Mala Express

Shirley

2.0

I love their food. I hadn't been there in a year & a half since I became pregnant & had a baby. Finally, today I drove half an hour to go eat there, excited to finally have it again & got turned away for having my 3 months old in a stroller. I understand fire regulation says you can't block the path to the exit. I arrived there at 5pm, me & my husband were the only ones inside since it had just opened. There was plenty of space to not be in the way & against the fire code. Still, the employee just said no. Not going there again.

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!

André

5.0

Very SPICY food (if you ask for it) & generous portions I would say for the price. :) will come back for sure

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.

NA

5.0

My favorite place when craving for dandan mian or hong you chao shou

Phu

4.0

The spicy noddle are good; but really spicy so go easy.

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.