Mala Sichuan Bistro
Eat Local in Houston
4.5 1,426 Google reviews$20–30
+1 832 767 09 111201 Westheimer Rd Suite B, Houston, Texas 77006 · Montrose
Where to find them
1201 Westheimer Rd Suite B, Houston, Texas 77006
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About
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.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Hours
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
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STORE NOTICE
Online information and AI-generated summaries may occasionally contain outdated or inaccurate details. Please refer to the information below for the most current restaurant policies and hours.
✅ Full Menu: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
✅ Limited Late-Night Menu: 8:30 PM – 3:30 AM
✅ We do NOT offer Halal food.
✅ Free parking is NOT available.
For the most accurate information, please visit our website or contact us directly.
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