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Mala Sichuan Bistro

Szechuan Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$

Houston

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Mala Sichuan Bistro

8.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for spicy food in Houston
The folks at Eater and Houston Press 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)
"... Kungpao chicken, the Dan Dan noodles.... the green beans. Next time the crispy..."(2 Tips)

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Fernando CovasMarch 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
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!
Upvoted Jan 3
Diana TearpockOctober 24, 2019
I 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
Dat LeJuly 13, 2013
Good 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.
Alex S.July 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
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, 2020
ooohhhhhh 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, 2014
Don'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, 2014
Mala Sichuan Bistro is nicer, cleaner and friendlier than most places you'll run across in Chinatown. Read more
Hedan ZengJanuary 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best Sichuan food in Houston! My faves: couples lung slices and the crispy and spicy intestines
Alex S.January 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
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, 2015
Probably the best Sichuan place in Houston with one of the most entertaining menus (read English descriptions very carefully).
Angela LeeJuly 22, 2021
The stir fry lamb was good. Also the crepe cake was unique with a sparkler on top
Houston PressOctober 17, 2012
2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Chinese Restaurant.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.
Jose ColucciSeptember 15, 2013
Excellent food ... but make sure to mix spicy and non-spicy ... or you may nit fully enjoy the experience.
EaterJanuary 21, 2013
No other restaurant in Houston serves Sichuan style Chinese food that's this authentic. [Eater 38 Member]
Alex S.February 11, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Kung Pao Chicken is divine! The best Kung Pao Chicken dish I ever had, and I mean ever!
MaryJune 30, 2013
Red oil dumplings, garlic bacon, three pepper beaten duck, crispy mala beef.
Lisa KJuly 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Try the water boiled fish, dan dan noodles, and the garlic bacon!
JennJuly 21, 2015
I absolutely love you Mala Sichuan Bistro! Check out Freebie today! Read more
Brian LynchJanuary 13, 2014
Surf clam, all duck and crunchy spicy intestine. Yum
Serra CMarch 17, 2019
Best sichuan bistro in town
Lisa KMay 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
You MUST try the garlic bacon appetizer...YUM
Jeremey BarrettOctober 2, 2014
Crispy and spicy chicken is awesome!
Tarik CamurdesJune 28, 2016
B2, H4 and V9 dry with red chilies :)
Ivan EngJanuary 10, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Reminds me eating in a small restaurant in China
MegAugust 9, 2014
The crispy chicken is fantastic!
Laura ChanSeptember 28, 2012
Best of Houston 2012 - Food & Drink - Best Chinese Restaurant
Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014
Inside track: You get a 5 percent discount when you pay cash. Read more
Princy MohanMarch 25, 2012
Try the three pepper pressed duck and the short ribs with broken rice!
mai phamJuly 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Red oil dumplings and garlic bacon are must tries!
Mark AlexanderSeptember 4, 2013
Spicy spicy spicy!!! Spicy goodness!
Alex S.November 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Crispy Chicken and Mapo Tofu rock. Spicyyyyyyy, but tastyyyyyyy...
C.K. ChinAugust 9, 2014
Best eggplant in town...
Neo MatrixMay 8, 2013
Took friends from chongqing here and they enjoyed the food. Enough said!
Laura ChanSeptember 27, 2012
Houston Press 2012 Favorite Dishes - Ma Po Tofu
Rebecca KuoJuly 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The water boiled fish is da bomb.
Nidz M.June 14, 2014
Try the red oil dumplings. Three pepper duck was so-so.
Patsy TurnerSeptember 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Spicy deliciousness!
VinaMarch 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They offer 5% discount if you with pay cash instead of credit card.
russel swensenJuly 11, 2013
anything with the peppercorns
Saf anJanuary 31, 2014
Dish: Chengdu-style pot roasted tilapia
Sean BarrettFebruary 23, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Love the spicy crispy chicken
Tasting TableAugust 5, 2014
Go 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, 2013
They don't accept AMEX and will only split the bill across two credit cards per table.
Lisa KOctober 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They no longer have lunch specials =(
Lee PreimesbergerOctober 5, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Decent shicuan. Not hot. Beef chewy.

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