一嘉麻辣湯(イージャマーラータン) 難波店 at Dotonbori, Osaka

Customisable malatang bowl shop in Namba where diners pick their own ingredients.

Iija Malatang's Namba branch specialises in malatang, the build-your-own Chinese spicy soup in which diners select raw ingredients from a counter and have them simmered in a fragrant, numbing broth. The format is casual and quick, appealing to lunchtime crowds and late-night snackers in equal measure. The third-floor Namba location places it among the dense cluster of small eateries near the station, and the shop maintains an active Instagram presence that showcases seasonal toppings and new broth variations. Ordering is straightforward even for first-timers, with pictorial guidance for the selection process. For a warming, personalisable bowl in the heart of Minami, Iija Malatang offers a satisfying slice of contemporary Chinese street food culture.