Customizable Sichuan dry pot & flavorful classics. Experience the heat your way!
This popular Sichuan restaurant offers a unique dry pot experience where you can customize your own dish with a wide array of ingredients and spice levels. Beyond the build-your-own option, they also serve classic Sichuan dishes like the 'husband and wife' appetizer and dan dan noodles, all with a focus on flavorful heat.
The restaurant is highly recommended for its Sichuan cuisine, with a strong emphasis on its customizable dry pot. Customers can choose from a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and spice levels to create their own unique dish. Classic Sichuan dishes like the 'husband and wife' appetizer and dan dan noodles are also highlighted as favorites. While most feedback is positive, one user found the dry pot to be watered-down on separate occasions.
"The customizable dry pot is a signature dish, with users also recommending the lamb dish and classic Sichuan options like the 'husband and wife' appetizer and dan dan noodles."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its authentic Sichuan cuisine, particularly the customizable dry pot and flavorful spice levels.
Important Note
One user found the dry pot to be watered-down on two separate occasions.
"This commenter mentioned that Mala Project is nice and also recommended Szechuan Mountain House in the East Village."
Positive"This commenter recommended the Mala Project in the East Village, specifically suggesting the lamb dish. They also advised against eating burgers while traveling."
Positive"This user, affiliated with Avital Experiences, mentioned Mala Project as part of their East Village food tour. The restaurant is noted for its Sichuan dry pot and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition."
Positive"The user agreed that Mala Project is the best."
Positive"The user is obsessed with Mala Project and their dry pots."
Positive"This user points to the hottest option of drypot at MaLa Project as a very spicy choice."
Neutral"The user recalls MaLa Project as a place with a maximum spice level that was notably high."
Neutral"This user agrees that Mala Project's dry pot is not great and is interested to hear specific positive perspectives."
Negative"This user expressed disappointment with Mala Project's dry pot, finding it watered-down on two separate occasions and questioning what others liked about it."
Negative"Mala Project is mentioned as the best overall for dry pot, even though Blue Willow is noted for its flavor. Han Dynasty is criticized for being too soupy/saucy."
Positive"The commenter expresses great enjoyment and love for Mala Project."
Positive"Recommends Mala Project for Sichuan cuisine (specifically dry pot), noting it's good and offers a different experience than Szechuan Mountain House."
Positive"Recommends MaLa Project for Chinese food (dry pot)."
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