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Best place for flavor and value if you're in the mood for mala! Anytime a friend visits from out of town, they request that we go here. Our favorite items to order are the bbq, the dry pot and the crabs. But honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service isn't the best as they will try to rush you out of your table during busy hours but they're nice about it.
Came on a very busy Sunday night but managed to get seated with no wait. However, it took an entire hour for our food to come out which was a bit frustrating given the lack of communication about any delays. However, the dry spicy pot was great (though a bit too greasy to have often) and the food was tasty overall. I would probably come back, but order takeout to avoid the long wait from dining in.
We often come here for authentic tingling spice Chinese cuisine! Food always comes out very fast and fresh, with large portions! Service is friendly, although ordering is done through a specific QR code at your table. They offer a 5% cash discount on your tab, so definitely bring cash if you can! There are plenty of tables and dining space, usually isn't too much of a wait unless you go during peak times. Overall, great value for what you get and it's delicious! Amongst all the options within Allston, this is a must try!
Mala Restaurant might be the best Chinese spot in the Allston area, especially in terms of value. I came here with some friends and we were seated right away. The dry pot is an absolute must try. You can customize your bowl with whatever proteins and vegetables you want, and choose your spice level. Don't take the spice lightly. The fish fillet is probably my favorite protein. It's fried perfectly and so addicting that I usually order a large portion. The spicy wontons and dumplings are solid as well. I haven't explored much of the menu yet, but I'm sure everything else is also delicious.
This place seriously gets better and better. Most please kind of fizzle out, but not this place. This place is so consistently yummy and affordable. I still enjoy going there, as well as getting take out from there. The flavors are unmatched, and I definitely crave this place pretty frequently. Some friends and I recently got takeout from here, and I just wanted to give another shoutout to Mala for their delicious food. Thank you for providing consistency, especially in a time where that's not considered important. The service is always good here and despite being a small place, it's very comfortable and cozy. Will continue to support this restaurant and crave its yumminess!!!
Walked in to this casual restaurant in Allston. Tried the Roast Beef Tendon w/ Chili Sauce, Chili & Cumin Lamb (my favorite), Double Cooked Bacon, Stir Fried Pea Shoots (a bit overly salty today), Stir Fried Chicken, and Shrimp & Pork Soup Dumplings (tasted better than they looked). There was loud dinging throughout the meal from notifications at the check in counter. We also walked in to see them cleaning green beans on one of the empty tables. Definitely a more casual and homey place, and the total was not bad!
The food was not bad but the service was horrible. We went during dinner time expecting it to be really busy but surprisingly, it was only half full. They sat us (2) at the table nearest to the kitchen/front desk/bathroom, and I saw that there were open tables further towards the window. So I asked if we can sit by the window instead. Those tables are bigger and seats 4 people. The waitress turns to another worker and tells her in Chinese that we wanted to sit by the window in which this worker responds with "两个人还想坐窗边" (Two people and they want to sit by the window seat?!) in a sassy tone and then she scoffs. Mind you, this whole time we've only spoken in English but I am fluent in Chinese so I understood everything. The waitress turns back to us and just shakes her head no without any explanation. At that point, I was just like okay, they probably expects the restaurant to get busy and wants to keep the tables open. But guess what, there's literally two people sitting by the window who happens to be Chinese aunties and they were chatting it up with the waitresses and being all friendly. It was giving special treatment. The whole time we were there, they would put food down on our table and not even acknowledge us even when we would say thank you. It's almost like "here damn" when they put our food down. No eye contact, no smile, no your welcome, no "enjoy your food". And the whole time, I couldn't figure out who's actually our server because random people would give us the food and fill our water. And the whole time, that window seat was open. So I'm genuinely so confused. And it ruined my mood for the rest of the meal. Now for the food, it was what you'd expect, packed with flavor and spices. Though the dry pot was very salty and it was very confusing ordering it because it doesn't really say if it comes with vegetables and we also couldn't order any vegetables using the 3 meat option. The egg plants were really good. The soup dumplings were alright, a little dry and greasy for my liking. The skewers were my favorite. The chili wontons were flavorful, I love the sauce, but the wontons themselves taste kind of old/not fresh. We wouldn't come back again just because the food is not unique, you can find it at any Chinese restaurant like mountain house down the street. The service however seemed like it's consistently bad seeing the other reviews. And if you're going to expect a 15% minimum tip then at least act like you like your job and serve your customers with a good attitude.
