Mala Sichuan

A choose-your-own adventure spread from this fiery Sichuan haunt will hit the spot any day of the year, but it particularly shines during the holidays. Mala’s multiple locations will be keeping regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day (with take-out available, too). Challenge your heat tolerance with Chengdu-style Pot Roasted Tilapia, Red Chile Oil Dumplings, Mala Prawns, and a not-spicy-but-plenty-flavorful Tea-smoked Duck.
Cost: A la carte menu prices vary
How to book: Stop by for first-come, first-served seating or order pick-up online.

Prefer your dinner with a little side of pain? The tongue-scorching fare at Mala Sichuan is here to provide you just that. Visit its OG location in Chinatown or make a beeline for later iterations in Sugar Land or Katy Asian Town to feel the burn via Whole-Roasted Tilapia, Red Chile Oil Dumplings, Water-Boiled Beef, and Jumbo Mala Prawns.

A choose-your-own adventure spread from this fiery Sichuan haunt will hit the spot on a day, particularly a holiday when it means you don’t have to clean any dishes. Mala’s three locations are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day (with takeout available, too). Challenge your heat tolerance with Chengdu-style pot roasted tilapia, red chile oil dumplings, mala prawns, and not-spicy-but-plenty-festive tea smoked duck.
Cost: A la carte, reservations are available