Authentic malatang on the west side of Ikebukuro. The perfect balance of spice, numbing heat, and aroma evokes memories of eating in China. Hunan-style spicy rice noodles are also available — two iconic dishes in one spot.
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A 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's north exit. Guests choose ingredients on the 1st floor and wait on the 2nd — a uniquely fun layout. Ingredients are priced at a flat ¥150 each and come individually wrapped. The popular beef tendon noodle is thick and delightfully chewy. The mild herbal broth is beginner-friendly.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (6 min walk)
A Yang Guofu concept shop on the 6th floor of Takasaki Building, a 7-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Weighed-serving style; choose 250g (approx. ¥1,000) or more and get 80g of beef tendon noodles or rice noodles free. Tabletop condiments including Sichuan pepper oil and black vinegar let you keep changing up the flavor.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (7 min walk)
Ikebukuro West Exit. The numbing tingle of huajiao hits first, followed by the heat of chili and layers of fermented richness. Broth + glass noodles ¥480, toppings ¥100/bag—excellent value. Free noodle refill once.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 min walk)
A Chongqing-style hot pot and malatang specialist in Ikebukuro's authentic Chinese dining area. Ingredients are self-selected from shelves just like in China. The broth is turned up to full heat — the definitive spot for those chasing both spice and numbing tingle.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (4 min walk)
The Xingxing Club Ikebukuro flagship, where you select from 60 ingredients and cook them in a medicinal herbal broth. Using seasonings imported directly from Sichuan, with 5 spice levels from mild paitan to fiery mala. An authentic Sichuan Malatang that keeps regulars coming back.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (5 min walk)
Qibao Malatang at Ikebukuro East Exit, where the broth is made fresh daily using over 30 medicinal herbal spices with chicken and pork collagen. The glass noodles are also house-made, blending Kagoshima sweet potato and Hokkaido potato.
東京都 豊島区
Nearest: 池袋駅 (4 min walk)
