[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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- [First in Japan] Chongqing's Popular Mala Tang Chain "Mei Wei Mei Ke" Opens at Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3rd (Friday)
- 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.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Thu Jun 11 2026 23:00:12 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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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.
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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) (Thu Jun 11 2026 23:00:12 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- PR TIMES
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- Thu Jun 11 2026 23:00:12 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What does "Mei Wei Mei Ke" mala tang taste like?
- A: 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.
- Q: What is the "one pot per person" style?
- A: 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.
- Q: What kind of ingredients are available at the Ikebukuro store?
- A: You can freely choose from over 90 types of ingredients, including vegetables, meats, mushrooms, and other unique items.
- Q: What's the difference between Chongqing mala tang and Japanese mala tang?
- A: 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.
- Q: When is the opening date?
- A: It is scheduled for July 3, 2026.