Malatang Shop Search

A pay-by-weight malatang shop in the Shimokogahara area of Kofu City. Choose from several broths including spicy malatang base, then select ingredients from the display case and order by weight. Primarily counter seating with a buzzer for pickup. Closed Tuesdays.

A great-value lunch spot near Hachioji Station. The 980-yen set includes malatang, steamed rice, and sesame balls — an unbeatable deal. The chewy corn noodles are a highlight, and the ingredient selection is so tempting you'll keep coming back.

A malatang specialty shop near Nishi-Kawaguchi Station. The rich pork bone-based broth packs a solid punch even at medium spice. The signature deep-fried stinky tofu — crispy outside with a savory sauce — is a must-try alongside your malatang.

A malatang specialty shop inside AEON Mall Sakai Kitahanada. Sichuan pepper and chili-based mala broth with customizable ingredients and spice levels. Delivery via Uber Eats also available.

The Maebashi branch of the nationwide chain Enjyu. A malatang specialty shop with a self-serve customizable style.

On the 7th floor of Tenjin Solaria Plaza, directly connected to Nishitetsu Tenjin Station. A malatang shop with a customizable broth-noodle-ingredient format, billed as a Taiwan-Japanese style concept. Also serves braised pork rice and Taiwanese beer.

Located in the basement of Uehonmachi HiHi Town, produced by a Tsuruhashi yakiniku restaurant. Wagyu beef bone broth is the signature. Priced at ¥3.3/g; choose from around 50 ingredients and 8 noodle types. A ¥1,100 senbero set with a drink is also available.

A malatang specialist on the first floor of Tanuki COMICHI, a 4-minute walk from Susukino Station. Orders are placed via smartphone QR, with two soup options: mala and white (soy milk). Chicken paitan dumplings also available. Closed Wednesdays, open in two sittings for lunch and dinner.

Opened in April 2026 as Nagano Prefecture's first dedicated malatang shop, located inside Aokijima Oishii Hiroba. Mix and match from around 60 ingredients and 10 noodle types. The broth — simmered with 36 medicinal herbs, beef bone, and chicken carcass — is the centerpiece.

A medicinal herb malatang and hot pot specialist on the 8th floor of Lumine Ikebukuro. Made with authentic Sichuan spices, with fully customizable soup, noodles, and toppings. Desserts such as taro balls and tofu pudding are also on the menu.

A distinctive malatang spot near Tachihihi Station. Unusual ingredients such as burdock root and potato cakes set it apart from the crowd. The boldly flavored, aromatic broth is one of a kind — deeply addictive and worth repeated visits.

A 2-minute walk from Hisaya-odori Station, on the 1st floor of the Daimaru Building in Nishiki, Nagoya. Over 60 ingredients sold at 4 yen per gram, with a choice of three options: mala broth, beef bone broth, or dry-mixed mala. Spend 1,000 yen or more and get 80g of noodles free.

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