Authentic flavours
Reviews consistently describe the Sichuan food as authentic, with a balanced mix of spice and numbing mala heat.
Al Wasl
72 Mala Signature is a Sichuan Chinese restaurant in Al Wasl, Jumeirah, focused on bold mala flavours, noodles and wontons. Reviews especially point to the Dan Dan noodles and spicy oil wontons, served in a calm, modern space suited to a relaxed meal.
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Reviews consistently describe the Sichuan food as authentic, with a balanced mix of spice and numbing mala heat.
The Dan Dan noodles are a standout, with reviewers praising their rich flavour and comparing them favourably with Din Tai Fung.
Sichuan, dry-sauce, chilli-oil and fried wontons all receive specific praise, including for their fillings, sauces and delicate dough.
Several diners say the portions are filling or generous, making it easier to share dishes or leave satisfied.
The restaurant is repeatedly described as cozy, calm and nicely designed, with traditional opera masks adding a cultural touch.
The drinks get their own attention, from jasmine orange juice and fruit teas to matcha and bubble tea.
These items at 72 Mala Station Signature Jumeirah 七十二道川味朱美拉店 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The Dan Dan noodles were our absolute favorite 😍 and the drinks were super refreshing and very pretty looking!”
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“The Dan Dan noodles were our absolute favorite 😍 and the drinks were super refreshing and very pretty looking!”May 2026
“The dan dan noodles were the best! Food here reminds me of home.”May 2026
“I can recommend the Hot & Sour soup.”
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“I can recommend the Hot & Sour soup.”March 2026
“We had the hot and sour soup, Dan Dan noodles with beef, and the braised beef noodles — everything was absolutely delicious.”April 2026
“We had the hot and sour soup, Dan Dan noodles with beef, and the braised beef noodles — everything was absolutely delicious.”
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“We had the hot and sour soup, Dan Dan noodles with beef, and the braised beef noodles — everything was absolutely delicious.”April 2026
“The Dan Dan Noodles and Braised Beef Noodles are must-tries.”January 2026
“Starting with the cucumber salad visually, it almost feels under-seasoned at first glance, but the first bite completely changes everything. A perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, spice, and punchy flavor.”
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“Starting with the cucumber salad visually, it almost feels under-seasoned at first glance, but the first bite completely changes everything. A perfect balance of sweetness, freshness, spice, and punchy flavor.”May 2026
“The cucumber salad and refreshing drinks balanced the spicy dishes perfectly.”June 2026
“We ordered the Dan Dan Beef Noodles, which were very flavorful and delicious (8/10). The only thing I would improve is adding a bit more sauce, as they were slightly dry and could be mixed better with a richer consistency.”
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“We ordered the Dan Dan Beef Noodles, which were very flavorful and delicious (8/10). The only thing I would improve is adding a bit more sauce, as they were slightly dry and could be mixed better with a richer consistency.”June 2026
“We had the hot and sour soup, Dan Dan noodles with beef, and the braised beef noodles — everything was absolutely delicious.”April 2026
“We had Chicken DanDan noodles, braised beef noodles and spicy oil wonton and full peach ice tea. The food was spectacular! Definitely coming back soon! Thanks for such a great service!”
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“We had Chicken DanDan noodles, braised beef noodles and spicy oil wonton and full peach ice tea. The food was spectacular! Definitely coming back soon! Thanks for such a great service!”October 2025
“👌Don't miss this one in Jumeirah! Last but not the least the Chicken Noodle, Must try.”
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“👌Don't miss this one in Jumeirah! Last but not the least the Chicken Noodle, Must try.”December 2025
“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”
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“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”June 2026
“The hot and sour soup was amazing and soulful, the Chinese and egg chive dumplings yum yum and the spicy cucumber salad hit the spot .”
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“The hot and sour soup was amazing and soulful, the Chinese and egg chive dumplings yum yum and the spicy cucumber salad hit the spot .”March 2026
“The cold beef salad brought chewy beef strips soaked in bold, punchy seasoning that kept building with every bite.”
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“The cold beef salad brought chewy beef strips soaked in bold, punchy seasoning that kept building with every bite.”May 2026
“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”
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“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”June 2026
“Today I tried the Peach Matcha thats new in their Menu. (pic) and the Marinated 3 vegetable salad (pic) was really good but whats good today was the Dry Sauce Chicken Wonton (pic).”
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“Today I tried the Peach Matcha thats new in their Menu. (pic) and the Marinated 3 vegetable salad (pic) was really good but whats good today was the Dry Sauce Chicken Wonton (pic).”December 2025
“We also tried the Sichuan Wontons and the Dry Sauce Wontons (shrimp and chicken), and both were excellent (8/10). The flavors were authentic, balanced, and very satisfying.”
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“We also tried the Sichuan Wontons and the Dry Sauce Wontons (shrimp and chicken), and both were excellent (8/10). The flavors were authentic, balanced, and very satisfying.”June 2026
“From fiery wontons to slurp-worthy noodles — every bite is irresistible ✨”
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“From fiery wontons to slurp-worthy noodles — every bite is irresistible ✨”October 2025
“I had a hot and sour soup and fried chicken wontons, which were very tasty.”
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“I had a hot and sour soup and fried chicken wontons, which were very tasty.”November 2025
“Loved the Dandan noodles and fried mushrooms — authentic taste.”
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“Loved the Dandan noodles and fried mushrooms — authentic taste.”June 2026
“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”
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“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”January 2026
“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”
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“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”June 2026
“And finally, the fried wontons probably some of the crunchiest I’ve had, wrapped in an unbelievably light and fluffy dough that shattered perfectly with each bite.”
