Mala Sichuan Bistro Montrose

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.

In the realm of Chinese cuisine, Sichuan Province is legendary. Renowned for its mastery of flavors, it’s home to ‘mala,’ a unique blend of ‘Ma’ and ‘La’ spiciness. ‘La’ ignites with fiery chili heat, while ‘Ma’ offers a gentle numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns. This distinctive ‘mala’ flavor, exclusive to Sichuan, has earned it culinary fame in China. At Mala Sichuan, we’re proud to share this tradition.