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Mala Sichuan Bistro
Szechuan Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Houston
The folks at Houston Press and Eater like this place. Would you agree?
"Red oil dumplings and garlic bacon are must tries!"(4 Tips)
"Try the water boiled fish, dan dan noodles, and the garlic bacon!"(4 Tips)
"My faves: couples lung slices and the crispy and spicy intestines"(2 Tips)
"Surf clam, all duck and crunchy spicy intestine."(2 Tips)
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- garlic bacon
- crispy chicken
- great value
- good for groups
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Diana TearpockOctober 24, 2019I came in one day alone, although check might not be high , they still gave me the best service. Food was authentic . Can request level of spiciness . Bringing family this trip to try more dishes
Try the cumin beef. Just tried it for the first time and it's delicious. Super tender and flavorful, but watch out, it's spicier than any other dish I've had there!
Dat LeJuly 13, 2013Good flavor. Spicy! Everything covered in chili oil so beware. Food goes good with rice. Waitress was very attentive to refilling my glass of water while I was there.
For those who love their Chinese food served spicy (but not too spicy to kill the great taste). Large soup portions, for cheap. Excellent Spicy and Crispy Chicken and Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce.
Simon JohnsonJanuary 10, 2020ooohhhhhh the Kungpao chicken, the Dan Dan noodles.... the green beans. Next time the crispy basil chicken! our waitress Larissa is the best guide to their specialities - she is fantastic. Woo hoo!!!!- Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014Don't miss: Funky Stick Chicken; House Special Cold Noodles; Chengdu Pot-Roasted Prawns; red oil dumplings; tea-smoked Three Pepper Duck and Golden Hook Bittermelon with dried shrimp. Read more
Houston PressAugust 4, 2014Mala Sichuan Bistro is nicer, cleaner and friendlier than most places you'll run across in Chinatown. Read more
- Best Sichuan food in Houston! My faves: couples lung slices and the crispy and spicy intestines
- Excellent hot and sour soup, served hot and spicy. One $5.95 portion will be enough for 4 people! Also tried and enjoyed Spicy and Crispy Chicken and Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce.
Deven NongbriAugust 27, 2015Probably the best Sichuan place in Houston with one of the most entertaining menus (read English descriptions very carefully).
Angela LeeJuly 22, 2021The stir fry lamb was good. Also the crepe cake was unique with a sparkler on top
- Houston PressOctober 17, 20122012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Chinese Restaurant.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:
Jose ColucciSeptember 15, 2013Excellent food ... but make sure to mix spicy and non-spicy ... or you may nit fully enjoy the experience.
EaterJanuary 21, 2013No other restaurant in Houston serves Sichuan style Chinese food that's this authentic. [Eater 38 Member]- Kung Pao Chicken is divine! The best Kung Pao Chicken dish I ever had, and I mean ever!
- Try the water boiled fish, dan dan noodles, and the garlic bacon!
- Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014
- Crispy Chicken and Mapo Tofu rock. Spicyyyyyyy, but tastyyyyyyy...
They offer 5% discount if you with pay cash instead of credit card.
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014Go with a group. Order more than you think is wise. Prepare to sweat. An acid trip for your taste buds, dishes like water-boiled beef and mapo tofu shimmer like an olfactory illusion. Read more
Jonathan CorcuttJune 14, 2013They don't accept AMEX and will only split the bill across two credit cards per table.
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Chinese restaurant serving authentic Sichuan style cuisine on Bellaire Boulevard in Houston, Texas with flavors ranging from sweet to spicy for lunch and dinner.
Closed until 11:00 AM Wednesday (Show more)
- Mon, Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(713) 995-1889
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Yes
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Outdoor Seating
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