All-you-can-eat hot pot and all-you-can-drink for around ¥7,000. Great value for money. Authentic hot pot where you can choose your favorite ingredients as much as you want. This place is often chosen for hot pot. They also have many original drinks like green juice highball and fresh tomato sour, which are my favorites.

A shop that I keep coming back to multiple times. The taste is addictive, and I crave it regularly. When you visit, there is a wall lined with ingredients, and you can choose your favorites and put them in a bucket. Hand it over to the staff, tell them the level of spiciness and any additional toppings, and your original menu is ready ✨ I'm not good with spicy food, so I usually go for level 0.5! I thought it started from 1, but you can actually choose 0.5, which is great for those who like spices but can't handle too much heat. Be careful not to put too many ingredients because it's priced by weight and can add up unexpectedly. If you're okay with the smell, I recommend trying the garlic topping on the table (it's free) for a different flavor experience.

On a holiday around 6pm, two of us sat at a table at the Daeburu restaurant. We ordered a menu item which consisted of soup, cellophane noodles, and toppings, costing 1,449 yen. I have visited many other branches of this restaurant multiple times, but the Gotanda branch has toppings that are priced by the gram, at 3.1 yen per gram. You can also choose the spiciness of the soup and customize it for an additional charge. Additionally, you can opt to change the cellophane noodles to healthier options like oboro tofu or shirataki noodles. The restaurant is small, which is why it always seems to be full during lunch and dinner times. Just a heads up, they do not accept cash. Thank you for the meal!

At this store, you can fill a bowl with as much food as you like and they will weigh it for you. You can choose your favorite vegetables, meat, and dim sum. The price goes up depending on how much you put in, but it's worth it because there's no food you don't like. If you want to change the soup or switch to glass noodles, there may be an additional charge, but it adds to the fun of the dining experience. The interior of the store is a bit dingy, but you can eat quickly and leave.

I was always curious about this shop because there is always a line. But since there was no line this time, I decided to try it out. At the entrance, you can choose your favorite ingredients and they sell it by weight. You can also choose the spiciness level of the soup, and I chose the second spiciest level. I changed the regular noodles to seaweed noodles. I didn't think I took that many vegetables, but just with the ingredients, it ended up costing over 1000 yen. Isn't that expensive? The taste was delicious, but it didn't fill me up, and in the end, I paid 1892 yen. There are plenty of other nearby places that are cheaper and tastier, right?

The famous Harusame Nabe at Ebisu was delicious! It had unique ingredients like taro stem, owl mushroom, and mountain jellyfish. The shrimp dumplings and crab meatballs were tasty too! I ordered level 3 spiciness. It was annoying that we had to wear gloves before using the tongs. Come on, COVID is over. The service by the waitstaff was really bad, which is a shame because the food was delicious.

Visited the restaurant at 12:30 in the rain. There were two people ahead of me in line, but it seemed like the staff, who were only two people, were struggling to keep up. By the time I finished eating, there were about 10 people waiting in the rain. Inside, you choose vegetables and toppings in a bowl and indicate your desired level of spiciness. As a first-time visitor, I wasn't sure how heavy the ingredients were, so I ended up with light leafy vegetables that added up to 250 grams. With a spiciness level of 5 and an additional topping of cilantro, the total came to almost 1700 yen. The spiciness level 5 was not very spicy for me, and I even finished all the broth. The restaurant seemed to cater more towards women and those who enjoy lighter flavors. It might be a good option for people on a diet.

I wanted a light dinner and went to a restaurant where you can choose your own vegetables and ingredients. At the Gotanda branch, ingredients are priced per gram, around 3.1 yen. You can also change the soup and noodles (default is glass noodles) for an additional 150 yen. You can choose the level of spiciness for free, up to very spicy. I changed my noodles to seaweed noodles and had a variety of ingredients. The soup was mildly spicy. It was a healthy meal with lots of vegetables and seaweed noodles. The total cost was about 1300 yen.

After a long time, I visited the Nanahou Mala Tang restaurant. It was my first time at the Gotanda branch. I always find their unique rules a bit confusing, so I ended up ordering the usual toppings. On this day, I chose the seasoned egg topping, and since my morning horoscope ranked 11th with "spinach" as the lucky item, I added plenty of spinach. The Mala Tang (2 spiciness levels) cost 1529 yen because of the extra toppings, but it was delicious as always. I usually go for level 3 spiciness and end up thinking "it's too spicy!" but this time, I tried level 2 and found it to be just right. I have discovered the perfect spiciness level for my Nanahou Mala Tang, so I will go with level 2 from now on!

