A popular spot in Takadanobaba. 400 yen per 100g with a wide variety of ingredients. Diverse noodle choices including knife-cut noodles and bun noodles. A sesame paste-based condiment corner lets you add a creamy twist to your bowl.
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A Lahongbang chain shop in Takadanobaba. Customize freely with around 50 ingredients and 8 condiments. The rich beef bone broth has a pleasant spicy kick from the spices, and hygiene standards are highly rated.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (3 min walk)
One of the best value malatang spots in Takadanobaba. Order via QR code only — the menu is in Chinese but manageable with a translation app. Orders over 1,000 yen include unlimited small side dishes. The boneless chicken feet in chili oil is a hidden gem.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (5 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)
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)
Located in Nishi-Waseda, close to Waseda University, this is the flagship No.1 location of LA LA TOWN Malatang.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 早稲田駅 (8 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)
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 malatang shop in the Hongo area. Orders over ¥1,000 come with a free serving of chewy dao xiao mian. Great value with a satisfying bowl every time.
東京都 文京区
Nearest: 上野駅 (18 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)
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)
