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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)
Li Xiaoqi in the Shin-Okubo area. The original mashed potato Malatang has become a talking point. Customize to your taste at the sauce bar. Takeout available.
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A complete guide to Li Xiaoqi Malatang (operated by Seida Co., Ltd., grown from one Shin-Okubo location to 11 stores in a year): the by-weight pricing model (¥400/100g, free noodles with ¥1,000+ orders), four broth options (savory-spicy beef bone, tomato, mashed potato, and dry-wok malatang), four spice levels, five noodle choices, and dozens of toppings. The creamy mashed potato broth is a one-of-a-kind option not found at other chains.
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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)
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 new location along Koshu Kaido near Shinjuku West Exit. Ingredients are priced by weight at 3.1 yen per gram. Upgrading to the dan dan soup base for an extra 150 yen is the insider's move. Smooth operations keep wait times short.
東京都 渋谷区
Nearest: バスタ新宿駅 (4 min walk)
A Haomeiwei outlet near Busta Shinjuku. The signature dango malatang with sweet potato thin noodles packs bold umami alongside the heat. With operations and flavors that keep improving, this newer spot is steadily building a loyal following.
東京都 渋谷区
Nearest: バスタ新宿駅 (5 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)
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.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (5 min walk)