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About this place
At Xi Ke Malatang, a bowl of malatang starts with choosing your own ingredients. One diner reportedly combined bok choy, komatsuna, mushrooms, lamb, shrimp dumplings and wide glass noodles, then chose corn noodles. Others have noted the range of options, from leafy greens to meatballs. Build your bowl around vegetables, or add meat and fish-cake items to suit your taste.
Opinions on the soup vary: some diners have found it creamy, with a rich sesame flavour, while another described the beef-bone broth as relatively mild in herbal character. Reports mention adjusting the heat with the Sichuan pepper seasoning, chilli oil and black vinegar at the table. You can start with the broth as served, then season it to your liking. Some diners have also tried less familiar choices such as duck intestine, omasum and Cantonese-style sausage. Pair your usual greens or noodles with an ingredient that catches your eye.
Brown sugar tapioca milk tea is another option to enjoy with or after a meal. One diner ordered it alongside malatang, and it is listed on the menu for 490 yen. For a sweet milk tea with an additional topping, taro milk tea is 450 yen and taro-ball milk tea is 490 yen. Lemon water and orange juice are also listed for those after a lighter drink.
Takeaway, collection at the shop and delivery are available, making Xi Ke Malatang an option when you want to enjoy a customised bowl at home or on the go.
