Mala Sichuan Bistro

Avg 4* in total 652 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  Szechuan, Asian Fusion

Phone: (832) 767-0911

About the Business

Specialties

Mala Sichuan Bistro was started by a husband and wife who wanted to share their passion for authentic Sichuan food with the people of Houston. A unique blend of spicy and savory, there isn't another cuisine quite like it. Aside from the traditional spice you get from the "La" side of the coin, "Ma" is what makes Sichuan special -- a tingling, slightly numbing sensation that perfectly primes the palate for the familiar spice of "La". Many of our menu items incorporate this powerful pairing, and we would love nothing more than to welcome you and introduce you to some of our favorite recipes.

History

Established in 2015.

Mala stands for two different Chinese words for spicy. The "La" flavor is what most people think of when they think of spicy, which is the hot, tongue-searing result of capsaicin in chili peppers. The "Ma" flavor, however, is something else entirely. Ma comes from a small dried berry, often called the Sichuan Peppercorn or Hua Jiao. This floral flavored berry produces an enzyme that numbs the mouth, inspiring an unusual tingling sensation on the lips and tongue that perfectly primes the palate for the La spices. The flavor is unique to Sichuan, and has brought the province culinary fame throughout China.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Cori X.

Business Owner

Mala Sichuan is owned and operated by the husband and wife team, Cori Xiong and Chen Heng. Since opening their restaurant, both Cori and Chen Heng have made it their goal to share traditional Sichuanese food and culture with their new hometown, Houston.

1201 Westheimer Rd, Ste B