Right by Shinjuku Station West Exit, with a bold, eye-catching interior perfect for social media. Broth ¥500 + ingredients ¥2.5/g—among the lowest prices in the industry. Flavors tuned for Japanese palates, making it approachable even for first-timers.
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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 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 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)
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)
Steps from Ueno Station, serving beautifully presented malatang in a clean, bright interior. Spice starts at just 0.5, making it welcoming for spice newcomers.
東京都 台東区
Nearest: 上野駅 (4 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)
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 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)