The spicy dry pot is our usual dish and it never disappoints us. It's convenient to order food from your phone although service can be a bit edgy sometimes.
Food here is solid. There is a 10% discount if you pay with cash. We tipped based on the cash price and they chased us down for not tipping based on the card price... so beware of that... they'll go after you!! Knocked down a star because of that awkward interaction. My favorite was the spicy chicken appetizer 口水雞. Both appetizers of the chicken and pork wraps had really nice sauces that were sweet, garlicky, vinegary, soy-y, super yummy. My party of 5 got 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 4 bowls of rice and we had leftovers!
Mala Restaurant in Allston is one of my favorite places to go to when I'm craving Sichuan food! I absolutely LOVE getting their mala spicy pot 麻辣香锅 & like to change it up + pick different items on the list every time I visit; can pick a couple of different meats & veggies to add to the pot! Also, I always have to order the boiled fresh whole fish with special chili oil 沸腾活鱼片 OR the grilled whole fish with chef's special sauce 烤全鱼. Both are AMAZING, just one is grilled/fried & one is boiled ;) All dishes here pair super well with rice! (The fish with sour pickled veggies 酸菜活鱼片 is also CHEF'S KISS, cannot go wrong) Definitely try Mala Restaurant for authentic Sichuan food in Boston. Highly recommend!
Brighton ave, dinner time, just have to circle around and catch a parking spot. The spot was busy and definitely lively. We ordered the make your own mala pot (I prefer dry pot style might have to try that next time) but the lady liked it! We also got the fresh fish in the green pepper (sour / spicy) broth. That was really good and also drinkable like a soup (the broth I mean) Service was good, water cup was constantly being refilled. The ladies working were nice. The space is not that big but they make use of it and it gets packed especially during dinner rush / weekends.
We took a chance on this place as it looked the busiest out of the several restaurants nearing it. Folks kept going in and we took a chance. We are so glad we did! Food is superb and pricing is very reasonable. Food: Soup dumplings - these are smaller than traditional XLB's at other places, but they still taste pretty good and have an ok amount of soup inside. Some had more, some had less. These took a long time to come out, it was last. I'd give them a 3/5 rating. Chili cumen beef - Very good, give it a 4/5 rating. There is a good amount of beef with some green peppers. There are a TON of red peppers but I find that its mostly unedible as they are pretty dry and hard to chew. This dish is pretty dry. We got it spicy and it was perfect, and the mala flavor was not overpowering. You can also get this with lamb instead of beef. Shredded pork with dried bean curd - This was also a 4/5 rating. There are generous portions of meat and bean curd (sorta like firmer tofu?), along with some slices of green peppers. Flavor is spot on and this dish is not spicy. BBQ skewers - I thought this would be more popular here, but we were the only table to order these. They came out quick and had great flavor. There was a little crispness to the tentacles. The lamb was very tender and flavorful. The pork belly was just ok. Overall, I'd give skewers a 3/5 rating. This place has a sizeable dining area. I really liked that you order from your phone after scanning the QR code at your table. You can easily add on more items throughout your stay. I only wish they had more pictures for their menu items, as it would really help. Service was very good. Staff was friendly and there was someone going around constantly refilling water. They do tend to speak to you in chinese, but some can speak some english. Prices are very reasonable for the portions and quality of food. I think this definitely adds to the popularity of this place, as I'm also looking forward to a return visit soon. Keep up the great work! Lots of street parking spots around the area, but depending on day and time, could get challenging, be patient!
