Mala Sichuan Bistro

Sichuan restaurant · Sharpstown

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28 Iconic Houston Dishes You Should Try Before You Die

"It’s a close tie, considering the epic, top-selling spicy dan dan noodles, but the mouth-tingling mapo tofu at Mala is always worth a trip to one of its five locations. Perfectly spicy, silky, and savory, this dish will create cravings you never thought possible. Pair the tofu with an order of red oil dumplings and stir-fried green beans for the full Mala experience." - Brittany Britto Garley

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9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036 Get directions

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