Lately, I have become quite overweight due to my unhealthy habits, gaining over 10kg and feeling lost. I was searching for a place where I could enjoy eating vegetables and stumbled upon "Chiipao." When we arrived around 18:45, there were already two groups waiting ahead of us. By 19:00, there was a long line of about six groups behind us. The unique ordering system allows you to choose your favorite toppings from a wide selection of vegetables and other items displayed. The toppings include not only vegetables but also mushrooms, dumplings, meatballs, sausages, and more, offering a variety that is impossible to finish in one go. It was truly satisfying and enjoyable to pick out toppings. Additionally, the noodles are mainly glass noodles, so you can eat as much as you want without worrying about high calories. Today, I chose Tom Yum soup with a spice level of 1 and added some Shirataki noodles midway, which are very low in calories. The taste and appearance were both excellent! You can choose from a variety of soups and spice levels. I feel like I will be a regular at Chiipao from now on. Thank you for the delicious meal! Ahh~

Located less than 5 minutes from Gotanda Station. I visited around 7 pm on a weekend and there were 4 people waiting outside the shop, all of them were women! The healthy chīpao seems to be very popular among women. This time, I ordered the "tantan soup" with toppings such as quail eggs, spinach, and xiaolongbao. I chose the regular glass noodles for the noodles. It was delicious, but be careful as the cost can add up if you go overboard with the toppings.

My younger sister and I had been wanting to go to the "Harusame-ya" restaurant, and we finally got the chance to go. We arrived just before 12pm on a holiday, so we were able to get in quickly, but the restaurant can get crowded with lines forming later in the day. Inside, there were various ingredients on the left side, and we could choose our favorites to put in our bowls. Wearing gloves, we filled our bowls with over 200g of ingredients. I chose mushrooms, wontons, and greens, and ended up with around 400g. We also selected the level of spiciness for the soup – I chose level 1, while my sister went for level 2. At our table, there were condiments available to adjust the spiciness. The "Ma La Tang" soup was 580 yen, and the ingredients cost 446 yen. Even at level 1 spiciness, the soup was sufficiently hot. The springy texture of the glass noodles paired well with the flavorful soup. The greens were a must-have, adding a crisp texture and balancing out the dish. It was delicious, but considering the total cost exceeding 1,000 yen, I thought it was a bit pricey.

An Asian restaurant with a unique smell. You choose your toppings as you enter. The container is like a plastic bowl for a bath. The counter seats are narrow. If you choose the level two spiciness, it's really hot. You need to drink water after each bite. If you like spicy food at a normal level, I recommend starting with level one. However, the glass noodles are chewy and delicious. The wood ear mushrooms and other mushrooms absorb the soup, spreading their flavor. But it's really spicy. The spiciness and unique smell lingered even after I returned home.

Seven Treasures Spicy Hot Pot is a familiar ally for dieters. Depending on the location, the topping system varies, with Gotanda store offering a pay-by-weight style (while Shibuya store charges per topping). With the pay-by-weight style, I was able to choose a variety of ingredients, which was fun, but the topping cost ended up being significantly higher than usual. Despite that, I still enjoyed guilt-free eating, reaffirming that Seven Treasures is truly a strong ally for dieters.

A Japanese chain restaurant where you can eat the popular mala tan from Singapore. It was delicious, but compared to the authentic taste, I felt it lacked the punch, price, and speed. However, it's worth a visit once as they try to reproduce the taste as much as possible in Japan!

