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Malatang restaurant expansion in Japan

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Malatang specialty restaurants ~~are expanding~~ continue to expand across Japan. In Saitama Prefecture, Shifuku Malatang Wakaba is scheduled to open in Tsurugashima near Wakaba ~~Station,~~ Station on August 10, 2026, offering ~~Sichuan-style soup with various ingredients. Additionally,~~ discounts to celebrate its opening. In Mie Prefecture, the global chain Yang Guo Fu Malatang is set to open its first Tokai region location in ~~Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture,~~ Yokkaichi’s Ichibangai shopping district in early ~~October.~~ October, featuring over 20 types of seasonings. Further expansion includes the opening of Xiaogu Jiejie Malatang in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on August 18, 2026, which offers Sichuan-style, tomato, or bone broth bases. In Akiruno, Tokyo, a shop named Veggie Goo is scheduled to open near Akigawa Station in August 2026, providing both Malatang and ginseng chicken soup options. As these establishments become more available, consumers in Tokyo have begun using Malatang to replicate other dishes. Due to a scarcity of authentic Hiroshima tsukemen in Tokyo, a ~~specific~~ culinary method has been proposed to mimic its flavor profile using Malatang from the specialty shop Yang Guofu. To achieve this, it is recommended to select a Malatang base with a mild spiciness level (1 to 2) so the heat does not overpower the aroma. The process involves adding large quantities of sesame seeds, black vinegar, and nuts to the soup. This combination of sesame, spiciness, and the acidity of black vinegar aims to mimic the “essential flavor synchronization” found in traditional Hiroshima tsukemen.

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