Mala Sichuan Bistro Menu

Based on 153 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Mala Sichuan Bistro 77007

Address:
600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 453, Houston, TX 77007

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Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–10 PM
Monday	11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	Closed

Cold Appetizers 凉菜
Avocado Charred Pepper Salad 烧椒牛油果 Charred pepper and avocado in maggi seasoning, oyster sauce, and sesame oil	$10.49
Chillin Cucumber Sticks 爽口黄瓜 Wedges of fresh Persian cucumber salad tossed in grind garlic and sesame oil.	$9.99
Couples Lung Slices 夫妻肺片 Slices of beef shank, beef tendon, and honeycomb beef tripe, simmered with Sichuan spices and chilled, tossed with Chinese celery bits in spiced meat juice and red chili oil. topped with crushed peanuts and cilantro	$12.99
Garlic Bacon 蒜泥白肉 Cooked and chilled pork belly rolled with cucumber slices, slathered in a mixture of grind garlic, sweet and spicy concocted soy sauce, and red chili oil. Garnished with julienne green onion.	$11.49
Garlic Cordyceps 蒜香虫草花 A free radical fighting medical mushroom harvested in mountainous regions of western Sichuan, tossed with minimal seasoning to enjoy its natural flavor and texture.	$10.49
Green Onion Oil Shrimp 葱油虾仁 Little shrimps tossed with a simple green onion oil paste.	$11.49
Lotus Root Mouth Watering Chicken 荷心口水鸡 Point and kill cage free chicken, bone-in, cooked and chilled, drenched in red chili oil based savory and aromatic chicken broth on a bed of crunchy lotus roots. This is a large portion cold served dish, comes with steamed white rice.	$17.49
Mala Bamboo Shoots 麻辣春笋丝 Hand splitted slender bamboo shoot tips tossed with scallions in spicy, sweet, and garlicky soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and red chili oil	$9.99
Mala Beef Tendon 麻辣牛筋 Marinated beef tendon slices tossed with mala red chili oil, garnished with julienned green onions.	$11.49
Mala Crunchy Duo 花仁萝卜干 Pickled turnip and peanuts tossed with green onion in soy sauce, black vinegar, red chili oil, and Sichuan peppercorn oil	$9.99
Plum Are Ribs 话梅小排 Shorts links of pork baby back ribs reduced with Chinese spices and dry plums in sour and sweet broth	$11.49
Red Oil Cucumber Sticks 红油黄瓜 Wedges of fresh Persian cucumber salad tossed in sour and spicy vinaigrette grind garlic, red chili sauce and red chili oil.	$9.99
Sesame Bamboo Shoots 香油春笋丝 Hand splitted slender bamboo shoot tips tossed with scallions in simple sesame oil	$9.99
Street Food Snacks 小吃
Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake (6) 红糖糍粑 A classic Sichuan Street sweet, sticky rice cake dressed with bread crumbs, fried and dipped in brown sugar and soybean powder	$8.99
Chengdu Mung Bean Jelly 成都旋子凉粉 Chilled mung bean jelly tossed with Chinese celery bits, cilantro, and green onions in fermented broad bean paste, and red chili oil.	$9.49
Chicken Stock Potstickers (6) 鸡汁锅贴 House made potstickers with pork, green onion, and sesame oil filling, served with proprietary gingery dipping sauce	$10.49
Dan Dan Noodles Diy Kit 速食担担面 Hot cooked noodles are always better when enjoyed immediately. Now prepare our favorite dan dan noodle at home at your own convenience. Stock up on these for a quick and easy meal! Kit includes: house made fresh noodles, our signature dan dan noodle sauce mix, Yibin presreved vegetables+pork+green onion topping mix, fresh cabbage, bowl for prepping and eating, and instructions. Same quality as you would get dining in!	$10.49
Dan Dan Noodles 四川担担面 Custom made noodle boiled and mixed with mala spicy sauce and sesame paste, topped with boiled spinach, Yibin preserved vegetables and spiced ground pork, and green onions.**note sauce on the bottom ,when you get add few hot water stir it first, enjoy!***	$10.49
House Ecial Funky Cold Noodles 小熊凉面 Custom made noodles medium well cooked and chilled, tossed in Sichuan funky sauce which consists of seven harmoniously balanced flavors of sour, sweet, ma, la, salt savory, and aromatic, grind garlic, and red chili oil. Topped with fresh julienned cucumber, and green onion.	$10.49
Original Wontons (8) 原汤抄手 House made wontons with pork filling in an original savory chicken broth	$10.49
Red Oil Dumplings (8) 红油水饺 House made dumplings with pork filling slathered red chili oil, grinded garlic, and sweet and spicy soy paste, topped with sesame and green onions.	$10.49
