[Marugen Ramen] Released on Thursday, May 14! 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' Developer Comments Revealed
Marugen Ramen will release the 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' for a limited time starting May 14, 2026. The developer's commitment to aroma, achieved through pot-cooked preparation, maximizes the fragrance of Sichuan pepper and chili. 'Boiled Vegetables' topping is also recommended.
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Marugen Ramen, operating 239 stores nationwide, will launch the 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' for a limited time starting Thursday, May 14, 2026. To commemorate its release, we are introducing the developer's dedication and recommended arrangements.
**Commitment to 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen'**
The inspiration came from thinking, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if Marugen Ramen offered a product that's currently popular?' The key focus in developing the 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' was its aroma. While some spices lose their fragrance when heated, by cooking it in a pot, we can serve it piping hot while still allowing customers to fully enjoy the refreshing and numbing aroma of Sichuan pepper, the pungent spiciness of chili, and the overall appetizing aroma characteristic of Mala Tang. The development took three times longer than usual, but it's a confident creation packed with our commitment. We want everyone, whether they've tried Mala Tang before or not, to experience it at least once.
(Shinichiro Iijima, Senior Manager, Product Development Department)
**Developer's Recommended Arrangements**
Among the table condiments, 'vinegar' pairs well, changing the flavor to a refreshing taste. However, we especially recommend an arrangement using the 'Boiled Vegetables' topping (bean sprouts and cabbage / 165 yen including tax). Adding 'Boiled Vegetables' not only creates a crisp texture but also moderately mellows the spiciness with the sweetness of the vegetables, elevating it to a more profound dish. Please try this combination, which allows you to enjoy changes until the last bite.
**About the Limited-Time 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen'**
This proud dish features colorful ingredients and a soy sauce-based soup with rich umami. Please enjoy Marugen Ramen's Mala Tangmen, which combines a deep spiciness from six types of spices and the fragrant aroma of sesame oil to stimulate your appetite.
'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' 930 yen (1,023 yen including tax)
* **Sales Stores:** All Marugen Ramen stores
* **Sales Period:** Thursday, May 14, 2026, to mid-June 2026
* *Product content and sales prices may vary at some stores. Click here for details → https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/shop/
* *May not be available at some stores.
* *Sales content is subject to change without notice.
**About 'Marugen Ramen'**
Our proud signature product is the 'Aged Soy Sauce Ramen Nikusoba'. Each bowl is prepared individually in a pot with pork and soup, finished with firm, self-produced multi-hydration noodles and Japanese toppings such as yuzu pepper paste and green onions. The key to the soup, the aged soy sauce tare, is a blend of three types of soy sauce. The 'Nikusoba', with its harmonious balance of all these elements, is a unique and special dish found only at Marugen Ramen. Derivative products such as 'Ajitama Nikusoba' (Nikusoba with flavored egg) and 'Kara Nikusoba' (Spicy Nikusoba) are also popular. The wide variety of ramen, including soy sauce tonkotsu, salt ramen, and miso ramen, is also one reason for frequent visits.
Our star-level side menus include 'Marugen Gyoza', 'Teppan Tamago Chahan' (Iron Plate Egg Fried Rice), and 'Oishii Karaage' (Delicious Fried Chicken), in addition to the popular 'Soft Serve Ice Cream' for dessert. We also provide parking, and our bright and spacious stores offer counter seats, table seats, and tatami mat seats, allowing everyone from solo diners to families with children to relax and enjoy their meal.
* *Sales content and prices may vary at some stores.
* *Kanemachi store, Kawagoe Crea Mall store, Kami-Itabashi store, Musashi-Shinjo store, and Shinagawa Seaside store do not have parking.
* *Kanemachi store, Kawagoe Crea Mall store, and Musashi-Shinjo store do not have tatami mat seats.
* *Product/exterior photos are for illustrative purposes only.
