[Grand Opening in Ikeda, Osaka] "Fu-en Mala Tang", a Popular Mala Tang Specialty Restaurant from Oita, Finally Opens in Ikeda City! Expanding Rapidly with a Goal of 100 Stores Nationwide.
Fu-en Mala Tang, a mala tang specialty restaurant originating from Oita, is opening a new branch in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, accelerating its expansion towards 100 stores nationwide.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 03:30
We are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of "Fu-en Mala Tang" (pronounced: Fu-en Ma-la-tang), a mala tang specialty restaurant, in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. This brand, which has already confirmed 35 store openings nationwide and is rapidly growing towards a 100-store network, is finally making its debut. We aim to deliver a new culinary experience to the local community, allowing customers to create their own unique bowl of mala tang using our authentic medicinal herb soup base.
■ Dozens of Ingredients to Choose From! The Joy of Creating "A One-of-a-Kind Bowl in the World"
Our store offers a wide selection of dozens of fresh ingredients, including vegetables, meats, seafood, and processed items. Customers can freely choose their favorite ingredients to create their original mala tang. The spiciness of the soup can also be adjusted, allowing a wide range of customers, from spicy food lovers to health-conscious individuals who want to savor the medicinal herb flavors, and families, to experience "their own unique deliciousness.".
■ "The Joy of Choice" Brings Smiles. Challenging Towards 100 Stores Nationwide
At our restaurant, we adopt an experiential service style where customers choose their preferred ingredients into a bowl to complete their own unique dish. This process itself is designed to be an entertainment experience.
Currently, 35 store openings are confirmed nationwide. This new opening is positioned as one of the important bases for building our future nationwide network of 100 stores. Through this, we will further promote the realization of our vision to "deliver smiles across Japan through mala tang.".
■ Praised by Takafumi Horie. Overwhelming Satisfaction Backed by Google Reviews
Our taste has also received high praise from Takafumi Horie (Horie-mon), known as a gourmet. Furthermore, our stores consistently maintain high scores in Google reviews. Enthusiastic user reviews such as "My concept of mala tang has changed" and "I want to come every day" are posted daily, creating a positive cycle where high customer satisfaction attracts even more new customers.
[Store Overview]
Store Name: Fu-en Mala Tang Ishibashi Handaimae Station Branch
Address: Nodamizaka Kaikan 2F, 2-18-22 Ishibashi, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, 563-0032
[Contact Information]
TPS Corporation
Email: info@tps22.com
FAQ
What kind of restaurant is "Fu-en Mala Tang"?
"Fu-en Mala Tang" is a mala tang (spicy soup noodle) specialty restaurant originating from Oita Prefecture. Its unique feature is the ability to create your own original mala tang using authentic medicinal herb soup and dozens of ingredients, and it is rapidly growing with the goal of nationwide expansion.
Is this the first time opening a store in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture?
Yes, this is the first store opening in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture. This marks the 35th store opening nationwide and is an important step towards establishing a network of 100 stores.
How can I choose the ingredients and spiciness?
Dozens of ingredients, including fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and processed items, are available in the store, and customers can freely choose them. The spiciness of the soup can also be adjusted to your preference.
Who are the typical customers?
We cater to a wide range of customers, including those who enjoy spicy food, health-conscious individuals who want to savor the medicinal herb flavors, and families. Many customers are satisfied with creating their own "one-of-a-kind bowl in the world."
Has the restaurant received any endorsements from celebrities?
Yes, we have received high praise from Takafumi Horie, who is also known as a gourmet. Our stores also receive high ratings in Google reviews, indicating a high level of customer satisfaction.