If you're not used to mala or spicy food, beware! With that said... this is proper mala! A small but mighty eatery in the ever growing Asian restaurant strip around Harvard Ave in Allston. This place is usually packed and needs a wait during the school year when college kids are in, but we were able to get a table for 2 quickly on a Friday afternoon. Service is quick and prompt as there is a lot of foot traffic in the small bustling space. The team there seems really happy and tight knit, at least more so than other places I've been in. The food is nothing short of excellent - their mala is top notch and each dish had very distinct but wonderful taste, the chef knows his craft. We ordered the vegetable dry hot pot, fish fillet in spicy chili, and the double cooked bacon. Hot pot was alright, and served as a good buffer with the other more oily dishes. The bacon was delicious, with a bit of heat for a nice kick. But the star was 100% the fish. Yes it's spicy, but they throw in this whopping thing of garlic right in the middle and the flavor profile will absolutely blow your mind. Get the fish, you will not regret. Get a bowl of rice, you'll need the buffer. tldr; proper mala spot in Allston. Get the fish in chili sauce. That is all
I find myself coming back to this restaurant at least once a month to satisfy my cravings. Everything here is full of flavor and they give you so much food! It usually gets pretty busy here so make sure to come early to secure a table. My favorite dish was the spicy crispy fried chicken. It comes out so fresh and crispy I find myself reaching for and getting full off this one dish. With all of this fried food I had to get a side of veggies. The string beans were good - just regular stir fried. The fish fillet and sour cabbage soup was surprisingly good. I ordered it just to try something new and it hit the spot. I took half of it home and finished it the next day for lunch. And everyone knows, the skewers here are their specialty. I love love love the chicken gizzards. The flavoring on the skewers is delectable. (Not sure if I labeled the dishes correctly) read more
4 years ago
Not to be confused with the similarly-named restaurant a few doors down, Mala is one of many delicious Chinese restaurants in probably the most culinarily dense two blocks in Boston + surroundings. I finally came by with a friend for dinner last weekend - it was quite full but turnover was pretty quick and we moved up the waitlist quickly. I was recommended the dry pot (their speciality?), and my friend and I each ordered one; but honestly each order is so big we probably could have shared and been full! It was so yummy - lots of juicy meat and veggies that we customised and a wonderful amount of spice (both spicy spice and flavour spice). We also got the preserved egg (aka century egg) with tofu - it is a bit of an acquired taste, I'm told, but I adore it and it was really delicious. The spicy oil complemented the simpler flavours of the tofu well. As a side note for those of my fellow cilantro-haters, stuff comes with a lot of cilantro, so be warned to make a note of that when ordering if you don't want any :) Anyway, as noted portion sizes were really big and prices were really good for that, so a very tasty and economical meal overall Very excited to have finally tried it and I will definitely be back! read more
We ordered the mala spicy pot, in which you can add your choice of meat and up to 6 veggies. Solid amount of food for the price - we ordered a large protein and still had leftovers for another meal. I think the shiitake mushroom, cauliflower, tofu, and napa cabbage were excellent veggie choices. Service was quick as well. Perhaps more of a personal preference, but I thought there were too many whole peppercorns - I like the numbing flavor but not actually biting into the peppercorn, and I had to pick some of them out. I would definitely come back to try some of their individual dishes! read more
Every single thing we had was sooo good. Old noodles was very fragrant and flavorful. Mala is just amazing. Dumping wrapper were just 10/10 and meat skewers were just perfectly cooked. 10/10. Service is extremely fast. There is gonna be a long wait time so make sure you check in and join the waitlist from Yelp before you head out. read more
I first went to Mala around 4 years ago and I remember thinking it was good but too oily (classic dry pot). I went again more recently and tried some more of their offerings. I didn't love everything I tried -- I think the seasoning could have been more on-point for some of the dishes, and the dry pot was pretty greasy. I liked the noodles we got -- they had a nice cumin flavor. The skewers were pretty bland but crispy. I thought the cabbage dish was a bit too sour. The dry pot was okay but I've definitely had better. Overall I have places I would choose over Mala in this area, but it's a solid option for this type of food! read more
3 years ago
good food.,love spicy . Been eating there for twice actually. Nice and clean. And Hoping that more different recipes . read more
2 years ago
I had the Seafood Mala Bowl, Delicious, Nice Portion, Excellent, on the side I ordered the jellyfish salad. I was hoping it was flavored like the Korean jellyfish salad I am used to, this was not the case, it was ok, but not as flavorful as the Korean style (vinegar, mustard) Will definitely be back! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
