Mala Project

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245 E 53rd St
New York, NY 10022
A cheerful and upbeat Chinese restaurant in East Village specializing in MáLà Dy Pot and other original Chinese delicacies.

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4.5150 reviews
Caelin B.
11/6/2025

Food was excellent, vibes were off the charts, and Sarah M (our server) was terrific! Highly recommend

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TJ R.
11/23/2025

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! Food is sooooooo good and flavorful, and it came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Very filling too! And lots of options for the dry pot; I really love the...

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Edgar L.
10/3/2025

Mala Project isn't a meal--it's a full-contact sport. The first bite slapped me like I owed it money. By the third, I was negotiating with my ancestors. By the fifth, I could see into the...

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Asensia L.
8/22/2025

As a Szechuan/Sichuan native, I'm unimpressed by their dry pots. 1. The meats are not just par-cooked but fully prepared in advance, not even in a nice way of preparation. The deep-fried skin is...

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Hanna H.
6/19/2025

Came on a Wednesday night and had no issues with grabbing a table. We've been to Mala Project a few times in East Village and decided to check out this location. Overall similar vibes and...

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