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    Wula Buhuan

    4.4 (385 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Marcus C.

    Great experience! Awesome Service! This was definitely good time and we enjoyed those dishes that we ordered. Will have to visit again to try other items on the menu! Love the ambiance of the restaurant ... very vibrant and welcoming!

    Tim T.

    Nice Chinese restaurant with great authentic dishes, nice service and a cool interior atmosphere with awesome murals and traditional decorations. Check it out!

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    Alexus N.

    Takeout review. I'm living on takeout! I randomly had a craving for Honey Walnut Shrimp. I've dined here before, and the Sichuan dishes definitely delivered. However, I'm currently restricted from heavily spiced/spicy food. The Honey Walnut Shrimp was a treat! It's sweet, creamy and the walnuts had the perfect crunch. Not to mention the shrimp was a good size. General Tso Chicken was battered well, and juicy. We asked for "no spicy" and chili oil on the side. Both entrees came with a good amount of white rice. This is my go to Chinese place. I've not had one bad dish here. They're decently priced for the portion and food quality. If you want authentic Chinese, skip the "fast food takeout" places and eat here!

    Spicy chicken cubes

    The service is quick and ambiance is good. It's a family owned business. I tried spicy chicken cubes and Singapore rice noodle with chicken. I LOVED the rice noodles. This is my first time trying this dish. The flavor and taste are impeccable.

    Jarek M.

    Authentic and flavoursome. Service and atmosphere: Friendly and attentive staff. They were polite and help us decide on our food choices. The restaurant was clean and organised. I wish they played authentic music which would added to the overall atmosphere. Food: The cooks and staff were all native. They prepared very tasty and authentic dishes that were full of flavours and had spot on spiciness. The spices linger on the palette making each bite more enjoyable. They offer great selection of traditional dishes. Pricing: $/$$ - check for two came to $70 and we ordered plenty of food.

    8. Szechuan Beef with shrimp It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Quite spicy tho, but they surely do warn you about the spice level.
    Ariam E.

    I really liked this place! great casual dinner spot for couples, friends , family or get togethers. We ordered the Szchuan beef with veggies and we added shrimp; it was very yummy and spicy. A biit on the salty side but nothing crazy. They advice you in regards the spice levels and the server also provided a palate example on how that would taste. Very nice. Then, however, I ordered the peppercorn chicken and The first one they gave us was unfortunately inedible from the salt; But as soon as I mentioned it to our server, she quickly made sure they brought us a new one cooked very well and surely enjoyed it. The peppercorn is an acquired taste since its a different type of spicy than pepper (chile) spicy, but worth the try for sure. Price to portions are very fair and even to share. Definitely coming back!

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    Doc Ev E.

    I have upgraded the original review to 4.6 rounded up to 5. I brought my Taiwanese parents here and they really love the food. The Chinese spinach or en Tsai was cooked very well. The smoked duck with the oeking duck sauce was excellent. Mei fun noodles authentic. The beef and seafood dishes were slightly more American style but they liked it

    Nhi T.

    Came here on a Friday for lunch and we tried the spicy dry pot, chili oil dumplings, and the spicy boiled fish. As a big fan of Sichuan food I was super excited to finally try this OG spot. The spicy dry pot combination and it was great with a generous amount of shrimp, chicken, and beef mixed with green beans, cauliflower, onions, and mushrooms. The spice level was exactly what you'd expect from a Sichuan place making it the perfect dish to pair with white rice. (8.5/10) The chili oil dumplings were also very enjoyable with thin dumpling wrappers stuffed with pork and drenched in savory and spicy chili oil . (8/10) The spicy boiled fish was definitely the star of the meal. Everything from the flaky white fish to the spicy broth that it is cooked in was super authentic. I enjoyed how the broth was a bit thicker and less oily than other places I've tried. (9/10) Overall, the large portions, great service, and delicious flavors make this place a perfect spot for a family style meal. The parking is also super easy. Would definitely come back when I'm craving Sichuan food.

    3. Spicy Chicken Cubes, 22. Spicy Boiled Fish, and 6. Sauteed Cabbage
    Joshlyn J.

    * date visited: i've been many times but most recently 09.07.2024 * ordered: chili chicken, mala fish, cabbage * this is one of my favorite places in houston. service is SO fast, portions are huge, consistent, and quality. * i love the amount of chicken they give in the crispy chili chicken, the cabbage is sautéed perfectly and flavorful while still being light, and the fish is sour, salty, and spicy. * decor and ambiance is really nice, a lot of searing and even a private area for a bigger group!

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    Lauri B.

    Very impressed with this place. We ordered delivery which was very prompt. The sesame chicken was good and very tender. The Wula chicken was extremely good! The Wula had more heat than anticipated, and though my tongue was burning, I couldn't put it down because it was so flavorful! Both dishes were served with rice and both were $14.00 each. The spring rolls were basic but good. They were an add-on to the order. I will definitely order from this place again. I'm sure they use that heat in their other dishes.

