72 Mala Station International City七十二道川味国际城店

Name: 72 Mala Station International City七十二道川味国际城店
Address: Shop No 9 C07, International City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971582809269

International City

Chinese restaurant Closed 0 582 809 269

72 Mala Station is a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in International City, with a menu built around mala flavours and regional specialities. Reviews particularly point to the Yibin Burning Noodles and chilli-oil wontons, while the small, cosy setting keeps the focus on the food.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

850 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Signature noodles

Yibin Burning Noodles are repeatedly praised for their flavour, though several diners found the serving small.

Wontons

Chilli-oil and spicy wontons are consistent highlights, including chicken, prawn and shrimp versions.

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What to Eat at 72 Mala Station International City七十二道川味国际城店

These items at 72 Mala Station International City七十二道川味国际城店 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Chilli oil wontons Net +4

“We ordered the chilli oil wontons, and Dan Dan noodles, and both were delicious and fresh.”
Crispy beef Net +3

“We ordered Dan Dan Beef noodles, spicy chicken wontons, mapo tofu with beef, spicy dry chicken, crispy beef, and white rice. Chrispy beef was the best followed by everything else. The biggest challenge - everything had similar taste profile. For a restaurant being promoted for authentic Chinese food...I was expecting significantly more flavour profiles.”
Dan dan noodles Net +2

“On the Dan Dan noodles, Got double thumbs from the baby on board.”
Cucumber salad spicy Net +2

“We tried cucumber salad spicy and it was too good.”
Egg fried rice Net +2

“Loved the food , highly recommend beef noodles with peanuts and egg fried rice, also loved the spicy potatoes.”
Fried tofu Net +2

“We tried veg dan dan noodles, chicken wontons, fried tofu and everything was spectacular! Just wish they had vegetarian wontons as well”

Honorable mentions (39)

Beef hot pot Net +1

“The **Wonton King Pao Chicken** is a standout, along with the **Beef Hot Pot**, **Spiked Potato**, and **Duck Wings**.”
Beef noodles with peanuts Net +1

“Loved the food , highly recommend beef noodles with peanuts and egg fried rice, also loved the spicy potatoes.”
Braised beef noodles Net +1

“Everything is perfect here from the food to the staff , would recommend to get the kung pao chicken and the braised beef noodles . Prices are great and such a nice small cozy place 10/10”
Braised beef with tofu Net +1

“We had chicken wonton soup, and braised beef with tofu — and wow, this beef soup is extremely good, it’s a must try!”
Burning noodles Net +1

“Must tries are tomato fried noodles, chicken rice soup ( sort of fills up the cracks and crevices of your soul) and burning noodles.”
Chicken and egg fried rice Net +1

“We ordered the chicken and egg fried rice. The spicy diced dry chicken. The prawn and chicken wonton in chilli oil. The yibin beef noodles. The crispy beef . The Chinese cabbage. All. Of. Them. Excellent.”
Chicken fried rice Net +1

“Tried the chicken fried rice and chicken spicy dumplings. Worth the money and the drive”
Chicken rice soup Net +1

“Must tries are tomato fried noodles, chicken rice soup ( sort of fills up the cracks and crevices of your soul) and burning noodles.”
Chicken spicy dumplings Net +1

“Tried the chicken fried rice and chicken spicy dumplings. Worth the money and the drive”
Coconut milk Net +1

“Handmade made drinks plum juice, coconut milk was awesome.”
Cold beef Net +1

“Cold beef is a must order item. I ordered extra to take home.”
Coriander beef Net +1

“The coriander beef, dumplings and noodles were 💯💯💯”
Dry beef in chili oil Net +1

“* Dry beef in chili oil is amazing. If you’re not good with chewing, avoid it or else just enjoy. I love it.”
Duck wings Net +1

“The **Wonton King Pao Chicken** is a standout, along with the **Beef Hot Pot**, **Spiked Potato**, and **Duck Wings**.”
Fried beef with coriander Net +1

“Highly recommend to try their Chicken Wontons ,Fried beef with coriander and Yibu Burning noodles .”
Fried chicken Net +1

“The restaurant specializes in fried rice and various chicken dishes, with the fried chicken being particularly delicious.”
Fried oyster mushroom Net +1

“We ordered the pickled cucumber, Veg Yibin Burning Noodle, Steamed Fish in Chilli Oil, Fried Oyster Mushroom and ofcourse the Spicy Chicken Wonton. We could say every dish was prepared to perfection and gave you a satisifying taste.”
Kung pao chicken Net +1

