At a certain restaurant, I planned to take out and enjoy my meal at home, but I ended up waiting for almost 20 minutes. The orders of the dine-in customers and UBER drivers who arrived later were served before mine, which irritated me. During an online meeting, I was summoned without knowing the purpose, and when unrelated people started interacting, I couldn't help but wonder, "What is the point of this meeting?" I don't know if it's because I grew up in a downtown area, but I get annoyed when I don't know why I'm being kept waiting or how long I'll have to wait. So, instead of aiming for a rebuild in 2023 as planned, the newly opened METZ Mala Tang in the #NewShinbashiBuilding caught my attention. Originally opened on December 12, 2022, after a soba restaurant called Sagano closed down. I opted for the basic Mala Tang, choosing the Mushroom Mala Tang (900 yen) with the recommended level of spiciness (3rd level) for free, and added coriander (100 yen). The dish arrived in less than 5 minutes, looking visibly spicy. The noodles were slightly wide, translucent, and had a chewy texture, reminiscent of either glass noodles or vermicelli. The spicy and delicious soup provided a perfect mix of numbness and heat. As I continued eating, my heart raced, my pores opened, and I enjoyed a splendid sweating experience. The deliciousness of the mushrooms was delightful, with the aroma of shiitake and the crunchy texture and flavor of enoki mushrooms. The distinctive taste of coriander added a unique touch to the dish, allowing me to quickly enjoy a culinary experience that I wouldn't typically encounter as a Japanese person. While I'm unsure which will end first, the life of the New Shinbashi Building or my life as a salaryman, one thing is certain - a new delicious Mala Tang restaurant has been added to Shinbashi.

A new restaurant that opened at the basement of New Shinbashi Building at the end of last year. The basic menu is "METZ Mala Tang" for ¥800, and you can choose toppings such as mushrooms for ¥980, vegetable mix for ¥1080, pork for ¥1080, chicken for ¥1080, wonton for ¥980, shrimp for ¥1080, luxurious seafood for ¥1300, and popular toppings for ¥1200. You can choose from "kuzukiri," "harusame," "pho," or "Chinese noodles" for the noodles, and spiciness levels range from 0 to 2 for free. Spiciness levels 3 and above have an additional charge, with the highest level being 10 for ¥300. Additional vegetables or meat cost ¥100 to ¥150, and extra rice costs ¥100. I ordered the wonton Mala Tang (Chinese noodles, 0.5 spiciness) for ¥980, coriander (small) for ¥100, and extra rice (small) for ¥100. After about 10 minutes, the meal arrived with rice. The soup is based on soy milk broth with Sichuan pepper and chili peppers for a numbing and spicy flavor. Since the broth is not very flavorful, you may need to cover it with spiciness or add umami with toppings like meat or seafood. The Chinese noodles are thin and straight, cooked to a soft texture. The wontons are decently sized with 5 meat wontons. The addition of Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts provides a nice variety of textures. After finishing the noodles, I poured the extra rice into the soup to make a risotto-like dish. It's quite filling. Thank you for the meal. #Shinbashi #ShinbashiLunch #NewShinbashiBuilding #MalaTang #METZMalaTang #Tabelog #RamenDB #RamenDatabank #RamenDatabase

One corner of the underground food court in the New Shinbashi Building. A soba shop I had been to before had closed down, and the interior had been renovated and now it was a Marla Yumen noodle shop. The open and airy interior had a familiar sign in the back. They were reusing the sign from the previous shop. The menu allows you to customize your Marla Yumen noodles. I wasn't familiar with Marla Yumen, so I wasn't sure what the right choice was, but I decided on one based on inspiration. First, I chose shrimp as the main ingredient and selected "spicy" for the level of heat. I also requested a small portion of cilantro as a topping. After a short wait, my dish arrived. The spiciness was not too intense, with a slight hint of Sichuan pepper. I regretted choosing shrimp because I had to peel the shells, which was a hassle. It was annoying to have to peel the shells of spicy food, and the taste was delicious. I decided to try something different next time. It was a satisfying meal.

I heard that a new Maratang restaurant opened in the basement of the Shimbashi Station building! As a Maratang lover, I couldn't resist and went there! It seems that they also have Maratang menu at night, but sometimes you need to make a reservation to get in, which I had to give up on twice. On my third try, I went in the late afternoon. The menu is around 1000 yen. You can choose the spiciness level, with up to level 2 being free and anything higher incurring an additional charge. I wanted something really spicy, so I ordered the Kinoko Maratang at level 2 spiciness with crushed noodles. When it arrived, it was unexpectedly a clear Maratang, which I didn't imagine at all. It turns out it was a soy milk-based clear soup Maratang. It wasn't what I was looking for, but I took a bite. It had a light and mild taste with a rich flavor. The soup was delicious!

