MaLa Project Midtown East

Name: MaLa Project Midtown East
Address: 245 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022, US
Telephone: +12126021005
Price range: $$

Chinese$$Midtown East

$$ · Moderate
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245 E 53rd St
New York, NY 10022
+12126021005
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Restaurant in Midtown East.

MaLa Project Midtown East is at 245 E 53rd St, New York. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-11.

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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 9:15 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 9:15 PM
Wednesday	12 AM – 9:15 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 9:15 PM
Friday	11 AM – 9:15 PM
Saturday	12 AM – 9:15 PM
Sunday	12 AM – 9:15 PM

Location

245 E 53rd St · Midtown East, New York

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