Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa is set to introduce a localized interpretation of the malatang trend at the gateway to Okinawa’s Yanbaru region. From July 18 to September 30, 2026, the resort will offer “Oriental Ryukyu Malatang,” a customizable hot pot experience that integrates the stimulating heat of Sichuan pepper with the unique seasonal ingredients of the island.
A Regional Evolution of the Malatang Trend
The offering at the resort’s Ryukahou restaurant reimagines the popular Chinese street food through a “Ryukyu Chinese” lens. The experience allows guests to navigate a spectrum of flavors, balancing the traditional numbing heat of malatang with the aromatic and medicinal profiles characteristic of Okinawan cuisine. This seasonal menu is designed to provide a nourishing dining option during the peak summer months.
Signature Ryukyu Medicinal Soups
Supervised by a specialist in medicinal cuisine, the experience features two distinct soup bases. The “Mala Soup” utilizes a rich stock of Yanbaru chicken and beef tail, while the “Paitan Soup” is a creamy broth simmered for two days using chicken bones and scallops. Both bases are enhanced with local Okinawan spices, including island chili, piparchi (island pepper), and gettou (shell ginger), creating a multi-layered fragrance and a refined heat.
Customizable Hot Pot with Local Delicacies
The dining format is highly interactive, featuring a buffet-style selection of over 50 ingredients. Guests can tailor their bowls with daily-sourced Okinawan vegetables, various fish cakes, and multiple noodle varieties, including healthy glass noodles. Premium additions include local Agu pork, Okinawan Wagyu beef, and fresh seafood, allowing for a highly personalized meal that highlights the agricultural diversity of the northern Okinawa prefecture.
Property details
- Property
- Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa
- Address
- Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
- Access
- Located near the Kyoda Interchange of the Okinawa Expressway; 40 minutes from Junglia Okinawa and 60 minutes from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
- Official site
- https://www.okinawa.oriental-hotels.com/news/914/
- Rooms
- 361
- Pricing
- Agu Course: ¥5,500; Agu & Prefectural Wagyu Course: ¥7,500; Agu, Prefectural Wagyu & Seafood Course: ¥9,500
