Mala Sichuan Bistro

About the Business

Specialties

Mala Sichuan is a husband and wife team with the goal of sharing authentic Sichuan cuisine with their hometown of Houston.

History

Established in 2011.

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.    "I want to bring the real Sichuan cuisine to Houston," says Cori. "We don't change our food for American palates. We trust that people coming into our restaurant want something authentic - a genuine taste."

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