Mala Sichuan Bistro

"If you like spicy authentic Chinese food, this is the right place for you! Food quality and quantity is amazing! Staff were kind and fast! Atmosphere was cozy and relaxing!"

"The Mala prawns with crispy rice crackers may be the best Chinese dish I've had in Houston. Very flavorful, spicy, and interesting. I highly recommend them. The red Oil dumplings were also very good and had a nice flavorful spice to them as well. The Dan's noodles were pretty good we'll probably wouldn't get it again. The black peppered chicken was okay but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm sure there are more flavorful chicken dishes on their menu. Overall the food, atmosphere, and service was great. Definitely plan on coming back."

"I went here before a concert after wanting to go for a long time, I’m so glad I finally made it!! ('▽^人) I ordered laziji, which I am particularly fussy about since it’s a favorite of mine, and it’s safe to say that this restaurant has a wonderful variation of it ^^ The chicken is perfectly crispy! I scarfed that down but then ended up ordering the matcha crepe cake with my friend! The flavor is not too sweet, and we ate it in 5 bites ☚(ﾟヮﾟ☚)★ It’s also a very well prepared cake!! On top of everything, the interior is very nice. I couldn’t stop staring at the mural because it’s so beautiful.. we will be back!! Thanks!! ♡"

"As a picky person with spicy food.... I have trouble looking for good spicy (extremely hot) foods when I travel in TX. I literally have to go to Mexico or near the boarder to actually get spicy food but now that I've visit Houston and actually try different restaurants during my temporary job here... Omg! wow, these Chinese restaurants knows what spicy food should be. I wish all Asian restaurants outside Houston had this bc they truly disappoint. I will forever come here when I crave for something extremely spicy."

"My first experience with this place was through takeout and the portion was small and disappointing while the flavors were not so great. It was overly salty and numbing at the same time, I was wondering if me and Sichuan food weren't meant to be. And I was hesitant towards Sichuan food until I tried other restaurants which helped me learn to love the cuisine. So, I tried Mala to give it a second chance and dined in this time. The restaurant is pretty with the full wall painting that greets you when you enter. There's a second floor and it's very chill during lunch time. My group ordered the Mapo Tofu, Cumin Beef, Tofu Pudding with Fish Fillet, and Eggplants in Spicy Garlic. ... I don't like this place as much as other restaurants I've been to. The numbing is not for me. It's a little much and makes the food hard to enjoy. The flavors were good. I enjoyed the texture of the tofu, fish fillet, and eggplant. I'd recommend them. It's not for me and that's ok. My only issue not regarding the food is that they should also offer spoons as some dishes are better eaten with one (as an Asian, not everything has to be eaten with chopsticks). Overall, customer service was nice, food came out in a timely manner, food was also ok. :)"