“Everything is perfect here from the food to the staff , would recommend to get the kung pao chicken and the braised beef noodles . Prices are great and such a nice small cozy place 10/10”
Noodle with chicken Net +1

“We also tried noodle with chicken and it was fantastic, last I tried spicy Wonton prawns which was delicious.”
Oyster mushrooms Net +1

“The food is outstanding: we ordered the Dan Dan noodles and other dishes such as oyster mushrooms, chicken and prawn wontons — all of them delicious and perfectly prepared.”
Pickled cucumber Net +1

“We ordered the pickled cucumber, Veg Yibin Burning Noodle, Steamed Fish in Chilli Oil, Fried Oyster Mushroom and ofcourse the Spicy Chicken Wonton. We could say every dish was prepared to perfection and gave you a satisifying taste.”
Prawn and chicken wonton in chilli oil Net +1

“We ordered the chicken and egg fried rice. The spicy diced dry chicken. The prawn and chicken wonton in chilli oil. The yibin beef noodles. The crispy beef . The Chinese cabbage. All. Of. Them. Excellent.”
Prawn wontons Net +1

“The food is outstanding: we ordered the Dan Dan noodles and other dishes such as oyster mushrooms, chicken and prawn wontons — all of them delicious and perfectly prepared.”
Ran mian Net +1

“Highly recommended for those who love noodles and Sichuan cuisine! The freshly made noodles here have a unique texture. The portions are small, and the prices are very reasonable, allowing you to try a variety of dishes in one visit. I recommend the Ran Mian.”
Special rice Net +1

“We ordered noodles, chicken, beef, and their special rice, all was yummy.”
Spicy chicken wonton Net +1

“We ordered the pickled cucumber, Veg Yibin Burning Noodle, Steamed Fish in Chilli Oil, Fried Oyster Mushroom and ofcourse the Spicy Chicken Wonton. We could say every dish was prepared to perfection and gave you a satisifying taste.”
Spicy diced dry chicken Net +1

“We ordered the chicken and egg fried rice. The spicy diced dry chicken. The prawn and chicken wonton in chilli oil. The yibin beef noodles. The crispy beef . The Chinese cabbage. All. Of. Them. Excellent.”
Spicy potatoes Net +1

“Loved the food , highly recommend beef noodles with peanuts and egg fried rice, also loved the spicy potatoes.”
Spicy shrimp wonton soup Net +1

“* Spicy shrimp wonton soup. Nice and not too oily or spicy.”
Spicy wonton prawns Net +1

“We also tried noodle with chicken and it was fantastic, last I tried spicy Wonton prawns which was delicious.”
Spiked potato Net +1

“The **Wonton King Pao Chicken** is a standout, along with the **Beef Hot Pot**, **Spiked Potato**, and **Duck Wings**.”
Steamed fish in chilli oil Net +1

“We ordered the pickled cucumber, Veg Yibin Burning Noodle, Steamed Fish in Chilli Oil, Fried Oyster Mushroom and ofcourse the Spicy Chicken Wonton. We could say every dish was prepared to perfection and gave you a satisifying taste.”
Szchenuan spicy noodles Net +1

“The szchenuan spicy noodles were the best thing, really delicious, but we didn't find the other dishes to be spicy enough which we would expect given it's szchenuan cuisine...”
Tomato fried noodles Net +1

“Must tries are tomato fried noodles, chicken rice soup ( sort of fills up the cracks and crevices of your soul) and burning noodles.”
Veg dan dan noodles Net +1

“We tried veg dan dan noodles, chicken wontons, fried tofu and everything was spectacular! Just wish they had vegetarian wontons as well”
Veg yibin burning noodle Net +1

“We ordered the pickled cucumber, Veg Yibin Burning Noodle, Steamed Fish in Chilli Oil, Fried Oyster Mushroom and ofcourse the Spicy Chicken Wonton. We could say every dish was prepared to perfection and gave you a satisifying taste.”
Wonton king pao chicken Net +1

“The **Wonton King Pao Chicken** is a standout, along with the **Beef Hot Pot**, **Spiked Potato**, and **Duck Wings**.”
Yibin beef noodles Net +1

“We ordered the chicken and egg fried rice. The spicy diced dry chicken. The prawn and chicken wonton in chilli oil. The yibin beef noodles. The crispy beef . The Chinese cabbage. All. Of. Them. Excellent.”
Yibu burning noodles Net +1

“Highly recommend to try their Chicken Wontons ,Fried beef with coriander and Yibu Burning noodles .”

