Mala Mini
Taste your flavor, lift your mood.
Get to Know Us
Mala is a common Chinese cuisine. In Chinese, “Ma” means numbing and “La” means spicy, so it is characterized by a numb and spicy taste. Our restaurant is located at 138 West Central Blvd, Palisades Park, NJ 07650. We display our ingredients on shelves, and customers pick their desired ingredients into a bowl. The price is calculated based on the weight of the self-picked ingredients, which are then cooked at high temperature before serving. It is typically further seasoned with garlic sauce, black pepper, chili pepper, sesame paste, and crushed peanuts. A bowl of mala always bursts with flavor—it is delicious, satisfying, and the perfect way to lift your mood. Moreover, it’s a very healthy option, with a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood to choose from.
What Makes It Good ✨
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Customization Fun Selection:
Enjoy a wide range of choices designed to make your meal truly yours. -
Spice-level Flexibility:
We offer multiple spice levels (0–3, including halves) so you can dial it up or down based on your tolerance. -
Good for Groups & Casual Outings:
Clean, welcoming space perfect for families and friends.
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Google Review
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“I eat here twice a week. honestly, I could have it every day and never get tired of it! The ingredients are always fresh and high quality, and the flavors are rich and perfectly balanced. Easily one of the best 마라샹궈 spots around. Highly recommended! “
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“The food was delicious. It was our first time getting mala tang and they were patient in explaining how it works. My friend got the stir fry dry pot and I got the soup. Food was really good, and had a nice numbing spice to it. Overall a great dining experience and I highly recommend to anyone who likes hot pot and/or mala numbing spice.”
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“Very clean and good service. Ordered the dry pot and the soup, both were amazing. You choose what veggies or meat to get into the dishes, not tons of varieties, but enough to get by. The soup has peanut taste, which is a bit unique. Will come back again with other dishes.”

