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    Mala Sichuan Bistro

    4.1 (284 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Melissa H.

    Mala always hits the spot. Service is typically friendly and the interior is nicely decorated. The spicy crispy chicken is a total crowd favorite. It's super crunchy with just the right kick of heat. We love how it's served on a mini shovel. Mapo tofu? Still amazing, rich and flavorful like always. The sweet plum ribs were pretty solid too, nice and tender. And that tiramisu crepe slice? Surprisingly tasty and a fun way to wrap things up, especially with the sparkler.

    水煮牛肉 水煮鱼片 Water Boiled Fish Fillet
    Tiffany J.

    The ambience is nice, there are a few private rooms for large parties, and the food is always pretty good. I love the one in Houston, but Katy one is also good. Waiters are friendly and attentive, and rice comes with some dishes so no need to extra order. Fried rice could have more taste to it, but that's my only complaint! Fun desert menu.

    Mapo Tofu
    Nicole R.

    We ordered the Mapo Tofu, Dry Pot Fish Fillet, and Eggplants in Spicy Garlic Sauce. All dishes were amazing! This is my favorite Sichuan restaurant in the area. They seated us very quickly and the service was very keen to detail. The ambiance was very good and we enjoyed catching up with friends.

    Front entrance
    Taylor C.

    After seeing they received a bib gourmand I was eager to visit one of their locations!! Since I was in the area I chose this one. It was so beautiful inside and spacious. We ordered the Eggplant in spicy garlic sauce, flavorful and the perfect texture. I got their red oil dumplings, they were phenomenal especially the texture of the wrapper. Downside I got some of the oil in my eye because they were slippery but that's my fault lol. We also enjoyed their Yangzhou fried rice and chow mein. I will say I didn't love the luncheon meat in the Yangzhou it had an especially strong pork flavor that just wasn't for me. Overall super delicious meal and I will definitely be visiting again to try more things. Probably a different location though because finding parking in that area is always so hard.

    Jiggling Pork Belly
    Allie H.

    Friendly servers! Got the jiggling pork belly, mapo tofu and Dan Dan noodles. The mapo tofu was definitely my favorite- could have easily eaten it by myself. The Dan Dan noodles weren't as spicy as I was expecting but still had really good flavor.

    House Special Chow Mein
    Erin W.

    Came in on a Saturday night and was seated immediately, the restaurant had a nice ambiance and was very clean. Our server wasn't the most attentive, but the food came out very fast. We ordered a couple of dishes because everything looked so good! The Sour and Spicy dumplings were so tasty, but I didn't really get spicy at all 8/10. The green beans were incredibly seasoned and cooked perfectly 10/10! The Chow Mein was pretty good, but I wish there was a bit more shrimp 8/10. The Spicy and Crispy Chicken was perfectly crispy, but I didn't get spicy 8/10. Overall it was a very solid meal and affordable, so I'd recommend!

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    Chelsea B.

    Mala has an expansive menu so there is something for everyone here. With vegetarian, vegan and meat options it's a great place for different dietary needs and restrictions and many dishes, like their eggplant and mapo tofu can be made with or without meat. The servers were very friendly and attentive and the restaurant has a beautiful and clean esthetic. The food portions are big for sharing so it's perfect for groups ans families. Highly recommend a visit!

    Ants on the Tree Eggplants in Spicy Garlic Sauce Mala Beef Tendon
    Hemi K.

    The food was delicious and beautifully plated! It was excellent quality and would be a great place to visit with family. I loved the spice of the dishes and really enjoyed all the flavors. I would recommend all the dishes we got: ants on a tree, eggplant in spicy garlic sauce, and mala chicken. The interior was clean and well decorated. The seating was hard wood and was beautiful. It wasn't the most comfortable furniture as it was a little hard to squeeze in through the benches and table, but it was functional.

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    Rachel B.

    We went to Asian town for the lion dance but we missed it so we decided to grab a bite. Most places were super busy. I've never had sichuan food before and it smelled really good, so we stopped in. The wait was quick. The chili oil dumplings were amazing; we were almost licking the bowl! We also ordered the kung pao chicken which was good and the brown sugar fried rice cakes. Those were interesting but we dipped them in chili oil and it made them better! Overall, the waiters were running around so service was ok but it was lunar new year so it was to be expected. I would definitely come again.

    回锅肉
    Dora S.

    Tried this michelin guide restaurant in katy asian town and the only dish that took me by surprise was the spicy and crispy chicken. It was extremely flavorful and crispy. We ate every crisp left on the plate. The pork stirfry was delicious with a lot of pork but it didnt give the "wow" factor. The beef in golden soup was good but it didn't use the right cut of beef and the "soup" flavor wasnt traditional. It wasn't as spicy as i would like. The string beans were quite disappointing. First, it came out lukewarm and it was flavorless. This is a classic easy chinese dish and i was surprised by the quality. We asked for it to be reheated and it took over 15 minutes for them to bring the dish back. Was the food good? Yes. Was it michelin guide worthy? I dont know.... Service was good, the staff were quick on their feet and happy to help. It seemed like they were understaffed because it looked hectic and unorganized. Aesthetics were great. I loved how well lit it was in the restaurant and the lanterns. Very cute!

    Sherman O.

    Great Szechuan restaurant, freshly prepared dishes, delicious flavors, very attentive service they even boxed my to go leftovers. Ample parking. Clean inside and out. Great service. Inviting Chinese restaurant atmosphere from the music to the asset with to the decorations. . The Chinese music is a nice touch to feel like you're submersed in the culture. Would recommend. I'll definitely be back. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning.

    Fish fillet with tofu-- very good

    Ambiance--very good Service-- not too bad, except he forgot one of the dishes that we ordered until I reminded him Food-- good

    Konjac Duck Stew
    Brandon D.

    I met up with my cousin here before she moves away for school at UT Austin. She really likes this place and wanted me to try it. I came on a Monday night and the parking lot was full but the restaurant itself had tons of open seats. We got the konjac duck stew, shredded pork with spice dry tofu, water boiled fish, dry pot dish, cumin beef, and Dan Dan noodles. The meats were all very tender. I really liked the way they cook their food because it tastes less numbing compared to other Sichuan restaurants, I prefer it this way so I can enjoy more of the flavor. I loved both fish dishes, you get the contrast between the crispy fish fillets and the soft water boiled fish fillet. The konjac duck stew was good but be careful of bones. I bit into some pieces thinking there were no bones and it hurt some of my teeth for biting too hard. My favorite dishes here were the fish dishes

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    One of the best spicy chicken cubes in houston. Katy location is best. Would avoid the Bellaire one

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    Ask the Community - Mala Sichuan Bistro

    Do you guys use peanut oil? (asking because of nut allergies)

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    Any gluten options here?

    Yes. The gluten free options are noted on their menu.

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