Sour & Icy Wontons (8) 酸辣抄手 Boiled house made pork wontons in chef’s special sour and spicy vinaigrette, sesame oil, red chili sauce, and red chili oil.	$10.49
Soup 汤
Crab Meat & Aaragus Soup 芦笋蟹肉羹 Lightly creamy sou with asparagus, snow crab meat, and egg whites.	$14.99
Egg & Tomato Soup 番茄煎蛋汤 Light and hearty soup of tomato slices, stir fried scrambled eggs, shredded ginger, and spinach.	$11.49
Hot & Sour Soup 酸辣汤 Hot and sour soup with shredded bamboo shoots, wood ear fungus, tofu, and eggs.	$11.49
Nourishing Chicken Soup W. Cordyceps Mushroom (Serves 1) 滋补虫草花鸡汤 Slow cooked chicken stock with jujube, goji berries, angelica root, Chinese mountain yam, cordyceps mushroom, and deboned chicken	$5.00
West Lake Soup 西湖牛肉羹 Creamy soup of diced soft tofu, ground beef, egg whites, and cilantro.	$13.99
Beef & Lamb 牛羊
Aromatic Icy Lamb Ribs 香辣羊排 Lightly battered and deep fried lamb short ribs, sautéed with white onion, dry red chilis, and Jalapeño pepper in mala and cumin seasoning.	$28.99
Baby Pepper & Shredded Beef 小椒牛肉丝 Sautéed shredded beef and jalapeño peppers in oyster sauce and sweet flour sauce	$20.99
Beef Brisket In Golden Soup 金汤肥牛 Highly umami soup made from pickled Hainan yellow lantern chili paste, pickled peppers, king oyster mushroom, bean curd sheets, and sliced beef brisket	$22.99
Beef Brisket W. Mushroom Medley 什菌肥牛 Beef Brisket sliced and boiled, served on a bed of sautéed mushroom medley, topped with hotbed chives, drizzled with chef’s special soy sauce mix, splashed with hot oil over scallions	$22.99
Black Pepper Beef 黑椒牛肉 Tender beef slices sautéed with onions and jalapeño pepper in black pepper sauces	$20.99
Criy Mala Beef 干煸牛肉丝 Dry fried shredded beef with fresh celery, Serrano peppers, garlic, shredded ginger, green onion, whole peppercorns, and dry red chilis in fermented broad bean paste, red chili sauce, soy sauce, red chili oil, and peppercorn oil.	$20.99
Cumin Beef 孜然牛肉 Sautéed beef slices with Jalapeño peppers, red bell peppers, white onions, garlic, ginger, green onions, and cilantro in ground cumin spice, soy sauce, and red chili sauce.	$20.99
Cumin Lamb 孜然羊肉 Sauteed sliced lamb with Serrano peppers, red bell peppers, white onions, garlic, ginger, green onions, and cilantro in ground cumin spice, soy sauce, and red chili oil.	$20.99
Dry Pot Beef 干锅牛肉 Extremely flaborful beef slices heavily seasoned with ginger, garlic, dry red chilis, whole Sichuan peppercorns, Hotpot sauce, fermented black bean, aged hot pot oil, along with potato, cauliflower, celery, lotus roots, and king oyster mushroom	$22.99
Mongolian Beef 葱爆牛肉 Sauteed beef slices with green and white onions in fermented sweet wheat paste, fermented soybean paste, and hoisin sauce.	$20.99
Sautéed Lamb W. Veggies 小炒羊肉 Sliced lamb sautéed with Chinese celeries and fresh white onions in brown sauce and oyster sauce.	$20.99
Shredded Beef W. Seasonal Vegetables 牛肉丝扒时蔬 Shredded beef sautéed in sweet flour sauce and savory brown sauce, served on a bed of steamed seasonal greens then topped with julienned scallion.	$20.99
Water Boiled Beef 水煮牛肉 Sliced beef braised with garlic, and ginger bits in Sichuan fermented broad bean paste, then poured onto steamed Napa cabbage, and leeks, and finished with boiling oil splashed over garlic bits, green onion, and red chili powder on top.	$20.99
Pork 猪
Cumin King Pork Hock 川西霸王肘 Pork hock braised to perfect tenderness, meat removed from bone, sauteed with shredded white onions and celeries inmala and cumin spices, crushed peanuts and sesames, garnished with cilantro.	$19.99
Four Joy Lion Head 红烧狮子头 Pork hock braised to perfect tenderness, meat removed from bone, sauteed with white onios, green and red bell pepper in mala and cumin spices, crushed peanuts and sesames, garnished with cilantro	$17.49
Green Jewels Pork 木耳莴笋肉片 Pork slices sauteed with Chinese stem lettuce, wood ear mushroom, pickled pepper, and pickled ginger in white Sauce	$17.49
Jiggling Pork Belly 小熊红烧肉 Pork belly chunks braised to perfection using soy sauce, spices, and caramelized sugar, served with broccoli	$17.49
Pork W. Sweet Pepper & Ginger 嫩姜甜椒肉丝 Shredded pork sauteed with shredded giner and shredded red bell pepper in brown sauce	$17.49
Shredded Pork In Icy Garlic Sauce 鱼香肉丝 Shredded pork sautéed with wood ear mushroom, bamboo, and shredded white onions in spicy garlic sauce	$17.49
Shredded Pork Over Seasonal Greens 京酱肉丝扒时蔬 Shredded pork sautéed in sweet flour sauce and savory brown sauce, served on a bed of boiled seasonal vegetable, topped with julienned scallion	$17.49