The food was amazing! The Dan Dan mian was recommended by lots of Yelpers and I 100% agree - that was by far some of the best noodles I've had in Boston. The food actually came out really quickly too. The restaurant has implemented an online order system, you order from the QR code on your specific table. If you're getting the Mala Dry pot, every meat is extra ($5.95 for each meat), so even if you get the "meat and vegetable dry pot", you have to choose the vegetables and the meat, which wasn't very clear to us so it originally only came out with a vegetable pot. Service was meh, they didn't really come around to check on us and we felt rushed to leave. But the food was worth it read more
4.5/5 This is a spicy favorite among me and my friends! If you're ever craving for some good Szechuan food in Allston, you should definitely come to Mala. It can get quite busy during peak hours--I had to wait 45 minutes for a table on a Friday night--but it's definitely worth it. Although I ordered a mapo tofu and the chilled roast beef this time around (both great options), I would also highly recommend the Fresh Whole Fish with Spicy Szechuan Hot and Spicy Sauce and the dry pot. read more
3 years ago
Mala in Allston is one of my favorite places for spicy food and for dry pot. I have been here and ordered it on ubereats many times and have never been disappointed with the flavor or the portions. I highly recommend their dry pot if you like spicy foods. At Mala you choose whether you want 3 or 6 vegetables and then you pay for whatever meat you want in it. I usually do 3 and do tofu puff, shiitake mushroom, and bok choy with beef. This is a big portion even if you order takeout. I usually split one and have my own side of rice and I am incredibly full. I also recommend rice because the dish is salty (but it's good). Another dish I love is the dry stir fried chicken with spicy capsicum. The only thing about this dish is it costs more than the dry pot and it is 50% chilis. I have also had the cold noodles, spicy wontons, and the xinjiang stir fried noodle with beef and they were all great. I think that the prices here are very reasonable and it is totally worth it to dine here for the flavors alone. The dry pot is one of my favorite foods ever and you have a decent amount of options to choose from to customize it. read more
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Mala is one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in all of Boston. It's a casual spot and always packed for a reason. I always get the large dry mala pot - choosing double beef and 6 different veggies. The dry mala stir fry sauce is a blend of savory, umami, numbing, and spicy. Cold sesame noodles are refreshing and savory. It has such an addicting flavor that I can't find anywhere else. No matter how full I am, I want another bite of it. This is my favorite noodles handsdown of all time. I always order a box to go and have it for lunch. The Lamb Skewers are tender topped with cumin spice. Order a couple skewers to add into the dry mala pot for more variety! read more
2 years ago
Food here is absolutely delicious, if you can I'd definitely recommend eating in because it just doesn't taste the same by the time you make it home. This place is always busy but they keep things moving and wait staff are fast with bringing you things. Highly recommend everyone get the Mala Dry Pot because of both taste and value and because it's my favorite. read more
I'm not too sure why mala restaurant has so many poor ratings, but my experience here was excellent. Parking is a bit difficult to find as there are many restaurants nearby and there is only street parking available. But after two minutes or so, I was able to find a spot a block into the neighborhood. Currently, this restaurant is using a completely electronic menu that allows for quick ordering. My girlfriend and I were feeling pretty hungry, so we ordered two appetizers: Dan Dan noodles and sliced beef and tendon assortment. We also opted for their most famous item, the dry pot. They have the option to choose from predetermined ingredients Or take your own ingredients from an assortment of meats and vegetables. They also gave you the option to choose spice level. We opted for mild and that was plenty of spice. We chose fatty beef, fish tofu, and quail eggs as our meat products and chose Lotus root, potato, tofu skin, and mushrooms. Food came out in about 10 minutes despite busy dinner service. The dry pot came in a pretty big bowl enough to share with up to 3 to 4 people. I highly recommend coming to mala restaurant if you're in the area. read more
Really fun spot! Super busy so we had to wait and then got rushed to eat and get out. But the food was good, the service fast, and the servings huge. I love love loved the Mapo tofu. We also got a mala pot, which was less good; I generally like spicy food but found it too spicy and otherwise flavorless. But the Mapo tofu made up for it, and honestly could be a hearty meal for two all on its own. Would recommend! read more
1 year ago
The food here is a 10 out of 5. My wife and I came to Boston specifically because...we were craving the Mala dry pot. And these guys do it better than anybody else. We have been to several dry pot places here in New York City, and nothing holds a candle to what Mala in Boston is able to do. And I would say that the pricing is quite reasonable as well. You can get a lot of food for under $20, and that's a real selling point for us as well. However, the service here is about as bad as it gets. The guy answering the phone is super rude. He was rude on the phone, and when I went in to pick up the food, he was yelling at another customer. I mean come on. A lot of us survived COVID and want to get back to our dry pots. Can't you be happy for us?! We will be back. The food is really stellar. However, I hope the 'tude gets better. read more