A new spring roll soup restaurant opened in Gotanda♪ At first glance, it doesn't seem like a fashionable place that fits in Gotanda...! In a neighborhood where there are many male-oriented shops, this buffet-style restaurant where you can freely choose your toppings for "spring roll soup" seems to be popular among women. I was curious because it seemed out of place in this area, but it turned out to be very popular. My friends also said it was delicious! So, I decided to check it out! The interior has table seats and counter seats, with a moderate size of about 20 seats. When you arrive, a Chinese(?) staff member will greet you to confirm the number of people. (But not very friendly, haha) It's a new experience where you have to pick up your own toppings, and I was a bit flustered (^_^;) They pointed out that I should wear gloves on both hands for infection prevention, as I only had one hand wearing them... (But they didn't provide any explanations or guidance, haha) You have to choose at least 20g of toppings, so you use tongs to select your favorite vegetables, water dumplings, meatballs, etc. from the many options available! I chose eggplant, wonton, wood ear mushrooms, quail eggs, and other things that I like♪ I was a bit nervous about the price, so I skimped on the amount of toppings, resulting in a spring roll soup that looked like it had already been eaten, haha (refer to the photo). I'm not good with spicy food, but I can eat it, so I chose 1 level of spiciness! I can handle up to level 2 at CoCo Ichibanya, so I thought I would be fine! If you choose less than level 1, it becomes a clear soup, which is not spicy at all. If you came all the way here... right? Zero spiciness means there's no challenge at all. Well, as long as it's level 1, I should be able to handle it based on my experience. I can eat kimchi, and I sprinkle shichimi on udon. I can handle Korean food to some extent, so it's not like I can't eat it at all! So, let's dig in!! The result... I failed_(:3 」∠)_ Wait, level 1?? I can't believe this is zero spiciness...! Well, I can eat it, but it's hot and spicy, a double punch!! The spring rolls that I was counting on didn't save me from the spiciness. I guess the spring rolls absorbed the soup. The spring rolls are very chewy and delicious, with a firm texture that is healthier and better than udon. But it's too spicy_(:3 」∠)_ The toppings are not spicy! (Of course) The toppings are delicious! But the spring rolls are spicy!! The soup is delicious too! But it's spicy!!! In the end, I managed to eat all the toppings, phew... On the table, there are condiments like ginger and black vinegar that are unique to soup and spring rolls. Oh, I wonder if adding these condiments to the clear soup would have been the right choice_(:3 」∠)_ Sadly, I had to give up on finishing it... Defeated. The taste is very delicious! It has a healthy flavor with a hint of spices! Next time, I want to come with my friends and add condiments to the clear soup. By the way, payment is cashless only, so be careful! I highly recommend it to those who like spicy food♪ Even with such simple toppings, it cost around 800 yen, so the cost performance might not be that great? But it's nice to be able to easily eat healthy herbal soup! ◎

I came to the restaurant called "Mala Tan" in Gotanda! The toppings are buffet style, so you can choose as much as you like. I ended up taking too much because everything was delicious, haha. This time, I chose ingredients like yuba, wood ear mushrooms, xiaolongbao, shrimp shumai, and eringi mushrooms, among others. The colors are...haha. It cost just over ¥1000! It may seem a bit expensive for lunch, but the fun of choosing freely and the apparent healthiness make it totally okay. Thanks for the meal!

Today, in order to make up for recent excessive drinking, I went to Seven Treasures Ma La Tang to customize my ingredients by picking them from the shelves and putting them in a bowl myself. I chose the soup, spiciness level, and toppings. I opted for the extremely medicinal soup, extra spicy, and added cilantro. It's not the cheapest option, but it's good to treat yourself once in a while. It really hit the spot! Thank you for the meal!

Nanabata Seven Treasures Hot Pot in Gotanda✨ Typical things about hot pot. The hope of eating healthy and cheap is not fulfilled ♬ Toppings are unlimited at 2.9 yen per gram. It ended up being a 1592 yen glass noodle soup (ﾟ∀ﾟ) I made it into an extreme medicinal cuisine with soup arrangement, and it was amazing with a super spicy flavor (о´∀`о)

I'm nervous because I'm trying Shabu Shabu for the first time. Yes, it's my first time. I feel like my nervousness is showing. Yes... (politely receiving an explanation) It's like a buffet where you pick your own vegetables with a bowl and tongs. The price is based on weight, so root vegetables are expensive! I decided not to get mushrooms while thinking about mushrooms. They cook the ingredients you choose together and serve them to you. Here it comes! It's not ramen, it's Shabu Shabu. The soup has Ma (numbing) and La (spicy) flavors. Springy glass noodles...I didn't know what they were, but they are glass noodles. It was a late lunch, so the glass noodles are gentle on the stomach, which is nice! And what's this? It's a medicinal soup that will make you healthy! One level of spiciness is enough, so I recommend starting with that. It's surprisingly powdery, so be careful when drinking the soup. It can make you cough if it sticks to your throat.