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“JAPAN BIZ: Chinese soup dish "malatang" proves a hit in Japan”
273 new malatang specialty restaurants opened in Japan in 2026.
Key points
- 273 new malatang restaurants opened January-June 2026, surpassing last year.
- Cheepao Malatang operates nearly 80 outlets nationwide in Japan.
- Customers can choose from 50+ toppings for their malatang bowls.
- A cup-noodle-style malatang by Ishokudogen.com sold over 23 million portions.
- Malatang-themed products include pizza and a browser game linked to the trend.
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