📍 Montreal | Finally Satisfied My Sichuan Cravings! 😋

After months on my must-try list, I finally made it to Mala Express—even though it took over an hour in Friday rush-hour traffic from downtown! Was it worth it? Let’s break it down. 🍜 Must-Try Dishes ✅ Wan Zha Noodles The peas are perfectly mushy yet textured, and the minced pork is crispy-fried to savory perfection. Topped with fragrant chili oil—heaven in a bowl! ✅ Old-School Spicy Wontons Numbingly spicy, just like the ones from back-alley Sichuan joints! The broth is flavorful, though the pork filling could be punchier (blame Canadian pork?). ✅ Couple’s Beef Slices The slices are a tad thick, but the spicy, numbing sauce is spot-on. ✅ Rice Noodles with Braised Pork Intestine The intestines are thick-cut and melt-in-your-mouth tender, but the noodles are too firm for my taste—I prefer the slippery, chewy kind that soaks up broth. 🚫 Skip: Green Pepper Hand-Shredded Chicken The chicken’s gamey flavor fights through the pepper sauce—like the bird is haunting my taste buds. 🔥 Spice Level Notes Medium spice here is legit Sichuan-level heat (not "white people spicy"). For cold dishes, ask for extra chili if you want more kick. Can’t handle heat? Dial it down—no shame! 💬 Final Verdict Is it worth the drive? ✔️ If you’re craving authentic Sichuan flavors, yes—the wontons and noodles alone justify the trip. ⚠️ But would I drive an hour again? …Maybe only if I’m REALLY homesick. 📍 Mala Express 3630 Bd Saint-Charles, Kirkland ⏰ Dinner rush starts around 6:30 PM—by 7 PM, it’s packed! #MontrealEats #SichuanFood #SpicyNoodles #ChineseFoodMTL #WorthTheDrive #FoodieAdventure