A malatang shop in Nishi-Kawaguchi with a loyal repeat-customer base. Generous portions of rich broth with pay-by-weight ingredients that are more affordable than they look. The extra-spicy level delivers a double punch of heat and numbing Sichuan pepper that satisfies even dedicated spice lovers.
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A prime location just a 1-minute walk from Nishi-Kawaguchi Station's west exit. Choose freely from around 50 ingredients by weight; four soup options — spicy malatang, beef bone, tomato, and dry-mixed; and noodles from knife-cut, corn, or beef tendon varieties.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (1 min walk)
A Sichuan malatang specialty shop a 2-minute walk from the west exit of Nishikawaguchi Station. Self-serve style — pick your ingredients with tongs freely — starting from 780 yen.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (2 min walk)
The popular chain that started in Takadanobaba has expanded to Nishi-Kawaguchi. At ¥400 per 100g with free noodles included, pricing significantly undercuts larger chains. The simple setup lets you choose between instant noodles or vermicelli as your base.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (3 min walk)
A malatang specialty shop near Nishi-Kawaguchi Station. The rich pork bone-based broth packs a solid punch even at medium spice. The signature deep-fried stinky tofu — crispy outside with a savory sauce — is a must-try alongside your malatang.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (2 min walk)
Zhang Liang Malatang in Nishi-Kawaguchi. The chewy beef tendon noodles are a crowd favourite, and five toppings plus a complimentary soft-boiled egg for just 911 yen is great value. Bilingual Japanese-Chinese topping labels make first-time visits stress-free.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (2 min walk)
A malatang specialist that opened in February 2025. By-weight pricing at 350 yen per 100g (300g minimum), with a bone broth base. A 6-minute walk from Nishi-Kawaguchi Station's west exit; compact shop with around 10 seats.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (5 min walk)
Directly connected to Kawagoe Station on the 3rd floor of EQuiA Kawagoe. Easy to stop in on the way back from shopping, with ingredients priced by weight at 3.1 yen per gram. Spice levels range from 0 to 10 at this authentic medicinal malatang restaurant.
埼玉県 川越市
Nearest: 川越駅 (2 min walk)
Near Musashi-Urawa Station. Among the pay-by-weight ingredients, wide glass noodles and gyoza are the crowd favorites. Switching to a tom yum soup base is highly recommended. The fun of choosing your own ingredients, combined with how light you feel after eating, makes for a thoroughly satisfying meal.
埼玉県 さいたま市
Nearest: 武蔵浦和駅 (2 min walk)
At the west exit of Urawa Station. Ingredients are priced by weight, with scales right next to the shelves so you never have to worry about taking too much. Self-checkout is available for smooth, efficient service. The aroma of the medicinal broth is an instant appetite stimulant.
埼玉県 さいたま市
Nearest: 浦和駅 (4 min walk)
Zhang Liang Malatang in Nishi-Kawaguchi. The chewy beef tendon noodles are a crowd favourite, and five toppings plus a complimentary soft-boiled egg for just 911 yen is great value. Bilingual Japanese-Chinese topping labels make first-time visits stress-free.
埼玉県 川口市
Nearest: 西川口駅 (2 min walk)
Minrei Malatang, located right in front of Kawagoe Station. Choose freely from a wide range of noodles and ingredients, with fully adjustable spice levels. Takeout is also available, making it a highly convenient option.
埼玉県 川越市
Nearest: 川越駅 (5 min walk)
A hidden gem near Koshigaya Station. A garlic-forward rich broth melds beautifully with herbal medicine notes. Weigh and choose as many ingredients as you like.
埼玉県 越谷市
Nearest: 越谷駅 (2 min walk)
