Xiangxiang Malatang Malatang A malatang specialty shop in the basement of the Sukiya building, a 6-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Around 80 ingredients priced at 3.7 yen per gram. Three broth options: mala at 620 yen, white broth at 620 yen, and tom yum at 770 yen, with 5 spice levels for the mala.
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Xiangxiang Malatang operates 3 locations anchored by its flagship in front of Kyoto Station, with additional spots in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Okayama. The chain offers three distinct broths — spicy malatang, clear broth (non-spicy), and tom yum — alongside roughly 80 topping choices, house-made chili oil, Sichuan pepper oil, and Korean sweet-potato glass noodles. Locally sourced Kyoto vegetables and in-house seasonings set it apart, and spice runs from level 1 to 5 (malatang broth only). Payment is cash or PayPay only.
View menu & all storesA 2-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, in the basement of Ishizumi Building. The 2nd Japanese location of Lahongbang, a Korean chain with over 200 branches. Rich beef-based broth paired with around 60 ingredients.
京都府 京都市中京区
Nearest: 京都河原町駅 (3 min walk)
Yang Guofu Malatang Kyoto, in Nakagyo-ku Narayacho, 4-min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Ingredients at 400 yen per 100g; free 80g noodles with orders over 1,000 yen. Multiple spice levels from 0.5 up to extra hot.
京都府 京都市
Nearest: 京都河原町駅 (4 min walk)
A halal-certified malatang specialty shop in Kiyamachi, a 3-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Pork-free, with over 50 self-select ingredients. Choose from 4 soup bases — beef bone, tomato, tom yum, and more — across 5 spice levels.
京都府 京都市中京区
Nearest: 京都河原町駅 (4 min walk)
A Malatang shop selling by weight in Kawaramachi-Sanjo, a 4-minute walk from Sanjo Station. A popular Osaka chain now open in Kyoto. Unique ingredients include young bamboo shoots, mozuku seaweed, tofu skin, and honeycomb tripe. Orders over ¥1,000 come with free youtiao or corn noodles. Four spice levels; ample seating across 1F and 2F.
京都府 京都市
Nearest: 三条駅 (4 min walk)
A 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station, located on the 3rd floor of the building at the foot of Sanjo Bridge. Window seats overlooking the Kamo River are especially popular. 400 yen per 100g with 6 broth options. Free rice, Chinese tea, coffee, and ice cream; student discount (15% off) also available.
京都府 京都市
Nearest: 三条駅 (2 min walk)
A Chinese-style malatang shop in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Saiin Station. Priced by weight, with your choice of spice level and noodle type. The playful panda-themed interior adds a fun atmosphere. Open 7 days a week, 11:00–21:00.
京都府 京都市
Nearest: 西院駅 (2 min walk)
