucked away in a Ginza alley. Pay-by-weight style with a rich, popular beef bone broth. The fun of picking ingredients is dangerously addictive.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (9 min walk)
A malatang specialty shop in Higashi-Shimbashi 1-chome, within walking distance of Shimbashi Station.
東京都 港区
Nearest: 新橋駅 (6 min walk)
A modern malatang specialty shop in the basement of New Shimbashi Building. Freely customize noodles, spice level, and toppings in a calm, relaxed atmosphere — welcoming for solo women diners.
東京都 港区
Nearest: 新橋駅 (2 min walk)
A must-queue spot in Ningyocho. Free choice of ingredients with bold spice and numbing Sichuan pepper. Even level 1 out of 10 will have you sweating. An assertive herbal malatang with a strong female following.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 神田駅 (16 min walk)
Within walking distance of Hamamatsucho Station, this location draws queues even at 10 p.m. and has been a driving force of Tokyo's malatang boom. Its richly medicinal broth is the defining feature.
東京都 港区
Nearest: 浜松町駅 (3 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)
A malatang specialty shop tucked away in a Ginza alley. Pay-by-weight style with a rich, popular beef bone broth. The fun of picking ingredients is dangerously addictive.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (9 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)
A Qibao outpost near Shinagawa Seaside Station. Weekends always draw a queue, but the enjoyment of hand-picking your own ingredients and the depth of the medicinal broth are well worth the wait.
東京都 品川区
Nearest: 品川シーサイド駅 (7 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)
