mala class is one of the best chinese restaurants in Los Angeles for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Highland Park.
Mala Class arrived on York Boulevard in mid-2024 as a self-funded fast-casual bet on the idea that Highland Park was ready for Sichuan done with real conviction — not toned down, not Americanized, and not expensive.
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mala class is a clean first click in Highland Park in Los Angeles when you want a chinese option you can trust. Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9 rating across 159 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, mala class holds a 4.9 rating across 159 Google reviews.
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mala class is a Chinese restaurant located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Mala Class arrived on York Boulevard in mid-2024 as a self-funded fast-casual bet on the idea that Highland Park was ready for Sichuan done with real conviction — not toned down, not Americanized, and not expensive.
mala class is best for highland park dinner, casual night, group dinner, creative, lively. mala class is a clean first click in Highland Park in Los Angeles when you want a chinese option you can trust. Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9 rating across 159 Google reviews.
mala class is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.9 from 159 reviews
Start with Dan Dan Noodles, Mapo Tofu and Mushroom Fries (Cumin-dusted). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
mala class holds a 4.9 Google rating from 159 reviews. mala class is a clean first click in Highland Park in Los Angeles when you want a chinese option you can trust. Dan Dan Noodles and Mapo Tofu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9 rating across 159 Google reviews.
mala class is located at 5816 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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