The Trending Mala Soup Can Now Be Made by "Just Buying and Mixing" — A Comprehensive Guide to Recreating "Yang Guofu" Mala Soup/Beef Bone Soup with Ingredients from Gyomu Supermarket & Amazon

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Frenzy of the "Mala Tang Year" in 2025

2. What is Yang Guofu Mala Tang?

3. Why It Can Be Made at Home: The Spread of Hot Pot Base in the Market

4. Necessary Equipment and Preparations

5. When Stocking Up at Gyomu Supermarket

6. When Stocking Up on Amazon

7. [Recipe ①] Complete Reproduction of Yang Guofu "Mala Soup"

8. [Recipe ②] Complete Reproduction of Yang Guofu "Beef Bone White Soup"

9. Freely Customizable Toppings! 45 Recommended Ingredients

10. The Art of Tuning Spiciness, Numbness, and Umami

11. Healthy & Protein-Charged Modified Recipes

12. Business Analysis: Three Factors Behind Mala Tang's Success in Japan

13. Conclusion: The New Dining Culture Opened by "Homemade Mala Tang"

14. List of Reference Articles (External Links, Chronological Order)

1. Introduction: The Frenzy of the "Mala Tang Year" in 2025

On TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), "#MalaTangChallenge" has become a trending word. Many of the posters sprinkle Gyomu Supermarket's "Mala Tengjiao Xiangjiang" in their videos. The product is in short supply, and some stores sell out within 30 minutes of opening.Macaroni

At the same time, Yang Guofu Mala Tang expanded its domestic store count from 4 to 17 in about a year. The experiential format of "choosing ingredients x instant cooking" resonated with the younger generation, and lines at specialty stores were featured on news programs.

Keywords

• Numbness= The citrus-like numbness of Sichuan pepper

• Spiciness= The straightforward heat of chili peppers

• Umami= Beef bone, aromatic vegetables, and Chinese spices

How to layer these three elements is the key to recreating it at home.

2. What is Yang Guofu Mala Tang?

It started as a food stall in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, in 2003. Now, it has over 5,900 stores in China and operates in 11 countries worldwide as a pioneer of "drinkable mala tang." The soup is broadly divided into two types: Mala (Red Soup) and Beef Bone White Soup (White Soup). Similar to Japan's ramen culture, the method of allowing customers to freely choose ingredients and pay by weight was well-received. A 20-minute reproduction recipe was introduced on the TV program 'Love It!', and the sales of Sichuan pepper and soy milk surged the day after the broadcast.LOVE IT! Lifestyle

3. Why It Can Be Made at Home: The Spread of Hot Pot Base in the Market

In recent years, imports of Chinese and Korean seasonings have surged. Gyomu Supermarket has realized low prices through independent procurement and has made hot pot base and beef bone broth staple items. On Amazon, Sichuan-style bases are increasingly available, with prices starting from around 200 yen.Ameba Blog (Ameblo)Amazon.co.jp

4. Necessary Equipment and Preparations

Three Rules of Preparation

1. Melt the base and aromatic oil over low heat (to prevent burning)

2. Add half of the Sichuan pepper later to retain aroma

3. Boil vermicelli separately to remove starch and prevent clouding the soup

5. [When Stocking Up at Gyomu Supermarket]

6. [When Stocking Up on Amazon]

Amazon Tips

• Choose Prime-eligible

  products and take advantage of free shipping

• Buy 2-3 types of base together to easily change flavors

• Buy whole Sichuan pepper and crush just before use to enhance aroma

7. [Recipe ①] Complete Reproduction of Yang Guofu "Mala Soup"

Portion (for 2 people)