Mala Sichuan Bistro Opens Much-Anticipated Location in Katy | Eater Houston

"After more than two years in the works, this restaurant has opened its third location at 23119 Colonial Parkway in the Katy Asian Town development, joining its original on Bellaire Boulevard and a Montrose outpost that opened in 2015. Known for Sichuan classics that earned a James Beard Award nomination in 2017 and frequently hailed as the city's best Sichuan fare, the menu is consistently strong: standout dishes include mapo tofu, garlic eggplant, dan dan noodles and cumin lamb, while shareable items like chili oil dumplings and Peking duck are great for groups. Portions are large and best enjoyed family-style, and current hours are lunch Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and dinner 5–10 p.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays." - Amy McCarthy