Selected by hot and spicy food fanatics! The BEST 4 really good restaurants near Shinjuku Station (must-see for spicy food lovers)

Shinjuku is known as a treasure trove of food, an area where one can enjoy various genres of cuisine, but it is also an especially popular spot for those who love spicy food. Dishes such as hot and spicy hot noodles and hot and spicy hot sauce, which combine numbing spiciness and delicious flavor, attract many food lovers with their exciting tastes. In this issue, we introduce four carefully selected “really good restaurants” in the Shinjuku Station area that are a must-see for spicy food lovers! From restaurants where you can enjoy authentic hot and spicy hot and spicy noodles to those where you can enjoy slightly different arrangements, you can enjoy a wide range of variations. We hope you will use this article as a reference to find your favorite restaurant.

1.Shinjuku Mah-ryu-men

Shinjuku Marayu is a restaurant specializing in yakuzen soup vermicelli located about an 8-minute walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station and about a 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station.Opened in January 2020, it is known as the official branch of Japan's first soup vermicelli specialty restaurant, Shippo Marayu.

The restaurant's hot and sour soup is made by carefully simmering chicken, pork, and beef in a broth combined with more than 30 herbal spices, embodying the concept of “medicine and food of the same origin. A variety of toppings, including fiber-rich vegetables, tofu, and dumplings, are available for customers to choose from.

The soup can be arranged in a variety of ways, such as “Goku Yakuzen” (rich in medicinal herbs), “Tonic” (nourishing), “Tom Yam” (tom yum kung flavor), “Ankake Style” (spicier), and “Fuwatama” (soft egg) to mellow the spiciness of the soup.

The level of spiciness can be adjusted, and condiments such as black vinegar, huajiaoyao (pepper oil), huajiaoyao (Chinese pepper), garlic, and ginger are available at the counter to customize the dish to one's liking. You can also choose to substitute shredded cabbage or shirataki mushrooms for the vermicelli to make a low-calorie bowl.

The restaurant is simple, with only 12 counter seats, and can be easily visited by one person. Take-out and delivery are also available, so you can enjoy authentic hot spicy hot sauce at home or in the office even on busy days.

Shinjuku Marley Yu aims to energize the body from the inside out while providing a delicious meal, and is especially recommended for spicy food lovers and health-conscious people. For those who want to taste authentic hot and spicy food in the Shinjuku area, why not visit?

Shinjuku Mah-ryu-men

住所	7-19-22 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Japan 160-0023
電話番号	03-5358-9840
営業時間	11:00-22:00
営業日	whole day
定休日	the New Year's holiday
公式サイト	https://shinjuku-malatang.com/

気になったら今すぐ予約へ

mysiteで予約する

2.Yang Guofuku Mara Tan Shinjuku Branch

Yang Guofuku Maerattan Shinjuku is located in the heart of Kabukicho, about a 3-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. This restaurant specializes in ma la tan, which originated in China and features a medicinal soup vermicelli offering.

The restaurant offers a wide variety of toppings, including vegetables such as bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and bok choy, fried bread, and shrimp dumplings, allowing customers to choose their favorite ingredients to create their own unique bowl. Ingredients are sold by weight for 400 yen per 100 grams, and orders of 1,000 yen or more receive 80 grams of noodles of their choice as a free service.

There is a wide variety of soups to choose from, including the standard hot and spicy hot and spicy soup, beef bone soup, tomato soup, hot and spicy hot and spicy hot and spicy hot bun, and hot and spicy hot and spicy red raayu soup. There are five levels of spiciness, and the amount of pepper can also be adjusted to customize the soup to your liking.

To order, first enter the restaurant, pick up a bowl and tongs, and choose your favorite ingredients. Then, weigh your order at the cash register, specify the type of soup and spiciness, and pay the bill. Before the food is served, you can adjust the flavor with seasonings such as black vinegar, hemp oil, and garlic.

With a wide variety of ingredients and soups to choose from, Yang Guo Fu Ma Lathan Shinjuku is a restaurant where you can enjoy a cup of soup just the way you like it. It is especially recommended for spicy food lovers and those who want to try out original combinations.

