# Mala Restaurant > Small space offers a cozy and lively atmosphere with authentic Sichuan flavors and huge portions. The restaurant fills quickly in the evenings, attracting diners who appreciate spicy, fresh Chinese dishes and a clean environment. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MalaRestaurant - Address: 129 Brighton Ave, Allston, Massachusetts, United States - Phone: +16172541839 - Website: https://mala-restaurant.com/ ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Seafood — 10/10 - BBQ — 10/10 - Barbecue — 10/10 - Mapo Tofu — 10/10 - Soup — 10/10 - Authentic — 9.2/10 - Chinese Food — 8.5/10 - Food — 8.2/10 - Szechuan — 7.9/10 - Fried Rice — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "I found the Szechuan food here to be authentic and spicy." - "The food portions here are so generous, you'll have leftovers." - "I found the food here to be delicious and affordable." ## Good to know - The restaurant fills up quickly, so aim for an early dinner if you don't have reservations. - Expect to sign up for a waitlist during busy hours. - The restaurant uses a standard QR code ordering system for quick service. - Each pot is under $25, and portions are large. - Parking can be challenging near the restaurant. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.