MáLà Project Greenpoint

Anytime my friends and I go out to eat, someone in the chat brings up Mala Project and we end up there in Greenpoint every single time! It’s our absolute favorite restaurant in New York. The food is amazing and we love that you can choose your spice level and cater to so many dietary restrictions, so our vegetarian friends can make their own amazing drypot. Love the scallion pancakes and the “little spicy” sauce- so good with the fish filet and boy choi! The seaweed fish fritters are also so crispy and delicious. The cocktails are a great addition to balance out the meal. I’ve never had anything there I didn’t like there. Highly recommend going for a birthday, since they have a delicious birthday treat. It’s also a beautifully decorated space that is bigger than you think- check out the

Greenpoint has not many authentic Chinese restaurants, MáLà is definitely one. I like their dry pot, you can choose your own ingredients and the level of spicy, they prepare it for you. Depending on how many items you like to put in, it could be enough for 2-3 people. Another item I want to recommend is Beijing ChǎoBǐng, it is a dish from Beijing region and mixed with Chinese pancake slices, veggies, and pork or beef. It is hard to find in restaurants in nyc but Mala Project has it and it tastes amazingly.

Super cute and cozy spot! Perfect for solo dining or small group. I tried the Dan Dan noodle, ma po tofu, scallion pancake. Everything was delicious and flavorful! Spice level was good too. The quantity is a lot. They also have a cute Photo Booth

We arrived just minutes before the end of Happy Hour, but our server, Ava, didn't hesitate to make sure we squeezed in our orders. We got the scallion pancakes, leftover fried rice, and sirloin steak with broccoli, and the food was easily 10/10. The drinks were fantastic, too. I loved the Dr. Yīshēng cocktail even more than the already-improved lychee martini. I absolutely need to come back to try more of the menu!

Super cute place! The atmosphere was really nice and there was a photo booth in the bar/dining area. The servers were also really attentive. Food was good and very flavorful! I don't normally eat spicy food, but the Little Spicy (2nd level of spice) was good for me. The dry pot pairs well with rice or noodles so I would recommend getting it together. The scallion pancakes were also super crispy and the sauce was good! The mala dry pot was enough for 2 people (+ takeout). Overall, a great meal and I would recommend for a yummy and filling dinner.