Mala Tang was listed as one of the "on the rise" restaurants in the top 100 by Washingtonian this year.

 

From the review: Szechuan isn't a cuisine for the faint of sensibility--it's a triple-barreled assault of smoke, heat, and pungency that excites and numbs the palate. Chef Liu Chaosheng retains all those properties at this East/West mash-up but also brings finesse to his small plates--the best reasons to pay a visit.

The ruby-walled room, with its turned-down lighting and low-key techno soundtrack, feels like the sort of place where drinks are king and food is an afterthought. But few Asian restaurants are as mindful of the details. Hot pot is the focus, and to appeal to Western palates, diners are encouraged to order their own pot--it's customary to share--and accent it with fish, meat, and veggies.

What to get: Hot pot with pork, prawns, green-bean leaves, and wood-ear mushrooms; wood-ear mushrooms with chili oil and cilantro; pork dumplings; dan-dan noodles; scallion pancake.

Dress:
Casual

Neighborhood:
Arlington - Virginia Square

Map/Directions
3434 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Map


Metro:
Virginia Square - Orange Line (about a 5 minute walk)

Cost/RSVP
Participants pay for their own food/drink.
Space is limited - sign up now!

Contact
las368@cornell.edu