A welcoming Malatang shop near Koenji Station, easy to walk into. Table-side Sichuan pepper oil lets you dial in the numbing sensation to your liking. Both the flavors and the atmosphere are solid, though spice lovers should note that extra heat requires a paid add-on.
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A Malatang restaurant in Koenji produced by popular Sichuan-born YouTuber Yanchan. Two broth options are available: classic Sichuan Malatang and an original herbal medicinal style. The interior, adorned with red lanterns, creates a photogenic and stylish atmosphere.
東京都 杉並区
Nearest: 高円寺駅 (4 min walk)
Xingxing Club right in front of Koenji Station. Order by QR code entirely from your smartphone. On weekdays enjoy a free topping or a choice of noodles or rice. Post on social media and get a free drink on top of that.
東京都 杉並区
Nearest: 高円寺駅 (2 min walk)
Qibao right in front of Koenji Station. Spice level 3 is hot enough to make you break a sweat from the top of your head — a genuinely intense experience. Adding a tom yum soup mix-in for 150 yen brings in a bright lemongrass acidity for a completely new flavor dimension.
東京都 杉並区
Nearest: 高円寺駅 (3 min walk)
Qibao Malatang near Nakano Station. A richly aromatic medicinal broth clings to the springy glass noodles for a wholesome, health-conscious bowl. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to pop in solo any time.
東京都 中野区
Nearest: 中野駅 (4 min walk)
Ideally located just 30 seconds on foot from the north exit of Nakano Station. Choose from over 50 ingredients priced by weight, with three broths: secret-recipe mala, beef bone, and tomato. Milder options are available for those new to spicy food.
東京都 中野区
Nearest: 中野駅 (2 min walk)
A pop-up style shop in Higashi-Nakano, open just two days a week, blending Japanese set meals with malatang in a one-of-a-kind concept. Salt-braised pork belly and ginger pork sets both come paired with malatang. Large rice servings are free. A hidden gem with real character.
東京都 中野区
Nearest: 東中野駅 (14 min walk)