Yang Guofuku Mara Tan Shinjuku Branch

住所	Kawada Building, 1-11-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6205-6286
営業時間	11:00 - 21:30
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://x.com/yangguofu520?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

3.Daijukei Maoratan Shinjuku Branch

Daijukei Maoratan Shinjuku is a restaurant specializing in authentic Szechuan cuisine located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The nearest station is Seibu Shinjuku Station, about a 4-minute walk away, and it is also easily accessible from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station, about a 6-minute walk away.

The restaurant's name, “Ma-la-tan” (麻辣燙), is a spicy and numbing soup dish originating in Sichuan Province, characterized by the style in which a wide variety of ingredients are stewed and enjoyed. Dai Chongqing offers a wide variety of Sichuan cuisine, with a focus on traditional ma la tan hot pot.

The soup base can be selected from hot and spicy “hot and spicy” soup, collagen-rich chicken soup, pork leg soup, etc. The level of spiciness can also be adjusted. Ingredients include a wide variety of seafood, meat, and vegetables, and can be customized to one's own taste.

A particularly popular menu item is the all-you-can-eat hot pot hot pot hot sauce course (3,480 yen), which allows you to choose the spiciness of the soup and a wide variety of ingredients to enjoy to your heart's content. The restaurant also offers a variety of spicy dishes that are sure to please spicy lovers, such as the hot and spicy Chinese boom hit Mara Xiaolongxia shrimp and the deliciously spicy hormone Mara Dafengshu.

The restaurant has 40 table seats, as well as semi-private rooms and sofa seats. The restaurant is also available for private parties of 20 to 50 people. Smoking is permitted in all seats, and diners can enjoy their meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

Daijukei Maoratan Shinjuku is recommended for lovers of spicy food and fans of Szechuan cuisine as a place to enjoy authentic Szechuan cuisine. If you are looking for a place to enjoy authentic hot and spicy Szechuan food in the Shinjuku area, why not pay a visit?

Daijukei Maoratan Shinjuku Branch

住所	3F Okawara Building, 1-15-12 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-6205-6356
営業時間	12:00 to 23:00
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://izakayadaijukei.owst.jp/

気になったら今すぐ予約へ

mysiteで予約する

4.Tam Jai Sam Goh

Tam Jai Sam Go is a soup noodle specialty restaurant that serves the very popular Hong Kong rice noodles, and has been listed in the Michelin Guide's “Bib Gourmand” for three consecutive years.

The Shinjuku Chuo-dori branch, its first in Japan, is located a few minutes' walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station, making it easily accessible. The restaurant is characterized by its use of glutinous rice wire, which is made from only rice and water.

There are six types of soups to choose from, and the spiciness can be adjusted in 10 levels. In addition, customers can choose their favorite ingredients from more than 25 toppings, allowing them to enjoy more than one million combinations.

Soup variations include traditional hot and sour soup, tomato soup, and hot and sour soup, with levels of spiciness ranging from “Slightly Hot” to “Extra Hot. A variety of toppings are available, including pork, chicken, various vegetables, and fish balls, allowing customers to customize their soup to their liking.

To order, first select the base soup and spiciness, then decide on the amount of rice wire. Then you choose your favorite toppings, and finally you select additional seasonings and toppings to complete your order. This process makes it fun to create your own original noodle dish.

The restaurant has a casual and clean atmosphere, with counter and table seating, and can be easily used by individuals or groups.

Tanzai Sangue Shinjuku Chuo-dori Branch is a rare opportunity to enjoy authentic Hong Kong-style rice noodles in Japan, and is especially recommended for those who love spicy food and seek a new taste sensation. The variety of combinations and the customizability of the dishes make it possible to discover a new taste experience on every visit.

Tam Jai Sam Go Shinjuku Chuo Dori Branch

住所	Shinjuku Cornet Sakazume Bldg. 1F & 2F, 3-28-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3341-2772
営業時間	11:00-22:00
営業日	whole day
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://www.tjsamgor.jp/

Summary

Shinjuku is dotted with a number of excellent restaurants that serve hot and spicy hot durumen and hot and spicy hot soup. Each restaurant offers a balance of spiciness and flavor, as well as a variety of unique toppings and soups, so no matter which one you choose, you are sure to be satisfied. Whether you are a fan of super spicy food or just want something a little spicier, there is a perfect choice for you. Next time you want to enjoy an authentic hot and spicy gourmet meal in Shinjuku, please refer to this article to find your favorite dish!