Dragon Hotpot, a specialty mala soup restaurant originating from Melbourne, Australia, is making its Tokyo debut with a grand opening in Kanda on July 19, 2026. Known for its authentic Sichuan spices and customizable bowls, this popular chain offers over 100 ingredient options and eight flavorful soup bases.
This arrival in Tokyo is a great opportunity for visitors to experience genuine Sichuan mala soup, a spicy and numbing broth famous for its unique blend of Sichuan pepper and chili heat. The restaurant’s flexible style lets guests tailor their meal with a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and noodles, catering to different tastes and spice preferences. Located in central Tokyo’s Kanda district, it’s convenient for both tourists and locals seeking a bold culinary adventure.
About Dragon Hotpot
Dragon Hotpot first gained worldwide popularity for its stylish venues and authentic Sichuan mala soup. It opened its first Japan location in Naha in March 2026, quickly becoming a hit for its fun, customizable dining experience and intense spicy flavors. Now, the brand is expanding to Tokyo, bringing its signature mala broth and extensive ingredient selection to the city’s food scene.
Highlights
- Choose from over 100 fresh ingredients including vegetables, meats, seafood, special fish paste items, and noodles.
- Pick from eight soup bases, such as the signature mala soup, sour and spicy hot and sour soup, or mild white broth, with five spice levels from mild to extra spicy (Dragon Hot).
- Three cooking styles available: simmered in soup, stir-fried with spices, or mixed with a special sauce.
- Grand opening reception on July 16 featuring special guests Sarina Suzuki and renowned French chef Hiroyuki Sakai.
- Opening campaign from July 19 to 21 with a chance to win a free mala soup bowl by stopping a stopwatch at exactly 10 seconds.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Dragon Hotpot Kanda |
| Menu / items | Mala Soup (マーラータン), Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯), White Broth Soup (白湯), over 100 ingredients including fresh vegetables, selected meats, seafood, special fish paste products, various noodles; spice levels from mild to Dragon Hot; cooking styles: simmered, stir-fried, mixed sauce |
| Location | Dragon Hotpot Kanda |
| Address | 2F, Eminence Abyss Building, 3-23-7 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Period | From July 19, 2026 |
| Release date | July 19, 2026 |
| Price | Free mala soup bowl (up to 800g) for stopwatch challenge winners during July 19-21 campaign; half price for 9.99 seconds; other prices vary by ingredient selection |