Shredded Pork W. Bamboo Shoots 笋尖肉丝 Shredded pork sautéed with hand splitted slender bamboo shoot tips, shredded red bell peppers, in simple white sauce	$17.49
Shredded Pork W. Iced Dry Tofu 香干肉丝 Spiced dry tofu sauteed with shredded pork, fresh celeries and scallions in brown, and oyster sauce.	$17.49
Sizzling Rice Cracker Pork 劲爆锅巴肉片 Pork slices, tomato, king oyster mushroom, seasonal greens, wood ear mushroom, sautéed in light sour and sweet savory sauce, poured over fried sizzling rice cracker.	$19.99
Twice Cooked Pork 回锅肉 Pork belly boiled then sautéed with fresh leeks, and fermented black beans in fermented soybean paste and fermented broad bean paste.	$17.49
Poultry 鸡鸭
Basil Criy Chicken 九层塔盐酥鸡丁 Battered and deep fried dark meat chicken sautéed with onions, jalapeno peppers, and drops of red pepper powder	$17.49
Black Pepper Chicken 黑椒鸡丁 Tender chicken leg meat sautéed with onions and jalapeño pepper in black pepper sauces.	$17.49
Finger Licking Fragrant Wings 吮指飘香鸡 Lightly battered and deep fried chicken wings, stir fried with dry red chilies, whole Sichuan peppercorns in fermented broad bean paste and aged hot pot oil, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro	$19.49
Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁 Dark meat chicken sautéed with roasted peanuts and scallions, dry red chilies, and whole Sichuan peppercorns in kung pao sauce	$17.49
Little Fantastic Chicken 小香煸鸡 Bone in and skin on chicken quarter chopped and sauteed with jalapeno in fermented broad bean paste and sweet flour sauce	$18.49
Organic Chestnut Chicken Stew (New Recipe) 板栗烧鸡 A light and sweet stew of chicken leg meat and organic chestnuts.	$18.49
Peppercorn Chicken 花椒鸡丁 Battered and deep fried dark meat chicken sautéed with peppercorn oil and whole baked red Sichuan peppercorns. These peppercorns are to be eaten with the chicken pieces	$17.49
Pickled Pepper Chicken 泡椒鸡丁 Dark meat chicken sautéed with fresh celeries, cucumbers, and pickled peppers and ginger in fermented broad bean sauce.	$17.49
Spicy & Criy Chicken 风味辣子鸡丁 Bite size dark meat chicken pieces battered, deep fried, then flash wok fried with aromatic, and spicy seasonings consisting of dry red chilis, garlic, green onion, Sichuan fermented broad bean paste, red chili sauce, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a Sichuan peppercorn oil, all in a small but proportioned amounts.	$18.49
Tea Smoked Duck (Half) 樟茶鸭 Half bone-in duck, marinated, smoked with tea leaves, simmered with spice, deep fried, and chopped into finger food sized pieces.	$21.99
Three Cup Chicken 三杯鸡 Bone in and skin on chicken quarter chopped and reduced with basil in sesame oil, soy sauce, and sugar	$19.49
Three Pepper Beaten Duck 三椒煸鸭条 Our tea smoked duck flash wok fried with shredded ginger, garlic, dry red chili peppers, Serrano peppers, and whole Sichuan peppercorns.	$21.99
Fish 鱼
Dry Pot Fish Fillet 干锅鱼片 Battered and deep fried basa fish fillet heavily seasoned with ginger, garlic, dry red chilis, Sichuan peppercorns, hotpot sauce, fermented black bean, aged hot pot oil, along with potato, cauliflower, celery, lotus roots, and king oyster mushroom	$20.99
Egg & Tomato Fish Cubes 番茄鸡蛋鱼丁 Basa fish cubes stir fried with green onion, scrambled egg, and tomato in tomato sauce.	$18.49
Fish Cubes W. String Bean Bits 爆炒双丁 Basa fish cubes stir fried with string bean bits, housemade sauerkraut, red bell pepper, and Yibin preserved vegetables	$18.49
Mala Tofu Pudding W. Fish Fillet 麻辣豆花鱼片 Basa fish fillet and extra silken tofu braised with garlic and ginger bits in fermented broad bean paste, peppercorn oil, and aged hot pot oil, topped with ground Sichuan peppercorn, fried soy beans, crushed peanuts, and green onion	$19.49
Pickled Pepper Fish Fillet 泡椒鱼片 Basa fish fillet sautéed with pickled peppers, cucumber, and ginger in white sauce.	$18.49
Sauerkraut Vine Peppercorn Fish Fillet 韮香藤椒酸菜鱼 Soup of basa fish fillet and housemade sauerkraut, topped with fresh chive bits and vine peppercorn oil	$19.49
Squirrel Tail Fish W. Pine Nuts 糖醋茄汁松鼠鱼	$21.99
Water Boiled Fish Fillet 水煮鱼片 Basa fish fillet braised with garlic, and ginger bits in Sichuan fermented broad bean past, then poured onto steamed Napa cabbage, leeks, and finished with boiling oil splashed over garlic bits, green onion, and red chili powder on top.	$18.49
Shrimp 虾
Dry Pot Prawns (12) 干锅大虾 Battered and deep fried jumbo shrimps heavily seasoned with ginger, garlic, dry red chilis, Sichuan peppercorns, hotpot sauce, fermented black bean, aged hot pot oil, along with potato, cauliflower, celery, lotus roots, and king oyster mushroom	$25.49
