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News in Easy English: Many malatang shops open in Japan. But will they stay popular?

TOKYO -- "We are opening a malatang restaurant in Japan. We want to hear honest opinions from Japanese people. Do you want to join a discussion group?

  • Malatang, a Chinese soup dish, gained popularity in Japan since 2024.
  • Malatang shops opened in Japan over two years ago, accelerating in 2024.
  • Minghui Mu, China-based malatang chain's Japan operations manager, emphasizes quality over quantity.

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