Malatang Shop Search

A herbal malatang specialty shop near Kamata Station. The light medicinal broth becomes richer with a swirl of sesame paste and chili oil. The creamy white broth is also a crowd favorite. The lunch set — 4 ingredients plus 1 paid topping — comes in under ¥1,000, making it exceptional value.

A herbal malatang specialty shop inside a building in the Odora area of Gifu City. Ingredients are affordably priced at ¥300 per 100g, and Chinese noodles are included at no charge. Features a medicinal herbal broth. Closed Mondays; open for lunch and dinner in two sittings.

A medicinal herb malatang specialist a 6-minute walk from Makishi Station. Located on the 2nd floor, the spacious interior offers tatami seating, table seats, and counter seats. The standout is the authentic spiced herbal soup base. Open lunch only (11:30–15:30).

A 3-minute walk from Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station. An authentic Chinese specialty shop offering herbal-broth malatang with over 30 ingredients to choose from, alongside the signature herbal mapo tofu.

A herbal malatang specialty shop a 3-minute walk from Motomachi Station in Kobe, tucked in an alley of Nankinmachi. Order via QR code and choose from over 50 toppings; 6 noodle types including flat glass noodles are available. The signature item is panda-shaped tteok (rice cake slices). Spice starts from 0.5 level.

A herbal medicinal Malatang specialty shop in Minami-Semba, a 4-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. The popular queue-forming Kobe shop has arrived in Shinsaibashi. Order on paper slips, pre-selecting spice level, noodles, and toppings. Half-and-half with beef tendon noodles is available, along with a diverse lineup including jade dumplings and crab balls. Closed Mondays; lunch and dinner served in two seatings.

Daily specials are a welcome treat. The malatang is delicious and thoroughly satisfying. Pick your favorite ingredients to create your own perfect bowl. Attentive, friendly staff make for a comfortable dining experience.

A self-serve malatang spot right in front of Fuchu-Hommachi Station. The beef bone broth at spice level 3 brings a pleasant kick, pairing perfectly with cilantro. The clean interior draws a crowd of young female diners, and the lively atmosphere lets you feel the malatang boom firsthand.

Soshi Malatang in Kannai, Yokohama. Two signature broths — beef bone and a traditional malatang broth fragrant with Sichuan peppercorn — anchor the menu. Ingredients and noodle varieties are both plentiful, and the bright, clean interior with friendly service leaves a great impression.

A malatang specialty shop inside Interpark Village, a 5-minute walk from Interpark Utsunomiya Minami Station. The broth is infused with herbal medicine and spices. Customers choose ingredients from a display case and have them weighed at the register. Unique items include bun mo ja (Vietnamese-style rice noodles) and cartilage meatballs.

A Chinese restaurant on the 1st floor of YF Building in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. Malatang with self-service ingredient selection; spice up to level 10. Hot pot and skewers also on the menu. Free ramen or glass noodles with orders over ¥1,000. Closed Mondays.

A 3-minute walk from Yagoto Station, located in the B2 food court of Aeon Yagoto. Choose from bone broth, herbal, mild, or dry-style malatang. A self-service weighing station lets you check the price before checkout, with rich herbal spice broths across the menu.