Mala Prawns W. Criy Rice Cracker (12) 香辣锅巴大虾 Jumbo shrimps and crispy rice cracker flash fried with jalapeno peppers, celery, whole Sichuan peppercorn, and dry red chilis in hot pot sauce	$25.49
Mayo Prawns (8) 美乃滋大虾 Special battered and deep fried prawns served with proprietary mayo dip, and mala chili powder dip. Contains PEANUT	$22.99
Salt & Pepper Prawns (12) 椒盐大虾 Battered and deep fried jumbo shrimps sautéed with white onions bits, red and green bell peppers bits, white pepper, and Chinese thirteen spice	$22.99
Sichuan Style Salt & Pepper Prawns (12) 川椒盐大虾 Battered and deep fried jumbo shrimps sautéed with white onions bits, red and green bell peppers bits, red chili powder and Sichuan peppercorn powder	$22.99
Simmered Prawns W. Veggie (12) 黄焖大虾 Jumbo shrimps slowly simmered in brown sauce with king oyster mushrooms, asparagus, onions, and gingers	$22.99
Typhoon Prawns (12) 避风塘大虾 Deep fried prawns stir-fried with bread crumbs, garlic bits, and green onion, served with steamed broccoli	$22.99
Vegetables 蔬菜
Baby Bokchoy & Shiitake Mushroom 灵芝菜心 Sautéed hearts of baby bokchoy and shiitake mushrooms in brown oyster sauce	$17.49
Basil Eggplant & String Beans 九层塔茄角 Chinese eggplant and string beans lightly fried, and lightly fried with basil in soy sauce	$16.49
Corn W. Organic Pine Nuts 松仁玉米 Sweet corn, peas carrots sauteed and topped with organic pine nuts, drops of sesame oil	$16.49
Dry Fried Double Veggies 干煸双素 Lightly fried string beans flash fried with bamboo shoots, garlic bits, ground pork, soy sauce, and flavorful Yibin preserved vegetables	$16.49
Dry Pot Mixed Vegetables 干锅蔬菜 Potato, cauliflower, lotus root, king oyster mushroom, wood ear mushroom, string bean, and bean curd sheet, extremely flavorful and heavily seasoned with ginger, garlic, dry red chilis, whole sichuan peppercorn, hotpot sauce, fermented black bean, aged hotpot oil	$20.99
Eggplants In Icy Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子 Chinese eggplants sauteed with ginger, garlic and scallions in spicy garlic sauce.	$16.49
Golden Hook Napa Cabbage 金钩白菜 Fresh winter melon slices sauteed with gingers and dry mini shrimps in a light creamy white sauce.	$16.49
Hearty Light & Colorful 五彩山药 Sauteed mountain yam, ginkgo nuts, wood ear mushroom, Chinese stem lettuce, and red bell peppers in white sauce and a dash of rice vinegar.	$18.49
Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐 Soft tofu cubes braised to perfection with fresh leeks in fermented broad bean paste, and fermented black beans, sprinkled with ground Sichuan peppercorn.	$16.49
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy 炒青江菜 Sautéed baby bokchoy in the method of your choice: plain, with garlic, or with red chilis.	$13.99
Sautéed Cabbage 炒莲白 Sautéed Taiwanese cabbage in the method of your choice: plain, with red chilis, or sweet and sour.	$13.99
Sautéed Lotus Root 炒莲藕 Sautéed fresh lotus root slices in method of your choice: sweet and sour, or with red chilis	$16.49
Sauteed Potato 炒土豆丝 Sautéed shredded potato and shredded Serrano pepper in the method of your choice: plain, with red chilis, or with rice vinegar.	$13.99
Sauteed Spinash 炒菠菜 Sautéed spinach to your preference of: with garlic, with red chilis, with fermented tofu, or plain.	$13.99
Supreme Bamboo 上汤笋花 Special cut young bamboo, sautéed with luncheon meat in white sauce.	$19.99
Fried Rice & Chow Mein 炒饭/炒面
Chow Mein 炒面 Chow mein with baby bok choy, green and white onions, and bean sprouts with chicken, beef, and pork. Default option is chicken, beef, and pork. Please indicate in “Special Instructions” if you would prefer shrimp or vegetables. Please indicate in “Special Instructions” if you would prefer spicy.	$13.99
Fried Rice 炒饭 Fried rice with eggs, green and white onions, and bean sprouts with chicken, beef, and pork. Default option is chicken, beef, and pork. Please indicate in “Special Instructions” if you would prefer shrimp or vegetables. Please indicate in “Special Instructions” if you would prefer spicy.	$13.99
Green Tea Bacon Fried Rice 绿茶培根炒饭 Bacon bits, scallion, white onion, stir-fried with loose jasmine tea and soy sauce.	$14.99
Yangzhou Style Fried Rice 扬州炒饭 Yangzhou style fried rice with shrimp, luncheon meat, eggs, green and white onions.	$13.99
Extra Rice 额外白饭 Soups, cold dishes, street foods, fried rice, and chow mein do not come with rice, to add extra rice.	$1.99

