A must-queue spot in Ningyocho. Free choice of ingredients with bold spice and numbing Sichuan pepper. Even level 1 out of 10 will have you sweating. An assertive herbal malatang with a strong female following.
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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)
Hao Meiwei Malatang in Akihabara. Features broth crafted with authentic Sichuan seasonings; self-serve from a wide variety of ingredients and priced by weight. Spice level freely selectable to suit all taste preferences.
東京都 台東区
Nearest: 秋葉原駅 (8 min walk)
A malatang specialty shop in the Akihabara area. Use a paper order sheet to choose noodles, spice level, and toppings. The tonkotsu-based broth is tuned to Japanese tastes, and pairs perfectly with gyoza and beer.
東京都 千代田区
Nearest: 秋葉原駅 (11 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 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 Haomeiwei flagship in Ueno/Okachimachi. The broth is finished with about 21 herbal medicine spices and is great for your skin. Inside, glowing neon sets the mood for malatang, all-you-can-drink hotpot, and bubble tea all under one roof.
東京都 台東区
Nearest: 上野駅 (5 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)
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 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)
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)