At lunchtime, I had some errands around Shinbashi Station and was wondering where to have lunch. I decided to explore the New Shinbashi Building B1F for the first time in a while. I was drawn to this place, which opened in December last year. You can choose the ingredients, noodles, and spiciness level. There were up to 10 levels of spiciness, but considering my afternoon work, I went with level 3. The thick soup and Chinese noodles went well together, delicious, delicious! Finally, I finished with free extra rice!! Satisfied.

A new spicy hot pot restaurant opened in the basement of a building next to Shimbashi SL Square. I arrived at 11:29 am for lunch, but they were still preparing. The next day at 11:32 am, they were still preparing, and even at 11:37 am, it was the same. I tried again the following week and arrived at 12 pm, where I was welcomed and seated at a four-person table by the wall. The menu on the table had options for different types of noodles, and I chose the "smooth and chewy medium noodles" with "medium spicy" level at no extra cost. I declined any additional toppings. The dish arrived in 4 minutes with a timer sound, and it was served on a plate with a spoon. I used the disposable chopsticks provided and enjoyed the aroma without adding any extra seasonings. The medium noodles were warm and comforting, with ingredients like Chinese cabbage, wood ear mushrooms, pork belly, white fish, and bean sprouts. I carefully ate around the chili peppers to avoid too much spiciness. I finished the noodles but left some of the soup with the chili peppers. The restaurant was cash-only for lunch, and I finished my meal in 14 minutes.

Located in the basement of the New Shinbashi Building, next to "Curry is a drink," this new restaurant opened on December 12, 2022, so I decided to visit for lunch. The lunch menu consists of only "Mala Tang," with toppings to choose from the following options: ① Vegetables, mushrooms, fresh balls. ② Choose spiciness level (extra charge for 4 and above). ③ Add cilantro topping (extra charge). ④ Add extra rice (extra charge). ⑤ Add a drink (extra charge). I ordered "Vegetable Mala Tang 900 yen," "Small cilantro 100 yen," and "Small rice 100 yen." As the restaurant had just opened, there were only 4 customers ahead of me. The service was quick. The restaurant seems to have a Sichuan-style influence. When I took a sip of the soup, it had a decent level of spiciness (level 3). By adding some chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns available on the table, I was able to enjoy a satisfyingly spicy taste. I also broke a sweat while eating. However, despite the spiciness, the soup lacked depth in flavor. The vegetables included cabbage, cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, and Chinese broccoli, but there were no meat toppings. Additionally, the noodles were thick vermicelli, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. It might be better if they offered a choice of ramen noodles as well. Overall, the impression is that it is more suitable for women. Also, being in the New Shinbashi Building, it gives off the impression of a pub that serves lunch during the evening.

On December 12, 2022, for dinner, I went to a newly opened restaurant called "METZ 麻辣湯" located near the popular spot "焼き小籠包マニア" in the New Shinbashi Building. The restaurant had just opened, and there were flowers for the grand opening. I ordered a vegetable spicy soup for 900 yen, added cilantro for 200 yen, and extra rice for 100 yen. I asked for a medium spicy level. The soup was flavorful with Sichuan pepper and chili, and the combination of crunchy vegetables and smooth glass noodles was delightful. I even enjoyed mixing the soup with rice halfway through, creating a comforting porridge-like dish. Overall, it was a healthy and satisfying meal experience.

I tried a tomato tantanmen-like dish but it wasn't delicious. The flavor was weak and lacked punch. I liked the one I had before 100 times more.

New Shinbashi Building basement floor. Easy to find because of the wide entrance. No ticket machine. Place order by looking at the menu and ordering orally. There are three types of spicy hot pots. I chose the vegetable spicy hot pot, with medium spiciness level 2 (recommended is level 3), and added cilantro for an extra 100 yen. Skipped the extra rice. The vegetable spicy hot pot contained Chinese cabbage, komatsuna, cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, and glass noodles. Not a lot of ingredients. The spiciness was just right for me. I also added a little bit of chili oil from the table.

Since it was a private reservation, I'm not sure if it will be helpful for the general public, but starting from the hors d'oeuvres, the food kept getting more and more delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot pot at the end. Everyone had a great time! ❤️

I like women who sweat a lot with spiciness level 3, but I felt like there was not enough creamy noodles. I ordered a small rice, which was just right for me.