Malatang Shop Search

An authentic gem tucked in the basement of Takadanobaba. A clear broth packed with umami where heat, numbing spice, and fragrance harmonize elegantly. ¥380/100g; noodles 80g free with orders over ¥1,000. Specialty ingredients including rice vermicelli and fish roe balls.

A Sichuan maocai and malatang specialty shop a 6-minute walk from Fujinomori Station in Fukakusa, Fushimi Ward. The broth uses no powder seasoning—only slow-simmered beef bone stock. Both malatang and Sichuan maocai are served. Closed Sundays.

A multi-concept restaurant on the 5th floor of Sendai PARCO2, 3 minutes on foot from Sendai Station. Start with a ¥620 broth, choose your spice level and noodles (glass noodles), then add paid ingredients. Dilute with chicken bone broth to taste; konbu vinegar and black vinegar on the table. Hotpot and BBQ menus also available.

A medicinal herb malatang specialty restaurant within walking distance of Shinkoiwa Station. Place your chosen ingredients in a clear bowl and pay by weight; known for the numbing tingle of Sichuan pepper and its medicinal herb broth.

Close to Kawasaki Station, with straightforward transparent pricing — each ingredient has its own listed price rather than per-gram weighing, so there are no billing surprises. Several offal varieties are on offer, packed with umami. Many flavor-change options available; the house-made chili oil packs serious heat.

The main branch of Yunji Malatang in Kawasaki. The broth leans toward an authentic herbal style, with your choice of chewy beef tendon noodles or soft flat glass noodles. Grilled lamb skewers are a popular side dish.

A malatang specialty shop in the Matsubara area along Omura Bay. Weekday lunch only (11:30–14:00); orders placed on paper slips at the table. Herbal medicinal-style broth with a choice of noodles and meat; water dumplings and spicy fried rice available as sides.

A Japanese-style malatang specialist in Shin-Okubo. Renowned for its secret broth made from over 60 ingredients and a range of spices. Strict hygiene standards, friendly Japanese staff, and beginner-friendly service.

A malatang shop in Kinshicho fragrant with house-made chili oil. At ¥360/100g, the price is even more affordable than Yang Guofu. The perfect balance of numbing and heat—a must for mala lovers.

A Chinese restaurant about a 3-minute walk from Sumikawa Station in Sapporo's Minami Ward. According to Tabelog, it is open Thursday through Sunday evenings only, with Monday through Wednesday as days off.

A malatang spot in Ueno where you can also enjoy kushiage (deep-fried skewers). The richly flavored broth pairs with fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood for outstanding value. Crispy kushiage alongside malatang is perfect with a beer.

A 7-minute walk from Sakae Station, located in Aishin Plaza Building B1F. Self-select ingredients by bowl and pay by weight at 350 yen per 100g. Authentic ingredients including duck blood and knife-cut noodles; meat items are ordered at the register. Open until midnight.