Reviews for Malala Chinese in Astoria, NY
It was my first time trying spicy dry pot, which is any combination of meat, seafood, vegetables, and/or noodles stir-fried in... typical Sichuan mala spices. There are 4 different spice levels to choose from: mild, medium, spicy, and very spicy. I chosespicy and it wasn't numbing but definitely packed enough heat. The chicken dumplings with chilli oil also really hit the spot ona cold autumn day. Service was prompt and friendly, and the servers were wearing masks. I'll definitely be back when I'm cravingSichuan cuisine! Read more
This place needs major improvement. I had high hopes. Their menu has some more traditional items plus some typical American... Chinese items. I wasn?t hungry the day we ordered so I just nibbled on what my Guy and his mom got which were more on theAmerican side of Chinese takeout. General tsao and kung pao chicken. I paid extra for white meat in the general tsao. Firstof all. It was basically cooked in bbq sauce. 2nd. I?m not sure that was chicken. It was glops of dough with some sort ofstringy dry substance mixed in. Unbearable. It could not be eaten. The kung pao was acceptable but not very flavorful. Fortunately I was able to doctor up the kung pao and they shared it. neither of these are my go to but I can tell when arestaurant is just trying to pass the buck. I?m very glad that I did not try their noodle soup with beef and sour cabbage. I?mafraid it might have been a disaster.. Read more
I was craving for spicy boneless flounder filet fish, I live in the neighborhood and ordered a pick up. I must say, the flavor... hits the right spot! Flavorful spices and delicious! The fish is fresh! The spicy soup is yummy! Nice and clean packaging! Thankyou for having this cuisine in the neighborhood! Very good and highly recommend! Don?t have to go all the way to flushing. Read more
Such a neighborhood gem!!! Everything tastes so good; the two of us had a feast over steamed pork cabbage dumplings, garlic... cucumbers, dandan noodles, and mapou tofu. Yum yum yum. Even their rice is super good. The place is very clean with greatservice too! Read more
The food was really good. We loved everything we ordered and will return soon.
A great authentic dry hot pot option in Astoria! Very grateful I don?t have to venture out to Flushing for this cuisine... anymore. You can never go wrong with the spicy garlic cucumber appetizer and in the dry hot pot get the thing slice beef, fish,enoki mushrooms, cilantro, ribbon noodles, and a veggie like bok choy. You can choose your spice level and for those who havenever had northern Szechuan food before: beware the pepper corn. This is a unique type of spice that you may have to grow tolove and once you do there?s no going back! Malala can be very busy on weekends in which we have waited 20 mins instore afterordering ahead about 40 mins but that was after the pandemic when they seemed short staffed. Dining in is always a greatexperience as well with their soothing decor and relatively quiet ambiance. They can rarely be stingy on portions but wetypically always have leftovers for lunch the next day with a typical hot pot order! Read more
Clean, cozy, fast, well priced. Came here with a friend for a sit down meal. We ordered a whole bunch of food- it was all great!... Fresh and not greasy at all. Read more
One of me and my partner?s favorite spots in Astoria! Had the mala dry pot, dan dan mien, and pumpkin red bean cake, and all of... them were delicious! Will be back Read more