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“And finally, the fried wontons probably some of the crunchiest I’ve had, wrapped in an unbelievably light and fluffy dough that shattered perfectly with each bite.”May 2026
“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”
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“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”May 2026
“Today I tried the Peach Matcha thats new in their Menu. (pic) and the Marinated 3 vegetable salad (pic) was really good but whats good today was the Dry Sauce Chicken Wonton (pic).”
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“Today I tried the Peach Matcha thats new in their Menu. (pic) and the Marinated 3 vegetable salad (pic) was really good but whats good today was the Dry Sauce Chicken Wonton (pic).”December 2025
“My first time here, and I can see why my colleagues love it! 😅 The staff were so welcoming, the matcha was made perfectly, and the mushroom chips were amazing. 😘👌🏼 Definitely coming back to try more from the menu!”
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“My first time here, and I can see why my colleagues love it! 😅 The staff were so welcoming, the matcha was made perfectly, and the mushroom chips were amazing. 😘👌🏼 Definitely coming back to try more from the menu!”November 2025
“And to balance the spice, don’t miss their exclusive fruit tea from Cha Chaw 🍇 — I tried the Shine Muscat and it was refreshing, unique & only available here!”
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“And to balance the spice, don’t miss their exclusive fruit tea from Cha Chaw 🍇 — I tried the Shine Muscat and it was refreshing, unique & only available here!”October 2025
“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”
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“The food was full of bold and authentic Sichuan flavors. We really enjoyed the Chilli Oil Wontons, Dan Dan Noodles, Sichuan Spicy Chicken, fried rice, chicken paratha and crispy fried chicken.”June 2026
“We also tried the Sichuan Wontons and the Dry Sauce Wontons (shrimp and chicken), and both were excellent (8/10). The flavors were authentic, balanced, and very satisfying.”
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“We also tried the Sichuan Wontons and the Dry Sauce Wontons (shrimp and chicken), and both were excellent (8/10). The flavors were authentic, balanced, and very satisfying.”June 2026
“The hot and sour soup was amazing and soulful, the Chinese and egg chive dumplings yum yum and the spicy cucumber salad hit the spot .”
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“The hot and sour soup was amazing and soulful, the Chinese and egg chive dumplings yum yum and the spicy cucumber salad hit the spot .”March 2026
“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”
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“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”May 2026
“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”
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“We tried Dan Dan noodles, spicy numbing wontons, tofu soup, kung Pao noodles- everything was 10/10.”May 2026
“The Yi Bin noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, and once mixed with the finely chopped chicken and condiments, every bite delivered a complex, comforting explosion of flavor.”
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“The Yi Bin noodles were cooked perfectly al dente, and once mixed with the finely chopped chicken and condiments, every bite delivered a complex, comforting explosion of flavor.”May 2026
“We had Chicken DanDan noodles, braised beef noodles and spicy oil wonton and full peach ice tea. The food was spectacular! Definitely coming back soon! Thanks for such a great service!”
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“We had Chicken DanDan noodles, braised beef noodles and spicy oil wonton and full peach ice tea. The food was spectacular! Definitely coming back soon! Thanks for such a great service!”October 2025
“We ordered the DanDan noodles. It was great, it tasted really authentic, and the muscat cream tea was wonderful. We also got the pleasure of being served by Khalid, he was very thoughtful.”
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“We ordered the DanDan noodles. It was great, it tasted really authentic, and the muscat cream tea was wonderful. We also got the pleasure of being served by Khalid, he was very thoughtful.”March 2026
“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”
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“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”January 2026
“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”
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“Also loved the Fried Oyster Mushroom, Pomegranate Matcha, and Palm Juice.”January 2026
Start with noodles. For a first visit, try the Dan Dan Noodles; reviewers also single out the Braised Beef Noodles as a must-try.
Adjust spice. Ask about spice levels if needed: one review says the spice is customizable, useful if your table has different heat tolerances.
Check bill. Before tapping your card, request or inspect the physical bill and confirm that no tip has been added automatically.
Use parking. A review reports convenient RTA parking directly outside, which is useful when visiting the Al Wasl location.
Balance heat. Order a cooling side or drink with spicy dishes; cucumber salad and refreshing drinks were specifically praised as a useful counterpoint.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Many dishes can land in a similar mala flavour zone, so diners wanting broader Chinese styles may find the menu less varied.
One diner found the Dan Dan Beef Noodles slightly dry and wanted more sauce for easier mixing.
Although most service comments are positive, one review found the welcome and overall attentiveness below the kitchen's standard.
One diner reported an automatic tip added without explanation or consent, so check the bill before paying.
The Bottom Line
72 Mala Signature is a focused Sichuan restaurant in Al Wasl, Jumeirah, where the main draw is bold, numbing mala flavour rather than a broad menu of regional Chinese cooking. You can order Dan Dan Noodles, Braised Beef Noodles, Sichuan wontons and spicy oil wontons, with reviewers repeatedly describing the food as fresh, authentic and generously portioned. The Dan Dan noodles are the safest first order: one diner compared them with Din Tai Fung, while another praised their nutty depth and carefully made chilli oil.
Wontons are another strong point, ranging from chilli-oil and dry-sauce versions to fried wontons with thin dough and chicken-and-shrimp filling. Hot & Sour soup, fried mushrooms and Yi Bin noodles also receive specific praise. The setting is calm, clean and modern, with a villa-style feel and traditional opera masks on the walls.
It suits relaxed family meals, casual dinners or a quiet quick bite. Drinks are worth a look too, particularly the jasmine orange juice, fruit teas and matcha. A couple of cautions matter.
Many dishes share a similar mala profile, and one diner found the Dan Dan Beef Noodles slightly dry. Most service reviews are warm, but check the bill before paying because one customer reported an automatic tip being added.