🌶️ Montreal | Spicy Chongqing Noodles Downtown!

——Mala Express’ new downtown location brings authentic Sichuan heat to Bishop Street 📍 The Vibe Name: Mala Express Address: 2055 Bishop St, Montreal (just steps from Concordia metro) Specialty: Chongqing street food & Sichuan small plates New Feature: Now with expanded seating and faster service in their sleek downtown digs 🍜 Fire-Level Noodles 🔥 Wanza Noodles Hand-pulled noodles: Chewy, uneven thickness for perfect sauce cling Savory pork topping: Slow-cooked with fermented beans & chili oil Pea paste: Silky-smooth texture balances the heat Spice control: Choose from 1-5 🌶️ (Level 3 = "Chongqing standard") Pro move: Ask for extra pickled radish to cut through the richness 🐔 Signature Sides Mouthwatering Chicken Free-range chicken: Poached to silkiness, served cold Signature sauce: Sichuan peppercorn oil + black vinegar + secret chili blend Crunch factor: Toasted peanuts & sesame seeds New! Spicy Wontons : 10-piece plump dumplings swimming in garlic-chili oil Filling: Pork & shrimp with ginger kick 💡 Insider Intel Timing: Avoid 12:30-1:30pm lunch rush (nearby office workers swarm) Cool down: Order the ice jelly with brown sugar syrup Group hack: Split a Sichuan cold noodle salad as a starter Vegetarian? Try their mapo tofu (vegan version available) Price: $12-15 per noodle bowl (worth every penny) 🌶️ Why Chongqing Noodles? Unlike milder Sichuan dishes, Chongqing cuisine is all about boldness: Málà : Numbing + spicy combo from Sichuan peppercorns Street food roots: Originally served in bamboo baskets by roadside vendors Sauce science: Their chili oil uses 3 types of dried peppers for depth #MTLFoodie #SichuanEats #NoodleHeaven