    Jason Z.

    Chinese Sichuan spot on the corner of Eldridge and Briar Forest. There's plenty of parking up front so that's easy. The interior is pretty standard; definitely not as modern or clean feeling as some of the more hip Chinese spots but definitely not feeling like a hole in the wall or anything. We ordered wontons, smoked duck, walnut shrimp, and kung pao chicken. Dishes were fine overall, with the flavors being pretty much on expectations but nothing stood out in an exceptional manner. The kung pao chicken's sauce was a bit bland and lacking compared to what we've had in the city. The walnut shrimp was very crispy and cooked well but was pretty skimp on walnuts and way too sweet on the mayonnaise-based sauce. The smoked duck had decent flavor but portions of the duck were very dry where the meat was thinned out. The breast cooked pieces with less bone pieces were definitely the best tasting pieces from the duck. Service was fine and the servers were attentive considering how busy they got. Overall, it's a Sichuan spot that is fairly authentic to the traditional Chinese palette which is nice since there are not too many similar Chinese options in the area. However, none of the dishes we tried stood out enough to make you want to drive to it from other parts of town just to try it.

    Henry Y.

    The name is actually a Chinese saying, "no spice, no joy" and as a Sichuan person, I wholeheartedly agree. Wula is a very solid choice to get your heat on. I would say they are comparable to the Mala Sichuan empire all around Houston. The good thing is this is in the Energy Corridor (or bad, depending on where you are in Houston). The space is quite roomy with Chinese decor to make you feel right at home. We ordered the classics: spicy boiled fish (also known as water boiled fish), spicy chicken cube, and the west lake beef soup. Everything came out just right, and PLENTY of spice. The chicken traditionally doesn't have the onions, but I think it's a good choice, it makes it more fragrant and also adds some vegetables to the dish. I would say there's a little less chicken meat given the types of pieces they use, so you'll get some crunchy bits that's not quite 'meat'. The spicy boiled fish is intensely fragrant, definitely a top dish for me. Goes soooo well with rice. Wula's is less saucy than other spots, thus more authentic, a plus! Prices are very very fair. Wula showcases the Houston Sichuan food scene. I give Wula Buhuan 4 alarm fires, out of 5.

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    The food was really good and authentic. Would have enjoyed it more if the served beer!

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    Food was alright but the lady literally forced me to tip even tho I only got an appetizer and they barely checked on me

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    Authentic Hunan - will customize "heat" level and everything fresh. Staff very methodical

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    Perfect sichuan food and great service, came here on thanksgiving day and they opened, will definitely be back again

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    Best Chinese food. Portions are ver generous and large. Plates are made for sharing so get a few different dishes and enjoy.

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    Food is always great. We order from here at least once a month. My favorite is the spicy boiled fish. Yummy.

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    Fantastic Chinese food! Would fully recommend the vegan mapo tofu and sichuan beef for a spicy combo

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    Ordered the spicy chicken cube. Barely any chicken, mostly fried batter disguised to look like a lot of chicken

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    Not too long ago I started reading "Food of Sichuan" by Fuchsia Dunlop. There, she describes hilly…read moremountains, rice fields reaching above your head, and dewy mornings awakened by the local cattle demanding breakfast. She emphasizes few ingredients that complement and highlight each other. Above all else is technique. The knowledge to know which vegetables are in season, the perfect time to poach fish, infusing oil with the correct about of peppercorns and aromatics takes years of practice. What I find surprising is how Mala Sichuan Bistro scaled out their restaurants with the same quality, crispiness, and consistency across all locations. The MKT location has the most beautiful interior, which is why I choose to go there. If Mala told you the crispy chicken seasoning was only 4-5 ingredients, would you believe it? Chinese cooking is about letting one ingredient shine in the spotlight with the supporting actors complement one another. My love for cooking started with the spicy crispy chicken. The crunch, the numbing from the peppercorns, the push and pull between sweet and salty. The oil to fry the chicken and the oil to dress the chicken afterwards creates a masterpiece that I have not been able to replicate at home nor have I found any other restaurant in America with the same caliber. The dry pot fish melts in your mouth with its delicate batter. The lotus root is crunchy while the cauliflower soaks up the delicious sauce. Compared to the water boiled fish, this dish is my new favorite coming into here. For the avid regulars of Mala Sichuan, I challenge you - Order something a little out of your comfort zone every time you come. Trust that the chefs have years of knowledge and the sample size for refining dishes almost 4x ours. If survival of the fittest makes the restaurant business cutthroat here, imagine the caliber of dishes that exist in China. Mala Sichuan didn't invent these dishes, it came from generations of testing, iterating, and feedback from their customers. When we dine here, we're having a snippet of history served right in front of us.

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