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 at this restaurant is consistently excellent. I typically order the dry pot, cumin-spiced lamb, or spicy crispy chicken. The cucumber salad is also a fantastic appetizer. However, I must mention that after dining here for two years, I’ve noticed that the spice level has significantly increased in the past few months. I used to go for the spicy option, but tonight I opted for medium and couldn't even finish it—despite having 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.

The service was extremely slow. I ordered takeout and waited for a while. Three men came in, sat down, and waited for a friend who used the restroom before placing their order. While I was still waiting, their food was served. I inquired about my order again and was told it was on its way. After waiting another 10 minutes, I finally received my bag of food. I walked half a block home, only to find that the soup dumplings were cold and the noodle dish was quite bland. It seems that dining in might be their strong suit.