Malatang Shop Search

A cozy shop near Hiyoshi Station with a self-service style where you pick whatever ingredients you like. Fresh vegetables and a generous selection of meats and fish cakes. Perfectly enjoyable at lower spice, but spice lovers should go for level 3 or 4.

A malatang specialty shop in the Menuma area of Kumagaya City, Saitama. Two broth options: beef bone white broth and Sichuan spiced malatang broth. Diverse by-weight ingredients include beef tongue, lamb, and baby octopus.

A local malatang specialty shop known for its warm and attentive staff.

A malatang specialty shop a 5-minute walk from Sanyo-Himeji Station. Ingredients are self-served into a bowl and charged by gram; meat is taken directly from a refrigerator. The broth features a Korean-style peanut sauce, and a dry-stir (shanguo) option is also available.

Located in Yokohama Chinatown, near Motomachi-Chukagai Station. The signature broth strikes a perfect balance of heat and Sichuan numbing sensation with deep, rich flavor. The tomato broth is also a popular choice. A clean, welcoming space for casual authentic Malatang.

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.

Located near Fukaya Station, this shop rivals top Tokyo malatang spots in ingredient variety. Service is fast, the broth packs deep flavor, and the self-service condiment station lets you crank up the heat anytime.

A malatang specialty restaurant in Sano City. Stocked with all the trending ingredients; friendly staff help you build your perfect bowl. Even the regular spice level packs a punch — bring pocket tissues.

A malatang specialty shop a 2-minute walk from Nagai Station. Three soup bases to choose from: tomato, mushroom, and herbal medicinal (spice levels 1–3). A flavor-boost station stocked with green Sichuan pepper oil and sesame paste adds further customization, and complimentary ice cream is served at the end of your meal.

The Okazaki location of the Panda Malatang chain. A roadside shop primarily accessed by car from JR Okazaki Station, open year-round from 11:00 to 23:30 without breaks. Choose from 3 soup bases with a wide variety of ingredients.

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A malatang shop in Fushimi Ward, an 8-minute walk from Ryukokudaimae-Fukakusa Station. Priced by weight from 300g, with a milky pork bone broth and a choice of spice level. One type of noodle is included free, and counter-top sesame oil and chili oil let you dial up the numbing heat. Closed Mondays.

A cozy authentic Chinese eatery on the 2nd floor of a building near Koiwa Station. Ingredients are simmered in a mildly spicy broth with solid umami depth. Portion size and spice level are fully adjustable, making it an easy solo visit.