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Address: 600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 453, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (832) 767-5402
Website: https://www.malasichuan.com/
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Vanessa’s 5 Star Reviews
If you’re into flavor and spice, this is your place. The food is loud, bold, and straight-up fire.
The peppercorn chicken- is wild. It’s spicy, full of flavor, and that tingly numbing sensation is addictive. Again if you appreciate flavor and spice, you’ll enjoy it. Every bite hits different.
The spot feels down-to-earth and all about the food. They do have lunch specials and portions are generous.
… moreThe peppercorn chicken- is wild. It’s spicy, full of flavor, and that tingly numbing sensation is addictive. Again if you appreciate flavor and spice, you’ll enjoy it. Every bite hits different.
The spot feels down-to-earth and all about the food. They do have lunch specials and portions are generous.
mojovoyager
Wonderful little gem in the Heights to get an outstanding selection of well prepared and very tasty Sichuan dishes. The restaurant also makes some of the best signature cocktails that I have sampled in quite a while.
… moreBecky Arcizo
I recently had the pleasure of dining at your establishment, and I wanted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience. From the moment our food arrived, I was struck by the artistry of the presentation. Each dish was a visual masterpiece, carefully composed and clearly made with passion. The portion sizes were incredibly generous; two people can easily share a single main course. We ended taking home delicious leftovers.
My favorite appetizer was the cucumber salad in red chili sauce. The refreshing coolness of the cucumber was beautifully offset by the vibrant heat of the chili. It was a perfect start to the meal.
The chow mein was equally exceptional. The flavor was rich and complex, a testament to the quality of ingredients. I honestly struggled to leave even a single bite behind! It was that good.
Overall, my dining experience was superb. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, reflecting a high level of culinary expertise. I will certainly be recommending your restaurant to friends and family, and I look forward to returning soon.
… moreMy favorite appetizer was the cucumber salad in red chili sauce. The refreshing coolness of the cucumber was beautifully offset by the vibrant heat of the chili. It was a perfect start to the meal.
The chow mein was equally exceptional. The flavor was rich and complex, a testament to the quality of ingredients. I honestly struggled to leave even a single bite behind! It was that good.
Overall, my dining experience was superb. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, reflecting a high level of culinary expertise. I will certainly be recommending your restaurant to friends and family, and I look forward to returning soon.
Ren Henry
Holy cow. Stopped here on a road trip with a colleague and was blown away. Recommend to anyone. If I had to move to Houston I would move across the street
… moreRon Rogers
We ordered takeout. Order was ready on time and accurately filled.
The food is very good and fresh. Most of the time menu items flagged as spicy gets a big eye roll and riiiight. Not here. The food marked spicy is very spicy, but in a delicious way. We ordered red oil dumplings 3.5/5, spicy and crispy chicken 5/5, Cumin King Pork Hock 4.5/5, and Salt and Pepper Prawns (12) 5/5.
… moreThe food is very good and fresh. Most of the time menu items flagged as spicy gets a big eye roll and riiiight. Not here. The food marked spicy is very spicy, but in a delicious way. We ordered red oil dumplings 3.5/5, spicy and crispy chicken 5/5, Cumin King Pork Hock 4.5/5, and Salt and Pepper Prawns (12) 5/5.
Sabs Rivera
I’ve eaten at this location and Bellaire and enjoy both locations. Consistently good casual sichuan!
Ordered pickup.
Dan Dan noodles
Green onion shrimp
Mala crunchy duo
Chicken stock potstickers.
I got the noodles no pork (beef instead). When I came to pick up the order the young man asked if I ate pork, I replied “no” and he said he wanted to make sure I knew the potstickers were pork. While that order was for my guy, I wanted to say I appreciated the young man noting that. It was thoughtful and good service. Thank you!
… moreOrdered pickup.
Dan Dan noodles
Green onion shrimp
Mala crunchy duo
Chicken stock potstickers.
I got the noodles no pork (beef instead). When I came to pick up the order the young man asked if I ate pork, I replied “no” and he said he wanted to make sure I knew the potstickers were pork. While that order was for my guy, I wanted to say I appreciated the young man noting that. It was thoughtful and good service. Thank you!
ml
Tried all the locations of Mala Sichuan bistro, and this location is the best! Each time we are here, we leave satisfied with belly happy. This time we ordered crispy beef, lotus root, pan fried dumplings and shredded pork with Beijing sauce. The beef is spicy and numbing, just what I like. My boyfriend had shredded pork, which was tender and delicious. All I all, fantastic good! Will come back soon.