2 years ago
It took a bit of time to sit but once sat, service was quick. The food was delicious and just the right spice level. read more
My favorite favorite favorite restaurant in Boston for anything spicy and numbing. The dry pot here is so freaking good, it's addicting. Super authentic flavors, but definitely not a place to go if you can't take tolerate spice. I've had a few of their appetizers including 凉粉，夫妻肺片, jellyfish and cold noodles. They were okay, the best time here is still the mala pot by far. A Large will fee 3-4 people, you get to choose 6 veggies and then various meats. The lamb and fried white fish fillet are my favorites. read more
4 years ago
This is my all time favorite Szechuan restaurants ever! This WILL be what i miss the most when I leave Boston 5/5 The food has the best flavors ever! My most favorite is their dry pot! The perfect amount of numbing spice & its byo so you get to choose what you want in it! (Beef & the fried fish are my go-to for the protein!) The fried chicken is honestly out of this world. Perfect mixture of spice, heat, & specks of sweetness! Quite unhealthy but I can also eat it up all day! You can't go wrong with the Dan Dan noodles tooo! It is spicy tooo! 5/5 The wait time for this restaurant can be a bit annoying so make sure to go when it opens. But the waiters/ host overall are friendly & fills up your water for you throughout! 4/5 The restaurants decor is very pretty with wallpapers of scenery & lots of red. But very casual area! Somewhat tight in space! read more
I've heard so many friends rave about this place and finally got to try it a few weeks ago! We went on a Sunday night and was seated pretty quickly. We got the dan dan noodles which were cooked very nicely and the flavor was delicious and the spicy ness was not too much. We also got the stir fried chicken which was definitely spicy but also very tasty and super juicy. Definitely a great dish for the table to share. Last but not least we got a beef mala pot with a bunch of veggies and some glass noodles. Loved all the flavors were and the spicy ness was perfect for me. This is a great place if you're craving mala! read more
5 years ago
This place is a hole in the wall Sichuan spot! My girlfriend and I visit many sichuan restaurants and this place was one of our favorites. The food is tasty and price is reasonable considering their portion sizes. Everything also tasted fairly authentic. As a cherry on top, we enjoyed the cute decor and easy online menu purchasing design of the restaurant. read more
3 years ago
With parents from China, this is one of our go to places. Gets quite busy and interior arrangement seating is quite crowded but good service and great food that tastes authentic. read more
3 years ago
Great authentic Chinese food nestled in the heart of Allston village. Right next door to the famous Varlo's Cucina. We had the fish filet with sour picked vegetables. Was a great meal for 2. Very authentic Chinese sichuan cuisine. read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Mala is a staple and a must try!! I've been going here for years and never fails to impress me. You scan a QR code and order from their website. It's so quick and easy. There are very few places that do mala pot well in the Boston area. When ordering the pot, you get to choose what goes in it. So it's very customizable to your liking. It's just so flavorful and tasty. The Dan Dan noodles and stir fry noodles are so good. I also enjoy the stir fried chicken with peppers a lot. There bbq skewers are very good as well. Can't wait to go back! read more
4 years ago
Hands down has the best Szechuan Spicy Ma-Po Tofu! It is perfectly spicy and numbing in all the right ways. Whenever I go to Mala, I always have to get a dry pot (pictured: not dry but it is a beef mala pot) and mapo tofu. Their portions are always big and can be shared amongst others. read more
The food is so good! Oh my God. Once you've had their mala pot stir fry, you will only want to order that. We get one to share, large size with six veggies - broccoli, taro, potato, green beans, enoki mushroom, and yuba. We play fast and loose with the last veggie, sometimes opting for black fungus, wide bean noodle, or bamboo slices. It's always good. We get it mild spicy but even that has us sniffling a bit. We also order a side of rice with it to cut through the spice. We supplement the stir fry with some barbecue chicken wings or cauliflower. They have a tasty spice rub on them. And it's so nice to get an order with just two wings or four pieces of cauliflower so that you can sample small portions. On other occasions, we've ordered the mala pot soup which had a tangy spicy broth with an assortment of veggies. Another favorite is the fish fillet in black bean sauce. Delicious combination of flavors! The customer service is a hit or miss. We've got smiles sometimes, mostly not. But the food arrives hot, and service is quick, for which I'm grateful. Tip: Just when they seat you, you can let them know "no straws in your water" (or no water) otherwise they tend to bring glasses of water with straws already immersed in them. read more
