Malatang Shop Search

Near Kameido Station, this Malatang shop evokes the atmosphere of a Taiwanese street food stall. A rich, tantanmen-style broth is loaded with generous toppings. Perfect for adventurous diners seeking an authentic Chinese experience.

A new shop near Tachikawa-Kita Station. The soup is a simple, light-flavored base that can be adjusted at the in-store condiment station. The mild taste makes it a perfect starting point for first-time malatang diners.

A malatang specialty restaurant that opened in October 2025 on the corner of Daiuunji Intersection in Kita Ward, Okayama City. Occupying the former site of Taiwanese snack shop "Shizuka," it's one of several malatang shops making their mark in the city.

A by-weight malatang shop inside the West River Building, a 4-minute walk from Okayama-ekimae Station. The ingredient lineup features rare items including duck blood, crab meatballs, and yamawarabi (mountain lettuce). Spend over 1,000 yen and get free noodles or rice. Clear bone broth available. Two sittings: lunch and dinner.

A showcase-style by-weight shop directly connected to Keikyu Kawasaki Station. Chongqing-style pricing starts at ¥550 for glass noodles plus broth, with ingredients at ¥3 per gram. Choose from five noodle types: glass noodles, rice noodles, vermicelli, ramen noodles, or knife-cut noodles. Ranges from mild white broth to intensely spicy Sichuan pepper.

A local Chinese restaurant in Tomisato City, Chiba, next to Yakiniku King. Known for its house-made pork bone broth, slow-simmered to perfection; 4 spice levels available. Handmade dumplings are also a must-try.

A Sichuan malatang noodle specialty shop in Sapporo, located in the basement of Shikishima Building between Sapporo Station and Odori Station. MSG-free broth; set meals start from 850 yen for the Standard A. Spice levels range from 1 to 10 or beyond. Dumplings and xiaolongbao are handmade. Dim sum and Chinese tea also available.

A malatang restaurant in the Matsushima area of Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. Malatang available at lunch too, with multiple broth options including tomato. Contact the restaurant directly for hours and closure days.

A Sichuan-style malatang specialty shop in the basement of a building near Fukuyama Station. Choose from about 30 ingredients on a pay-by-weight basis, with a Japanese beef-based herbal broth. Spice levels range from mild to regular and beyond. Five noodle types available. Opened June 2025.

A Chinese izakaya 2 minutes from Yokogawa Station, notable for its Three Kingdoms-themed interior, closed on Mondays. Choose from 6 soup bases and self-serve over 50 skewer varieties at ¥80–90 each. Four dipping sauces available; finish with knife-cut noodles or use the solo hot-pot counter.

A hidden gem on the second floor of a well-worn building near Shin-Koiwa Station. The friendly owner will walk you through the ordering process. Choose 3 ingredients, your preferred spice level, and noodle type, then fine-tune the numbing heat with the Sichuan pepper on the table.

Renovated into a malatang specialty restaurant in February 2025. The broth combines chicken and pork bones with Sichuan peppercorns and chili. Priced by weight at ¥385/100g (noodles 80g free with orders over ¥1,000). About a 7-minute walk from Katamachi Station, inside the Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Street.