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.
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 Yummy Duck chain shop near Minowabashi Station. The classic tonkotsu broth with glass noodles can be flavored with four condiments: sesame, garlic, black vinegar, and chili oil. Easy to visit solo.
東京都 台東区
Nearest: 三ノ輪駅 (2 min walk)
Enjoy malatang with 5 spice levels in the spacious interior in Kichijoji. Beef bone broth available; 5 noodle choices with free refills. Register on LINE for a free drink.
東京都 武蔵野市
Nearest: 吉祥寺駅 (3 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)