Came here to the restaurant after reading Yelpers' reviews. Let's start with the good - Dan Dan Noodle ($8+), my friend had that and said it's great. Prices are extremely affordable- likely because the main clientele here are college students. It's one of the most affordable Mala Sichuan restaurants in the Boston area. Ordered a Sichuan fried fish fillet ($15.95) vegetable malatang and vegetable dry pot -$10.95+ each. Aside from the cheap prices, there's really not much to write home about. The dishes look great but it lacks wok hei and flavor. We had high hopes for the place but was left feeling lackluster after tasting the dishes. The servers are friendly and nice. Not the hostess though, she's not exactly friendly nor polite. We were asked to pick our own seat but when we did, she ordered us to sit in her table of choice somehow and not in a polite manner. Seriously, as paying customer, should we really subject ourselves to such rudeness only because the restaurant is cheap? Probably will not return. read more
4 years ago
Many mala restaurants are popping up in Allston and this is place is standing very high from the rest! It's our second time ordering the sauteed crab with salty egg yolks and let me tell you, don't skip out on the shells after prying the meat out cuz the salty egg yolk marries well with the delicious crab. You'll get plastic gloves and a cracker since part of the experience and fun is the satisfaction of extracting the meat yourself! The BBQ skewers (chicken hearts, gizzards and squid) were flavorful as well and cooked nicely with cumin and other spices. Don't forget to the order the mala spicy pot which contains a variety of delights, such as veggies, seafood and herbs. It's a no-brainer to come back. read more
5 years ago
Best dry spicy pot restaurant in Boston! If it's your first time, ordering might seem confusing but the menu laid out is pretty simple. They give you a laminated menu with a dry erase marker and you just mark which meats and vegetables you want. There's a small size and a large size. The small size allows a maximum of 3 vegetable items and the large allows up to 6. You can pick up to as many portions of meats/seafoods as you want and they'll just charge you by portion. There are 4 levels of spice - plain, mild, medium, spicy, extra spicy. I usually just get the mild and that itself is spicy enough - there are peppers/seeds everywhere - but spicy is your personal preference so if you can handle it, GO FOR THE EXTRA SPICY;) read more
5 years ago
Mala is one of my favorite spots in Allston when I'm craving something spicy! Most of the time there is always a wait to be seated, but the wait is worth it. The menu is huge and they also have lunch specials during the weekdays. The main star of this place is the dry pot. I always have to get this when I'm here! The menu can be a little hard to read, but the staff is helpful. I can always relive on leaving this place, happy and full. read more
3 years ago
This place has some of the best food in all of Boston. Ordered the Mala Pot with Pork, beef, and fish tofu and more. Delicious Sichuan food with great prices and large portions. It can be oily and salty but that's what makes it great. read more
4 years ago
TL;DR: definitely come here if you like dry pot, it's worth the wait and a good price. This restaurant is a hidden gem not only in Allston, but in all of Boston. The food was phenomenal -- the dry pot is comparable with that of New York Flushing Chinatown and arguably better. Service: We waited for ~25 minutes for 2 people, but the food was well worth the wait. After we sat down and ordered, the food came extremely quickly. Food: I would not order the rice noodle pictured below; stick to some skewers for appetizers. The mala pot is what's worth, and for a large basket, you can get an excellent portion for 2-4 people. We got mild spice and thought that was plenty spicy (we are both Chinese and enjoy eating spicy food). We ordered lamb and beef in the mala basket -- the beef was better. The small was a hefty portion of meat. Price: Very solid pricing for delicious food. You could easily have a full meal for 2 just by ordering the mala pot, which would cost you ~$30, including the rice. read more
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! I have both dined-in and got take-out from Mala multiple times and each time the food is absolutely amazing! Flavorful, fresh, authentic, and the perfect level of spice. What more can one want? If you're reading this review, do not skip on this restaurant! My favorite dishes include: Dan Dan Noodles: big portion and super flavorful. The perfect addition to any meal. Wontons with Spicy Chili Sauce: get this for dine-in, not for takeout. These wontons are delicious but they weren't the best when crammed in a take-out container. Definitely get them when you're eating in the restaurant though. Dry Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Capsicum: my boyfriend's favorite dish. You really can't go wrong with fried chicken tossed with red spicy peppers. Sauteed Fish Fillet in Hot & Spicy Sauce: my FAVORITE dish! The fish is extremely tender and the spicy oil sauce is perfection. I order this dish from most Chinese food take-out places and Mala has by far the best one! Shredded Beef with Hot Green Pepper: another one of my favorites from Mala. The perfect level of spice with delicious beef. Sauteed Beef Slices with Scallion: the perfect non-spicy dish to balance out all the spice on the table. The beef is tender and the sauce adds the perfect level of sweetness. Honestly, this place is so good that anything you choose from the menu will be amazing! read more
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