What to Avoid (10)

Food 10

Chicken pot Net −1

“The chef is Pakistani, and the dish 🧟‍♀️was way too salty—this chicken pot was so salty I couldn’t eat it. Even after sending it back to the kitchen, it still came back just as salty.also my chicken was much less than before 😂”
Dan dan beef noodles Net −1

“We ordered Dan Dan Beef noodles, spicy chicken wontons, mapo tofu with beef, spicy dry chicken, crispy beef, and white rice. Chrispy beef was the best followed by everything else. The biggest challenge - everything had similar taste profile. For a restaurant being promoted for authentic Chinese food...I was expecting significantly more flavour profiles.”
Deep-fried mushrooms Net −1

“* Deep-fried mushrooms. Quite disappointing as the flour is quite flavorless and gives the minor burn taste when eating. Will not recommend this dish.”
Mapo tofu Net −1

“Mapo tofu gravy tasted like it was heated from a ready to eat meal and”
Mapo tofu with beef Net −1

“We ordered Dan Dan Beef noodles, spicy chicken wontons, mapo tofu with beef, spicy dry chicken, crispy beef, and white rice. Chrispy beef was the best followed by everything else. The biggest challenge - everything had similar taste profile. For a restaurant being promoted for authentic Chinese food...I was expecting significantly more flavour profiles.”
Pickled cabbage and fish soup Net −1

“* Pickled cabbage and fish soup. Big portion but I didn’t expect to have vermicelli in the soup. I think vermicelli makes soup less tasty as it absorbs the soup in time.”
Spicy chicken wontons Net −1

“We ordered Dan Dan Beef noodles, spicy chicken wontons, mapo tofu with beef, spicy dry chicken, crispy beef, and white rice. Chrispy beef was the best followed by everything else. The biggest challenge - everything had similar taste profile. For a restaurant being promoted for authentic Chinese food...I was expecting significantly more flavour profiles.”
Spicy dry chicken Net −1

“We ordered Dan Dan Beef noodles, spicy chicken wontons, mapo tofu with beef, spicy dry chicken, crispy beef, and white rice. Chrispy beef was the best followed by everything else. The biggest challenge - everything had similar taste profile. For a restaurant being promoted for authentic Chinese food...I was expecting significantly more flavour profiles.”
Yibin noodles Net −1

“Unfortunately, the Yibin noodles were quite disappointing. They lacked the depth of flavour and balance I was expecting, and didn’t really stand out from similar dishes available elsewhere.”
酸辣粉 Net −1

“However the 酸辣粉 and 辣子鸡 did not taste as I would expect. The noodles were so chewy that I often could not swallow it.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request mild. If you are sensitive to heat, ask for dishes to be mild; one diner called the food very spicy.

Share noodles. Consider ordering more than one noodle serving or sharing other dishes, as the Yibin portion was reported to be small.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Shop No 9 C07

Warsan First - China Cluster, Dubai

0 582 809 269

Mon	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Small portions

Some noodle dishes, especially Yibin Burning Noodles and beef noodles, were considered small for the price.

Uneven flavours

Results vary by dish: one diner found the Dan Dan noodles flavourless, while another found some dishes too similar in taste.

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The Bottom Line

72 Mala Station is a Sichuan restaurant in International City for diners who want chilli-forward noodles, wontons and regional Chinese dishes in a compact, relaxed setting. The strongest recurring picks are the Yibin Burning Noodles and wontons in chilli oil; Dan Dan noodles, kung pao chicken and braised beef noodles also appear regularly in recommendations. The Yibin noodles are a particularly interesting gamble.

Several diners found them delicious and authentic, while others thought they lacked depth or had an awkwardly chewy texture. Portions can be modest, so sharing or ordering extra noodles may make sense. The food is often very spicy, but reviewers say you can ask for mild.

White rice is useful with heavily seasoned dishes, and the plum drinks are a popular pairing. Service is usually described as quick, warm and helpful with menu choices, although one busy visit felt understaffed. The restaurant is small and cosy rather than formal; it has also felt hot or stuffy when crowded.

Parking is reportedly easy but paid. Prices are generally described by customers as reasonable, and vegetarian options include veg Dan Dan noodles and vegetarian Yibin Burning Noodles.