Ma Lala Chinese - Astoria

We've been coming here for really spicy yummy food for years!Highly recommend the dry pot, general tso's chicken, mapo tofu

The food here is always amazing. I usually get the dry pot, cumin spiced lamb, or spicy crispy chicken. For appetizers the cucumber salad is great. I will say, though, having been getting malala for two years now, the spicy level has ramped WAY up the past few months. I used to eat the spicy option; tonight I got medium and I can't even finish it...and I lived in China for a long time.

Must have the dry pot! Everything is good here though; and the people who run this place are lovely.

Absolutely amazing place. I've been here more times than I can count and everything I've ever had had been delicious. The spice crispy chicken might be the tastiest dish in NYC. Total hidden gem, highly recommend.

Service super slow. I ordered take out. Waited a bit. 3 men came in, sat and down waited for a friend that used the facilities then ordered. Their food was served as I waited. I asked for my food again. I was told it's coming. I waited for another 10 min. Finally was handed a bag.I walked a half block home. Soup dumplings were cold. My noodle dish was bland. I think dine in is their strength.