Manuel G.
8/4/2025
Mala Sichuan Bistro, with several locations across the city, is without a doubt the best Chinese restaurant in Houston for me. Especially the one on Westheimer, which remains my favorite. Of...
Mala Sichuan Bistro
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1201 Westheimer Rd Ste B
Houston, TX 77006
Mala Sichuan, on Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas, turns out award-winning cuisine from China's Sichuan province, and has been named Houston's Best Chinese restaurant by local publications, including Houston Press, and was nominated as a James Beard finalist in 2017. Sometimes spicy, always delicious and complex, Sichuan cuisine is famous within China, and this cozy Montrose bistro restaurant shows why. Excellent wine and beer list, with patio dining also available at lunch and dinner.
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Lisa J.
6/28/2025
Popped in the original Mala's last night early evening around d 6 :30 ish because I was craving spicy Sichuan goodness and wanted to go back to my "roots"... As far as ambiance, this location is...
MC F.
5/25/2025
There isn't a sign outside, so, unless you know to look for the cool black building in the corner, you might miss it! Came here because of the Michelin shout-out, and the food satisfied our...
David W.
2/20/2025
Out of all the locations in Houston, this Mala on Westheimer is easily the most hidden. It's small and located on the furthest corner of the lot with very minimal lighting to distinguish itself...
Vivian L.
8/4/2025
I absolutely love Mala Sichuan, which absolutely lives up to its name (the "mala" refers to the tingly feeling associated with the Sichuan spices). My go-to every time I come here is the mapo...
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