Malatang Shop Search

A pay-by-weight malatang shop in the tourist destination of Uji, a 2-minute walk from Uji Station. Spice level selectable by grade, with ma oil and black vinegar provided at every table. A complimentary drink with orders over 2,000 yen. Open year-round from 11:00 to 23:00.

Directly connected to Ginza Station, in the basement of Ginza Five — an unbeatable location. Choose ingredients from the showcase and pair them with the adjustable-heat herbal soup for a personalized bowl. From extra spicy to zero heat, it's easy to stop by on the way home from work.

Authentic Chinese cuisine on the 3rd floor in Shinkoiwa. Beyond malatang, the menu features rare items like Jixi-style cold noodles. The lamb and beef skewers are equally authentic, popular with Chinese diners. Menu is image-only — come with a spirit of adventure.

A malatang specialty restaurant 4 minutes on foot from Ayagawa Station, inside Aeon Mall Ayagawa. Self-select from around 55 ingredients and pay by weight at ¥388 per 100g (minimum ¥880). Choose from 6 broth types; half-raw hand-cut noodles and cilantro topping also available.

A weighed-serving malatang specialty shop in Funadaikumachi, Nagasaki City. Fill your bowl with preferred ingredients and noodles, then pay by weight. Choose between spicy malatang broth and beef bone broth; 4 spice levels available from around ¥1,200.

A malatang specialty restaurant 5 minutes on foot from Koriyama Station. Self-select ingredients and pay by weight; takeout available. Shrimp crackers and various condiments are free for refills. Open daily 11:00–23:00.

A malatang shop in the Kyomachibori area, about an 11-minute walk from Hommachi Station. Pay-by-weight at 400 yen per 100g with multiple broth options including tomato. Seasonings and sauces are complimentary and unlimited. Gets busy enough at lunch to require shared seating.

A dual-concept shop in Shin-Koiwa combining fried skewers with malatang. The rich, bold broth is a hit with male customers. Be warned: medium spice and above packs a serious punch. Pay cash for a 5% discount.

A Malatang shop selling by weight in Nishi-Kogaecho, Kumamoto City. Customers select ingredients with bowls and tongs, pay at the register by weight, and receive their order via buzzer—a fully self-service style. Priced at ¥380 per 100g, with spice level specified verbally. Orders over ¥1,000 come with a free noodle or juice. Four parking spaces available in front of the shop.

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.