What does "Mei Wei Mei Ke" mala tang taste like?

It features an authentic soup base directly imported from China, with a profound flavor created by carefully selected spices. Spiciness levels can also be chosen.

What is the "one pot per person" style?

It's a style where each customer enjoys mala tang in their own personal pot. You choose your preferred ingredients, which are then cooked in hot broth.

What kind of ingredients are available at the Ikebukuro store?

You can freely choose from over 90 types of ingredients, including vegetables, meats, mushrooms, and other unique items.

What's the difference between Chongqing mala tang and Japanese mala tang?

In Chongqing, it's a daily staple with an emphasis on the entertainment of choosing ingredients to customize your own bowl. The soup base is also more authentic.

When is the opening date?

It is scheduled for July 3, 2026.

[First in Japan] Chongqing's Popular Mala Tang Chain "Mei Wei Mei Ke" Opens at Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3rd (Friday)

Published Jun 11, 2026 11:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:05 AM ・ 9 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Foocle Inc. will open the first Japanese store of "Mei Wei Mei Ke," a mala tang specialty chain with over 400 stores worldwide, at Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3, 2026. The store aims to replicate the authentic taste and style of Chongqing, offering over 90 ingredients.

Foocle Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takafumi Kawasaki) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the first Japanese store for "Mei Wei Mei Ke" (MAIAJIMAICAKU), a mala tang specialty restaurant with over 400 stores worldwide. The opening is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, on the 8th floor of the Yodobashi Ikebukuro Building (Address: 1-28-1 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo / Yodobashi Ikebukuro Building).

What is "Mei Wei Mei Ke," a Globally Supported Mala Tang Brand?

Mei Wei Mei Ke (MAIAJIMAICAKU) is a mala tang brand with over 400 stores worldwide, primarily in China.

The brand name embodies the desire to "respect each individual's unique preferences and ways of eating, and to let them enjoy encountering new flavors every time." Its style of allowing customers to freely choose from a wide array of ingredients to create their own unique bowl has garnered support and affection from many customers.

The "Authentic Chongqing Mala Tang Experience" Aimed for by the First Japanese Store

Currently, mala tang widely known in Japan is often perceived as a "healthy spring roll soup dish (noodle dish) popular among young women," focusing on ingredients like spring rolls and vegetables. In contrast, mala tang in its hometown of Chongqing is a "daily food culture (soul food)" that people of all genders and ages visit multiple times a week. The authentic style involves enjoying ingredients simmered in soup, coated with special sauces and broth. Above all, the entertainment of choosing your own ingredients from a vast selection is an integral part of the local culture. Mei Wei Mei Ke aims not just to replicate the taste but also to deliver this everyday food culture unique to Chongqing, along with a realistic dining experience and atmosphere, to customers in Japan.

Four Features of "Mei Wei Mei Ke"

① The Taste of Chongqing! Authentic Soup Directly Imported from China

The soup, considered the lifeblood of mala tang, comes in 6 varieties, all directly imported from China to perfectly replicate the authentic taste of Chongqing. Based on the original recipes, a blend of carefully selected spices creates a profound flavor that is not just spicy but also harmoniously infused with the fragrant aroma of spices. We deliver the authentic taste loved by the people of Chongqing, distinct from Japanese mala tang.

② "One Pot Per Person" Style Mala Tang, Authentic Chongqing Style

Mala tang popular in Japan is mostly served as an extension of soup spring rolls. However, Mei Wei Mei Ke introduces the "one pot per person" style, which enjoys overwhelming support in Chongqing, directly to Japan. This innovative mala tang preparation method, where hot oil infused with unique spices is poured over the ingredients, is a dish that can only be experienced at Mei Wei Mei Ke in Japan.

Yang Rou Ma La Tang (Spiciness can be chosen / comes with rice) Ma La Xiang Guo (Spiciness can be chosen / comes with rice)

③ Japan's Largest! Over 90 Types of Ingredients and a Large Mist Showcase

Dominating the interior is a large mist showcase. This showcase, constantly filled with mist, displays over 90 carefully selected ingredients, the largest selection in Japan. Alongside classic vegetables, meats, and mushrooms, you can enjoy rare ingredients kept at their peak freshness and juiciness.

Enjoy fresh ingredients at all times in our mist showcase.

④ Experience the Authentic Chongqing Taste, Store, and Worldview Holistically

Mei Wei Mei Ke aims to perfectly recreate Chongqing stores in Japan. The rich aroma of spices from the directly imported soup, the over 90 ingredients displayed in the mist showcase, and the interior design replicating the lively atmosphere of Chongqing. This space, recreating the taste, store, and worldview entirely in Japan, offers an experience that makes you feel as if you've stepped into a "Mei Wei Mei Ke" in Chongqing the moment you enter. We deliver a unique experience where you can feel the authentic vibrancy of Chongqing while in Japan.

Chongqing Mala Tang (Spiciness can be chosen) Beef Bone Broth

Rich Tomato Soup Pea Soup

Overview

Store Name: Mei Wei Mei Ke Ikebukuro Store

Opening Date: Friday, July 3, 2026

Website: https://www.meiweimeike.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiajimaikyaku/

Foocle Inc. Mei Wei Mei Ke

PR Representative: Yoshida

E-mail: [email protected]

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[First in Japan] Chongqing's Popular Mala Tang Chain "Mei Wei Mei Ke" Opens at Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3rd (Friday)

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What is "Mei Wei Mei Ke," a Globally Supported Mala Tang Brand?

The "Authentic Chongqing Mala Tang Experience" Aimed for by the First Japanese Store

Four Features of "Mei Wei Mei Ke"

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