Mala Express

Jacqueline

5.0

I will preface this review by saying I am a self-described spice fiend. Many a time I have asked restaurants to hit me with their spiciest dishes. Many a time I have been warned about the level of spiciness of a dish. Many a time I have been underwhelmed.

So when the lovely lady at Mala Express warned me, saying'Chinese chilies are not the same as Canadian chilies,' I still chose to order the spiciest possible Dandan noodles.

From my first bite, I knew that this would be my undoing. A level of spice so absolutely overwhelming that my nose immediately started running, my eyes watering. & yet, noodles so fiercely delicious that I knew I had to keep going. Eventually, after taking multiple breaks between bites & drinking an herbal tea & two coconut waters, I finished my bowl. It was absolutely delicious, as were the sour & spicy (mild) cucumbers.

In short, if you love intense flavours & extreme spice, Mala Express will make you feel like you are in heaven. Just don't say I didn't warn you!

Gabrielle

2.0

Beware, the taste & smell is very strong. The noodles are fresh but the broth has a strong seasoning that tastes not edible. My sister & I had to throw away our food, we spent 80$ & just dumped it away.

Léo

5.0

Very authentic Sichuan flavor, & the chili oil is incredibly fragrant! I have a big appetite, so I ordered extra noodles-the portion was very generous! 🌶?🍜
he only downside is that they're closed on Sundays, & I'm often in Kirkland on Sundays.

Dan

5.0

This is a hidden gem. The soup & noodles are fantastic!

West

4.0

I ordered the dan-dan noodles & spicy wonton soup through Uber Eats. The dan-dan noodles tasted homemade, like something my Asian grandmother would make. But I wish there was more of the delicious ground meat & cucumbers because I ended up with a lot of noodles. The spicy wonton Soup was mildly spicy, warm & comforting. I loved the addition of the bok choy. It was the perfect winter dish. Both dishes were big portions, enough for two people. I will definitely be ordering from this place again.

Lydia

5.0

My child absolutely loves the noodles from this restaurant.

T

5.0

Our favorite Chinese noodles in the west island. I don't understand the negative reviews. The noodles are so tasty & food is authentic. The owner is such a sweetheart too & you can tell works very hard. A great lunch spot or quick dinner with reasonable prices. I've been here over 5 times & will keep coming back. My favorite are the ganew noodles & beef soup with rice noodles.

Matthew

5.0

Delicious dan dan noodles. The hot/sour cucumber was great (huge portion too). Genuinely spicy, so only order something strong/spicy if you can handle the heat. You'll feel like Chester Bennington circa 2003 afterwards, absolutely "numb". But just like the hit song, it's absolutely addictive!

David

5.0

Easily the best Szechuan noodle place in the Greater Montreal. Downtown spicy food lovers are missing out big time. Really hope they could open up a restaurant in downtown.

Marie-Émilie

5.0

I always order the Dan-Dan noodles with the mala Nubi wonton soup. In both cases, mild is just enough 😉