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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4.5146 reviews
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Hania A.
5/15/2025

Some of THE BEST Chinese food in NYC! So so good, especially their noodle dishes and beef dumplings. The chicken is my preference, but last time I did chicken and shrimp and it turned out delish...

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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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Deep and Ritvi S.
3/22/2025

Great ambiance and number of options for vegans and vegetarians. Scallion pancakes were good but would be better with more scallions. Sauce that came with it was unique but not sure if I loved...

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Joyce K.
7/28/2025

Great spot for when you're craving some sichuan food made your own way! Love the dry pot here- the ingredients are fresh and the portions were bigger than expected. I got glass noodles, rice...

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