■Marugen Ramen WEB Page: https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/index.html
■Marugen Ramen Official X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/marugen_ramen_
■Marugen Ramen Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marugen_official/
■Marugen Ramen Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marugen.ramen.official/
**Get exclusive coupons! Marugen Ramen Official App**
Download: https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/app/
**About Monogatari Corporation**
Representative: Hiroshi Kato, Representative Director and President
Founded: December 1949
Established: September 1969
Location: 5-7-11 Nishi-Iwata, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Capital: 5.9 billion yen (as of June 30, 2025)
Sales: 123.9 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2025)
*Group store sales: Approximately 176.5 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Business Activities: Operation of restaurant businesses and franchise chain development
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**Commitment to 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen'**
The inspiration came from thinking, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if Marugen Ramen offered a product that's currently popular?' The key focus in developing the 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' was its aroma. While some spices lose their fragrance when heated, by cooking it in a pot, we can serve it piping hot while still allowing customers to fully enjoy the refreshing and numbing aroma of Sichuan pepper, the pungent spiciness of chili, and the overall appetizing aroma characteristic of Mala Tang. The development took three times longer than usual, but it's a confident creation packed with our commitment. We want everyone, whether they've tried Mala Tang before or not, to experience it at least once.
(Shinichiro Iijima, Senior Manager, Product Development Department)
**Developer's Recommended Arrangements**
Among the table condiments, 'vinegar' pairs well, changing the flavor to a refreshing taste. However, we especially recommend an arrangement using the 'Boiled Vegetables' topping (bean sprouts and cabbage / 165 yen including tax). Adding 'Boiled Vegetables' not only creates a crisp texture but also moderately mellows the spiciness with the sweetness of the vegetables, elevating it to a more profound dish. Please try this combination, which allows you to enjoy changes until the last bite.
**About the Limited-Time 'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen'**
This proud dish features colorful ingredients and a soy sauce-based soup with rich umami. Please enjoy Marugen Ramen's Mala Tangmen, which combines a deep spiciness from six types of spices and the fragrant aroma of sesame oil to stimulate your appetite.
'Marugen Special Mala Tangmen' 930 yen (1,023 yen including tax)
* **Sales Stores:** All Marugen Ramen stores
* **Sales Period:** Thursday, May 14, 2026, to mid-June 2026
* *Product content and sales prices may vary at some stores. Click here for details → https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/shop/
* *May not be available at some stores.
* *Sales content is subject to change without notice.
**About 'Marugen Ramen'**
Our proud signature product is the 'Aged Soy Sauce Ramen Nikusoba'. Each bowl is prepared individually in a pot with pork and soup, finished with firm, self-produced multi-hydration noodles and Japanese toppings such as yuzu pepper paste and green onions. The key to the soup, the aged soy sauce tare, is a blend of three types of soy sauce. The 'Nikusoba', with its harmonious balance of all these elements, is a unique and special dish found only at Marugen Ramen. Derivative products such as 'Ajitama Nikusoba' (Nikusoba with flavored egg) and 'Kara Nikusoba' (Spicy Nikusoba) are also popular. The wide variety of ramen, including soy sauce tonkotsu, salt ramen, and miso ramen, is also one reason for frequent visits.
Our star-level side menus include 'Marugen Gyoza', 'Teppan Tamago Chahan' (Iron Plate Egg Fried Rice), and 'Oishii Karaage' (Delicious Fried Chicken), in addition to the popular 'Soft Serve Ice Cream' for dessert. We also provide parking, and our bright and spacious stores offer counter seats, table seats, and tatami mat seats, allowing everyone from solo diners to families with children to relax and enjoy their meal.
* *Sales content and prices may vary at some stores.
* *Kanemachi store, Kawagoe Crea Mall store, Kami-Itabashi store, Musashi-Shinjo store, and Shinagawa Seaside store do not have parking.
* *Kanemachi store, Kawagoe Crea Mall store, and Musashi-Shinjo store do not have tatami mat seats.
* *Product/exterior photos are for illustrative purposes only.
■Marugen Ramen WEB Page: https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/index.html
■Marugen Ramen Official X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/marugen_ramen_
■Marugen Ramen Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marugen_official/
■Marugen Ramen Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marugen.ramen.official/
**Get exclusive coupons! Marugen Ramen Official App**
Download: https://www.syodai-marugen.jp/app/
**About Monogatari Corporation**
Representative: Hiroshi Kato, Representative Director and President
Founded: December 1949
Established: September 1969
Location: 5-7-11 Nishi-Iwata, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Capital: 5.9 billion yen (as of June 30, 2025)
Sales: 123.9 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2025)
*Group store sales: Approximately 176.5 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2025)
Business Activities: Operation of restaurant businesses and franchise chain development
Brands
Keywords: