Lena Ortiz

Flushing Mala Kitchens From Sichuan to Malatang

Four Flushing kitchens cook with Sichuan and Chongqing heat, from home-style plates with green Sichuan pepper to charcoal-grilled fish, beef tallow hot pot and malatang. Compare spice levels, late hours and counter seating before picking a night.

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Aunt Liu's
4.0 (146)
Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 21:00
45-08 Parsons Blvd

Tucked behind a karaoke lounge at 45-08 Parsons Blvd, this small Sichuan kitchen leans on green Sichuan pepper, with Aunt Liu carrying plates from stove to table.

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Hot Space
4.6 (538)
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)
39-07 Prince St #1F

Charcoal-grilled fish, smoky skewers and Sichuan mala dishes come out of this kitchen at 39-07 Prince St. Dishes can be ordered at a milder spice level.

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Lao Zao
4.6 (1,973)
Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 02:30 (+1); Fri, 11:30 – 03:30 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 03:30 (+1)
37-04 Prince St

Lanterns and village-style decor frame this Chongqing hot pot room at 37-04 Prince St, known for scratch-made beef tallow broth and milk-soaked beef.

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Han Song
3.9 (45)
Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:50
37-02 Main St

Spicy beef malatang with a house dipping sauce is the order at this counter inside Main Plaza at 37-02 Main St, alongside soondubu and dumplings.

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