【Osaka/Umeda】A Popular Mala Tang Specialty Shop with Long Lines

🍜 Dios Mala Tang Nishi-Umeda Branch
📍 Osaka Umeda (1-minute walk from Umeda Station)

This time, I ordered:
・Mala Tang (sold by weight, 100g/400 yen)

First, you pick up a band for your preferred soup base.✨️ Next, select your favorite ingredients and noodles from the showcase and place them in a bowl. Finally, weigh your bowl and pay.🙆♀️ This buffet-style customization system is so much fun!💗

I chose the "Spicy Mala Tang Soup." For noodles, I picked corn noodles and Longkou vermicelli. My toppings included enoki mushrooms, crab miso-filled meatballs, lotus root, corn, red kamaboko, sausages, shrimp balls, pork, dumplings, and banana shrimp, among others. I couldn’t resist and ended up choosing a lot!✨

The soup wasn’t overly spicy as it might appear, and it had a perfect balance of rich umami flavor.🙋♀️ The spiciness was complemented by a deep richness, making it pair wonderfully with all the ingredients.💕

The crab miso-filled meatballs were especially delicious and rich, while the crunchy texture of enoki mushrooms and lotus root added a nice touch. The vermicelli had a smooth texture and absorbed the soup well, making it enjoyable until the very last bite.👏

There are plenty of flavor-enhancing items like chili oil, sesame sauce, ponzu, and Sichuan pepper oil. Adding a little of each creates a whole new taste experience.

The ability to customize your meal to your liking is truly appealing, and it’s easy to see why Mala Tang is so popular.💡

Additionally, the shop offers unlimited rice, Chinese tea, coffee, ice cream, and snacks, which is a delightful bonus! Both my stomach and heart were satisfied.☺️

✍️ I arrived a little before the 11 AM opening time, and there was already one group waiting. After that, more people started lining up. Visiting early is recommended.💡

📌 Address: 2-4-43 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 1F Room 101, Roman Club
⏱ Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
🗓 No holidays