Mala X สุขุมวิท 36 — Restaurant in Khlong Tan Subdistrict

It was okay! The food was good. We wanted to try the basic food before coming back for the “Mala build your own dishes”

The inside, is I think the biggest conflict. Very small area to sit and eat. It also, seems highly influenced by take out. Shifting to this clientele seems to be the focus. Causing conflicting environments.

Ordering is done via a QR code scan. This degraded the sit down restaurant experience. While also, romantic acoustic music being played, while that in no way supports the service of the restaurant. While also, at time only half were couples, the other group were singles and younger adults. I am sure didn’t want love music playing.

Some times efficiency or simplicity takes over. This is a prime example. The take out business has dominated the business structure, I asked him Why. He was very admit this was wise decision. If people sitting in the restaurant, table of 6 all order take away, then your problem is there. He was certain this was a wise move.

I live very close by. I hope he will reignite the sit down experience and not worry about efficiency for people taking food away, who are already at the restaurant. Rebuild the sit down experience, back to basic ordering process and more connected table waiting process that will get people back for the right reasons. Not worry about the odd table coming for take away only.

Or Switch to only take out. It felt like it was on the verge of that already.

The food was good. I am sorry for voicing my experience, but I really felt conflicting...

This was honestly one of the most satisfying mala tang and mala xiang guo places I’ve been to lately. First of all, the quality of the food was excellent across the board. The tomato and scrambled egg dish was light and refreshing—the eggs were soft, and the tomatoes were fresh, making it a perfect starter. The main highlight, the mala xiang guo, was packed with flavor. The combination of beef, various vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles had a great smoky wok flavor, and the mala sauce was rich without being overwhelming. The spice level was just right and paired perfectly with a bowl of rice.

The mala fried chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and topped with plenty of garlic and dried chilies, which gave it that addictive mala kick. The mala tang had a deep, rich broth that was fragrant but not too heavy on the spices, making it approachable even for those new to mala cuisine.

They also serve drinks like Jinro soju and Singha beer, which go really well with the food if you’re in the mood for a light drink. The restaurant itself is clean, cool (great air conditioning!), and doesn’t have any lingering oil or spice smell, which made it really pleasant to dine in.

The interior is cute and cozy, with little decorative touches and a photo wall that gives the place a friendly, casual vibe. It’s the kind of spot that’s perfect for a casual hangout with friends or even a relaxed date.

Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys mala dishes. Great food, great atmosphere,...

I stopped in at Mala X by chance on my way to a well regarded noodle shop. The small restaurant is clean and the service is excellent. I love the taste of Hua Jiao (Chinese prickly ash) the ingredient in the name Ma of Mala X. I have found it difficult to find fresh tasting Hua Jiao in the markets or restaurants in Bangkok. Mala X is an exception. The food has the same aromatics that you find in the same dishes in Chengdu. Quite authentic given the diluted versions found outside of China. The food is tasty and clean with reasonable portions given the value pricing. There are dishes available, like Niu Rou Mian (beef noodle soup) that are very good and I use Taipei fare as the benchmark of excellence. I regard Mala X as a great find for authentic, not greasy reasonably priced Chinese food. This is not a fancy Chinese mega restaurant rather a small and clean place that can be visited quickly or you can take your time.I lived in China for over 15 years and travelled to over 110 cities so I have a reference for the many different cuisines found in China. Mala X is highly...