Update: recent visit had us enjoy spinach stir, pork with crispy rice, gyoza, and cold beef tendon. All of them are delicious. However, the cumin lamb we also ordered was not to our liking. It tasted gamey(膻气）and hard to chew, not tender at all.
Update: highly recommend Dan Dan noodle. The sauce and the texture of the noodle are perfect and we finished everything. The spicy chicken cones and shredded pork were also alright
… moreUpdate: recent visit had us enjoy spinach stir, pork with crispy rice, gyoza, and cold beef tendon. All of them are delicious. However, the cumin lamb we also ordered was not to our liking. It tasted gamey(膻气）and hard to chew, not tender at all.
Update: highly recommend Dan Dan noodle. The sauce and the texture of the noodle are perfect and we finished everything. The spicy chicken cones and shredded pork were also alright
Cady Coshow
The food and service were simply amazing. I had the water boiled fish (it’s better than what it sounds like, just get it!), spicy chicken, and the hot oil wontons. The heat was pleasant and not overpowering.
Just a heads up: our car was broken into in the parking lot, so just be aware of that. I’d still go to this spot, but just watch your surroundings.
… moreJust a heads up: our car was broken into in the parking lot, so just be aware of that. I’d still go to this spot, but just watch your surroundings.
T Jack
1. Dirty/un-bussed tables on the patio. 2. A FLITHY menu with tattered pages. (Almost felt like you needed to use hand sanitizer after touching the pages.) 3. Waiter disappeared after dropping off water.
Ordered the hot & sour soup, chicken fried rice, and cumin lamb. Everything, especially the fried rice, was SUPER salty. We never received the stir fried cabbage that we ordered.
….and one of the worst parts…..i requested a refill on iced tea. Instead of bringing me a new glass, they took the glass I was using to the back. I had a direct view of the kitchen/beverage station & witnessed the staff use her hands to pick up my straw to put more ice in the glass. She then placed the straw back in the glasses.
This was my 3rd or 4th visit to this restaurant and definitely won’t be returning.
… moreOrdered the hot & sour soup, chicken fried rice, and cumin lamb. Everything, especially the fried rice, was SUPER salty. We never received the stir fried cabbage that we ordered.
….and one of the worst parts…..i requested a refill on iced tea. Instead of bringing me a new glass, they took the glass I was using to the back. I had a direct view of the kitchen/beverage station & witnessed the staff use her hands to pick up my straw to put more ice in the glass. She then placed the straw back in the glasses.
This was my 3rd or 4th visit to this restaurant and definitely won’t be returning.
Levi Roady
When I first stopped in, after reading some very positive reviews, I was surprised to find the place totally empty. This worried me at first, but I think because they’re accessed at the back of the complex, it’s a little out of the way for most people. Not to mention that I showed up at 11:30 for an early lunch, but it seems like dinner is much more lively
I ordered the Spicy and Crispy chicken, since I saw that come up in recommendations a lot. And I was expecting something very intense, like Buffalo chicken, but true to the idea behind the name, the spiciness of this chicken is very bright and tingly, and combined with the lemon flavor going on, there’s no sense of heaviness to this dish at all. I paired mine with the Stubborn Ox cocktail, which was super floral and refreshing, and only accented the brightness of the chicken all the more.
In short, I don’t think dining here will necessarily replace the experience of ordering a big bag of sweet, saucy takeout, but it is an ENTIRELY different experience, and one I will be recommending to anyone in the area going forward.
… moreI ordered the Spicy and Crispy chicken, since I saw that come up in recommendations a lot. And I was expecting something very intense, like Buffalo chicken, but true to the idea behind the name, the spiciness of this chicken is very bright and tingly, and combined with the lemon flavor going on, there’s no sense of heaviness to this dish at all. I paired mine with the Stubborn Ox cocktail, which was super floral and refreshing, and only accented the brightness of the chicken all the more.
In short, I don’t think dining here will necessarily replace the experience of ordering a big bag of sweet, saucy takeout, but it is an ENTIRELY different experience, and one I will be recommending to anyone in the area going forward.