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Paul Stanik

Very good authentic Sichuan food. The ambiance in the restaurant was amazing. Not too busy and service was good. The food came out quickly and was excellent. I would definitely come again. The chicken is very spicy so be ready for some heat! But it’s so delicious.

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Ron Rogers

We ordered takeout. Order was ready on time and accurately filled.

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Emma Pattison

The Mala Tofu Fish is such an aphrodisiac that my boyfriend and I didn’t make it home (being responsible adults, we parked the car). The atmosphere is soothing and romantic. Don’t forget to ask the staff to show you the cat collection in the hallway before the bathroom and ask about the cat in the middle; he is definitely adorable . Try the vodka cocktail with lychee. Very enjoyable.

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Leminal

Tried all the locations of Mala Sichuan bistro, and this location is the best! Each time we are here, we leave satisfied with belly happy. This time we ordered crispy beef, lotus root, pan fried dumplings and shredded pork with Beijing sauce. The beef is spicy and numbing, just what I like. My boyfriend had shredded pork, which was tender and delicious. All I all, fantastic good! Will come back soon.

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Sue Shiny

10/10

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Anton S.

Good Sichuan place. But considering competition and level of other places (e.g. Chinatown) not at 5 star flavor.

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Julie Winter

This is the best Chinese food place I’ve been to in years! Simple spot at the happening MKT with people walking the trails, kids playing, dogs, young couples all having fun enjoying great restaurants.

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Shavarra Cook

We had the Dan Dan noodles, crispy spicy chicken and custom fried rice. The rice could’ve had more seasoning but was still good. Over all everything was good and spicy. I would come back to this location.

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Brian Long

One of the best meals I’ve had in htown in a long time. The spicy crispy chicken, red oil dumplings, and Dan Dan noodles are all highly recommended.

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Christopher Heilman

We have been to Mala Sichuan at their other locations, and wanted to give the newest addition a shot. This may be our new go to Chinese restaurant in the Heights. You can frequently tell the difference between locations based on subtle differences and of course the quality of the chef. I think the dishes at this location were the most flavorful and well presented of any (we have been to 2 other locations.) The new restaurant has a very cool paper lantern display, and a nice meeting of old and modern asthetics. The cocktails were also well crafted and used interesting ingredients. Bonus points for the matcha crepe cake. We’ll be back!

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