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Warm Up This Winter with the New Mala Soup!

Starting February 6, 2026, the well-loved restaurant chain, Kayu Sanchin, known for its delicious congee and noodle dishes, is introducing a limited-time special: the spicy and aromatic 'Mala Soup'. This satisfying bowl promises to keep you warm and cozy during the chilly winter months.

A Flavor Explosion Awaits

The mala soup is an exquisite blend of heat and savory flavors, featuring a rich broth brimming with a variety of fragrant spices, including chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Each sip provides a gentle warmth that envelops your body, making it the perfect choice for a winter meal. The ingredients included in this dish raise the bar—delicacies such as shiitake mushrooms, steamed chicken, tomatoes, and cabbage come together in a harmonious mix of six distinct components. Each ingredient contributes its own natural sweetness and savory depth, ensuring that you enjoy every last drop.

What makes this dish even more appealing is the option to customize your choice of noodles. You can enjoy it with standard glass noodles, which add a smooth texture that complements the soup, or switch to whole wheat noodles, prized for their nutty aroma and satisfying chewiness. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also enhance your bowl with extra toppings or a touch of black vinegar from the table, creating a unique experience tailored to your palate.

Add Toppings for Just 120 Yen

For a modest additional cost, you can elevate your mala soup with delightful toppings, including:

• - Bok choy
• - Cilantro
• - Steamed chicken
• - Mitsuba (Japanese wild chervil)
• - Myoga (Japanese ginger)
• - Fresh ginger paste

Additional Details

• - Product Name: Spicy Mala Soup
• - Availability: February 6, 2026 - late March 2026
• - Price: 980 yen (tax included), 448 kcal (glass noodles), 551 kcal (whole wheat noodles)
• - Locations: Shinjuku Keio Mall, Sendai E-SPAL, Saitama New Urban Center Cocoon, Grand Front Osaka, and KITTE Hakata stores.

The Unique Whole Wheat Noodles

The whole wheat noodles offered in this dish are a specialty of Kayu Sanchin, made with a proprietary blend that enhances both flavor and texture. Unlike conventional wheat noodles, these retain the outer bran, germ, and endosperm of the wheat, providing an abundance of nutrients such as B vitamins and dietary fiber. This makes them not only tasty but also beneficial for digestive health and anemia prevention. With a firm bite and a toasty flavor that expands with each chew, these noodles cater to both taste and health-conscious diners.

About Kayu Sanchin

Kayu Sanchin specializes in congee and noodles, and it was proudly established under the culinary philosophy of 'medicinal food’ propounded by the renowned Xiao Peng Dian since 1967. The concept behind their congee is all about invigorating the body from within—where the process starts with freshly made broth of dried scallops, chicken, kombu, and ginger, slow-cooked to perfection every day. Their signature congee, rich in flavor and nutrients, reflects the belief that maintaining warmth in the body is pivotal for good health.

Every morning, their highly nutritious and flavorful congee, made from a proprietary blend of rice (2 parts white rice to 1 part brown rice), is prepared to infuse each bowl with a comforting warmth that soothes the soul. The brown rice significantly boosts the amounts of Vitamin B1 and dietary fiber, making it a wholesome choice.

For those who want to enjoy the comforting flavors of Kayu Sanchin at home, the restaurant offers an online shop featuring varieties of cup congee and pouch congee, available for purchase at GHF DINING SHOP.

In addition to the delicious congee, Kayu Sanchin introduces an original 'Congee Sauce', a savory blend of katsuobushi (bonito flakes), dried kelp, and oyster sauce that enhances the flavor, making every bowl a little more special. Don't miss this exciting culinary adventure and treat yourself to the new spicy mala soup!