Malatang Shop Search

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.

A malatang specialty shop in Takasaki, Gunma. The menu features over 20 types of noodles and a rich selection of meats including lamb and pork. The creamy sesame-based soup comes in 4 spice levels, and tabletop chili oil lets you add more heat anytime.

Incredibly delicious food with excellent service that brings back fond memories of home.

A malatang shop in Okayama City, a 2-minute walk from Toiyamachiiri-guchi Station. Both self-service and menu ordering available. Rare ingredients including beef tripe, honeycomb tripe, and baby octopus are on offer; layu and Sichuan pepper oil finish the creamy broth with a numbing kick. Complimentary drink or rice with orders over ¥1,000. Closed Mondays.