Malatang Shop Search

A 4-minute walk from Yokohama Station. Sichuan-style malatang specialty shop featuring a house-made broth combining domestic beef bones, pork bones, and chicken carcass. Spice level adjustable in 10 steps, numbing heat in 5 steps. Antique-style interior with spacious counter seating.

A three-floor stylish space near Shinjuku-gyoenmae. Rare ingredients like iidako (baby octopus) and bunmoja noodles make every visit an adventure. Level 4 spice hits harder than expected—adding a pinch of sugar at the seasoning station is the insider trick.

A malatang shop near Nakameguro Station, recognizable by its yellow exterior. Add the LINE account to get a free 80g noodle portion. The broth leans herbal and medicinal rather than sesame-forward—great for warming up.

A malatang and hot pot specialist a 9-minute walk from Minami-Kusatsu Station, with counter seating that makes solo dining comfortable—especially for women. Customizable spice level and ingredients; finish with glass noodles, ramen, pho, or vermicelli. Full hot pot requires a reservation 2 days in advance.

A Sichuan restaurant on the 2nd floor of Ginza INZ 2, near Yurakucho. Fully private rooms accommodating up to 70 guests, suitable for banquets and business entertaining. Enjoy Sichuan-style spicy dishes alongside malatang.

A 2-minute walk from the south exit of Oizumi-Gakuen Station — the second Tokyo location of a Korean-origin chain. A large central showcase displays over 50 ingredients. Features the rich beef bone broth that became a hit in Korea. Choose from thick glass noodles, thin glass noodles, or hand-stretched noodles.

A popular Korean chain with 150 locations now in Japan. Beef bone and herbal medicinal broth with adjustable spice, also recommended as a hotpot-style meal. The stylish pink interior is fast becoming a new Takadanobaba landmark.

A welcoming Malatang shop near Koenji Station, easy to walk into. Table-side Sichuan pepper oil lets you dial in the numbing sensation to your liking. Both the flavors and the atmosphere are solid, though spice lovers should note that extra heat requires a paid add-on.

A weighed-serving malatang specialty shop a 3-minute walk from Kurashiki-ekimae Station. Pick ingredients freely from the display case and pay by weight; minimum 300g. Creamy sesame broth paired with glass noodles, duck blood, colorful dumplings, and more. No complimentary noodles.

Opened in December 2025 in the re:Dine food hall at JAM BASE, Grand Green Osaka. A sister restaurant of the popular Namba shop Mugen Malatang, offering 2 broths (clear and soy milk), 6 spice levels, and around 35 ingredients — over 4.6 million possible combinations.

A stylish panda-themed malatang specialty shop in the basement of Ikebukuro's west exit. The cute logo and inviting interior make it a great date spot. The full-flavored broth has earned high praise.

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.