mala class
Szechuan & Hunan in Los Angeles, California
4.9 (179)
| Category | Szechuan & Hunan |
|---|---|
| Address | 5816 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042 |
| Area | Los Angeles, California |
| Phone | (323) 739-0818 |
| Google rating | 4.9 (179) |
Hours
| Monday | 12–3:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12–3:30 pm |
About mala class
Neighborhood Sichuan eatery with a fresh take on Sichuan cuisine
mala class is one of the szechuan & hunan listed in Los Angeles, California. The business is registered at 5816 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.
In cities with a Chinatown, weekend mornings bring dim sum carts or order sheets, and lines form early at the most popular spots in Los Angeles; walk-ins are standard and reservations are uncommon outside large banquet restaurants. Regional labels matter: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese and Taiwanese kitchens cook very differently, so a restaurant's stated region is a better guide to the food than the word "Chinese" alone. Some smaller restaurants in California are BYOB with no corkage fee; call ahead to confirm. A tip of 15-20% is customary for table service but not expected at counter-order takeout. Spice level, MSG and allergen questions are normal to ask before ordering, and most kitchens are happy to leave an ingredient out or tone down the heat if you mention it when ordering rather than after the food arrives.
Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 12–3:30 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach mala class at (323) 739-0818; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is malaclass.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 179 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded szechuan & hunan in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Traffic in Los Angeles peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Amit Ray 4 weeks ago
Great little spot for Sichuan bites. The Beef Noodle soup is amazing. Ordered a number of different appetizers which were all excellent. Particularly delicious were the Mushroom Fries. They can dial in the spice level so, if you aren’t quite ready yet, you can work your way up to the full mouth-numbing experience that is Sichuan pepper corn.
Sophie Gullett a month ago
We've been wanting to go here for a while and finally made it in the other night. It's a cute restaurant with friendly staff, love all the green touches and beautiful plants. We ordered the dan dan noodles and garlic sauce shrimp. Everything came out really quickly and was delicious! July 2026 note: They're not serving some of their salads right now with the parasite, which I appreciated hearing 😁
Aaron Endelman 2 months ago
This is one of my fave spots in LA. The food hits every time. The cucumbers, tofu, wings! Everything is on point. One of my favorite spicy beef stews of any cuisine too. I come every time I’m in LA. The space is cozy, comfortable and the service is always friendly and quick. Love the staff too, always so helpful with recommendations for things to do when I’m in town, which is great as someone not from the area. Definitely a hidden gem in the heart of highland park!
Anna 5 months ago
mala class has been on my list for ages but Highland Park is a bit of a stretch, so I came with a friend on a Thursday for lunch. Parking was pretty chill at that time (snagged a street parking spot in front) and there was no wait. The dan dan noodles had a nice chew to them and the flavoring had the perfect hint of spice against the peanut sauce. The wings were a little too overseasoned — we had to shake off all of the peppercorn on the top and it was still pretty salty and peppery (but not THAT spicy). They were perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, though. The dumplings and chili oil were probably my favorite bite. They’re like wontons except they didn’t do the last fold, and the sauce they are in is very well-balanced with a strong hit of acid against sweetness. The mapo tofu needed some sugar to bring out the flavor of all of the spices because otherwise it felt like there was no real flavor, where there were a million spices working against each other. I would definitely pass on this one but everything else was pretty good. The interior is very classically Highland Park-esque and our server was super nice! I would come back to try other dishes.
James San Jose a year ago
Incredible and I hope they stick around to teach us all of Mala! Friend and I met up here to catch up amongst all the spice and numbness. The mushroom fries had their very own cumin rub and it had a nice crispiness with a layered flavored. Wings were equally great. Seriously the rub does it! Great beef noodle soup and the hit has to be the Dan Dan noodles. The Dan Dan had layers of flavor and our guy mixed it perfectly table side for us. Definitely will go back! It was so good that I picked up mall tofu for to go.
Frequently asked questions
Where is mala class located?
mala class is at 5816 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, in Los Angeles, California. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is mala class?
mala class is listed as a szechuan.
What are the hours of mala class?
Published hours are Monday: 12–3:30 pm; Tuesday: 12–3:30 pm; Wednesday: 12–3:30 pm; Thursday: 12–3:30 pm; Friday: 12–3:30 pm; Saturday: 12–3:30 pm; Sunday: 12–3:30 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is mala class open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–3:30 pm.
What is the phone number of mala class?
You can call mala class at (323) 739-0818.
How is mala class rated on Google?
mala class has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 179 reviews.
Does mala class have a website?
Yes, the website of mala class is malaclass.com (linked on this page).
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