Mala is the essence of Sichuan cooking, where the numbing buzz of peppercorns (ma) meets the fiery heat of chilli (la). At Mala Dragon, these bold flavours are paired with carefully chosen wines and shared in the spirit of Chinese tapas. A place for warmth, spice and community.
Xiǎo Chī – Small Eats
Sichuan Sausage£ 8,00
Smoky, spiced British pork, slow-cured and served in thin slices
Cold Noodles with Shredded Chicken£ 10,00
Cool, spicy, and seriously addictive — chewy noodles, juicy chicken, and that signature Sichuan kick in every bite
Cucumber Salad (V)£ 6,00
Cool, crunchy cucumber dressed with a zingy chilli-peanut mix
Roujiamo£ 12,00
Chinese street-style burger bun filled with slow-braised pork, fragrant with pepper and coriander
Steamed Baozi£ 10,00
Fluffy steamed buns with a choice of savoury pork or mixed vegetables and egg — soft, warm comfort
Jiao Ma Lotus Root (V)£ 6,00
Crunchy lotus root slices topped with spring onion, Sichuan pepper’s, electric buzz and nutty mala spice
Zhong Dumplings£ 10,00
Plump pork or mixed vegetable dumplings doused in fragrant chilli oil — soft, spicy and full of flavour
Kung Pao Chicken Skewers£ 10,00
Juicy skewers served with cashews and house pickles — sweet, sour and gently spicy
Mala Crispy Potatoes (V)£ 6,00
Homemade crispy potatoes with sesame, spring onion, and the tongue-tingling heat of mala spice
Cumin Lamb BBQ Skewers£ 10,00
Juicy skewers served with cashews and house pickles — sweet, sour and gently spicy
Cauliflower & Homemade Bacon£ 8,00
Wok-tossed cauliflower with smoked pork, infused with the bold aroma of Sichuan pepper and house spices for a perfect balance of heat and fragrance.
Hot & Sour Wontons£ 10,00
Soft pork and prawn wontons in a tangy, spicy chilli-vinegar broth — bold, comforting and full of flavour.
Dà Cài – Big Eats
Spare Ribs£ 19,00
Crisp-edged pork ribs tossed with fragrant black beans, balanced by bright homemade pickles
Mala Beef£ 20,00
Tender beef strips and vegetables in a fiery broth, laced with Sichuan pepper and chilli heat
Dragon Fried Rice£ 16,00
Wok-fried rice with egg, smoky house sausages, pork, peas and spring onions — lifted with a savoury kick of Sichuan bean paste. (gluten free choice available)
Tián Pǐn – Sweet Eats
Coconut Rice Pudding with Tropical Topping£ 6,00
Creamy coconut rice pudding layered with juicy tropical fruit — smooth, fresh, and a little taste of sunshine.
Pineapple Puff£ 6,00
Golden puff pastry with a juicy pineapple heart.
Poached Pear in Red Wine£ 6,00
Soft pear slow-cooked in red wine, touched with warm spice and sweetness, served with ice cream.