A pay-by-weight malatang in the Ikebukuro West Exit area. Free glass noodles with orders of 400g or more. Self-weighing style — hitting your target weight with precision is part of the fun.
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The Xingxing Club Ikebukuro flagship, where you select from 60 ingredients and cook them in a medicinal herbal broth. Using seasonings imported directly from Sichuan, with 5 spice levels from mild paitan to fiery mala. An authentic Sichuan Malatang that keeps regulars coming back.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 min walk)
A Chongqing-style hot pot and malatang specialist in Ikebukuro's authentic Chinese dining area. Ingredients are self-selected from shelves just like in China. The broth is turned up to full heat — the definitive spot for those chasing both spice and numbing tingle.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (4 min walk)
Ikebukuro West Exit. The numbing tingle of huajiao hits first, followed by the heat of chili and layers of fermented richness. Broth + glass noodles ¥480, toppings ¥100/bag—excellent value. Free noodle refill once.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 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 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's north exit. Guests choose ingredients on the 1st floor and wait on the 2nd — a uniquely fun layout. Ingredients are priced at a flat ¥150 each and come individually wrapped. The popular beef tendon noodle is thick and delightfully chewy. The mild herbal broth is beginner-friendly.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (6 min walk)
Authentic malatang on the west side of Ikebukuro. The perfect balance of spice, numbing heat, and aroma evokes memories of eating in China. Hunan-style spicy rice noodles are also available — two iconic dishes in one spot.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (6 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)
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)
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)
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.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (8 min walk)
