I've driven by Mala Class' simplistic green painted exterior so many times, but finally ventured in today to try their modernized Szechuan food. Their menu is simple and perfectly matches their cozy ambiance. The server we had was extremely attentive and offered great recommendations. I ended up ordering the dandan noodles, mushroom fries, and dry pepper fried tofu. Mushroom Fries - 5/5Easily my favorite dish that I tried! Crispy, juicy, and reminiscent of Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but vegetarian. The seasoning was spot on, and they had a great texture and flavor--would definitely order again. Dandan Noodles - 4/5A bit on the saltier side and missing that deep, numbing mala heat that makes Szechuan food so addictive. The noodles were fine, but they didn't leave a lasting impression. Dry Pepper Fried Tofu - 3/5The tofu uses the same seasoning as their mala chicken wings, but I decided to go with the tofu instead. The seasoning was somewhat lacking along with the spice level, but that might just be personal preference/spice tolerance. Overall, Mala Class is decent for being located in Highland Park, but if you're craving more authentic, bolder, and cheaper Szechuan food, I recommend making the drive to SGV instead!
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