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MáLà Project/East Village

East Village · Chinese · Open now

122 1st Avenue, New YorkDirections
4.6★★★★★★★★★★428 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's authentic and flavorful dry pot, with many appreciating the ability to customize spice levels and ingredients. They also highlight the reasonable prices, especially for lunch specials and happy hour, and the generous portion sizes. Guests mention the welcoming and attentive staff, who provide excellent recommendations and create a fun, inviting atmosphere.

Szechuan dry pots with real heat and 19,148 Blackbird check-ins.

MáLà Project is a $$ Chinese restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 24,448 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

122 1st Avenue · East Village

Monday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Friday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:15 PM
malaproject.com(212) 353-8880

Fast facts

  • MáLà Project has 24,448 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Friday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,626 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers point to the customizable dry pot as the must-try.
  • One pickup review praised the packaging: ready on arrival, with nothing spilled.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

MáLà Project’s Blackbird check-in history starts February 10, 2025 and totals 24,448 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible restroomWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 132d ago

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Flynet check ins

24,448

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№2

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

12.3× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 10% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

733 check ins

−59% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually busy right now

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122 1st Avenue · East Village

Monday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Thursday12:00 – 9:15 PM
Friday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 9:15 PM

Inside MáLà Project

Review signal

4.5

1,595 Google reviews

$$

Cozy, hip spot featuring Chinese dry pot with a choice of spice level, plus appetizers and dim sum.

Google Places/ updated 132d ago

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Inside MáLà Project

Review signal

4.5

1,595 Google reviews

$$

Cozy, hip spot featuring Chinese dry pot with a choice of spice level, plus appetizers and dim sum.

Google Places/ updated 132d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CocktailsWineBeer

Service

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryTakes reservations

Features

Outdoor seatingRestroomGood for groupsKid-friendly

Dietary

Vegetarian options

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible restroomWheelchair-accessible seating

Payments

Credit cardsDebit cardsContactless / NFC
Google Places/ updated 132d ago

Links

WebsiteGoogle Maps(212) 353-8880
Google Places/ updated 132d ago

Fast facts

  • MáLà Project has 24,448 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Friday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google users rate it 4.5 from 1,626 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviewers point to the customizable dry pot as the must-try.
  • One pickup review praised the packaging: ready on arrival, with nothing spilled.
editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

MáLà Project’s Blackbird check-in history starts February 10, 2025 and totals 24,448 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated 9d ago
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FAQ

How popular is MáLà Project?

MáLà Project has logged 24,448 check ins on Blackbird.

When is MáLà Project busiest?

MáLà Project is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does MáLà Project serve?

MáLà Project serves Chinese and Szechuan cuisine.

How expensive is MáLà Project?

MáLà Project is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at MáLà Project?

Download the Blackbird app, visit MáLà Project in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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