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A Korean-influenced light-style malatang in Shin-Okubo. The umami-rich broth is the star, and the side dish of Gua Bao (sweet-and-sour pork, akin to tangsuyuk) is a must-order.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 新大久保駅 (2 min walk)
Zhang Liang Malatang in Shin-Okubo. A clean, tidy interior paired with a wide selection of ingredients and reliably good flavour. Thoughtful touches like complimentary chicken set it apart — a top-three pick among malatang enthusiasts.
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Zhang Liang Malatang is a global malatang chain with over 6,000 locations across China, now expanding into Japan through a franchise model — with its 10th Japanese location signed in 2026. The signature broth is a beef-bone base prepared fresh daily, layered with more than 10 spices and Sichuan peppercorns. Guests can choose from 7 soup styles including Hong Guo (dry-style), Mao Cai, tomato, and mushroom, with over 50 fresh ingredients to build their bowl.
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神奈川県 横浜市 · 元町・中華街駅(Walk5min)
愛知県 名古屋市 · 伏見駅(Walk16min)
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A Korean-influenced light-style malatang in Shin-Okubo. The umami-rich broth is the star, and the side dish of Gua Bao (sweet-and-sour pork, akin to tangsuyuk) is a must-order.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 新大久保駅 (2 min walk)
Enjoy Korean-style malatang in a spacious dining room in Shin-Okubo. The real heat — spice level 4 and beyond is available — is the draw. Orders of 350g or more include noodles, ideal for big appetites.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 新大久保駅 (4 min walk)
A Sichuan-style malatang specialist in basement level 1, an 8-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station. Open until 4 AM, making it a great late-night option after a night out. Cozy 21-seat interior.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (7 min walk)
A Lahongbang chain shop in Takadanobaba. Customize freely with around 50 ingredients and 8 condiments. The rich beef bone broth has a pleasant spicy kick from the spices, and hygiene standards are highly rated.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (3 min walk)
One of the best value malatang spots in Takadanobaba. Order via QR code only — the menu is in Chinese but manageable with a translation app. Orders over 1,000 yen include unlimited small side dishes. The boneless chicken feet in chili oil is a hidden gem.
東京都 新宿区
Nearest: 高田馬場駅 (5 min walk)
A new location along Koshu Kaido near Shinjuku West Exit. Ingredients are priced by weight at 3.1 yen per gram. Upgrading to the dan dan soup base for an extra 150 yen is the insider's move. Smooth operations keep wait times short.
東京都 渋谷区
Nearest: バスタ新宿駅 (4 min walk)
A by-weight malatang restaurant near Omori Station, open until late. Wide variety of ingredients, perfect for an after-work bowl.
東京都 大田区
Nearest: 大森駅 (4 min walk)
A Yummy Duck chain shop in front of Hirai Station. Priced at a wallet-friendly ¥2.8 per gram, the mushroom broth is acclaimed for its rich flavor. Spice level can be freely adjusted with self-serve chili sauce.
東京都 江戸川区
Nearest: 平井駅 (1 min walk)
A malatang specialty shop tucked away in a Ginza alley. Pay-by-weight style with a rich, popular beef bone broth. The fun of picking ingredients is dangerously addictive.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (9 min walk)
The main branch of Zhuanzhuan Malatang, a 1-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. Built on a rare clam-dashi broth, with table-side Sichuan pepper chili oil and black vinegar to customize flavor as you eat. The stylish red-and-white interior is welcoming for solo diners.
東京都 渋谷区
Nearest: 中目黒駅 (8 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)
Ippin Malatang in Ginza 1-chome. A buffet-style setup where you pick your favorite ingredients. The broth's umami is outstanding—even a light selection of toppings makes for a deeply satisfying bowl.
東京都 中央区
Nearest: 有楽町駅 (8 min walk)