Mala Project

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245 E 53rd St
New York, NY 10022
A cheerful and upbeat Chinese restaurant in East Village specializing in MáLà Dy Pot and other original Chinese delicacies.

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4.5153 reviews
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Victor W.
1/2/2026

Overall: 8/10 Food: 9/10 Do not be fooled by the fact that the restaurant on the inside gives off upscale cuisine that won't serve enough portions to fill your belly. The food is flavorful,...

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Haeun J.
12/8/2025

Mala Project in Midtown East is such a fun spot if you love make-your-own mala xiangguo. I really like how customizable everything is as you choose your ingredients, pick your spice level, and...

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TJ R.
11/23/2025

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! Food is sooooooo good and flavorful, and it came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Very filling too! And lots of options for the dry pot; I really love the...

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Hanna H.
6/19/2025

Came on a Wednesday night and had no issues with grabbing a table. We've been to Mala Project a few times in East Village and decided to check out this location. Overall similar vibes and...

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Joyce K.
7/28/2025

Great spot for when you're craving some sichuan food made your own way! Love the dry pot here- the ingredients are fresh and the portions were bigger than expected. I got glass noodles, rice...

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